Audio

Belkin’s Soundform Immerse earbuds do Find My better than AirPods

Belkin’s impressive Find My network integration sets the Soundform Immerse apart, but everything else from sound quality to comfort is average at best.

JBL Live Free 2 review: Stellar ANC meets horrible music quality

For $150, JBL’s freshest-looking wireless earbuds deliver great ANC and call quality, but the music experience spoils what could have been a great package.

I almost gave up my AirPods Pro for Sennheiser's Momentum True Wireless 3

The Momentum True Wireless 3 earbuds have improved ANC, Qi-charging, and a new $250 price, but a few bugs keep them from true greatness.

Can Snapdragon Sound make wireless audio on Android as good as AirPods?

Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Sound platform promises huge leaps in Android audio quality but also new levels of lock-in.

Sony LinkBuds S review: These ANC earbuds are incredible

At $199, Sony’s ANC LinkBuds S kinda dunk on AirPods Pro and Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Pro.

The $130 Sennheiser Sport wireless earbuds are gym bag champs

The Sennheiser Sport wireless earbuds make for weak daily drivers, but their fitness-focused design is perfect for workouts.

Top Gun: Maverick is a cinematic joyride, but Dolby Atmos is the real star

"This is a movie that is designed to be seen on the biggest screen you can find and the best sound system in your town," Maverick director Joseph Kosinski tells us in an interview.

As a swimmer, the Shokz OpenSwim underwater headphones changed my life

If you need me, I'll be listening to podcasts in the pool.

How bad can $15 wireless earbuds from the gas station really be?

We tested six pairs of dirt-cheap wireless earbuds that cost between $15 to $30 to see just how much you actually get. Shockingly, they were not all garbage.

Klipsch's mid-century Bluetooth speaker changed my life

The Klipsch One II Bluetooth speaker hits the goldilocks zone of style and substance.

The 7 best over-ear ANC headphones that aren’t Beats

Nobody can dispute that Beats headphones are stylish. But if you're looking to make your fit stand out or just want superior sound or features, these are the ANC headphones you want.

Why I bought a stereo receiver in 2022 and you should too

Sony’s STRDH190 2-channel stereo receiver lets me play CDs, vinyl, and stream via Bluetooth all in one hefty all-black package.

Wyze Buds Pro review: $90 wireless earbuds that have it all?

With ANC, wireless charging, and a comfortable fit, the Wyze Buds Pro sounded too good to be true for $90 wireless earbuds. But they're surprisingly impressive.

Sony LinkBuds review: These wireless earbuds are too weird

They’re designed to be “never off” and “for Gen Z” and “AR mobile gaming,” but the buzzwords just don’t add up in the LinkBuds themselves. Not for the $180 price.

Shure Aonic 40 review: Impressive ANC sound with tons of cut features

These $250 wireless active noise cancellation headphones sound great for their price, but tradeoffs on comfort and mic quality may be too much for some.

Jabra Elite 7 Pro review: Incredible ANC earbuds after you update them

After a critical firmware update, Jabra's Elite 7 Pro are now one of the best wireless earbuds around (as long as they fit you right).