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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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
Libratone Air+ review: Stylish AirPods Pro alternative
Libratone Air+ wireless earbuds sound terrific and look unique, and are marred only by poor call quality.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
HyperX Cloud Alpha Wireless review: 300 hours of audio bliss
HyperX's Cloud Alpha Wireless boasts a massive 300 hours of battery life, which is backed up by the best comfort and sound quality in the industry.
Final Audio ZE3000 review: Doing one thing really well
Boutique Japanese audio brand, Final Audio has made a no-compromises set of wireless earbuds at a very affordable price.
Monoprice M1070C review: Giant cans miss on planar’s promise
Monoprice attempts to make planar magnetic technology accessible and affordable, but something's definitely missing.
Rode NTH-100 review: Super-comfy studio cans
Rode's first set of headphones are beautifully designed and comfortable, but do they have what it takes to beat the world's favorite studio monitors?
Astell&Kern AK UW100 review: Seriously great sound
Astell&Kern's first wireless earbuds face some stiff competition, but the $299 AK UW100 sound fantastic.
Jabra Enhance Plus review: Hear what you’ve been missing
Jabra's new Enhance Plus hearables promise to enhance your hearing for clearer conversations and music.
1More ComfoBuds Mini review: Tiny earbuds, big bass
1More's tiny ComfoBuds Mini are aimed at folks who have a hard time getting a comfy fit from other wireless earbuds, but a few flaws keep them from being ideal.
Eargo 6 hearing aid review: A tiny taste of what’s to come
Eargo recently released the newest version of their invisible hearing aids, the Eargo 6. Here's how they stack up after a couple weeks of testing.
Sudio E2 review: A Swedish spatial surprise
Sudio's latest wireless earbuds do active noise cancellation and wireless charging, but they also offer a virtual spatial audio mode that is surprisingly good.
Thinksound OV21 review: Precise, plush, eco-friendly sound
These sustainably designed audiophile headphones impressed us with their accurate sound and super-comfy fit.
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.
Nothing Ear 1 review: Everything you could want, for just $99
The Ear 1 true wireless earbuds are the first product from Nothing, and at $99 they have an enviable spec list. Can they live up to our high expectations?
Oddict Twig Pro review: Stylish buds with surprising sound
The Oddict Twig Pro are a fancy yet affordable alternative to the AirPods Pro, that really come into their own when you start tweaking their settings.
Chord Mojo 2 review: Sound so good, it may move you to tears
The Chord Mojo 2 is a mobile DAC that turns your phone into the dream home audio system you've always wanted, without the space or price drawbacks.
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.
Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds review: Serious sound value
Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds deliver outstanding sound and noise cancellation at a price that's very hard to beat.
Jabra Elite 4 Active review: Workout buds that won’t make your budget sweat
Jabra's latest workout earbuds manage to find a sweet spot between features and price that will make budget-conscious athletes very happy.
Shure Aonic 40 hands-on review: Sound this good should be more comfortable
Shure's latest ANC headphones are well-priced, beautifully designed, and sound awesome. But a thin and poorly padded headband makes them tricky to recommend.
Shure Aonic Free review: True wireless studio monitors
The Shure Aonic Free don't possess ANC, wireless charging or even great battery life, but they're an ideal tool for wire-free critical listening.
OnePlus Buds Z2 review: Too much bass, not enough grace
The OnePlus Buds Z2 with ANC are a big upgrade over the first Buds Z, but have also doubled in price. Do the extra features justify splashing out on them?
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Phil spent the 2000s making newspapers with the Pensacola (Fla.) News Journal, the 2010s with Android Central and then the personality behind Modern Dad, and is currently an editor with Digital Trends. Phil’s online work has taken him all over the United States, as well as Europe and Asia for conferences such as CES, IFA, Mobile World Congress, and all the various one-offs from companies like Google, Samsung, LG, Facebook and the like.
When he’s not writing, editing, podcasting, interviewing or shooting video, Phil serves as president of the Pensacola Youth Soccer 501(c)(3) nonprofit, has worked on multiple local political campaigns and is a part-time photographer and videographer. He’s also a candidate for Pensacola City Council, District 1.
Phil is a native of Pensacola, where he resides with his wife, daughters and a dog named Max.
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