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These earbuds have the best ANC I have ever tried — and they’re less than $160
By Ashley Thieme published
The Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW2 earbuds are budget but pack a serious punch with their ANC and battery power.

Maono DM40 Pro review
By Erin Bashford published
The Maono DM40 Pro review is a basic gaming microphone with fantastic ambient noise reduction and gorgeous RGB capsules, ideal for beginners, but not much else.

I might be done with Bluetooth after testing these wired headphones made from racecar materials
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The Heddphone D1 bring something new to the world of wired headphones, and, as you might expect, sound a whole lot better than wireless options.

I ditched my Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones for no headphones — and I've never felt better
By Tammy Rogers published
My noise-canceling experiment continues, as I try to be safer while out and about. But how am I doing?

I've tested 10 pairs of wireless earbuds over the last year — and these are the 3 I recommend
By Tammy Rogers published
There have been some big earbuds launches over 2025 — and I've looked at loads of them. Here are my three favorites.

Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen review: Audiophile quality, reasonable price
By Erin Bashford published
The Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen are a worthy upgrade from the original model, with audiophile-worthy sound quality and an attractive price point.

5 reasons why the AirPods Pro 2 are a better value than the AirPods Pro 3
By Alex Bracetti published
The consensus is that Apple’s second-gen ANC buds get you more bang for your buck.

2025 has been my favorite year for budget earbuds so far — here's my 3 top picks
By Erin Bashford last updated
In 2025, I've tested 3 of my favorite budget earbuds. Brands like JLab, CMF by Nothing, and EarFun have blown the competition away for under $100.

I just tested these futuristic earbuds that make a 3D model of your head — I wish my AirPods Pro 3 did this
By Tammy Rogers last updated
These little earbuds want to make your music sound "as the artist intended" via a specialized head scan — but what does that mean, and how does it effect the sound?
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