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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Rekkord Audio F300 turntable review: a classy, fully automatic budget deck let down by a lack of punch and drive
By Simon Lucas published
Ease of use is a very good thing when it comes to turntables – but it still needs to be underpinned by a sense of sonic prowess.

JBL Clip 5 review: an affordable portable speaker with fantastic sound
By Cesci Angell published
The JBL Clip is loud and proud, delivering a satisfying listening experience on a budget.

This song just smashed all Shazam records after its appearance in the Olympics closing ceremony
By Carrie Marshall published
The Olympic opening and closing ceremonies broke new records for the Apple-owned song-searching service

Earfun Air Pro 4 review: good-value cheap earbuds with just a few too many features
By Tom Bedford published
The Earfun Air Pro 4 offer a rare conundrum in cheap earbuds, as they have too many features leading to a confusing user experience.

Audio obsessive with over a quarter of a million dollars to spend? Have I got the hi-fi stack for you
By Carrie Marshall published
The dCS Varèse promises to be the best high-end audio system you'll ever experience. Just don't look for it at Best Buy.

3 ways the Google Pixel Buds Pro 2 launch impressed (and one way it didn't)
By Becky Scarrott published
Google's Pixel Buds Pro 2 have just arrived and with them, huge upgrades across the board – in all but one area.

Google Pixel Buds Pro 2: price, specifications, key features and more
By Carrie Marshall last updated
All the key updates and features you need to know about Google's all-new Pixel Buds Pro 2.

I tried the new Google Pixel Buds Pro 2, and the fit is way less clunky than before
By Jacob Krol published
Not yet ratedThis isn't a full review of the Pixel Buds Pro 2 (I didn't test the sound), but initially at least, there's a lot to like.
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