Audio

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.

Adding the Sonos Sub Mini to a Ray soundbar or One speaker system will make your music sing.

I went back to listening to music on wired headphones, and here's how I improved the audio from my iPhone.

The AirPods Pro 2 are strong wireless buds, but if you’re thinking of using them for working out, here’s what you need to know.

AptX Lossless Audio isn't quite the step up in sound quality I anticipated.

The AirPods Pro 2 are excellent wireless buds, but if you’re thinking of running with them, here’s what you need to know.

Don't throw out your old headphones just yet, there are lots of reasons why wired headphones are still better than wireless.

Next-gen AirPods Pro aim to bring significant listening experience advances, but what about lossless audio support?

I've owned a small vinyl collection for several years but I just got the chance to spin them on a record player — here's what happened.

I've ditched my old Bluetooth speaker in favor of the $60 StormBox Micro 2 — here's why.

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro claim "24-bit Hi-Fi Sound", but what does it actually mean?

The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are using Bluetooth 5.3, the latest standard that offers significantly improved battery life and better security.

Spotify updates playback controls for Premium subscribers to make it easier for users to choose how to play music.

As Netflix starts to roll out spatial audio across its catalog, here’s what happened when I experienced the streaming giant's immersive sound tech for the first time.

Next-gen AirPods Pro really need to improve wireless audio to keep audiophiles like me happy — here's why.

I finally upgraded to AirPods Pro — but now I'm wondering if I should have just stuck with my AirPods 2.

From budget to high-end speaker systems, these are the best TV sound upgrades I've listened to.

I got to try out the new Sonos Ray soundbar at home, and it has blown me away by just how simple it is and how good it sounds

If you care about sound quality, you really should be listening to streaming services like Tidal or Qobuz. Here's what you need to know.

With the promise of major upgrades, the AirPods Pro 2 could steal Apple's fall event.

The Dyson Zone is an engineering marvel — but I still don't know who's going to buy it.

Google’s Pixel Buds Pro are set to offer a whole host of features and performance to rival the AirPods Pro, for $50 less. They could see me ditch the white for a more colorful design.

I added a dedicated soundbar to improve the sound from my TV, but discovered that a Sonos App and speakers sound better.

Three low-cost turntables join Pro-Ject's Primary E series designed for vinyl fans looking to experience the format for the first time.

Who says budget Bluetooth speakers can't sound good? Anker's Soundcore 3 will change your mind

AirPods Pro have set the standard by which wireless earbuds are judged. So why don't I use them for audiophile listening?

The big green streaming machine has a new problem: what happens when everyone else has more music.

AirPods Pro made one of the top shows of the year sound better, and here's why our senior editor can't stop using them for TV.