Headphones

Discover the latest headphones reviews, comparisons, and tech innovations. From wireless earbuds to professional monitors, explore cutting-edge audio gear and find your perfect sound solution.

Sony MDR-3R headphones shown with blue and orange foam earpads and USB-C cable

Audio

Sony MDR-3R Headphones Revive an Iconic Walkman Era

Sony has reissued its 1979 MDR-3 headphones as the USB-C powered MDR-3R, complete with foam earpads and a Stranger Things edition.

Wireless headphones and a speaker representing the new Bluetooth 7 hi-res audio feature

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Bluetooth 7 Spec Brings Major Hi-Res Audio Boost

0, adding an optional feature that could nearly quadruple wireless audio data rates from 2027.

Wireless earbuds representing the arrival of lossless Bluetooth audio technology

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Lossless Bluetooth Audio Just Got a Major Step Closer

Bluetooth's new High Data Throughput standard nearly quadruples wireless bandwidth, setting up lossless Bluetooth audio for 2027.

OLLO Audio X2 headphones shown from the back, highlighting the open-back studio design

Audio

OLLO Audio’s X2 Studio Headphones Target Precision Mixing

OLLO Audio has unveiled the X2, an open-back reference headphone with a beryllium-coated driver built for precise mixing decisions.

A runner wearing wireless earbuds with an earhook design while jogging outdoors

Audio · Guides

How to Choose the Best Wireless Earbuds for Running

The best wireless earbuds for running fit securely, resist sweat, and last through your longest sessions.

Audio-Technica ATH-AWX7000 closed-back wooden headphones with navy kachi-iro finish

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Audio-Technica’s ATH-AWX7000 Wraps Flagship Sound in Wood

Audio-Technica's ATH-AWX7000 is a closed-back flagship built from hand-finished Kiso cypress wood with new Hybrid Matrix Diaphragm driver technology.

Bose and Skullcandy headphones side by side illustrating the Bose Skullcandy acquisition

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Bose Skullcandy Acquisition Pairs Premium Audio With Budget Brand

Bose has acquired Skullcandy, merging a premium audio giant with one of the best-known budget headphone brands in the United States.

A pair of wireless earbuds with ear hooks sitting next to a charging case on a gym bench

Audio · Guides

How to Choose Wireless Earbuds for Gym Workouts

Find out what actually matters when choosing wireless earbuds for gym workouts, from secure fit to sweat resistance and battery life.

A pair of USB-C headphones plugged into an Android smartphone

Audio · Guides

How to Choose USB-C Headphones for Android Phones

A practical guide to choosing USB-C headphones for Android phones, covering connection types, mic support, noise cancelling and sound quality.

Wireless earbuds and headphones beside a battery icon representing the EU 2027 battery rules

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EU 2027 Battery Rules Will Force Removable Headphone Batteries

New EU 2027 battery rules will require wireless headphones and earbuds sold in Europe to use batteries that owners can remove and replace themselves.

Bose headphones on a desk, representing a possible future Bose gaming headset

Audio

Bose Gaming Headset Teased as Major Update Looms

Bose president Raza Haider says a new Bose gaming headset is coming, but only once it clears the brand's performance bar.

Technics EAH-A1000 over-ear wireless headphones showing the magnetic fluid driver design

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Technics EAH-A1000 Debuts With Magnetic Fluid Driver Tech

Technics has launched the EAH-A1000, its first over-ear wireless headphones built around a magnetic fluid driver for cleaner sound.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 shown from the side, the first Bose model with Bose Auracast support

Audio

Bose Finally Brings Auracast Support to Its Flagship Headphones

Bose Auracast support is rolling out to the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2, making it the brand's first headphone with Bluetooth audio sharing.

Wireless earbuds and smart glasses powered by the Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2 chip platform

AI · Audio

Qualcomm’s New Chip Lets Earbuds Talk to AI Without a Phone

Qualcomm has unveiled Snapdragon Sound Elite Gen 2, a chip platform that lets earbuds and smart glasses interact with AI on their own.

Person wearing wireless earbuds while playing a fast-paced video game on a monitor

Audio · Guides

How to Choose Low-Latency Bluetooth Headphones for Gaming

A practical guide to choosing Bluetooth headphones that keep audio in sync with fast-paced games, from codecs to real-world testing.