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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Sony WF-C710 earbuds land, and I think they'll be the 2025 budget buds to beat
I loved the inexpensive April 2023 Sony WF-C700N and now, a new 2025 model is in with improved battery, wearer detection, and a colorway I adore.
The best party speaker I've ever tested just got a massive price cut in the Amazon Spring Sale
Get ready for party season with this belter of a Tribit Bluetooth speaker, now heavily discounted.
DJ with Apple Music lands, allowing subscribers to build and mix DJ sets directly from its +100 million-song catalog
Let's get this party started you Apple Music DJ, you!
Klipsch just updated two of its most iconic stereo speaker designs, keeping these beautiful retro icons on your most-wanted list
Two iconic speakers return with even better specs as Klipsch refreshes its Klipschorn and La Scala.
Our favorite budget audiophile brand unveils wired earbuds with 26(!) drivers, electrostatic units, USB-C ultra-Hi-Res Audio, and a not-so-budget price
FiiO's new FX17 IEMs have 26 drivers, a five way crossover and a hefty price tag.
iFi's iDSD Valkyrie DAC wants to guide your music to the great hall of Valhalla
In Norse mythology, a Valkyrie is one capable of guiding souls to Odin's great hall, Valhalla. iFi's Valkyrie, however, may guide you to celestial hi-res audio.
Huawei FreeArc review: simply the best-sounding open-ear headphones
The Huawei FreeArcs are the first great example of open-ear headphones: they sound great, fit well and don’t break the bank.
Apple's AirPods Max with USB-C will get lossless audio in April, but you'll need to go wired
Alongside iOS 18.4 in April, Apple is giving AirPods Max with USB-C a duo of a new features: lossless audio and ultra-low-latency support, but you still have to bypass Bluetooth.
