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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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AirPods Pro

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

Earbuds & Airpods
An exploded view of the Tronsmart Fiitune X30 speaker showing its tweeters and mid/bass drivers

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

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Man using the Sony WH-1000XM6

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.

Audio
Some dark Samsung earbuds, backlit, on black background

Galaxy Buds Core spotted: Samsung India adds a launch date for earbuds that move you 'to the core'

By Becky Scarrott published

Samsung in India has gone live with a Galaxy Buds 'Core' announcement – and an Amazon listing even spills when we can buy them.

Earbuds & Airpods
Sivga Que UTG in-ear monitors on blue TR background

My #1 cheap audiophile headphone maker just unveiled $89 IEMs and I can’t buy ‘em quick enough

By Becky Scarrott published

I don’t have a wooden heart, but I do love Sivga’s cheap audiophile-grade headphones – and now, you can buy $89 earbuds to match

Headphones
The iPod Classic on a window sill.

I found my old iPod Classic in a shoe-box, spent the week burning CDs to iTunes and now I can't go back to Spotify

By Tom Bedford published

I found treasure in the form of my old iPod and promptly ditched Spotify – here's what it taught me

Audio
Sony WH-1000XM6 leaning on pole

I tested the Sony WH-1000XM6 against 5 top-tier rivals – here’s which wireless headphones I’d recommend

By Harry Padoan published

I pitted the Sony WH–1000XM6 headphones against 5 huge rivals, here’s how they stacked up against the competition.

Wireless Headphones
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4 reasons why we still rate the Sony WH-1000XM4 as the best headphones for most people 5 years after they launched – and there's 1 in particular

By Matt Bolton published

If it isn't broken, don't pay more to fix it

Wireless Headphones
Screen shots of Spotify's AI DJ generating a new listening session

I dismissed Spotify’s AI DJ for years – here’s why I’m finally warming up to the streaming giant’s most divisive feature

By Rowan Davies published

I've never been a fan of Spotify's AI DJ, but recently I've greeted it like an old friend because of this one new upgrade.

Spotify
An image featuring both the Cambridge Audio Alva TT V2 and the Cambridge Audio Evo One.

I test wireless speakers for a living – this is the perfect one for vinyl-loving audiophiles looking to save on space

By Josh Russell published

This wireless speaker is a great way for vinyl fans to enjoy their records without needing to add too much clutter.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
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