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.

A compact audio interface with XLR microphone cables plugged in on a home podcast desk

Audio · Guides

How to Choose an Audio Interface for Home Podcast Studios

A practical guide to choosing an audio interface for podcasting, covering channels, preamps, connections and monitoring for a home studio.

Person wearing wireless headphones while checking spatial audio settings on a smartphone

Audio · Guides

Spatial Audio vs Dolby Atmos: Which Headphone Feature Wins?

A clear breakdown of Spatial Audio vs Dolby Atmos for headphones, so you know which feature actually improves what you hear.

A small USB-C DAC dongle connected between a smartphone and a pair of wired headphones

Audio · Guides

How to Choose a USB-C DAC for Better Phone Sound

A practical guide to choosing, connecting, and troubleshooting a USB-C DAC so your phone drives wired headphones with real clarity.

Audio-Technica ATH-AL5NC open-back headphones shown from the side on a stand

Audio

Audio-Technica’s New Open-Back Wireless Headphones Last 75 Hours

Audio-Technica has launched the ATH-AL5NC open-back headphones, blending open-back sound with wireless convenience and a 75-hour battery.

Apple AirPods 5 active noise cancellation earbuds resting beside their charging case

Audio

Apple’s AirPods 5 Bring Open-Ear ANC and Siri AI to All

Apple's AirPods 5 add active noise cancellation to an open-ear design, along with richer sound and hands-free Siri AI features.

Apple AirPods 5 open-ear earbuds shown beside their charging case

Audio

Apple’s AirPods 5 Bring Noise Cancellation to Open-Ear Design

Apple has revealed the AirPods 5, claiming its open-ear earbuds now deliver the industry's best Active Noise Cancellation.

Apple AirPods 5 earbuds and charging case showing the new AirPods 5 noise cancellation design

Audio

AirPods 5 Bring Noise Cancellation to Every Model

Apple has standardised active noise cancellation across the AirPods 5 range, pairing it with Apple Intelligence features and a tougher build.

JDS Labs Atom Stack 2 review

Audio · Reviews

JDS Labs Atom Stack 2 Review: Small Desktop, Big Sound

The JDS Labs Atom Stack 2 pairs the Atom Amp 2 and Atom DAC 2 into a compact, transparent desktop rig built for serious headphone listening.

Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO review

Audio · Reviews

Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO Review: Compact Monitoring Done Right

Beyerdynamic's DT 275 PRO packs serious passive noise isolation into a lightweight on-ear monitoring headphone built for professionals.

IFA 2026 audio gear including EarFun, Edifier, Anker and Beyerdynamic headphones on display in Berlin

Audio

IFA 2026’s Standout Earbuds and Headphones Unveiled

IFA 2026 audio gear ranged from budget ANC earbuds to sleep-tracking buds and a mainstream push from Beyerdynamic.

Sonos Beam Ultra soundbar and Ace Ultra headphones shown together against a plain background

AI · Audio

Sonos Beam Ultra Leads Sweeping Soundbar And Headphone Refresh

Sonos has unveiled the Beam Ultra soundbar, Ace Ultra headphones, and a rebuilt AI operating system called Sonos 27.

Pixel phone showing the Voice Broadcast Quick Settings tile used to stream Auracast audio

Audio · Software

Google Brings Auracast Voice Broadcast to Pixel Quick Settings

Google's Pixel Voice Broadcast feature streams live microphone audio to unlimited Auracast headphones, and it just moved out of hidden developer settings.

Shokz OpenRun Air 2 bone-conduction headset shown in black with USB-C charging point

Audio

Shokz OpenRun Air 2 Brings USB-C Charging and Deeper Bass

The Shokz OpenRun Air 2 delivers lighter weight, USB-C charging, and deeper bass in bone-conduction headphones built for runners and outdoor athletes.

Shokz OpenFit Air 2 open-ear earbuds shown with charging case and titanium ear hook

Audio

Shokz OpenFit Air 2 Cuts Weight to Fix Open-Ear Fatigue

2g per earbud, slashing bulk to eliminate discomfort during long workouts.

64 Audio Ocean flagship in-ear monitor in champagne copper aluminium housing

Audio

64 Audio Ocean Debuts as New Flagship In-Ear Monitor

Meet the 64 Audio Ocean, the flagship in-ear monitor replacing a decade-long favourite with six drivers and 32 tuning combinations.