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Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 4

Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Review

The Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless have undergone a physical redesign, but Sennheiser's legendary sound quality is still inside.
Samsung Galaxy Buds FE in open case, sitting among plants.

Samsung Galaxy Buds FE review: a rare case of Android envy

Samsung's most affordable noise-canceling wireless earbuds are so good that it's a shame they only make sense for Android users.
Oladance OWS Pro resting on open charging case.

Oladance OWS Pro review: the future is wide open

Oladance's OWS Pro come with a hefty price tag, but in the relatively new world of open-ear earbuds, they set a new standard.
Man wearing Shokz OpenFit (side view).

Shokz OpenFit review: the most comfortable earbuds in the world

They may not be the best-sounding earbuds you can buy, but these open-ear earbuds are amazingly comfortable for long hours of wear.
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless headphones.

Sennheiser Accentum Wireless review: sub-$200 wireless cans hit the sweet spot

Sennheiser's Accentum Wireless deliver great sound and noise cancellation in a bare-bones, affordable set of headphones.
Sony LinkBuds in charging case.

Sony LinkBuds review: Radical transparency

Sony's LinkBuds are an ambitious attempt to create earbuds that don't block out the outside world. It works, but they're definitely not for everyone.
Front view of Simon Cohen wearing the Ultimate Ears Premier wired IEMs.

How $3,000 earbuds almost ruined music for me

Ultimate Ears Pro has packed a total of 42 drivers into the UE Premier and slapped a $3,000 price on these wild IEMs. Can they possibly be worth the money?
A person wearing the Apple AirPods Pro 2.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C review: A glimpse into the future?

The big story may be the updated hardware with USB-C and MagSafe charging, but the best things about Apple's new AirPods Pro are also coming to the last-gen.
Jabra Elite 10 earbuds in front of case.

Jabra Elite 10 review: great comfort and spatial sound

Jabra's Elite 10 are its most comfortable and best-sounding wireless earbuds, and they do spatial audio too. Does that justify their price?
Man wearing Jabra Elite 7 Pro.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro review: The perfect set of true wireless earbuds

It's nearly impossible to find any flaws with the $200 Jabra Elite 7 Pro true wireless earbuds, which offer exceptional comfort and a huge array of features.
Baseus Bowie MA10 in charging case, pairing indicator LEDs lit.

Baseus Bowie MA10 review: How are these $21 wireless earbuds so good?

We don't know how the Baseus Bowie MA10 are so affordable, but with features and performance this good, it might not matter.
Sony WF-1000XM5 in silver, charging case with lid open, sitting next to plants and rocks.

Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds review: smaller is better

Sony's last flagship wireless earbuds were held back only by their substantial size. With the new WF-1000XM5, has Sony finally given us everything we wanted?
Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC, case open, held in hand.

Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC review: just buy ’em

Our expectations for $100 wireless earbuds grow every year, and every year Anker keeps surpassing them. With the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC, it's done it again.
Beats Studio Pro sitting on travel case.

Beats Studio Pro review: new Beats for a spatial and lossless world

It's been six years since Beats launched its last set of wireless headphones, and the new Studio Pro have a lot of catching up to do.
Amazon Echo Buds 2023 edition in their case.

Amazon Echo Buds 2023 review: Alexa’s in your ear for just $50

The Amazon Echo Buds are a perfectly fine set of inexpensive earbuds. That's it. Nothing overly wrong, but nothing really remarkable, either.

Turtle Beach Ear Force X32 Review

The wireless Ear Force X32 sound as great as their wired counterparts and are loaded with some genuinely handy features, but don’t manage to overcome the range limitations that prevail with most wireless headphones.
Status Audio Between 3ANC in front of charging case.

Status Audio Between 3ANC review: hip to be square

Boutique headphone company, Status Audio, has created a set of noise-canceling buds with features and a price to match the big brands. Can they really compete?
Monster DNA Go earbuds beside charging case.

Monster DNA Go review: less than meets the eye

The Monster DNA Go are priced right and look OK, but these wireless earbuds under-deliver on their promises.
Sony WF-1000XM4

Sony WF-1000XM4 review: Almost perfect wireless earbuds

The Sony WF-1000XM4 noise-canceling earbuds are a significant improvement over the WF-1000XM3, with a smaller shape, better ANC, and tons of features.
Technics EAH-AZ80 in front of charging case.

Technics EAH-AZ80 review: killer ANC with incredible comfort

A new ergonomic shape makes the Technics EAH-AZ80 comfortable enough for hours of quiet, immersive listening.
Beats Studio Buds+ in case with lid open.

Beats Studio Buds+ review: clearly better buds

For $20 more, the Beats Studio Buds+ offer numerous meaningful improvements over the original Studio Buds.
Final Audio ZE8000 earbuds in front of case.

Final Audio ZE8000 review: distinctive earbuds for discerning ears

Final Audio's ZE8000 are priced high and don't offer many in-demand features, but what they lack in bells and whistles, they make up for with superb sound.
JBL Tour Pro 2 in case, with ambient sound screen displayed.

JBL Tour Pro 2 review: totally tricked-out wireless earbuds

JBL's flagship wireless earbuds are chock-full of high-tech features, with the smartest charging case we've ever seen.
A Turtle Beach Stealth Pro headset is worn by a man.

Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review: high-end gaming headset brings the noise

Turtle Beach delivers a top-tier gaming headset with its pricey, but impressive Stealth Pro.
Amazon Echo Buds case open

Amazon Echo Buds review: The best earbuds for Alexa fans

With a huge number of features for the money, Amazon's $130 Echo Buds are one of the best values in a set of true wireless earbuds. Here's our full review.

Beats Solo Pro review: Better Beats

Beats' latest entry to its most popular line of headphones is the Beats Solo Pro, succeeding the Solo 3 Wireless. It now sports active noise-cancellation.
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Aftershokz Aeropex wireless bone conducting headphones review

Aftershokz has made its name in audio with open-ear, bone-conduction headphones that are tailor-made for your workout. The Aeropex are its smallest, sleekest, and best-sounding pair yet. If you’re looking for a way to keep your ears open and your tunes rolling, they’re a great choice.
Audio Technica MSR7 hero

Audio-Technica ATH-MSR7 review

A pleasant blend of premium performance and slick style, the $250 MSR7 produce clear and detailed audio from a package that hails from the studio, garnished with a welcome touch of bling.
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Sennheiser HD1 Wireless review

Sennheiser’s HD1 Wireless headphones are an impressive pair of stylish wireless cans -- but you’d better bring your checkbook.
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Klipsch Reference On-Ear review

While Klipsch’s new Reference On-Ears don’t live up to their title, they do provide a fairly pleasant overall sound signature matched by luxurious comfort.
Harman Kardon Soho Wireless

Harman Kardon Soho Wireless review

Harman Kardon takes the slim and sleek Soho headphones wireless with style, but poor performance in the low end makes these pricey cans a pass.
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Marshall Mode EQ review

Marshall’s Mode EQ offer power when you want it, delicacy when you don’t, and a vibe that embodies their namesake.
Yamaha EPH-M200 earbuds review v2

Yamaha EPH-M200 review

Yamaha pumps up the bass with the EPH-M200 in-ear headphones, which proffer massive 16mm drivers serving up a potent blast of sound through ergonomic titanium tubes. However, those who prioritize balance and presence need not apply.
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Ultimate Ears RM review

Using state-of-the-art 3D-printing, Ultimate Ears has helped to revolutionize the custom in-ear monitor industry. Follow us as we take a first-hand look at the process, from start to finish.
Former Senior Editor, A/V

John Higgins is Digital Trends’ former Senior Editor and section lead for A/V. After receiving his Bachelor in Music with an Audio Production focus from Ithaca College and Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, he began working for Home Theater Magazine in 2003. His time in the print and online publishing world has been spent as a writer, editor, copy editor, researcher, and test lab technician. Before joining Digital Trends, Higgins was the Managing Editor of Tech at Reviewed, part of the USA Today network, where he led the website’s tech coverage. He has previously written for Wirecutter, IGN, Projector Central, T3, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Magazine covering projectors, televisions, headphones and earbuds, sound bars and speakers, and monitors. He is a yearly attendee at CES and an ISF level 3 certified calibrator.

In addition to his career in publishing, Higgins has been a professional musician since the late 90s, having performed on piano in solo recitals, as a collaborative partner with various singers and instrumentalists, and with the Pacific Symphony. He also is an accomplished guitarist and, with his pop/rock band, has played such hallowed L.A. venues as the Troubadour, Roxy, Viper Room, and House of Blues. For 10 years, he was a teacher and music director at a private school in Los Angeles, and following his teaching career spent some time in the film industry as a post-production sound editor and composer.

Originally from just outside Boston, Higgins has been a Los Angeles resident since 2001 where he lives with his wife, son, two rescue dogs, and parrot. When not working, he spends his time watching TV shows about cooking and serial killers, preparing for his next D&D session, ignoring the growing list of games in his Steam gaming library, and building Legos with his son.