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.
Latest about Audio
I tried Apple's Hearing Test and the results shocked me
Apple's new Hearing Test proves an unfortunate truth about me
The Beats Studio Buds Plus are back down to a record-low price at Amazon
The Beats Studio Buds Plus aren't the best earbuds but they're easy to use, sweat-resistant, and perfect for your gym trips. They're on sale now at Amazon.
Grado's high-end headphones look like iconic 90s cans, but feature detachable cables for the first time
Grado's 2024 offering hails from the iconic Signature HP1 released in the early 90s – but there are several key upgrades worth noting.
Why Bowers & Wilkins' Pi8 ran away with our Headphones of the Year award – and why it was one of the easiest decisions I've made in 2024
B&W changed everything except the sound quality in its 2024 earbuds, and ran off with the crown.
Earfun UBoom X review: your neighbors will hate how mighty this Bluetooth speaker’s bass sounds (and feels)
The Earfun UBoom X offers mighty deep bass at a more-than-fair price.
FiiO FH19 review: wired earbuds that push the boat out so far, it's basically lost at sea
The FiiO FH19 go all out in specification, engineering and materials to create wired earbuds that sound the right notes.
Spotify Wrapped 2024 – our release date predictions plus what to expect
Spotify Wrapped 2024 is on the horizon. Here's when you can expect it to launch, and what we expect from this year's music recap.
It's a Model and it's looking good: VPI's Model One turntable is simply stunning
Turntables are often quite beautiful, but the Model One steals the front cover.
