Beyerdynamic’s DT 770 Pro X offers premium features for less
Beyerdynamic has a new option for audiophiles and studio pros who want a closed-back set of cans – the $199 DT 770 Pro X.
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds use a glasses-friendly earclip shape
With its new Bose Ultra Open Earbuds, Bose has made a return to the open-earbuds space, which it abandoned in 2022.
My flight home from CES 2024 proved that the world needs Auracast
A new Bluetooth tech we demoed at CES 2024 is going to make it easier for people to hear and share audio in public spaces like airports, auditoriums, and bars.
First listen: EarFun’s first over-ear headphones are impressive for $80
EarFun's first wireless, noise-canceling over-ear headphones are the Wave Pro, an $80 set of hi-res audio cans. Here are our first impressions.
Sony’s best noise-canceling headphones are $100 off today
The Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones, with excellent sound quality and amazing noise cancellation, is on sale from Amazon for $300 after a $100 discount.
These Shokz bone conduction headphones are 31% off right now
The Shokz OpenMove bone conduction headphones, which offer a lot of benefits compared to traditional wireless headphones, are on sale for only $55 from Amazon.
Audio-Technica’s latest hi-res earbuds debut at CES 2024 for $199
Audio-Technica adds a more affordable way to get great sound and comfort.
Sennheiser’s new sports earbuds send heart rate, temperature to popular fitness apps
The Sennheiser Sport wireless earbuds are loaded with sensors for tracking key fitness stats like heart rate, which they can share with many top fitness apps.
Sennheiser Accentum Plus aims at the middle ground between budget and baller
Sennheiser's latest wireless headphones, the Accentum Plus, add much-needed features, without a big jump in price.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4 debut with lossless audio, but skip the spatial trend
The latest gen of Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless earbuds get solid sound improvements but take a pass on the biggest trend in audio.
Mojawa’s latest headphones provide real-time fitness feedback using AI and haptics
Mojawa's bone conduction headphones go beyond music by offering real-time training feedback.
JBL upgrades its 2024 wireless headphones with massive battery life
JBL's 2024 collection of wireless headphones bring spatial audio, better noise cancellation and bigger batteries.
JBL’s $200 Live 3 earbuds get the Tour Pro 2’s touchscreen charging case
JBL's smart charging case debuted on the Tour Pro 2 in 2023, but it's now a feature on the Live 3, a family of three wireless earbuds that sell for $200.
JBL’s first open-ear earbuds have a detachable neckband
JBL has joined the open-earbud party with the SoundGear Sense, which feature a detachable neckband.
Raycon launches $149 Everyday Pro wireless earbuds and headphones
Raycon has expanded its Everyday line of wireless earbuds and headphones with a new Pro series, which offer a sleeker look and longer battery life.
JLab steps closer to Sony and Bose with JBuds Lux ANC headphones
JLab has always provided great budget wireless headphones and earbuds, but in 2024 it's looking to compete with higher-end brands.
The best headphones for swimming, chosen by experts
Music is a must for any workout -- even swimming. Here, we've selected the best of the best watertight headphones.
The weirdest and wildest AV gear of 2023
As 2023 comes to a close, we're looking back at some of the more interesting and weirdest audio/visual and home theater gear that wowed us throughout the year.
Open-ear earbuds and spatial audio ruled 2023 — and they’ll be even bigger in 2024
Open-ear earbuds and spatial audio were massive trends in 2023. Here's a recap of what we saw and heard, and what it could mean for 2024.
7 things Sonos’ first headphones will need to get right
Excited for the rumored Sonos headphones? So are we. But as the company enters brand new territory, success is far from guaranteed.
Back Bay FirstClass 70 review: budget buds that beat the big brands
In the world of sub-$100 wireless earbuds, there's plenty of choice, but not always plenty of value. The Back Bay FirstClass 70 are the exception.
EarFun Free Pro 3 review: featherweight earbuds with a big bass punch
When it comes to the sub-$100 category, no one does it better than EarFun, and the Free Pro 3 are the proof.
Master & Dynamic’s next luxury headphones can tell you when your brain need a break
Boutique personal audio company Master & Dynamic has partnered with brain-computer interface company Neurable to create brain-sensing headphones.
Apple lets AirPods Pro owners upgrade to USB-C
Apple now sells the USB-C version of the AirPods Pro charging case on its own.
What we want from the AirPods Pro in 2024
Apple's iconic AirPods Pro are amazing wireless earbuds, but there's still room for improvement. Here's what what we think the company should do next.
Huawei joins the open-ear trend with its FreeClip wireless earbuds
Huawei's FreeClip are designed to be more comfortable than other open-ear models, while also doing more to prevent sound leakage.
Hed Unity review: the Wi-Fi headphones Apple should have built
The Hed Unity — the first Wi-Fi-enabled headphones — deliver the goods. But a sky-high price and under-developed features will keep them from mainstream appeal.
The most innovative headphones and earbuds of 2023
2023 saw lots of great new wireless headphones and earbuds, but only three of these products were truly innovative.
1More’s PistonBuds Pro Q30 look like great budget buds at $50
1More's new wireless earbuds focus on ANC and sound quality at a very affordable price.
Sony WH-1000XM5 vs. XM4: which headphones should you buy?
The WH-1000XM5 don't replace the vaunted WH-1000X4 -- they are an upgrade. Here's what's new, what's the same, and which you should buy.
Wireless earbuds case won’t charge wirelessly? Try this fix
Got a set of wireless earbuds that simply won't recharge when you drop them on a wireless charger? This might help.
Sonos headphones to make 2024 debut, and a video streaming device is set for 2025
In addition to the widely rumored Sonos wireless headphones, the company is planning a Roku-like set-top box, according to Bloomberg.
Astell&Kern’s latest mobile DAC gets dual outputs, AKM chip
Astell&Kern has joined the ranks of companies making portable headphone DACs with both balance and unbalanced outputs.
The best waterproof wireless earbuds for 2023
If you're planning on sweating a lot or getting rained on or splashed while listening to your music, this list of the best waterproof earbuds is for you.