Audio

These are the key areas that keep Apple's AirPods design ahead of earbud competitors.

Apple's AirPods Max headphones may be expensive, but for showing off spatial audio content they really are worth it.

I write about audio tech for a living, and these are the best headphones I've discovered that help me stay focussed when working from home.

Sony's WF-C500 earbuds are the best entry-level wireless earbuds our audio editor has heard. Here's why you should consider these AirPod alternatives.

Spotify has unveiled its new redesigned home page — and it's making me question my loyalty to the music streaming service.

Here's how I improved my iPhone audio with Sennheiser's low-cost wired earbuds and a portable DAC to get audiophile sound on the move.

I test earbuds for a living, and I keep coming back to Apple's AirPods Pro 2. Here's why.

I bought a Sonos Amp to add my turntable to my Sonos ecosystem and it's now the best part of my audio setup.

I take a pair of headphones with me everywhere I go, and these are my favorite designs that balance great sound with long battery life for routine work commutes, business trips, and vacation travels.

See why the Sennheiser CX Plus earbuds are my personal favorite right now — and a must-own for quality audio fans seeking a bargain.

I've experienced some of the coolest audio systems in the world, and these are the most elegant music setups tried.

Score big with these best budget 2.1 soundbar and subwoofer packages that take TV sound to the max for sports fans.

My favorite new app let's me turn back the years to hear all the hit songs from five decades of music.

This Dolby Atmos soundbar brings all the atmosphere of the game to life in your living room.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are my favorite for routine work commutes and trips away — here's why.

I picked up a pair of Beats Fit Pro at the end of 2022 and I've spent the last few weeks using them constantly. They've become a huge part of my daily life.

Swapping the silicone tips for foam ones improved AirPods Pro 2 comfort levels and sound. Here’s how.

In these cash-strapped times, splurging on a luxury music system may seem extravagant, but the Sonus faber Omnia is a solid investment that'll bring sonic rewards for years to come.

I test speakers for a living and the Denon Home 150 beats the Sonos One for bass.

I love this Denon Home soundbar setup for the joyful boost it brought to my TV and movie viewing over the holidays.

Apple Music offers plenty for audiophiles, including Spatial Audio and lossless playback. So why did I ditch it without realizing?

With its room-filling sound, the Q Acoustics M20 wireless music system is my favorite Bluetooth speaker system. Here's why...

It has been a busy year for new ANC earbuds, but one set stand out among the crowd — and it's not the ones you think

When it comes lossless audio, Spotify continues to lose ground to Apple Music — will the long awaited HiFi tier ever arrive?

I impulse bought a cheap Bluetooth speaker on Amazon for use in the shower — it's the best $25 I've spent all year.

I'm a huge fan of great-sounding music, but I'll never listen to it through over-ear headphones. Here's why.

Boost the sound of Sony's WH-1000XM4 over-ear noise-cancelling headphones with my EQ customization tweaks.

Vinyl may be an old-school analog format, but there are sound reasons why many audiophiles prefer it to digital.

The best tunes to give your headphones or home music system a thorough workout — if these tunes don't get you jumping, then you need a better system.

The AirPods Pro 2 are Apple's best earbuds, period, but our audio editor does have one big complaint.