Audio
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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Bluesound Pulse M review: a wireless speaker that fails to justify its substantial price tag, sonically speaking
By Josh Russell published
Its detailed lossless audio and strong stereo effect lose out to sound that’s overly swamped by bass.
Spotify has been filling your recommendations with fake artists and music it barely pays for, according to in-depth report
By Carrie Marshall published
Who's making the music in your Spotify streams?
The best over-ear headphones 2024
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated Looking for the best-sounding headphones? These are the cans you need to get the most out of your music.
The best turntables 2024
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Updated The best record player is just a few clicks away, whether you're a vinyl veteran or a turntable newbie – and all TechRadar tested and approved.
The best earbuds 2024
By Becky Scarrott last updated
Our pick of the best earbuds, including wired, wireless and true wireless devices.
This viral thread about AirPods Pro 2 as hearing aids shows how good they are – and why Apple should take a lesson from its own Beats division
By Carrie Marshall published
Hearing aid mode is excellent, but a few cosmetic options would be nice – and it's an issue Beats already fixed.
Best Bose headphones 2024
By Olivia Tambini last updated
Updated In this guide, we rank the best Bose headphones, from wireless headphones to noise cancelling earbuds.
Kanto Ren review: a powered speaker system that’s as smart-looking as it is smart-sounding
By James Grimshaw published
Kanto’s new connects-to-everything stereo speaker system is a user- and ear-friendly triumph, bringing quality sound and AV functionality to a novel form.
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