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I’ve never seen a speaker as cute and quirky as the NES-inspired 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 — and it boasts surprisingly good sound for just $49
By Nikita Achanta Published
The 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 is an NES-inspired speaker with D-pad controls, and it boasts crisp treble and a refined midrange for $49. It has some flaws though.

Google's new $99 smart home speaker leaks — here's how it compares to the Apple HomePod Mini and Amazon Echo Dot Max
By Scott Younker Published
A surprise leak on Best Buy appears to reveal the next Google Home speaker launching in late June.

Watching the 2026 FIFA World Cup on your phone? I recommend these headphones to feel like you're actually at the games, starting at just $99
By Nikita Achanta Published
If you're catching up on highlights or watching the match in public, these are my top headphone picks for you.

I thought the Apple AirPods Max 2 were way overhyped — but I finally tried them and they're some of the best headphones I've ever used
By Nikita Achanta Published
I owe Apple an apology. After weeks of denying the AirPods Max 2's prowess, I finally tried them and I was blown away by their comfort and sound quality.

Sennheiser Momentum 5 review: Apple, Sony, and Bose wish they could do this one thing
By Erin Bashford Published
RecommendedSennheiser Momentum 5 took 4 years to come out, but they're finally here. With clean bass, balanced mids, and a huge 57-hour battery, they are going for hold.

Forget Sony’s new $649 Collexion headphones — if you care about audio, these are the premium cans you should buy instead
By Peter Wolinski Published
I tested the Sony 1000X The Collexion versus the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2. Here's what happened.

I tested LG’s first FlexConnect soundbar for 3 months — this could be the future of surround sound
By Nick Pino Published
The LG Sound Suite H7 is the start of something big, but because it lacks a wireless subwoofer or rear speakers inside the box, it’s a tougher sell.

I’ve been testing these audiophile headphones and they’ve let me hear my favorite music in detail like never before
By Ashley Thieme Published
Editor's ChoiceThe Grell OAE2 are audiophile headphones with a hefty price tag, but are very much worth it.

Do you really need to spend more on a cassette player to get better sound quality? Here's what you need to know
By Ashley Thieme Published
I've tested two cassette players, and the difference in sound quality is certainly noticeable, but does spending more really get you better quality?

I test Bluetooth speakers for a living, and these are the 3 I'll be using all summer long — and they start at just $20 on sale
By Ashley Thieme Published
Whether you want ground-shaking bass or impressive sound clarity, these are the speakers I recommend for outdoor listening this summer.
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