Audiofly’s latest headphones mask subpar sound behind surreal design

By Joshua Smith April 17, 2016

One of our favorite providers of premium in-ear headphones, Audiofly’s first try at an over-ear, the Audiofly AF240, look to offer long-lasting comfort alongside clarity in a premium package. When gloss meets leather and a $250 price tag meets memory-foam cushions will it all be worth it in the end?

Related: Audiofly AF180 review

In this video we go hands-on with the Audiofly AF240 to share what’s in the box, how they work, and impressions after using them. Featuring a durable design and cable, traveling bag, and promising top-tier audio, these cans come with high expectations. But, do they have what it takes to steer users from the huge selection of over-ears currently on the market? Find out what we think in this quick video review.

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Tivoli Audio’s Model Two Digital speaker abandons terrestrial radio

The Tivoli Audio Model Two Digital in white.

Tivoli Audio's new tabletop radio isn't a radio at all. The Model Two Digital ($449) works with Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and has a sleek new design that can be positioned horizontally or vertically. It eliminates the Model One Digital's oversized dial and screen in favor of a much simpler, single knob that does triple duty as the control for power, source selection, and volume. It also lacks an AM or FM tuner, making it the first Tivoli Audio "Model" series tabletop product to lack a terrestrial radio feature. The Model Two Digital is available for preorder starting September 19 and is expected to ship in November.

Tivoli Audio says the Model Two Digital, which is available in three color combos (walnut/gold, white/silver, and black/black), will appeal to the person that loves streaming and isn’t concerned about a traditional FM/AM radio feature because they can access their favorite terrestrial stations via apps like TuneIn. This effectively makes the Model Two Digital a wireless speaker.

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What is MQA? The controversial digital audio format fully explained

When it comes to discussions of digital audio, you'll quickly run into an alphabet soup of acronyms: MP3, AAC, ALAC, FLAC, WAV, DSD, and so on. It's practically endless.

You'd think that with this many digital audio file types, we wouldn't need yet another. However, there is one more digital audio file you need to know about. It's called MQA.

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AirPods and Samsung Galaxy Buds are both on sale today

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Amazon has some great headphone deals going on with discounts on the Apple AirPods (2nd generation) and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 2. Whichever company you favor, you can save plenty of money by buying today. You'll be enjoying great sound quality while you're on the move in no time. If that sounds appealing, keep reading to see what both earbuds offer.
Apple AirPods (2nd generation) -- $99, was $129

The Apple AirPods (2nd generation) may not be the latest AirPods anymore, but they're still pretty good for the price. They take seconds to set up with your iPhone before offering plenty of useful features. For instance, they have in-ear detection, and you can automatically switch between different Apple devices. It's also possible to easily share audio between two sets of AirPods on your Apple devices, while Siri is a 'Hey Siri' away at all times. Battery life is also pretty good for the price with up to five hours of listening time on one charge and up to 24 hours once you factor in the charging case. These AirPods may not be as stylish as newer models but you still get all the useful benefits you'd expect from an Apple product. The longer build means room for onboard controls too, which is handy if you don't want to purely rely on Siri support.