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Gadhouse MIKO retro style cassette player photographed in front of a blue background.

Cassette collectors are in luck with this $99 portable player from Gadhouse — I tested it to find out whether it’s worth your money

By Ashley Thieme published

The Gadhouse MIKO is a retro-style cassette player that makes listening to tapes easy if you’re on a budget or need to save space, but it has some drawbacks.

Audio
the viaim recdot ai earbuds with transcription, note taking and call recording

I just tested these AI-powered earbuds that let you record and transcribe meetings and phone calls with the push of a button — here's why I'm impressed (and confused)

By Erin Bashford published

The Viaim RecDot are interesting AI-powered earbuds attempting to strike the balance between everyday earbuds and an AI assistant.

Earbuds
the fiio jt7 open back magnetic planar headphones audiophile headphones in black

I test headphones for a living and these are my favorite audiophile open-backs under $120

By Erin Bashford published

Editor's Choice

FiiO JT7 are planar magnetic open-back headphones for audiophiles on a budget or audiophile newbies unwilling to sink $300 or more into a new hobby.

Headphones
OneOdio Studio Max 2 in black photographed in front of a blue background

I tested studio headphones with 120 hours of battery life, but I wouldn’t recommend them for everyone — here’s why

By Ashley Thieme published

The OneOdio Studio Max 2 studio headphones offer tons of connectivity options to suit most people, but the sound quality isn’t the greatest.

Headphones
EarFun Clip 2 in black on table photographed in front of a blue background

I've been testing this new open-earbud upgrade from EarFun — and they're an instant win for gym goers

By Ashley Thieme published

Recommended

The EarFun Clip 2 open-earbuds offer extreme comfort and a few upgrades from the previous model, but fall short in the bass department.

Earbuds
The DJI Mic 3 clipped to a shirt

DJI Mic 3 review: The gold standard for content creation

By Peter Wolinski published

Recommended

Despite a few flaws, the DJI Mic 3 is the ideal microphone for content creators, especially those shooting with DJI gear.

Audio
the soundcore space 2 headphones in white photographed against a blue tom's guide background

Soundcore Space 2 review: Even better than the Space One

By Erin Bashford published

Editor's Choice

Soundcore Space 2 are midrange headphones masquerading as budget. With smart features like live translation and great sound quality, they’re headphones to beat.

Headphones
the denon home 400 smart speaker with 6 drivers with individual amp

I tested the Denon Home 400 — and it's the Sonos Era 300 alternative audiophiles have been waiting for

By Erin Bashford published

Recommended

Denon Home 400 is a gorgeous, inconspicuous, and audiophile-approved home speaker perfect alone or as part of a larger setup, despite smart assistant issues.

Speakers
the JBL Xtreme 5 bluetooth speaker in blue shown with the rugged carry strap and buttons

I tested the long-awaited JBL Xtreme 5 — and it’s the most rugged, bassiest, and gnarliest Xtreme yet

By Erin Bashford published

Editor's Choice

The JBL Xtreme 5 is a worthy upgrade from the Xtreme 4, with louder, bassier sound, a new LED lightshow, and enviable clarity in the mids and highs.

Bluetooth Speakers
JBL Go 5 Bluetooth speaker in blue

The JBL Go 5 is one of the best budget speakers I’ve tested, and it offers stellar sound for just $54

By Nikita Achanta published

Editor's Choice

The JBL Go 5 is a compact and budget speaker, offering refined sound quality, excellent IP68-rated durability, and it's accompanied by a user-friendly app.

Bluetooth Speakers
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