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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I review wireless speakers for a living and most succumb to this one major flaw – here's the one that doesn't
By Josh Russell published
With so many wireless speakers chasing the same specific sound profile, far too few are able to produce sound that cater to every genre and setting.

I tested Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones against their main rivals – here are 3 reasons why they’re the only pair I’d recommend to anyone
By Harry Padoan published
I’ve tested the finest wireless headphones money can buy – here’s 3 reasons why the Sony WH-1000XM6 are my big winner.

Turn any elite wired earbuds into hi-res true wireless buds with this smart add-on – but brace yourself for the price
By Carrie Marshall published
Make your elite IEMs into true wireless ones with this impressive but expensive adaptor

JBL just launched its ‘first ever’ open earbuds – and they act like they forgot about Tune Flex
By Becky Scarrott published
Endurance Zone aren’t JBL’s first open-fit earbuds, but they are the firm's first sports-specific dedicated open-fit set – and I’m sure they’re a better, er… Flex

I’ve tested a ton of wireless earbuds, but I keep coming back to this affordable wired set – here’s why
By Harry Padoan published
I own some great wireless headphones and earbuds but still use these wired in-ears almost daily.

A cheap buy solved my AirPods Pro 2 issues and gave them fresh life
By Matt Bolton published
Losing a secure fit in your Apple earbuds? I got mine back with this little tip

This spatial audio wireless speaker is less than half the price of the Sonos Era 300, but it’s missing one crucial feature to really compete
By Carrie Marshall published
Tronsmart's Fiitune X30 is like a half-price Sonos Era – but its spatial audio isn't Atmos

You might not be getting the highest quality audio when listening to music on your phone – here's how to change that
By Harry Padoan published
Does your music sound a little underwhelming? I have a quick fix that will transform your listening experiences.
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