Articles by Theo Nicolakis
Sony WH-1000XM5 review: Sony raises the bar for noise-cancelling headphones–again
Yes, you can have it all: Sony delivers best-in-class active noise cancellation with virtually no compromise in sonic performance.
B&O Beoplay EX review: Stylish, sweet-sounding true wireless headphones
These beautiful in-ear headphones look, fit, and sound so fantastic, you might not care that they don’t offer best-in-class active noise cancelling.
Best soundbars to improve your TV’s audio
Find the best soundbar for music and movies and that's the perfect fit for your budget.
Sony WF-1000XM4 review: The best in-ear noise-cancelling headphones you can buy
These true-wireless headphones knocked our socks off with their music, phone-call, and noise-cancelling abilities.
Best headphones: Our top picks for personal listening
Whether you're looking for an over-the-ear, on-ear, or in-ear model, we'll help you find the perfect pair.
Monolith by Monoprice THX Certified Ultra Dolby Atmos speakers review: High-end home-theater audio on a budget
If you have room for a spacious home theater, but your speaker budget is constraining your cinema dreams, consider these affordable components. by Monoprice.
Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless review: ANC and aptX for less than $200
With outstanding bass, reliable wireless performance, solid ANzC, and aptX Adaptive, the reasonably priced CX Plus offer plenty of value.
Best high-resolution digital audio player: Which DAP reigns supreme?
We review hi-res audio players from Astell&Kern, Pioneer, Questyle, and more. Find out which shine above the others.
Fluance Reference Surround Sound Home Theater 5.0 review: Better than any soundbar
This is is one of the best surround-sound systems you'll find for less than $1,000.
Klipsch T5 II McLaren Edition true wireless ANC headphone review: A totally fun ride
With Bragi's operating system, hands-free gesture control, solid ANC performance, and Dirac HD, this in-ear noise-cancelling headphone is a blast.
Andover Audio SpinSub review: Deeply satisfying vinyl listening thanks to deep, vibration-free bass
The affordable SpinSub is the perfect low-frequency companion to the company’s SpinBase turntable speaker, pumping the bass from a remarkably vibration-free enclosure.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ review: B&O’s best true wireless headphone
Just know that B&O emphasizes audio fidelity over noise cancellation.
Bang & Olufsen launches Beoplay EQ true wireless headphones with active adaptive noise cancellation
These true wireless earphones with adaptive active noise cancellation promise to eliminate surrounding noise and allow total immersion in B&O's signature sound.
Bowers & Wilkins PI7 true wireless in-ear headphone review: This one’s for the audiophiles
If you think active noise cancellation can’t help but alter the sound, you need to listen to these in-ear monitors.
Astell&Kern USB-C Dual DAC Cable review: A plug-n-play audio upgrade for everyone except iOS users
Astell&Kern's USB-C Dual DAC Cable is a simple, modestly priced way to improve your computer or Android device's audio output, but iPhone users need not apply.
Yamaha YH-E700A Wireless ANC headphone review: Noise cancelling that doesn’t cancel any of your music
Yamaha's headphone won't wow you with extraneous features, but its superb sonic signature rings true even with its active noise cancelling enabled.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ANC headphone review: Audiophile gamers rejoice
This premium headphone will please audiophiles, road warriors, and Xbox gamers, but they'll all have to pay to play.
Helm Audio Bolt DAC/AMP review: An astounding ultra-compact converter and amplifier for your headphones
Outstanding audio performance; broad format compatibility, including MQA; excellent build quality; and a $99 price tag make this headphone accessory a no-brainer.