Audio

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Our audio coverage stretches from cheap earbuds to throw in your bag, up to hi-res DACs that can add extra dimensions of sound to your favorite music. The world of audio has changed a lot with the rise of higher-quality wireless and digital sound – streaming services offer better-than-CD quality, and you can beam it to speakers all over the house over Wi-Fi or next-gen Bluetooth options. 

That’s unlocked a world of new devices where hi-fi meets modern conveniences, and we’re always looking to find the best new ideas in the audio world.

Our audio experts love products from the top to the bottom of the budget range – we love a cheap Bluetooth speaker that sounds great at the beach just as much as we love expensive wired headphones driven from a beautiful valve amplifier.

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By James Holland published

I put on a small concert with the JBL Eon One Compact, and found it to be ideal for any situation where you need some amplification and more than one channel.

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The best Sony headphones 2025

By Becky Scarrott last updated

Updated Our pick of the best Sony wireless earbuds and over-ear headphones, however much you're able to spend.

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By Becky Scarrott last updated

The best DAB radios combine old-school 'wireless' radio concepts with new digital tech – here are our top picks.

DAB Radios
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Moto's new open earbuds with Bose sound and Swarovski crystals make me want to listen to Diamonds & Pearls

By Carrie Marshall published

Add sparkle to your soundtrack with Moto's gorgeous new ear cuff-style buds

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Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro on purple background with price cut sign

Samsung's excellent Galaxy Buds 3 Pro drop to their lowest price this year

By Paul Hatton published

Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 Pro drop to $199.99 at Amazon

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Elipson's new compact streaming amp looks like a brick, but kicks like a horse

By Carrie Marshall published

It may be small, but it's got serious power for audio streaming

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By Vic Hood published

We've handpicked five solar-powered gadgets that are well worth your time

Hi-Fi
The Sony WH-1000XM4 on an orange background

The best noise cancelling headphones 2025

By Becky Scarrott last updated

We've tested and selected the best noise cancelling headphones to keep the world out and your music in.

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A Bang & Olufsen A9 speaker with a picture of David Bowie holding a microphone on it, in a room with a pink background

B&O’s latest limited edition speaker is also a portrait of David Bowie that looks as good as it sounds

By Carrie Marshall published

This Bowie speaker looks so good you won't want to ch-ch-ch-change it

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I’m a second-hand hi-fi addict: these are my top tips for buying great pre-owned kit

By James Grimshaw published

How does one purchase a hi-fi system sustainably? You buy well, you buy lightly used and you buy after reading this feature from our expert.

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