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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Samsung tipped to unveil first-ever bone-conduction headphones at Galaxy Z Fold 7 event
By Stephen Warwick published
A new report claims Samsung could unveil bone-conduction headphones at its July event.

I tested this DAB radio and it sounded like every car garage I've ever been to
By Jennifer Allen published
It isn’t the most interesting of DAB radios but the Groov-e Boston's ease of use, plenty of presets and excellent value for money ensure it does the job

JBL's new Bluetooth speakers bring all the upgrades I most wanted to see, and they're coming soon
By Carrie Marshall published
JBL Flip 7 and Charge 6 bring better battery life and improved audio

I spent six weeks listening to the Samsung Music Frame and it kept missing the beat
By Sharmishta Sarkar published
Samsung’s done well to hide a speaker in plain sight, but it needs to improve the soundstage if it wants the Music Frame to do well.

This limited-edition timepiece turns the iconic Technics SL-1200 turntable into a watch, and I want one
By Rowan Davies published
Wear your vinyl-loving heart on your sleeve? A limited edition Technics SL-1200-inspired watch can help with that.

Sennheiser HD 505 review: wired headphones that give you a taste of the high end at a real-world price
By Simon Lucas published
Affordable Sennheiser open-backed headphones with rich sound and a comfortable fit.

Camera-toting AirPods with Apple Intelligence said to be in active development – but the idea may be too flawed to take off
By Carrie Marshall published
AirPods with eyes might not be Apple's most desirable product

These mysterious wireless earbuds claim to monitor your heart and hearing health simultaneously, but there’s a catch
By Rowan Davies published
Synseer's health tracking earbuds claim they'll make your smartwatch obsolete, but the pricing structure has me looking in the opposite direction.
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