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Audio coverage including the best wireless headphones, Bluetooth noise-cancelling earbuds, wired headphones, and more.

Happy Plugs Air 1 Zen true wireless headphones review: Not quite there

July 30th, 2021

True wireless headphones are everywhere these days, but they’re not created equal. While the likes of the Sony WF-1000XM4 and AirPods Pro are easy sells thanks to their high quality, if you don’t want to spend as much cash, you’ll need to do a little more research. Happy Plugs thinks it has the solution with …

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JBL Tour Pro+ TWS headphones review: Great earbuds for the price

July 29th, 2021

Christian de Looper

Everyone is releasing true wireless headphones these days, but the best ones still get a little pricey. The Sony WF-1000XM4 earbuds come at $280, while Apple’s AirPods Pro cost $250. JBL, however, is here to undercut the competition with the new JBL Tour Pro+ TWS headphones. The headphones are still relatively expensive, coming in at $200. …

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Master & Dynamic MW08 Sport true wireless headphones review

July 27th, 2021

Christian de Looper

It’s tough to find great true wireless headphones for sports. Most true wireless headphones fit fine for day-to-day use, but quickly fall out when you start actually moving. The reason I love the Beats PowerBeats Pro headphones is that they fit my ears well, and offer a hook over your ears to better stay in …

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Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd generation wireless speaker review

July 25th, 2021

Christian de Looper

Wireless speakers are all the rage. These days, there are dozens of AirPlay-enabled speakers out there that allow you to listen to music, podcasts, and more, straight from your iPhone. But they’re not all created equal. Some offer an inexpensive, portable experience. Others sit firmly in the midrange. Others still offer a more premium feel …

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JBL Tour One noise-canceling headphones review: Competing with Sony

July 23rd, 2021

Christian de Looper

The high-end noise-canceling headphones world is getting more competitive. There was a time when Sony and Bose were the only real competitors, but then Apple entered the game with its ultra-expensive AirPods Max. Now, JBL is entering the market, with the new JBL Tour One headphones. Unlike Apple, which went on the more expensive end, …

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Sony WF-1000XM4 true wireless earbuds review: The best non-AirPod buds

July 20th, 2021

Christian de Looper

AirPods Pro are easily the most talked-about premium true wireless headphones, and arguably for good reason. They sound pretty good, offer an excellent fit, easy-to-use controls, and more. But there are other options too. Notably, Sony has been dominating in the headphone world for some time — which is why the Sony WF-1000XM4 headphones are …

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Apple AirPods Pro headphones review: The best buds for Apple fans

July 19th, 2021

Christian de Looper

AirPods Pro review Apple wasn’t the first to true wireless headphones, but it would incorrect to say that the company didn’t popularize the concept. The original AirPods were iconic in their design, and how they worked with Apple products, but they didn’t really go the extra mile. Enter the AirPods Pro. The AirPods Pro are …

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Apple AirPods Max headphones review: Excellent and expensive

July 15th, 2021

Christian de Looper

After Apple purchased Beats Electronics in 2014, many assumed that Apple would soon roll Beats into Apple itself, and simply release Apple-branded headphones. Seven years later, Beats-branded headphones continue to release. But Apple is also leaning into its own audio products, most notably through the AirPods brand. The most recent product in that line are …

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Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones review: The noise-canceling king

July 9th, 2021

Christian de Looper

The world of noise-canceling headphones is getting increasingly competitive. While the likes of Apple have started releasing their own models, companies like Sony and Bose continue to refine and develop their headphones. The Sony WH-1000XM3 headphones were long considered the best noise-canceling headphones money could buy. Recently, Sony upped the ante with the new Sony …

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Best Earbuds

May 17th, 2019

Maren Estrada

Call them earbuds, earphones, in-ear headphones, or whatever else you want, the bottom line is that the in-ear form factor is the most popular headphone form factor in the world. Earbuds are lightweight and comfortable, and they can easily be stowed away just about anywhere when you’re not using them to listen to your favorite …