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 tried Lenco's gorgeous and affordable new wireless turntable, and this will be hard to beat for the money
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 review: great sounding earbuds with a classy build, but too few features to trounce rivals at the level
There's no question that B&W's 'entry level' earbuds have great audio, but occasional connectivity dropouts and a few missing features mean they aren't yet rivalling class-leaders at this level.
5 best headphones and earbuds of CES 2025
CES 2025 From magnetic fluid earbuds to wireless-charing over-ears, these stood out above the rest
This modern cassette player with Bluetooth (and matching retro wireless headphones) might've been my favorite music experience at CES 2025
CES 2025 A rechargeable tape player with Bluetooth headphones with recording capabilities.
Activo Q1 hybrid IEM headphones review: impressive and affordable audiophile IEMs
Astell & Kern's hi-res player now has matching high quality headphones that won't break the bank – joy!
The 5 best turntables and accessories of CES 2025
CES 2025 Vinyl players that are the cream of the crop
I saw wireless earbuds that are also air purifiers, and they claim to be a maskless mask
CES 2025 Listen to dope tunes and breathe cleaner
