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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I saw Philips' new retro record players and headphones to celebrate its 100 years in audio, and I found them immensely charming
The lineup includes the most powerful built-in speakers on a record player to date.
I tested the Gadhouse Duke & Roy turntable system and it sounded like warm milk – and not in a good way…
The Gadhouse Duke & Roy turntable and powered speakers sound system struggles sonically, to the extent that all the kit still isn't really worth the affordable price.
Zig-Zag (yes, the rolling papers) just launched a turntable right before the Grammys to say: don't you forget about Dre
Zig-Zag's new turntable isn't made of paper and you shouldn't try to smoke it, but it's here in case you forgot about Dre…
Sony’s upcoming budget noise cancelling WF-C710N earbuds leak, with the upgrade we most want to see
Our only real issue with the Sony C700N has apparently been fixed, and I can't wait to hear them.
Sony's excellent WH-1000XM5 headphones are now even cheaper than Black Friday
Don't miss John Lewis' record-breaking deal on the Sony WH-1000XM5 today - it's over £50 cheaper than Black Friday.
Philips reveals Sony-bothering ANC headphones with 50 hours of playback, next-gen Bluetooth audio, and replaceable batteries
Adjustable noise cancellation, Bluetooth LE Audio, Auracast and more.
The Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 shook me to my core and became my new go-to Bluetooth speaker for parties
The Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 is the perfect party speaker, boasting massive sound and phenomenal battery life.
AirPods Pro 3: all the latest rumors and leaks, plus what we want to see
Updated Apple's third-generation Pro-suffixed AirPods failed to make an appearance in 2024, so here's where we're at.
