The best Sonos alternatives
Sonos makes a fantastic multiroom audio system, but with recent problems with the Sonos app, some folks are wondering if there's a better choice.
Beyerdynamic launches its first open-ear earbuds
The German audio brand Beterdynamic has released the Verio 200, a set of open-ear earbuds targeted at active lifestyles.
UE’s Everboom speaker fills the gap between Mega and Epic
UE's popular line of Bluetooth portable speakers now has yet another model to choose from with the $250 Everboom.
Beats Solo Buds review: budget wireless earbuds that get the basics right
The Beats Solo Buds are as stripped-down as wireless earbuds get, all for the low price of $80. But did the feature-slashing go too far?
McIntosh’s MB25 adds Bluetooth to any hi-fi setup for $600
Though typically pricey, the McIntosh MB25 Bluetooth transceiver leaves no stones unturned in the effort to connect classic hi-fi gear to modern Bluetooth tech.
Audio-Technica’s new wireless cans have insane battery life for less than $100
Audio-Technica's new noise-canceling cans are super affordable and have a shockingly long battery life.
Meze’s new in-ear monitors are just $159 and come with their own DAC
Meze has released its most affordable set of IEMs to date and they ship with their own USB-C adapter.
Tidal officially kills MQA support, and tosses out Sony 360 Reality Audio too
Tidal announces it has set a date for the end of MQA support, and adds Sony's spatial audio format to the kill list.
Tivoli Audio SongBook speaker review: a retro-style portable musicians will love
If you have a taste for retro design and the simplicity of mono sound, the Tivoli Audio SongBook is a portable (but pricey) speaker that doubles as an amp.
HDtracks to launch streaming service with FLAC and MQA formats
MQA's new owner, Lenbrook, has announced a partnership with download site HDtracks to create a new streaming service that will offer users a choice of format.
Jabra will no longer make its Elite wireless earbuds or headphones
The Danish company has abruptly decided to exit the consumer audio space to focus on more profitable lines of business.
Jabra’s next-gen Elite earbuds can go wired or wireless
Jabra has updated its Elite 8 Active and Elite 10 earbuds with new features, better performance, new colors, and higher prices.
Spatial audio over AirPlay could be a game changer for Dolby Atmos
Apple quietly announced that its AirPlay streaming protocol is about to get a big new upgrade.
This $645 universal remote wants to control your entire home
Is this sleek, aluminum remote control the logical successor to the discontinued Logitech Harmony?
Apple AirPods Pro will get head gestures and better calling with iOS 18
New calling features and head gestures are coming to the AirPods Pro.
PSB M4U TWM wireless earbuds review: zero frills, stunning sound
PSB Speakers' M4U TWM explore what happens when you focus exclusively on sound quality, with spectacular results.
Initial review: The Sonos Ace are high-flying wireless headphones
The Sonos Ace are loaded with tech, yet designed with simplicity in mind. Does that give them an edge versus top rivals from Sony, Bose, and Apple?
New Sonos Ace wireless headphones look amazing, but some fans may be disappointed
After years of rumors and leaks, the Sonos Ace wireless headphones are official. But are they everything fans had hoped for?
LG updates its Tone Free earbuds with ‘pure graphene’ drivers
LG's latest wireless earbuds are claimed to offer better sound quality thanks to the use of pure graphene drivers.
TCL’s 2024 Dolby Atmos soundbars have room calibration and start at $180
TCL's 2024 soundbars are priced to compete with Vizio's, and they have a number of special features that TCL TV owners will want to check out.
TCL prices its insanely bright, 115-inch QM89 4K TV at $27,000
TCL has priced its 2024 collection of TVs, including its new 115-inch monster, and you may be surprised at how affordable they are.
Sennheiser’s HD 620S closed-back cans have an open-back soul
Senneheiser, which made its reputation with open-back headphones, has introduced a new closed-back model aimed at audiophiles.
Faster to use, but missing many features, the new Sonos app is a work in progress
Sonos' biggest app redesign in years is being met with a storm of criticism. Here's what the company got right, and where it went astray.
Wiim reveals Ultra streamer pricing and unleashes the Amp Pro
Wiim's new Ultra network music streamer music player gets a price and detailed specs, and so does the new Pro version of the Wiim Amp.
Samsung prices its entry-level S85D OLED TV starting at $1,700
Samsung has added yet another OLED TV model, this time at the lower end of the price spectrum.
Wait! Don’t update your Sonos app until you read this
The Sonos app has received its biggest update in years, but along with an improved user experience comes a not-so-nice change for music fans.
Report: Sonos Ace headphones will get wired and wireless lossless audio
A new report claims to offer details on many of the features of Sonos' as-yet-unreleased Ace headphones.
Focal debuts its most affordable open- and closed-back headphones
Focal's headphones are extraordinary and very expensive. But its latest models bring those prices down significantly.
Sennheiser debuts new ergonomically shaped wireless earbuds
Sennheiser used data from thousands of ear models to achieve the new shape.
7 things Sonos’ first headphones will need to get right
Excited for the rumored Sonos headphones? So are we. But as the company enters brand new territory, success is far from guaranteed.
Upcoming Sonos headphones may well include Wi-Fi
While most industry observers agree that Sonos will launch its own wireless headphones, a recent patent application shows that they also could include Wi-Fi.
Sonos headphones coming soon? Patent reveals possible designs and features
It's been almost two years since word dropped that Sonos was at work on a set of its first wireless headphones. A recent patent award is our first look at them.
Sony ULT Wear headphones review: press twice for crazy bass
Sony's new midrange headphones are a kick in the head when it comes to bass, and their price will be music to your ears.
Beats Solo 4 review: a slew of upgrades keep this fan favorite current
Beats takes its wildly popular Solo on-ear wireless headphones to the next level with spatial and lossless audio.