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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Blush Pink and Navy Blue join the three existing shades
I think these slim headphones that mix '80s looks with 2025 features, including noise cancellation, are wild… but pretty damn cool
These retro Bluetooth headphones offer wired, wireless and ANC – and pair with a matching CD player
Spotify's price may rise in some countries – and you might also pay more for Premium 'add-ons' soon anyway
Premium users may be getting mysterious new features, though who knows when…
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The JBL Flip 7 portable Bluetooth speaker bests its class-leading former self to make the most of music on-the-go
The stellar Bose QuietComfort Headphones drop to their lowest price this year
The excellent Bose QuietComfort Headphones are now on sale at Amazon for $229.
How I powered an intimate concert with the JBL Eon One Compact speaker and PA system
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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