Like September (or 'Techtember', as I like to call it), October is going to be another massive month for portable audio and hi-fi — and Amazon's kicking things off with its huge 'Big Deal Days' savings across two days. That seems like a mouthful though, so can I just call it Techtober instead? (Needs work. And I may need a holiday).
Amazon's October Prime Day — aka the Prime Day Big Deal Days (which I'm going to abbreviate to APDBDD) — isn't actually here for another day, at the time of writing. Someone on payroll clearly didn't get the memo though, because the company's already discounted plenty.
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So what's being fabulously slashed in price within the hi-fi and audio space? To clarify, we're a day before the Big Deal Days event starts proper, but when has that ever seemed to bother the huge online retailer? The short answer to my first question is: the 12 products listed below, all with handy links to buy. The short answer to the second question is: never.
On to the deals! I'm kicking off with not one but two discounted Sony flagship headphones. My pick here? If you don't absolutely need your headphones to fold up small to slip into a little backpack, I'd save the case and go for the excellent , now just £192 (was £279) at Amazon.
Earbuds more your thing? Although the excellent buds in this list like they're only discounted by £5, Amazon's running an extra-special 'buy any 2 for £40' sale on them — which is both a stonking saving on their £29.99 regular RRP and the perfect solution for stocking fillers or Secret Santa presents (you'll always get roped into at least one!) in the run up to gift-giving season.
Now, bigger stuff. You can't go wrong with anything here, but if you need a Bluetooth speaker, the is an absolute belter of a five-star product. Something for the desk? Anker's trusty is an Amazon best-seller for a reason.
There are two lovely and affordable turntables in this list too. For me, the edges it. Yes, it's a slightly older launch than the Sony (2019 versus 2025) but vinyl doesn't evolve at the alarming rate wireless audio does. Also, it looks stunning, and you can't argue with a turntable that launched at £179, now down to just £118…
Becky became Audio Editor at TechRadar in 2024, but joined the team in 2022 as Senior Staff Writer, focusing on all things hi-fi. Before this, she spent three years at What Hi-Fi? testing and reviewing everything from wallet-friendly wireless earbuds to huge high-end sound systems. Prior to gaining her MA in Journalism in 2018, Becky freelanced as an arts critic alongside a 22-year career as a professional dancer and aerialist – any love of dance starts with a love of music. Becky has previously contributed to Stuff, FourFourTwo and The Stage. When not writing, she can still be found throwing shapes in a dance studio, these days with varying degrees of success.