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Sony WH-1000XM3 wireless headphones review: The epitome of effective active noise cancellation
Sony's third-generation noise cancelling headphones surpass Bose's QuietComfort 35 II in every way.
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Billie Jean in-ear headphone review: Audiophile performance on a mainstream budget
The partnership between Astell&Kern and Jerry Harvey Audio delivers an affordable winner.
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Nuheara IQbuds Boost review: Fine tune and augment your hearing experience
These Bluetooth headphones sound great with music, and they can help compensate for minor hearing loss. Think of them as hearing aid lite.
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Benchmark DAC3 HGC review: An outstanding all-in-one headphone amp, DAC, and preamp
"Benchmark" describes both the company's name and the DAC3 HGC's performance.
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Shinola Canfield Pro review: These in-ear headphones deliver stylish looks, but mediocre sound
Slick style and outstanding build quality can't make up for sonic shortcomings.
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Libratone Track+ wireless headphone review: Automated adaptive noise cancelling done right
You choose how much of the world to let in or keep out, or have the headphones do it for you automatically based on your surroundings and motion.
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Aurvana Trio in-ear-headphone review: These balanced-armature headphones are a solid sonic value
Value is the name of the game when it comes to the Aurvana Trio. You'll find lots of high-end features in these modestly priced headphones.
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Periodic Audio Be in-ear-headphone review: These beryllium-based headphones sound oh so sweet
These headphones worth every penny of their asking price.
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UA Sport Flex wireless headphone review: Made for active music lovers
With an LED safety light, adjustable neckband, and enough sonic energy to pump up any workout, these JBL-designed, Under Armour-branded Bluetooth headphones are a smart exercise companion.
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66 Audio Pro Voice wireless headphones review: Alexa moves out of the smart home
Wearing these on-ear cans is like strapping a pair of Echos to your head.
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Shinola Canfield over-ear headphones review: These cans are made for hipsters, not audiophiles
Sub-par audio quality taints these otherwise beautifully styled and solidly built headphones.
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Bowers & Wilkins PX wireless noise-cancelling headphones review: They demand a small sacrifice for silence
B&W’s first noise-cancelling headphones sound so good that you’ll happily to live with their quirks.
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Sony WH-1000XM2 noise-cancelling headphone review: These high-tech cans put Bose on notice
Has Bose been dethroned? Sony's latest active noise-cancelling headphones are fantastic.
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Tidal Force Wave 5 headphone review: Planar magnetic headphone tech on the cheap
You'll get a small taste—but fall short—of full planar magnetic bliss with these headphones.
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ONvocal Bluetooth headset review: These headphones put Amazon’s Alexa in your head
But this isn't the first headset we'd choose for music listening.
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Focal Clear review: One of the finest headphones money can buy (and you’ll need lots of it)
Astounding transparency, detail, clarity, and dynamics only begin to describe these cans' truly reference-quality performance.
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Focal Listen Wireless review
Focal's Listen Wireless offers outstanding Bluetooth wireless range and hands-free performance, but be sure to plug them in for the best sound.
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JBL Everest Elite 750NC wireless headphone review: As much—or as little—noise cancellation as you want
Light, compact, and feature-rich headphone for those on the go.
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AKG N60NC Wireless noise-cancelling headphones review: They cut the noise, not the music
Clear sound, good noise cancellation, and a compact footprint make these travel headphone exceptional.
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Phiaton BT 460 Bluetooth headphone review: Sleek, smart, and feature rich. But they sound best wired
Innovative features and strong battery life set these headphones apart from the pack. Unfortunately, their Bluetooth audio performance falls short.
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EarStudio Bluetooth receiver review: Bring high-res wireless streaming to any wired headphones
This tiny box will add high-res music streaming, hands-free calling, and remote control capabilities to any headphones.Updated
Focal Spark Wireless in-ear headphone review: Audiophile sound at a budget price
The French manufacturer's in-ear-headphones will bathe you in intoxicating audiophile sound and a smart set of accessories without breaking your budget. And they won't fall off while you run.Reviews
Focal Spark in-ear-headphones review: Refined audio and French style on a budget
These modestly priced headphones sound leaps and bounds beyond their price tag.Reviews
Plantronics Backbeat Pro 2 Review: Active noise cancellation on a budget
But the low price tag comes at the cost of other desirable features.
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Meridian Audio Explorer2 USB DAC review: An inexpensive path to high-resolution audio
Decoding MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) tracks is this DAC’s raison d’être, but it can do more than that.Reviews
JBL E55BT wireless headphone review: These modestly priced cans deliver strong features and good sound
JBL's E55BT wireless headphones are light, fold to a travel-friendly footprint, and pair with multiple Bluetooth devices simultaneously. They also sound really good for the price.Reviews
Blue Microphones Satellite wireless headphones review: Active noise cancellation you can celebrate
These cans don’t offer every state-of-the-art feature, but they’re supremely comfortable and they sound delightful.Reviews
V-moda Crossfade 2 Wireless headphones: Exceptionally good cans
The Crossfade 2 Wireless keeps the same style and customization options of the original while delivering an upgraded sound that will please audiophiles.Reviews
Blue Microphones Ella planar magnetic headphones review: Fantastic sound, with or wihout the onboard amp
Blue brings its strut-like headband and a Class AB amplifier to a set of planar magnetic cans.Reviews
Libratone Q Adapt In-Ear headphone review: Good sound, but minor problems abound
The convenience of Lightning doesn't make up for the poorly designed ear tips and only average noise cancellation.Reviews
Libratone Q Adapt wireless headphones review: You control how much of the world to allow in
These noise-cancelling cans are stylish and they sound great, but that's not enough to put them at the top of our list.Reviews
Bose QuietControl 30 wireless headphones review: A nearly perfect set of active noise-cancelling earphones
One minor shortcoming kept us from giving these headphones a perfect score.Reviews
Beyerdynamic Amiron home headphones review: no high-tech gewgaws, just sweet sound
The bass response, dynamics, and musical reproduction these headphones produce will make you want to leave your Bluetooth headphones behind.Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Headphones review: Exquisite design, gorgeous sound
B&W knows how to celebrate. The British audio company is marking its 50th anniversary with a set of to-die-for cans.Reviews
Sony MDR-1000X noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones review: Better than Bose Quiet Comfort 35?
Bose is better at masking jet-engine drone, but Sony is no slouch on that score and ultimately it offers the better-sounding cans.Reviews
Optoma NuForce uDAC5 USB DSD DAC review: This little box reveals all
This mobile USB audio device can decode just about any hi-res audio file you send it, including quad-rate DSD.Reviews
V-Moda Crossfade Wireless headphone review: Musical excitement, with or without wires
These Bluetooth headphones will have DJs and audiophiles alike tapping their toes to the beat.Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headphones review: They sound better than the original
B&W has produced one of the best-sounding wireless headphones you can buy for less than $500.Reviews
Oppo PM-2 planar magnetic headphones review: As exquisite as they are expensive
Oppo's PM-2 planar magnetic headphones have an uncanny knack of pulling out every last detail from your music.Reviews
Jabra Halo Smart review: If you’re all talk, this Bluetooth headset is a solid choice
Jabra's $80 wireless headphones are designed for people who take a lot of calls on their smartphone.Reviews
Moshi Avanti headphones review: These cans deliver dulcet tones in a compact, lightweight package
The mobile-accessories company scores a hit as it expands into the personal audio market.Reviews
Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones review: Active noise cancellation with no strings attached
The ANC pioneers took the time to get wireless right, but audiophiles won’t be impressed with these cans.Reviews
Meze 99 Classics headphone review: beautifully crafted cans
The Meze 99 Classics are an exhilarating experience for the serious music lover.Reviews
Headphones buyers guide: Which type delivers the best balance of great sound, isolation, and comfortable fit?
In the ear, over the ear, or on the ear: We examine three headphone types and name the the best for music lovers.Reviews
Fender FXA6 Pro in-ear monitors review: These earphones are something special
You might think they’re expensive at $400, but their sound and fit rival custom-made monitors that cost nearly three times more.Updated
Puro Labs Bluetooth headphones review: These cans promise protection from noise-induced hearing loss
We audition the kids' and adult models and dig both of them.Reviews
The Loop review: A simple tool for avoiding tangled earbud cables
This deceptively simple gadget keeps earbuds tangle-free and protected.Reviews
Lola headphones review: Futuristic design, custom fit, and great sound
The Lola’s cool design and bass-rich sound will appeal to millennials, but its audio performance falls just short of knocking more expensive headphones off their perch.Reviews
The top 5 sexiest Bluetooth headphones for less than $300
These wireless headphones look as fabulous as they sound.Reviews