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Audio Reviews

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The Future of Audio on Your Android: Inside Qualcomm's Snapdragon Sound Lab

I visited Qualcomm's audio development lab in San Diego to hear some of the newest tricks from Snapdragon Sound, like lossless audio over Bluetooth and head-tracking spatial audio.

By Will Greenwald

Nothing Ear (2) Review

4.0

Nothing's Ear (2) wireless earphones offer good noise cancellation and a detailed sound signature in a supremely stylish design.

By Tim Gideon

The Best Soundbars for 2023

Want better audio from your TV? From our lab to your living room, these are the best soundbars we've tested.

By Will Greenwald

Jabra Elite 4 Review

3.5

The Jabra Elite 4 true wireless earbuds offer powerful audio and reasonably effective noise cancellation but lack good codec support for iPhones.

By Tim Gideon

The Best Gaming Headsets for 2023

You need a high-quality headset to build team cohesion or talk smack in multiplayer games. The top gaming headsets we've tested let you communicate with ease.

By Will Greenwald

Ikea's New Waterproof Portable Speaker Costs $15, Lasts 80 Hours

The tiny Vappeby speaker can hang in the shower or sit poolside.

By Stephanie Mlot

The Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones for 2023

The top noise-cancelling headphones block out the world and simply let you enjoy your music, media, or the sweet sound of silence.

By Tim Gideon

The Best Wireless Headphones for 2023

Tired of tangled audio cords? Whether you're looking for earbuds, on-ears, or full headphones, these are the best wireless models we've tested.

By Will Greenwald  & Tim Gideon

The Best Wireless Gaming Headsets for 2023

Cut the audio cables with the top wireless gaming headsets we've tested for consoles and PCs.

By Will Greenwald

The Best On-Ear/Over-Ear Headphones for 2023

Are you a fan of high-quality audio, but don't want to stick anything into your ear canals? These are our favorite on-ear and over-ear headphones.

By Will Greenwald  & Tim Gideon

Master & Dynamic MH40 (2023) Review

3.5

The luxurious Master & Dynamic MH40 headphones offer excellent sound quality in both wired and wireless modes, but they don't have enough features to justify their high price.

By Tim Gideon

Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set Review

4.0
Editors' Choice

The Sennheiser Profile Streaming Set is an excellent all-in-one vocals solution thanks to its combination of an easy-to-use USB mic and a sturdy boom arm.

By Tim Gideon

Alienware Dual-Mode Wireless Gaming Headset 720H Review

3.5

The Alienware 720H is a wireless PC gaming headset with fantastic Dolby Atmos spatial audio imaging, but it lacks some expected features you can find in competing models.

By Will Greenwald

Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX Review

4.0

The Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX offers powerful home theater audio with just a small soundbar and a subwoofer, though it can't fully produce accurate spatial audio imaging.

By Will Greenwald

Rode NT-USB+ Review

3.5

The Rode NT-USB+ microphone delivers a quality signal for podcasts and vocal work at a reasonable price.

By Tim Gideon

The Best Bluetooth and Wireless Speakers for 2023

Whether you want a rugged, take-anywhere speaker for the beach or to build a multi-room sound system, these are some of the best Bluetooth and Wi-Fi speakers you can buy.

By Will Greenwald

Sonos Revamps Speaker Lineup With Spatial Audio-Equipped Era 300

The smaller Era 100 smart speaker, meanwhile, replaces the Sonos One and Play:1 speakers.

By Will Greenwald

Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Pro Review

4.0

The Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Pro is an excellent wired gaming headset that features your choice of light-up bear, bunny, or cat ears that you can customize with a variety of colors.

By Will Greenwald

Edifier WH950NB Review

3.5

The Edifier WH950NB headphones offer solid noise cancellation and a balanced sound signature in a comfortable design, though their control layout could be more intuitive.

By Tim Gideon

Altec Lansing RockBox XL 2.0 Review

3.0

The Altec Lansing RockBox XL 2.0 offers good bass depth and treble, but you can easily find other outdoor-friendly speakers with better apps, onboard controls, and LED lighting.

By Tim Gideon