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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Here are the five best deals I recommend on some of the best speakers and soundbars from the current Sonos sale at Amazon.
AirPods 4 are down to $99 again, but there's a better AirPods Pro 2 deal that I'd buy
The Apple AirPods 4 are at their lowest-ever price at Amazon.
I spent six weeks listening to the Samsung Music Frame and it kept missing the beat
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
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
Affordable Sennheiser open-backed headphones with rich sound and a comfortable fit.
Fluance's new active stereo speakers look like a dream soundbar alternative, as well as being perfect for turntables or Bluetooth music
Audio brand Fluance has announced new bookshelf and tower speakers that could offer a good alternative to your soundbar.
Camera-toting AirPods with Apple Intelligence said to be in active development – but the idea may be too flawed to take off
AirPods with eyes might not be Apple's most desirable product
