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V-Moda S-80 on-ear headphones review: a heavy, expensive gimmick

V-Moda's S-80 brings the company's signature sound and style to these pricey wireless on-ears but then misses the mark on almost everything else.
LG S95QR soundbar center height speaker close-up.

LG S95QR soundbar review: Your new home theater in a (very big) box

LG's S95QR challenges the very definition of the word soundbar, with 14 channels, 810 watts, and wicked Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound.
Beyerdynamic Free Byrd inside their charging case.

Beyerdynamic Free Byrd review: Going after the AirPods Pro’s two biggest weaknesses

Beyerdynamic's Free Byrd are the company's first true wireless earbuds. Can they beat the AirPods Pro and other noise-canceling buds? We put them to the test.
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Samsung S95B OLED TV review: A legitimately revolutionary TV

Samsung's first OLED TV (technically QD-OLED) is a technological triumph, but that's not the only reason you'll want to buy one
An Edifier MP230 Bluetooth speaker is sitting on a mantle next to a plant and some decorative letters.

Edifier MP230 Hands-on Review: The pint-sized, retro Bluetooth speaker brings a vintage vibe

Edifier's MP230 portable Bluetooth speaker brings a vintage Mad Men vibe to your bookshelf while it delivers sweet tunes to your ears.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 earcup close-up.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Review: Noise-canceling cans get high marks for style, sound, and comfort

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 are the British brand's latest interpretation of what a set of noise-canceling headphones should be, and they couldn't be classier.
NuraTrue Pro earbuds held in hand.

NuraTrue Pro hands-on review: A sneak peek at the lossless future of wireless audio

Our NuraTrue Pro review hands-on finds the very set of wireless earbuds to work with Qualcomm's aptX Lossless codec. Does that matter? We check them out.
Overview look at the Mifo S ANC earbuds.

Mifo S ANC review: Tiny and very comfortable, these sport earbuds drop the ball on features

The Mifo S ANC earbuds prioritize comfort and aesthetics, but cost too much considering their lack of EQ and control customizations.
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Anker Soundcore’s Sport X10 add ANC and rotating earhooks for a quiet and comfy workout

Anker made the Soundcore Sport X10 for the active crowd, bending those ear hooks enough to fit any pair of ears during vigorous runs or workouts.
Close-up of Master & Dynamic MW75's earcup and hinge.

Master & Dynamic’s MW75 headphones sound incredible but cost a small fortune

Master & Dynamic's MW75 wireless headphones take luxury, style, sound quality ... and price to all new highs.
Marshall Emberton II and Willen side by side.

Marshall Emberton II and Willen review: A stylish set of Bluetooth speakers you can take anywhere

Marshall's Emberton II and Willen Bluetooth speakers mix retro styling, waterproofing, and sonic pleasure in two different shapes and sizes.
HyperX Cloud Mix earbuds and accessories sitting on a table.

HyperX Cloud Mix earbuds review: A gamer’s take on true wireless

HyperX is entering the world of true wireless earbuds with the Cloud Mix earbuds, and they're a solid first attempt despite their high price tag.
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Soundboks Go review: A portable and expandable party powerhouse

The Soundboks Go may be its smallest speaker to date, but it's still a loud party in a box, and it will fit right in anytime you want to draw a crowd.
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Sonos Voice Control hands-off review: Now we’re talking

Sonos Voice Control is the company's homegrown voice AI for full control of a Sonos system, no hands or app needed. Does it go far enough?
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Edifier Stax Spirit S3 review: Great planar sound at an accessible price

The Edifier Stax Spirit S3 are planar magnetic over-ear headphones that offer stunningly good sound, making their relatively high price seem like a bargain.
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Sonos Ray soundbar review: The start of something awesome

The Sonos Ray might be smaller and cheaper than its soundbar siblings, but it packs a surprising punch and can become the basis of a great home theater system.
IRIS Clarity group chat.

Iris Clarity hands-on review: Your personal cone of silence

Turn on Iris Clarity on your computer and you can build an effective and invisible cocoon around you to block out background noise for every virtual call.
Hand holding Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW wireless earbuds in their case.

Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW review: Big buds, big sound, big battery

The Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW are an astonishing value, with noise-canceling and sound quality that rivals much pricier buds, plus huge battery life.
Photo of Tribit MoveBuds H1.

Tribit MoveBuds H1 review: Made to make you sweat

Tribit MoveBuds H1 are for the active crowd, boasting a sporty design that delivers comfort, durability, and battery life that will last longer than the competition.
Hand holding Sony LinkBuds S in their case.

Sony LinkBuds S review: Smaller, smarter noise-canceling buds

The Sony LinkBuds S combine superb ANC with some very handy and smart features. But is that a formula for success, or just quirkiness?
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OnePlus Buds Pro review: Good buds with a few flaws

The OnePlus Buds Pro offer great sound and ANC, but a few usability issues keep them from being a top pick.
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Libratone Air+ review: Stylish AirPods Pro alternative

Libratone Air+ wireless earbuds sound terrific and look unique, and are marred only by poor call quality.
A man wearing the Sony WH-1000XM5.

Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Meet the new boss

Not content to rest on its laurels, Sony's latest flagship headphones — the WH-1000XM5 — are another technical tour-de-force.
Author wearing Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 open-back gaming headphones.

Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 gaming headset review: Open-world gaming

Most gaming headsets are closed-back for a reason: It keeps sounds in. But the ATH-GDL3 make a strong argument for why your next headset should be open-backed.
A hand holding the 1More Evo earbuds in their charging case.

1More Evo review: Hi-fi sound at a killer price

The new flagship wireless earbuds from 1More have tons of top-flight features, including wireless hi-res audio, all for a very reasonable price.
The Vizio 85 P Series Quantum X showing a screen of Horseshoe Canyon.

Vizio 2022 P-Series Quantum X review: Bright, bold, beautiful

Vizio's flagship P Series Quantum X promises industry-leading brightness and color volume at a price that begs the question: How is this possible?
B&O Cisco 980 standing upright.

B&O Cisco 980 review: Keeping your calls comfy, clear, and secure

Bang & Olufsen's Cisco partnership produces a set of wireless cans with security that's as good as their sound.
Close-up of the Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3's touch controls.

Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 review: Home theater power bar

Capable of blisteringly loud and precise sound, the Panorama 3 is missing many features found on Dolby Atmos soundbars at the same price.
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Grell TWS/1 review: Quirky buds with quality sound

The Grell TWS/1 are about better sound, and deliver it with solid sonic results, though you will have to consider whether they're too big for your ears.
The LG C2 OLED home dashboard.

LG C2 OLED TV review: Premium TV sweet spot

LG's C2 OLED continues to serve up excellent performance while undercutting competing models in price.
Close up of Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3.

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review: More for less

Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds drop the price and improve virtually every other aspect.
1More PistonBuds Pro earbuds out of case.

1More PistonBuds Pro review: Sweet sound for small ears

The 1More PistonBuds Pro deliver a combo of nice sound, good comfort, and small size that should fit almost every ear. All at a price that's well under $100.
Sony HT-S400 soundbar.

Sony HT-S400 review: A tough sell at this price

Sony throws in an excellent wireless subwoofer, but the HT-S400 can't quite justify it's higher price.
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Dottir Freedom On-Grid review: Heavy bass to fit all ears

The Dottir Freedom On-Grid wireless earbuds look a lot like the Powerbeats Pro, but they sport way more features for much less money.