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.
Latest about Audio
Applying 'extreme heat' to lithium-ion batteries reportedly restores their capacity, and I think it could be the sustainable tech breakthrough of 2025
Could applying extreme heat to your AirPods’ ailing batteries restore them? A new report claims yes – but don't try this at home.
Happy Plugs Clip review: open ear headphones with a low price and low-quality sound to match
I’ve tested tons of headphones and these open earbuds might be the worst I’ve ever used, due to sub-par sound quality and a lackluster design.
These heavyweight luxury speakers look like Doctor Who villains, but they promise a heavenly audio experience
Just don't drop them on your foot: when I say heavyweight, I mean heavyweight
OpenRock S review: affordable open earbuds that sadly focus on iffy extra features rather than simply delivering the goods
The OpenRock S try too hard with features that don’t work well and it's a shame, because at their core, these are respectable low-cost fitness earbuds
YouTube Music listeners are getting a very handy new volume control
A much-requested volume normalization control for YouTube Music appears to be rolling out for some users.
Sony WF-C710N review: excellent ANC in slightly bigger earbuds makes for a solid hit
Sony's newest budget noise-cancelling earbuds sound good and come with perks – and that's before we get to the excellent bubble-of-silence ANC.
OneOdio Studio Max 1 DJ headphones review: headphones made for performers, not listeners
The OneOdio Studio Max 1 are designed for DJs and other musicians, but they won’t appeal to everyday listeners.
The best headphones 2025
Updated Here’s our pick of the best headphones you can buy today with top cans to suit your style and your budget.
