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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Quad's new Gen X ESL electro-static speakers look nothing like the 1957 originals, and I really, really want them
Stunning slimline electro-static speakers with a halo of light at the base. Yes, you can switch it off (but I actually love it).
Apple Music fans are obsessed with AutoMix in iOS 26, but one big flaw could be its downfall
Apple Music's AutoMix feature is one of the standouts in iOS 26, but subscribers have picked up on one limitation that affects the streaming experience.
Got the iOS 26 public beta? Here are the new AirPods Pro 2 features you could try today – and why you might think twice about it
There's a beta of the AirPods firmware too. Should you try it?
I like the Nothing Phone 3, but I love the company's Headphone 1 – they're my top tech of 2025 (so far)
The Nothing Headphone 1 is feature packed without being overly expensive, and it's got the best noise cancellation I've heard – Sony and Bose should watch out.
Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII review: WiiM streaming addition fixes the wireless speakers' only minor issue
Now with the WiiM streaming platform, the beautiful Audio Pro Addon C10 MkII is maturing into later life
Maxell adds a little speaker to its Walkman-esque tape player, and this is one launch I hope stays in Japan
Don't give those annoying people on the bus any fresh ideas
Best Sonos speakers and soundbars, as rated by our expert reviewers
Updated We've tested the best Sonos speakers to bring you a definitive list of the top speakers and soundbars available.
I tested the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2nd Gen thinking they couldn't better the originals for ANC – but wow, was I wrong
Finally, a set of Bose earbuds that are fully featured, premium and thoroughly desirable across the board.
