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Audio

Our experts review the best audio products in tried and tested guides

Find all of our reviews of the best new audio products here. We test the top models on the market for quality, technical specs and value for money. From top soundbars to the latest smart speakers, we've got you covered. You can also find the latest deals on audio products here.

Latest Audio Product reviews and deals

<p>From high-end premium models to more budget-friendly options, we tested a whole spectrum of soundbars </p>
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Best soundbar 2024: Top TV speakers for every budget, reviewed

<p>Many Bluetooth speakers we tested can survive being (briefly) submerged up to 1m under water</p>
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Best Bluetooth speakers 2024, tried and tested

<p>We’ve spent years testing white-noise machines, adopting them into our everyday routine to find out whether they improve our sleep</p>
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13 best white noise machines, tried and tested for better sleep

<p>Carry on singing in the rain, with these waterproof speakers </p>
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8 best waterproof speakers 2023

<p>Will we soon have Echo Pops dotted around every room? </p>
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Amazon Echo Pop review: A cheaper challenger to the Echo Dot

<p>It was straightforward to use, though Siri can still learn a thing or two </p>
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Apple HomePod 2 review: The new smart speaker sounds better than ever

<p>The new HomePod 2 is due to launch in early February </p>
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Where to pre-order Apple’s new £299 HomePod 2

<p>We tested each against a multitude of genres</p>
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10 best bookshelf speakers that are compact and deliver on sound

<p>There’s a 20 per cent saving on the AirPods rivalling earbuds </p>
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The Google Pixel Buds Pro are £144 at Amazon right now

<p>We looked at ease of setup and use, but also at design and, of course, sound quality </p>
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7 best DAB radios for kitchen discos and garden parties

<p>It might be aimed at those with smaller rooms, but it still brings big sound </p>
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Sonos’s sub mini woofer is perfect for home movie nights

<p>It goes on sale on 6 October, but you can pre-order it now </p>
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Sonos sub mini: Here’s how to pre-order the smaller subwoofer

Soundbars and TV speakers top picks

<p>From high-end premium models to more budget-friendly options, we tested a whole spectrum of soundbars </p>
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Best soundbar 2024: Top TV speakers for every budget, reviewed

<p>Whether it’s for streaming, podcasts, Alexa or more, a sophisticated sound system needn't break the bank </p>
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8 best budget soundbars: Cinematic surround sound from under £100

<p>We tested for clarity of sound, tunefulness, volume levels, and aesthetics</p>
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8 best surround sound systems to amp up your movie nights

Smart and wireless speakers top picks

<p>Choose from multi-room systems to waterproof options with impressive battery life, perfect for days out</p>
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14 best smart speakers for virtual assistance at home and on the go

<p>Many Bluetooth speakers we tested can survive being (briefly) submerged up to 1m under water</p>
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Best Bluetooth speakers 2024, tried and tested

<p>Wireless connectivity is now at such an advanced level that anyone can tap into their home wifi and have a multi-room set-up in minutes</p>
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10 best multi-room speakers for wireless sound throughout the home

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<p>It might be diminutive, but it still packs a punch </p>
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Sonos ray soundbar review: Exceptionally affordable but frustrating

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Sonos ray soundbar review: Exceptionally affordable but frustrating

<p>It might be diminutive, but it still packs a punch </p>
<p>The compact soundsystem is designed for TVs up to 55in </p>
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Sonos ray soundbar: Pre orders, price, specs and what we know so far

<p>To accompany the single, the former One Direction star has also released a three-minute-long music video</p>
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Harry Styles’s As It Was single is out now – and there’s some merch

<p>That orb rotates automatically to ensure optimal performance no matter how the soundbar is positioned </p>
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Devialet reveals its first soundbar – complete with a rotating orb

<p>A true beacon of light and sound</p>
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Ikea symfonisk lamp 2 review: A bright light with even brighter sound

<p>A true beacon of light and sound</p>
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Ikea symfonisk lamp 2 review: A bright light with even brighter sound

<p>We tested the headphones’ noise-cancelling system and its matching app </p>
Tech

Bang & Olufsen beoplay portal review: An ultra-luxe gaming headset

<p>Over the course of two weeks we tested the speaker’s sound for everything from Spotify to audiobooks and live radio</p>
Tech

Audio Pro Addon C5A speaker review: Does it sound as good as it looks?

<p>Designed to soundtrack your outdoor adventures too, the gadget can survive underwater for up to half an hour </p>
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JBL link portable review: Does the sub-£130 smart speaker impress?

<p>Even without a dedicated upfiring speaker, this device still sounds epic </p>
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Sonos beam gen 2 review: A small but significant update

<p>Sales are at their highest since the early Nineties, with 4.8 million LPs bought in the UK in 2020 alone</p>
Home & Garden

Top of the shops: The online record stores to buy your vinyl from

<p>We tested it on everything from action flicks to pop hits </p>
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Sonos arc soundbar review: Blockbuster sound courtesy of Dolby Atmos

<p>We tested it with a range of different media, from action movies to TV news </p>
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Panasonic SC-HTB490 soundbar review: Fat bass, but a little shrill

<p>Some of our top picks can even survive a 30 minute submersion under 1 meter of water </p>
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8 best waterproof speakers for blasting those shower time tunes

<p>They may look like something from the future, but it’s their bass quality that’s truly out of this world </p>
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We put Devialet’s phantom I wireless speaker to the test

<p>Grado has been making its products in the same small Brooklyn factory for 65 years</p>
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We put the audiophile favourite Grado GT220 earbuds to the test

<p>Apple’s original homepod never managed to fully take off, but the new mini is here to impress</p>
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We put the small but mighty homepod mini from Apple to the test

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We put the small but mighty homepod mini from Apple to the test

<p>Apple’s original homepod never managed to fully take off, but the new mini is here to impress</p>
<p>Choose from manual, retro, Bluetooth, automatic and more </p>
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11 best record players for spinning your favourite vinyls

<p>The XM4's predecessor, the XM3's, were class-leading – but have Sony now outdone itself?</p>
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Sony WH-1000XM4: The best wireless headphones we’ve tried

<p>From design to sound, we put Google’s device to the test </p>
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Nest mini review: We put Google’s smart speaker to the test

<p>It comes in a choice of colours, but there’s much more to this speaker than good looks</p>
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The B&O beosound explore is a rugged outdoor speaker for survivalists

<p>It comes in a choice of colours, but there’s much more to this speaker than good looks</p>
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The B&O beosound explore is a rugged outdoor speaker for survivalists

<p>Maybe now is the time to treat yourself</p>
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Apple’s AirPods and AirPods pros are at their lowest prices ever

<p>The brand’s opinion of Bluetooth connectivity was that as far as connections go, wifi is the superior option</p>
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We put the top-rated portable Move speaker from Sonos to the test

<p>The pair boast a stainless steel, sheepskin leather, semi industrial finish</p>
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Are the Sennheiser momentum 3 wireless headphones worth the price tag?

<p>Are these expensive buds worth the huge cost?</p>
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Bowers & Wilkins PI7 true wireless earbuds review

<p>We put the the latest iteration of the Solo range to the test</p>
Headphones & Earphones

Do the Beats Solo Pro headphones live up to the hype?

<p>If you’re looking for a sturdy little unit that produces disproportionately big sound, JBL is usually a good jumping point</p>
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We review JBL’s Charge 4 to see if it’s worth buying

<p>We tested the device’s sound quality and design to reach our verdict </p>
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Is Anker’s Soundcore flare 2 as much fun as the original?

<p>It’s almost worrying how loud this speaker could be</p>
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Is UE’s new Hyperboom speaker worth the hype?

<p>The in-built LED system pulses and dances to any track you care to play, reacting to the beat and other subtle nuances of the audio</p>
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We tried Sony’s SRS-XB33 portable speaker

<p>We tested Bose’s offering for both audio quality and portability</p>
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We put the new Bose portable smart speaker to the test

<p>The deal won’t be around for long so be quick adding to your shopping basket</p>
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Amazon echo show smart speaker has 50% off

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Amazon echo show smart speaker has 50% off

<p>The deal won’t be around for long so be quick adding to your shopping basket</p>
<p>The British audio brand believes that quality audio products shouldn’t blow the bank</p>
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We put the portable KitSound Diggit 55 speaker to the test

<p>From design to sound, we find out how the new generation model compares to its predecessor </p>
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We put Bang & Olufsen’s newest Bluetooth speaker to the test

<p>After some tweaks to the design, we see if its sound delivers</p>
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Ruark R1 Mk4 review

<p>It’s designed to be more sustainable through its modular approach</p>
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Is the new Bang & Olufsen beosound level speaker worth £1300?

<p>It’s designed to be more sustainable through its modular approach</p>
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Is the new Bang & Olufsen beosound level speaker worth £1300?

<p>Testing everything from design to sound, we find out if this is a worthy investment</p>
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We’ve reviewed the new Transparent smart speaker

<p>Founded almost 60 years ago, the brand’s amps are some of the most recognisable </p>
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Turn it up to 11 with Marshall’s new Emberton speaker

<p>The high-tech audio set up does a great job for a compact speaker</p>
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We put the new Audio Pro BT5 bluetooth speaker to the test

<p>Streaming capabilities are also built into this audio device</p>
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Save £30 on Roku’s streambar to take Netflix binging to the next level

<p>It screams solidity and luxury, but does the audio quality match the looks? </p>
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Naim Mu-so Qb Bluetooth speaker reviewed: Is it worth the price tag?

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10 best dictaphones

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How to buy the best wireless speakers

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9 best turntables under £500

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9 best turntables under £500

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