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Side view of woman wearing Dyson OnTrac headphones.

Dyson’s new headphones are less controversial and way more colorful

Dyson's latest headphones ditch the air purification system that made the Dyson Zone so bizarre-looking, and go all-in on ANC and color customization.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 sitting beside iPhone 14 and charging case.

If you don’t review audio products for a living, now’s the time to buy Apple’s AirPods

With prices at historic lows this Prime Day, there's never been a better time to buy Apple AirPods.
QCY H3 ANC headphones.

Prime Day madness: Wireless ANC headphones for $40

You probably haven't heard of QCY but it makes a set of $50 ANC headphones that don't suck. And for Prime Day, they're even cheaper.
A song playing in lossless audio in Apple Music on an iPhone.

Lossless audio — the better-than-MP3 alternative you should know

You've probably heard the lossless audio, but what exactly does it mean, and how is it better than so-called lossy audio? We've got all the answers.
Sennheiser Accentum Wireless SE.

This crazy Sennheiser headphones Prime Day deal is an Amazon exclusive

A special edition of Sennheiser's excellent Accentum Wireless headphones are deeply discounted on Amazon, and it's a deal you shouldn't miss.
Sony HT-A5000.

Amazon tried to hide its best Prime Day soundbar deal, but I found it anyway

The Sony HT-A5000 was already a stellar choice in a Dolby Atmos at its regular price of $1,000. You won't believe what it costs right now.
Vizio 2021 elevate soundbar.

How to connect a soundbar to a TV: a guide to cables, connections, and features

Soundbars are a great choice if you want better TV sound with the least amount of hassle. But the right connection to your TV is key to getting great results.
Leaked image of the purported next Sonos soundbar codenamed, Lasso.

Can a new soundbar fix Sonos’ self-inflicted wounds?

Sonos may soon release a follow-up to the popular Sonos Arc soundbar, but will it be enough to revive the company's battered reputation?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in front of charging case.

Bose finally updates its wireless earbuds with Bluetooth Multipoint

Bose adds an in-demand feature to its flagship open and noise-canceling wireless earbuds.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and Galaxy Buds 3, in their cases with lids open.

Samsung’s new Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro are like AirPods with AI smarts

Samsung's heavily leaked Galaxy Buds 3 and Buds 3 Pro got their official launch. And they don't just look like Apple's AirPods. They're similarly priced, too.
Denon Home Amp seen next to a Denon turntable.

Denon Home Amp adds HDMI eARC, Dolby Audio to HEOS systems

Denon's wireless multiroom audio ecosystem now has a Sonos Amp competitor.
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 in charging case, lid open, held in hand.

Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 review: smooth sound that goes the distance

Cambridge Audio brings its AB amplification to wireless earbuds, with impressive results.
1More TWS Q10 wireless earbuds.

These AirPods alternatives from 1More are impossibly cheap

Can you buy a set of AirPods replacements for less than $50? What about less than $20? Yes, you certainly can.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: Earcup/logo close-up.

The best wireless headphones for 2024 from Bose, Sony, Sonos and more

Can you get great sound quality and wireless freedom in the same set of headphones? Absolutely. These are the best wireless headphones you can buy right now.
Fiio CP13 Transparent cassette player.

Fiio’s reboot of the Walkman no longer hides those glorious cassettes

A new transparent version of the Fiio CP13 gives inserted cassettes the visual treatment they deserve.
JLab Flex Open Earbuds.

JLab mimics Bose’s open-ear design with the $50 Flex Open

If the glasses-friendly clip style of open-ear earbuds appeals to you, JLab has a very affordable option.
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 wireless headphones.

Cambridge Audio’s first wireless headphones boast AB amplification, long battery life

Cambridge Audio's first wireless headphones are aimed at audiophiles with lossless CD-quality sound and AB amplification.
LG OLED M4 wireless TV.

LG rolls out its gamer-friendly M4 wireless OLED TV

With a smaller screen size and 144Hz support, LG's new wireless TV should appeal to gamers.
Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless in their charging case, lid open.

Sennheiser Accentum True Wireless review: better comfort, same great sound

Sennheiser's latest wireless earbuds are understated and more affordable than the company's flagship earbuds -- they're also a lot more comfortable.
Close up of Sonos logo on a Sonos Arc soundbar.

The best Sonos alternatives

Sonos makes a fantastic multiroom audio system, but with recent problems with the Sonos app, some folks are wondering if there's a better choice.
Leaked images purportedly of the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 and Galazxy Buds 3 Pro.

Samsung’s next Galaxy Buds are basically AirPods clones

Leaked images that purport to show Samsung's Galaxy Buds 3 feature a stem-based design that looks a lot like Apple's AirPods Pro.
A hotel TV showing the option to use Chromecast (Google Cast).

Casting for all? Hotel TVs finally support AirPlay and Google Cast

LG and Samsung have announced that their hospitality TVs are getting AirPlay and Google Cast, but is this really the answer?
NAD C 700 V2 Streaming Amplifier.

NAD updates its C 700 streamer with surround sound and a phono input

The latest version of NAD's C 700 Streaming Amplifier, the C 700 V2, gets a series of welcome upgrades like a better DAC and 4.1 surround sound.
UE Everboom in four colors.

UE’s Everboom speaker fills the gap between Mega and Epic

UE's popular line of Bluetooth portable speakers now has yet another model to choose from with the $250 Everboom.
Beats Pill (2024) in Champagne/Gold and matte black.

Beats Pill (2024) speaker review: the best portable for under $200

The Beats Pill is back and better than ever, with a much lower price, much bigger battery, and sound quality that — ahem — beats the best.
Ifi Audio Zen Blue 3 DAC (front).

Ifi’s latest DAC is the first to add lossless Bluetooth audio

With support for tons of Bluetooth codecs, including aptX Lossless, the Zen Blue 3 is the Swiss Army knife of wireless DACs.
Beyerdynamic Verio 200.

Beyerdynamic launches its first open-ear earbuds

The German audio brand Beterdynamic has released the Verio 200, a set of open-ear earbuds targeted at active lifestyles.
Meze Alba in-ear monitors.

Meze’s new in-ear monitors are just $159 and come with their own DAC

Meze has released its most affordable set of IEMs to date and they ship with their own USB-C adapter.
Tidal and MQA logos separated by a broken heart.

Tidal officially kills MQA support, and tosses out Sony 360 Reality Audio too

Tidal announces it has set a date for the end of MQA support, and adds Sony's spatial audio format to the kill list.
The Beats Solo Buds in their red translucent case.

Beats Solo Buds review: budget wireless earbuds that get the basics right

The Beats Solo Buds are as stripped-down as wireless earbuds get, all for the low price of $80. But did the feature-slashing go too far?
Woman wearing Audio-Technica ATH-S300BT.

Audio-Technica’s new wireless cans have insane battery life for less than $100

Audio-Technica's new noise-canceling cans are super affordable and have a shockingly long battery life.
Tivoli Audio SongBook held in hand.

Tivoli Audio SongBook speaker review: a retro-style portable musicians will love

If you have a taste for retro design and the simplicity of mono sound, the Tivoli Audio SongBook is a portable (but pricey) speaker that doubles as an amp.
McIntosh MB25 Bluetooth transceiver stacked on top of a vintage McIntosh amp.

McIntosh’s MB25 adds Bluetooth to any hi-fi setup for $600

Though typically pricey, the McIntosh MB25 Bluetooth transceiver leaves no stones unturned in the effort to connect classic hi-fi gear to modern Bluetooth tech.
A Zorloo Ztella MQA USB DAC plugged into a Google Pixel 7 Pro, showing the MQA logo and a magenta LED light.

HDtracks to launch streaming service with FLAC and MQA formats

MQA's new owner, Lenbrook, has announced a partnership with download site HDtracks to create a new streaming service that will offer users a choice of format.