Audio

Start your vinyl music journey here with our picks for turntable, receiver, speakers, and more.

No matter what kind of turntable and audio gear you have, it is possible to get them working together. Here’s how.

If you’ve discovered a passion for vinyl, a few affordable accessories can make a positive difference in your turntable setup.

No matter what turntable you own, there are a few adjustments you can make—often for little to no cost—to help it sound its best.

Shopping for your first higher-end, dedicated turntable can be a confusing experience. We explain the important features to consider.

The Triangle Borea BR03 passive speakers and the Edifier S1000MKII powered speakers are the best we’ve tested under $600.

TVs are made for great pictures, so we recommend the best ways to get great sound too.

The Denon AVR-X1800H is an easy-to-use AV receiver that sounds great and has the necessary features to meet most people’s movie, music, and video-gaming needs.

The Pioneer DJ DM-50D-BT is the best-sounding pair of computer speakers we’ve heard in the $200 price range.

Audiophile headphones focus on delivering the best sound quality, period. We’ve tested hundreds of them and selected our favorites for different uses.

Noise-induced hearing loss is a growing problem for kids. It’s preventable, but you need to understand what causes it and take early preventive measures.

Mild to moderate hearing loss affects adults of all ages. Here are the signs that you might be experiencing it—and how over-the-counter hearing aids can help.

All our best equipment and tech to help the music lover in your life enjoy their passion to the fullest.

Loop Experience Earplugs can help you endure loud environments—not just concerts—safely and comfortably. Here’s why Wirecutter staffers love them.

No single over-the-counter hearing device is perfect for everyone, so we offer different recommendations for different priorities and budgets.

Monoprice’s Dark Matter Sentry is an excellent all-purpose USB microphone that sounds great, offers an array of features, and comes at an affordable price.

Klipsch’s The One Plus Bluetooth speaker is a great way to get full, satisfying sound in your home with no need for complicated setup.

The UE Wonderboom 3 is the all-around best portable Bluetooth speaker because it sounds good and looks cool, and it’s the most rugged model we’ve tested.

All of the sleep headphones we tested fell short in some way, but we still have three recommendations for different uses and budgets.

If you’re serious about recording high-quality music or podcasts, a great USB audio interface—like Focusrite’s Scarlett 2i2 or Vocaster Two—is a vital tool.

The brown noise settings on your machine or your white noise app can help drown out the sounds of the world (and your own thoughts).

The Soundcore Space A40 true wireless earbuds perform so well, it’s hard to believe they’re priced so affordably.

Stereo amplifiers come in various flavors. We have affordable picks for full-featured integrated amps, discreet mini amps, and powerful stereo receivers.

The OSD Audio AP650 is the best all-around choice in a passive outdoor speaker because it sounds great and has a rugged, sealed design with a versatile mount.

The Polk MagniFi Mini AX is the all-around best soundbar because of its big, immersive sound, small footprint, affordable cost, and easy operation.

The Fluance RT85N is our favorite turntable under $600 because it’s easy to set up and use, and it sounds great with all types of recordings.

The Google Nest line of smart speakers makes it easy to access music, audio, trivia, and in some cases video, all by voice commands to Google Assistant.

The affordable Fosi Audio DS1 is our favorite headphone amp/DAC because it has the needed connections and power output to suit most headphones.

Good sound doesn't have to cost a lot. We found the best audio gear for around $100 or less.

Whether you prefer the freedom of Bluetooth or the reliability of a wired headset, we have picks to suit all budgets and fit preferences.

The Sonos multiroom music platform offers great-sounding speakers, supports the widest variety of streaming services, and is easy to set up and use.

After months of research and straining our vocal cords, we think the Tonor K20 Wireless Karaoke Machine is the best karaoke machine for most people.

Subwoofers are a powerful addition to an audio system, but they vary greatly in cost. Here’s what you can get when you pay more.

A balky clock radio was killing our morning wake-up mojo. An Echo Dot with a clock was the replacement that solved our woes.

Sonos is the best speaker system you can get to stream any music anywhere in your home with almost no fuss.

A speaker that attaches to your showerhead and powers itself off the water’s flow? It sounds like a gimmick, but the Ampere Shower Power is actually good.