Headphones & Audio
Five ways to make your Bluetooth speaker sound better
Get the most out of your Bluetooth speaker with our favourite tips and tricks for optimising audio playback
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JBL Flip: The best portable speaker for most people The ultra-rugged JBL Flip 7 blows the competition by pumping out a ridiculous level of engaging sound for its size and price£129 - best buy
Sony WF-C710N review: Delivering the goods for under £100 Advanced codec support aside, the Sony WF-C710N offer everything you could reasonably expect from wireless earbuds under £100£99 - best buy
Sony WH-1000XM6: A new standard for headphones Sony updates its flagship headphones and improves them across the board – the WH-1000XM6 are the new king of noise-cancelling headphones£399 -
What are bone-conduction headphones? They’re making waves in the headphone industry and among fitness fans – we lift the lid on audio’s latest trend -
Shokz OpenFit review: For the few, not the many The Shokz OpenFit are great for niche use cases but won’t replace traditional true wireless earbuds as your daily drivers£179 -
What are Bluetooth codecs? We unlock the mysteries of Bluetooth codecs, and explain why you should know your aptXes from your LDACs -
JBL Tour ONE M3: One unique feature sets these headphones apart Genuinely impressive in some respects, and with a functionality party-piece too, the JBL Tour ONE M3 are nevertheless giving a bit too much away to the class leaders£382 - recommended
Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3: A classic, redefined The PX7 S3 are upgraded all round and sound utterly delicious – shame about the noise cancelling, though£397 -
7 mistakes runners make when buying headphones Looking for some headpones for your long run? Don't make these crucial mistakes when considering your next purchase - recommended
Audio Pro Addon T3+ Jepson review: The Audio Pro Addon T3+ Jepson is a great indoor speaker that looks gorgeous£150 - recommended
Amazon Fire TV Soundbar Plus review: A bit of a steal Amazon’s Fire TV Soundbar Plus may lack Alexa, but its Dolby Atmos performance is a solid upgrade on everyday TV audio systems£250 - recommended
Audio-Technica CC500BT2: Cartilage-conducting Shokz rivals Audio-Technica’s cartilage-conduction headphones surpass bone-conduction alternatives in some areas but aren’t the perfect open-ear package£119 -
The top tested wireless earbuds for all budgets Upgrade your listening experience with a pair of the best wireless earbuds, as tested and recommended by our team of audio experts