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Bowers & Wilkins unveils its PX7 Carbon Edition wireless noise-cancelling headphones
The headband and earcup arms in the latest edition of B&W’s high-end Bluetooth headphones are fabricated from a carbon-fiber-reinforced polymer.
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Naim Audio, Focal, and Bentley Motors join forces to design high-end home audio components
The three-way collaboration results in the Naim Mu-so for Bentley Special Edition all-in-one audio system, and the Focal for Bentley Radiance headphone.
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Sony WH-1000XM4 review: Our favorite noise-cancelling headphones get minimal but welcome upgrades
This successor to what most people consider the best active noise-cancelling headphones on the market features minimal, but welcome upgrades.
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Helm Audio DB12 AAAmp review: This mighty mite of a mobile headphone amplifier sounds mighty fine
Lots of clean gain and no noise in a tiny package—what's not to like?
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Shure Aonic 50 wireless active noise-cancelling headphone review: Beautiful sound, mediocre noise cancellation
If you value audio performance more than active noise cancelling, the Shure Aonic 50 headphones deserve a listen. Just be aware of a few
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Focal Stellia review: The most exquisite headphone we’ve reviewed to date
This magnificent headphone offers a heavenly sound with a devilish price tag.
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Tribit XFree Go headphone review: Amazing sound, great price, and one glaring flaw
The Tribit XFree Go headphones punch far above their weight, sonically: sadly, the controls locked up after an hour or so of sustained use.
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1More Dual Driver ANC Pro Wireless review: This in-ear headphone has a split personality, but great phone skills
You’ll get clean, lean sound with ANC off, and rich, bass-heavy sound with ANC on.
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Cleer Flow II Bluetooth ANC headphone review: Exceptional sound quality and excellent noise cancelling
Even better, Cleer's ANC headphone is less expensive than the best that higher-profile competitors such as Sony, Bose, and DALI have to offer.
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Sonarworks’s SoundID Listen software aims to wring better sound out of your headphones
The just-released software for Windows and Mac customizes and (hopefully) improves the audio your headphones deliver, based on a personalized profile.
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Atlantic Technology FS-HR280 headphone review: Reasonable, but not outstanding sound quality for the price
Vocals sound great, and the comfort level is high, but the overall sound from these cans is slightly veiled.
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SOL Republic Soundtrack Pro ANC headphone review: Good-enough features and performance for the price
These wireless noise-cancelling headphones deliver the basics, but their looks and features don't set them apart from the crowd.
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Sony’s new mid-range Bluetooth headphones let you install either Alexa or Google Assistant
The $200 WH-CH710N headset boasts active noise cancellation; Sony also announced the $130 WF-XB700 true wireless earbuds.
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Andover Audio PM-50 planar magnetic headphone review: Audiophile sound, tolerable price tag
These cans put you in the sonic picture with three-dimensional clarity, but you might not like wearing them for long stretches (though a fix may be in the works).
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DALI IO-6 Wireless Hi-Fi headphone review: Wonderful, warm sound awaits buyers of these noise-cancelling cans
Exceptional sound quality and noise reduction combine with solid construction and enviable comfort in this top-notch headphone.
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Sony’s best-in-class noise-canceling headphones hit an all-time low
The Sony WH1000XM3 noise-cancelling headphones are nearly $75 off on Amazon.
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Astell&Kern SA700 digital audio player review: A sublime musical experience awaits the well-heeled audiophile
A near perfect marriage of industrial design and intoxicating sound make the SA700 a superb high-resolution digital audio player by any measure.
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These TaoTronics noise-cancelling headphones are super-affordable at $39.72
Down from a $50 list price, these noise-cancelling headphones promise 45 hours of playback on a single charge, and earn 4.4 stars across nearly 3,000 Amazon reviews.
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Zvox AV50 wireless noise-cancelling headphone review: There’s a lot to like about this headphone
The sound quality is rich and clear, and the active noise cancelling is quite effective, although the vocal enhancer is very subtle.
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Grab the awesome Bose QuietComfort 35 II headphones for $220, an all-time low
With Bose's fantastic active noise cancellation, the QuietComfort 35 II headphones are a great deal for only $220, an all-time low price drop from their $349 list price.
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Anker’s Q20 noise-canceling headphones are now just $40—that’s 33% off
We loved the Anker Soundcore Life Q20 noise-canceling headphones, giving them 4 stars out of 5. And now they've hit an all-time low price.
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Sony 360 Reality Audio review: This headphone-virtualization system expands music beyond your head
Sony's new immersive audio format sounds fantastic with headphones.
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AIAIAI TMA-2 modular headphone review: You’ll pay a steep price to build your own headphone
This customizable, modular headphone sounds good, but has some quirks that mar its overall appeal.
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These Bose over-ear noise-canceling headphones have a wire, but they’re a steal at $129
Amazon is selling the Bose QuietComfort 25 Acoustic Noise Cancelling Headphones for $129, more than half off the MSRP and an all-time low price.
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House of Marley Positive Vibration XL headphone review: Eco-friendly, good features, good sound
House of Marley's Positive Vibration XLs are environmentally responsible headphones that deliver good sound a very comfortable fit.
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1More wired in-ear headphone reviews: Do more drivers equal better performance?
An in-depth comparison of 1More's Dual, Triple, and Quad Driver in-ear headphones reveals that more drivers provide minor improvements from an excellent baseline.
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Save $70 on these Bose noise-cancelling headphones, on sale for $279
Noise-cancelling headphones are all the rage, but they can be shockingly expensive. Today on Amazon, though, you can get the Bose QuietComfort 35 II for $279—the lowest price we've seen.
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Cleer Enduro 100 headphone review: Great sound, fantastic battery life, and all the right features
Cleer's Enduro 100 are stylish, sound expensive, and offer state-of-the-art features, including Bluetooth 5.0 with aptX HD, Google Fast Pair, Siri invocation, and USB-C connectivity.
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These Sennheiser wireless headphones are $178 today, nearly 50% off
The Sennheiser PXC 550 wireless headphones come with adaptive noise cancelling, and are $178 on Amazon today, down from a list price of $350.
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Beyerdynamic Xelento Wireless in-ear headphone review: Audiophile-worthy sound, luxury-goods price tag
In addition to superb sound, Beyerdynamic's Xelento Wireless in-ear monitor offers exceptional build quality and an app that tailors the EQ to your specific hearing profile.
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Astell&Kern T9iE in-ear monitor review: Spectacular sound, with a price to match
Astell&Kern joined with high-end headphone builder Beyerdynamic to formulate the elegant, high-performance, but pricey T9iE in-ear monitors.
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New Google Nest Mini, Nest Wifi, and Pixel Buds 2 expected to surface at Tuesday’s Pixel 4 event
A handful of new Google smart home devices will likely debut alongside the heavily leaked Pixel 4 smartphone next week, including new versions of the Home Mini and Google Wifi.
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Drown out your co-workers with 20% off these booming Sony headphones
Amazon is selling a pair of Sony Extra Bass Bluetooth headphones for less than $200, the best price we've ever seen.
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Marshall Major III Voice headphones add Google Assistant and a big battery-life boost
The updated version of last year’s Major III Bluetooth on-ear headphones boasts onboard Google Assistant and up to a whopping 60 hours of battery life.
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Phiaton Curve BT120 NC review: A great value in noise-cancelling in-ear headphones
Decent active noise cancellation and great sound combine with a solid feature set and design to produce a high-value package.
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Monoprice Monolith desktop balanced headphone amplifer review: A high-value, high-performance audio component
This desktop headphone amp with THX AAA technology will bring out the best performance from your headphones.
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Anker SoundCore Life Q20 Bluetooth headphones review: Comfy and inexpensive with surprisingly rich sound
The SoundCore Life Q20 headphone surprised us with its rich, lifelike sound and a comfortable fit that allowed for lengthy listening sessions.
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Audeara A-01 headphone review: These ANC cans promise to compensate for your hearing deficits
It's a brilliant idea, and the tech that makes it possible works fairly well, at least when ANC is turned on.
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Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 review: Bose has a brand-new flagship
The noise-nixing headphone pioneers are up to new tricks, adding return-path noise cancelling, digital assistant support, and audio AR to its latest cans.
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Sony Extra Bass WH-XB900N Bluetooth headphone review: Good sound, major thump, and noise cancellation
The Sony Extra Bass WH-XB900N low-latency Bluetooth headphones sound good and effectively cancel noise, and you can crank the bass up with the phone app. They also support Google Assistant and Alexa.
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Denon AH-D9200 headphone review: Superb sound quality in a luxurious, closed-back, over-ear headphone
The build quality is exceptional, and it's super comfortable, which befits its high price tag.
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V-Moda M-100 Crossfade Master headphone review: The best headphone V-Moda has ever made
The first real collaboration between V-Moda and majority stakeholder Roland delivers sonic refinements and performance improvements in just about every area.
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Aerosmith: Deuces Are Wild: A behind-the-scenes look at the advanced audio technology in a unique live show
An in-depth look at one of the first THX Certified concert venues that enables Aerosmith to deliver live, immersive rock-and-roll performances.
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 review: B&O’s signature sound in an in-ear monitor
The Beoplay E6 is a wireless in-ear-headphone in a sweat- and dust-resistant package that's just the ticket for active lifestyles.
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Monolith by Monoprice Portable Headphone Amp and DAC with THX AAA Technology review: High value, minor flaws
This affordable and portable headphone amp will bring out the best in your headphones; but the unit's size, weight, and smudge-prone surface keep it from earning our highest mark.
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Etymotic ER4XR in-ear headphone review: Top-notch sonics and a comfortable fit
Though definitely on the pricey side, Etymotics ER4 XR's deliver the musical goods, and the flanged tips are more comfortable in the ear than the standard memory foam types.
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RevoNext QT5 review: This in-ear monitor offers tremendous bang for very few bucks
The sound quality is superb—as long as you use the right eartips for your specific ears.
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TaoTronics TT-BH046 noise-cancelling headphone review: Effective noise cancellation, but poor sound quality
Audio performance improves with ANC on, but it's still somewhat congested and veiled, especially in noisy environments.
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