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've found 12 top-rated soundbars and speakers from Sonos to upgrade your home audio — get up to $200 off
By James Pickard published
I've found 12 awesome deals on several of our top-rated Sonos speakers and soundbars in this year's Memorial Day sales.

The Sonos app for iPhone and iPad has mysteriously disappeared from the App Store
By Carrie Marshall last updated
Updated I hope you didn't just buy a new product you're eager to set up…

Anker Soundcore's new earbuds have flashy screens on the outside, but the inside is the best bit
By Tom Bedford published
Anker Day 2026 brings two new pairs of earbuds, as well as a smartphone tie-in app and news of new components.

Dali's new all-in-one speaker, streamer and soundbar Budug can go flat or on your wall
By Tom Bedford published
Dali has unveiled the Vega, an all-in-one piece of hi-fi gear that combines speaker, amp, streamer and soundbar — and it can be stuck on your wall or laid on a surface

High-end hi-fi company YBA has made what it claims is the world's first "transportable" CD player for SACDs — it's got the audiophiles in the office very excited, but it's not exactly a handheld model to slip in your jacket pocket
By Tom Bedford published
YBA has made what it claims is the world's first "transportable" CD player for Super Audio CDs, but it's not exactly a handheld model.

'I got chills': Dolby Atmos brought Audible books and Rocket Man to life
By Lance Ulanoff published
Stepping inside the Audible Story House

Spotify's new 'Reserved' system gives top fans priority access to concert tickets
By Rowan Davies published
Spotify wants to take down ticket scalpers, and it's launching a new system that gives top fans the chance to score first-priority tickets.

Spotify updates its podcast features with interactive Q&A and personal briefings
By Rowan Davies published
More new features are coming to Spotify's podcasts, including a search tool that dives deeper into your favorite episodes and a Personal Podcast generator.
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