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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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Best noise-cancelling headphones
Active noise-cancelling headphones aren't just for travel, and the best models won't mess with your audio experience in the ways that some early models did.
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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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The best headphones 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.
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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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