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Google's Pixel Buds Pro get conversation detection, clearer calls
Your Pixel Buds Pro will soon be able to pause the music when you start chatting, as well as serve up better call quality and warn you if your tunes are too loud.
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Jabra's Elite 10 delivers great ANC, comfy fit, so-so call quality
Jabra's new flagship earbuds deliver terrific noise cancellation and Dolby Atmos, but call quality could be better.
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Jabra Elite 8 Active review: When the going gets tough
Looking for solid audio as you work out? Jabra has the buds for you.
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: Immersive experiences
Bose takes a happy song and makes it better, using a healthy dose of immersive audio.
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Marshall Motif II ANC review: First-rate earbuds, rock 'n' roll style
Marshall call the Motif II A.N.C.'s in-ear headphones, we call them ear buds. No matter what the designation–they're among our favorites because of their sonic excellence.
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Focal Bathys users can customize their headphone experience
Mimi Hearing Test integration allows Bathys users to tailor the headphone's performance to their personal hearing. You can buy a new color, too.
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Bose dials up spatial audio with new headphones and earbuds
The QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds mark Bose's belated entry into the spatial audio arena. Snapdragon Sound with aptX Adaptive is another welcome highlight.
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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 is getting a USB-C charging case
The new charging case will allow not only charging via a USB-C cable and a power adapter, but also from a USB-C-equipped iPhone.
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Apple September event 2023: AirPods, HomePod, and more
Word is that Apple will be showing off a new AirPods Pro model alongside the iPhone 15 Pro at its September event. What about the HomePod and Apple TV?
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Technics EAH-AZ80 review: These earbuds do everything well
These true wireless headphones look and sound great; they deserve comparison with the best from Apple, Bose, and Sony.
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Samsung rolls out Auracast broadcast audio to select TVs and Galaxy Buds
Thanks to a new Bluetooth LE Audio feature, you'll soon be able to connect a bevy of Samsung earbuds to select Samsung smart TVs.
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FiiO K7 review: This outstanding DAC drives headphones, too
It’s marketed as a DAC/headphone amp combo, but this affordable desktop device sounds just as great while connected to a preamp or powered speakers.
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Marshall Motif II ANC earbuds to arrive September 12
We praised the original for great sound, comfortable fit, strong noise cancellation, and long battery life. Improvements are promised on all four counts.
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Your AirPods are about to get smarter about muting distractions
Apple's upcoming iOS 17 update will make your AirPods better at adapting to changing ambient sound conditions, among other improvements.
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Shokz's OpenFit wireless earphones stay put during workouts
Shokz's first true wireless earphones offer a discrete design and a secure fit, but the audio is a tad lacking.
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Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC review: Value for bargain hunters
Anker’s latest noise-cancelling true wireless headphones are well priced, but don't offer the high fidelity and advanced features of their higher-end competitors.
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Sony WF-C700N review: These mid-priced buds are a solid value
You'll get features and performance similar to Sony's flagship noise-cancelling earbuds, but similar is in no way the same.
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Sony WF-1000XM5 review: Best true wireless headphones ever
The Bose Quiet Comfort II have slightly better ANC, but Sony's buds come very close; plus, they're more comfortable and they deliver better musical performances.
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Sony WF-1000XM5 ANC earbuds: Our hands-on preview
We have the product in hand, but a technical snafu related to access to Sony’s beta software has delayed our official review.
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Beyerdynamic adds ANC to its Blue Byrd in-ear headphones
The second generation of Beyerdynamic’s Blue Byrd neckband headphone features active noise cancellation.
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Prime Day deals on Sony’s best noise-cancelling headphones
The brand-new Sony WH-1000XM5 is at its lowest price ever, and the also excellent Sony WH-1000XM4 at its lowest price this year.
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Final Audio ZE8000 review: Wildly different, exceptionally good
The industrial design is polarizing, and noise cancellation plays second fiddle to fidelity, but the Final ZE8000 are among the best ANC earbuds on the market.
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Shure Aonic 215 Gen 2 review: A pro-quality in-ear headphone
These outstanding wireless in-ear monitors are versatile and upgradeable.
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Skullcandy's Rail ANC earbuds offer noise cancellation for less
Skullcandy's latest earbuds pack ANC, a voice assistant, and personalized audio for a hair under $100. A cheaper, non-ANC version of the Rail is also on tap.
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EarFun Air Pro 3 review: ANC earbuds ready for tomorrow
These buds boast Bluetooth 5.3 support, including the new LE Audio and LC3 codec in addition to AAC and aptX Adaptive.
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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 review: A rapper’s delight
Gamers might also appreciate this headphone’s ability to rattle your brain with its over-the-top bass response, but it won’t impress critical listeners.
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New tech promises cheap audiophile earbuds
We don't typically cover audio components at the chip level, but this radical new technology from a company called xMEMS is just too interesting to ignore.
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Skullcandy debuts second-gen Crusher ANC 2 headphones
With these noise-cancelling cans, it really is all about that bass.
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Shure Aonic 40: Solid audio performance and ANC
You can crank up the Shure Aonic 40’s effective active noise cancellation in noisy environments, and ease off it for the best audio quality.
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Sivga SV023: The best headphone you’ve never heard of
This open-back, over-ear headphone combines a memorable retro design with stellar audio quality to offer a compelling alternative to more familiar high-end brands.
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Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones now available in the U.S.
They might make you look like a Stormtrooper, but Dyson's space-age headphones are now on sale stateside, if you can afford them.
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Edifier WH950NB review: Good sound, but limited codec support
Support for the excellent LDAC codec will appeal to the relatively small number of listeners using smartphones or digital audio players with the same feature.
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Bowers & Wilkins' Pi5 S2 and Pi7 S2 in-ear headphones
The British audio company will soon ship second generations of the true wireless, noise-cancelling headphones it brought to market in 2021.
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Google's Pixel Buds Pro sound like a dream, and they're 25% off
You only have a few days left to save a cool $50 on the Pixel Buds Pro, a terrific pair of ANC earbuds for Android users.
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Campfire Audio Orbit review: Earbuds that take music to the max
There's no active noise cancellation or strong microphones for great phone calls, but these earbuds deliver mind-blowing musical experiences at a great price.
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iFi xDSD Gryphon review: One DAC to rule all the hi-res formats
This exquisitely musical mobile DAC/headphone-amp combo renders high-fidelity audio with remarkable detail and is worth every penny of its asking price.
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Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) review: Alexa, try harder
Good design and tight Alexa integration don’t make up mediocre audio reproduction and ineffective noise cancellation.
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The iFi Go Link is a fantastic audiophile USB DAC/amp priced at just $60
It’s a wonder that iFi Audio can make a portable DAC and headphone this good, this small, and this affordable.
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Sennheiser HD 660S2 review: New approach yields stellar results
Sennheiser's new open-back, audiophile-quality over-ear headphones deliver an awesomely open sound stage and are decided not neutral tuning.
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Final ZE8000 earphones promise no-compromises ANC
The Final ZE8000 true wireless earphones with active noise cancellation feature a bold design that makes them stand out in a crowded earbud market.
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EarFun Air S review: Good feature set, performance for the price
These Bluetooth 5.2, true wireless earbuds sound good, support the aptX and AAC codecs, and deliver plenty of battery life. So, why aren’t we more excited?
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Philips TAA6606 sports headphone review: For runners only
The science behind bone conduction headphones is fascinating, but this one doesn’t deliver great audio quality.
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Sennheiser retools a classic headphone to deliver the HD 660S2
A replacement for Sennheiser’s highly respected open-back HD 600, the all-new HD 660S2 promises improved bass and more detail than its predecessor.
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The comfy OnePlus Buds Pro are best for OnePlus users
OnePlus aims to give its users the same excellent experience Apple and Google offer with their in-house earbuds.
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B&W's Pi7 S2: Awesome sound quality, average noise cancellation
The superior audio brand offers great sound at a premium price, but the competition has better noise cancellation—and for less money.
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Creative Sound Blaster X1 DAC & headphone amp review
You can use this tiny DAC/headphone amp combo with almost any device, but you’ll want to use it with a Windows PC or Mac to unlock its full potential.
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Sennheiser's CES focus: New earbuds and hearing enhancement
The headphone specialist introduces an affordable entry in its wired-earbud line, the $150 Sennheiser IE 200, and shows new hearing-enhancement products.
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Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones: Hands-on at CES
These cans, coming to the U.S. in March, promise to tackle both noise and air pollution.
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