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.
Beyerdynamic adds noise canceling to its Blue Byrd neckband earbuds
Beyerdynamic's neckband-style wireless earbuds get noise cancellation, transparency, and USB audio.
Montblanc’s first wireless earbuds get a little help from Axel Grell
Montblanc has followed up its 2020 entrance into the world of audio with its first set of wireless earbuds, tuned by Axel Grell.
Nura’s personalized earbuds are reborn as the Denon Perl
After Nura was acquired by Denon in April 2023, the company's personalized sound wireless earbuds are now back as the Denon Perl.
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.
Bluetooth headphones have been on planes for 10 years, so why do I still need a cable?
It's been 10 years since the FAA gave the green light to Bluetooth headphones on planes. But most in-flight entertainment systems still require cables.
Anker Soundcore says its new wireless buds will block up to 98% of external noise
Anker Soundcore is making a lofty claim for the ANC on its new $100 Liberty 4 NC wireless buds: up to 98.5% of unwanted noise will be blocked.
Skullcandy’s new earbuds mimic the AirPods Pro for just $100
Skullcandy's new earbuds pack a huge number of features like ANC, wireless charging, and Bluetooth Multipoint, for less than half the price of the AirPods Pro.
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?
How we test headphones and earbuds
With our headphone reviews, we help you choose by offering insight on features, build quality, sound quality, and relative ranking against like-priced models.
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 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 review: killer ANC with incredible comfort
A new ergonomic shape makes the Technics EAH-AZ80 comfortable enough for hours of quiet, immersive listening.
Skullcandy’s new $20 wireless earbuds get 20 hours of battery life
The Skullcandy Smokin' Buds True Wireless earbuds cost just $20, but the company says their battery life will last up to 20 hours.
Technics’ new wireless earbuds let you connect three devices at once
The Technics EAH-AZ80 and EAH-AZ60M2 have lots of features like wireless charging and hi-res audio, but it's their multidevice connection ability that's unique.
Beats Studio Buds+ review: clearly better buds
For $20 more, the Beats Studio Buds+ offer numerous meaningful improvements over the original Studio Buds.
Amazon’s new $50 Echo Buds take aim at Apple’s AirPods
Amazon's new, ultra-affordable Echo Buds wireless earbuds are a clear attempt to clone Apple's AirPods, but at a third of the price.
Skullcandy revives the Crusher ANC with a lower price and Skull-iQ
Skullcandy's latest Crusher ANC headphones get a break on price while they add the convenience of the company's Skull-iQ voice command technology.
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.
Does the Google Pixel 7a have a headphone jack?
The Google Pixel 7a is Google's latest midrange smartphone. Does it include a headphone jack? And what can you do if it doesn't? We have all the answers.
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.
Master & Dynamic’s headphone stand is expensive, but undeniably unique
Paying $119 for a chunk of metal that keeps your headphones from lying around seems absurd until you check out the features and design of M&D's MC300.
Beats Studio Buds+ revealed in now-removed Amazon listing
Apple’s Beats Studio Buds+ will come in a rather striking transparent option, according to a listing on Amazon on Tuesday that’s now been removed.
Dyson’s bonkers air-purifying headphones hit the U.S. for $949
Dyson has managed to marry a set of noise-canceling wireless headphones with an air purifier, so obviously you're going to buy them for $949, right?
Your next earbuds could have speakers built like microchips
The first earbuds to use MEMS drivers are about to go on sale, marking a radical change in how these devices are built.
Master & Dynamic adds Lamborghini editions of its best headphones
M&D is back with another Lamborghini collaboration, this time centered on its current flagships, the MW75, MW08 Sport, and MG20 wireless headphones.
$2,199 Hed Unity Wi-Fi headphones are the first to offer lossless hi-res audio
The Hed Unity don't look like ordinary wireless headphones and at $2,199 they aren't priced like any either. But with lossless hi-res, they're unique.
Sony goes open-back with the MDR-MV1 studio monitors designed for spatial audio
Sony's new headphones are a real departure for the company, with an open-back design it says will help audio pros hear all the nuances of spatial audio.
Denon snaps up Nura, says new personalized-sound earbuds arriving this year
In something of a surprise move, home audio brand, Denon, has acquired Nura, an Australian maker of headphones and earbuds.
Niche Canadian company takes on Sony with new wireless earbuds and headphones
PSB has updated its flagship wireless noise-canceling headphones and introduced a new set of planar-based wireless earbuds.
Skullcandy honors Purple Haze weed with its latest 4/20 earbuds
Skullcandy is back with another 420-edition set of earbuds – this time inspired by a famous strain of cannabis.
Sony debuts the WF-C700N, its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds
Sony has brought the price of active noise cancellation down to $120 with the WF-C700N, its latest wireless earbuds.
What earbuds was Kendal Roy wearing in Succession season 4, episode 2?
Kendal Roy definitely knows his status symbols in the HBO series Succession. And that includes his earbuds in season 4.
Ifi Go Link DAC/amp review: a $59 on-ramp to lossless, hi-res audio
Curious about the world of hi-res and lossless audio? The Ifi Go Link lets you explore the benefits on any device, without breaking the bank.