<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Headphones ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/au/audio/headphones Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:06:53 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Gurman: AI AirPods with cameras just tipped for 2027 launch in 'flurry of new releases' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/airpods/gurman-ai-airpods-with-cameras-just-tipped-for-2027-launch-in-flurry-of-new-releases u7U2RaWogDmtepjuFoZ3HA Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:06:53 +0000 Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:07:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm obsessed with open-ear buds for hiking — here's what I think after testing this sub-$200 pair out in the wild ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/im-the-biggest-fan-of-open-earbuds-when-im-hiking-and-ive-been-testing-these-sub-usd200-buds-for-a-week-heres-what-i-think qk3QCr5HmUk4BBELBpDSNC Sun, 14 Jun 2026 09:45:00 +0000 Thu, 18 Jun 2026 16:20:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ These stylish ear-friendly kid headphones promise to protect your child's hearing — and I legit agree ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/these-stylish-ear-friendly-kid-headphones-promise-to-protect-your-childs-hearing-and-i-legit-agree Pkw2NuZVtNmZi8E7BWVFjX Tue, 09 Jun 2026 07:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 best new products from High-End — the world's biggest audio show ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/5-best-new-products-from-the-worlds-biggest-high-end-audio-show AAZ588ZXBiD8dKL2jL7p58 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:11:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I never thought cheap wired earbuds could sound so good’: here's how the $39 Dunu Titan X change the budget hi-res game ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-never-thought-cheap-wired-earbuds-could-sound-so-good-heres-how-the-usd39-dunu-titan-x-change-the-budget-hi-res-game PUjpGz9YEM46oVVNZpz38U Fri, 05 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:55:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the new Shokz OpenDots 2 headphones for three weeks and they’re better value than the Bose Open Ultra Earbuds ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/shokz-opendots-2-review Czt3atnzYHZVNNzHXyySDX Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used the Shokz OpenDots Air headphones for three weeks and I’d buy them ahead of the OpenDots 2 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/shokz-opendots-air-review cMDhWFAPiKKsgrXAAQsVXU Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:05:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested JBL’s new mid-range headphones — and they’re zingy, fresh, and fun (and finally have hi-res audio!) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/jbl-live-780nc-review 9sjeuRJ5mFH3iZsYdGv7S5 Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:33:35 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget spending $150 on Sennheiser IEMs — I just tested the $39 Dunu Titan X and they’re perfect for audiophiles on a budget ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/dunu-titan-x-iems-review F9Uh2aqYXp4J4fLsYNTnn Wed, 03 Jun 2026 09:31:39 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/headphones-for-fifa-world-cup-2026 cZfxaVBE5eMTzkjWgJgfxZ Mon, 01 Jun 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/the-apple-airpods-max-2-are-actually-great-headphones yiqy25bXyu6kUvHTr6UEZH Sun, 31 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the long-awaited Sennheiser Momentum 5 — and they do one thing Apple, Sony, and Bose headphones could never ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sennheiser-momentum-5-review 6c5JJQYPch9QBwwj2B4c8C Fri, 29 May 2026 13:47:34 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Sony’s new $649 Collexion headphones — if you care about audio, these are the premium cans you should buy instead ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/forget-sonys-new-usd649-headphones-if-you-care-about-audio-these-are-the-premium-cans-you-should-buy-instead QMxbrT2hCr8hEu8q6zYUDK Fri, 29 May 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been testing these audiophile headphones and they’ve let me hear my favorite music in detail like never before ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/grell-oae2-review ufQk56xGgeVhoCprLrFh3g Mon, 25 May 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m ditching my over-ear headphones for these Sony earbuds to beat the heat this summer — and they offer Bose-like sound for a lot less ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/im-ditching-my-over-ear-headphones-for-these-sony-in-ear-buds-to-beat-the-heat-this-summer-and-they-offer-bose-like-sound-for-a-lot-less ccC8moiwRhLN5oHa9ShG94 Sat, 23 May 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Sony 1000X The ColleXion vs Apple AirPods Max 2 — here's the winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/apple-airpods-max-2-vs-sony-1000x-the-collexion zJcMSQMBaLsepAxzrXkejk Fri, 22 May 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Fri, 22 May 2026 11:46:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Soundcore’s newest premium flagship earbuds — and they’re coming for the AirPods Pro 3’s crown ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/soundcore-liberty-5-pro-max-review 6NUaXrGHVqaHVC9EPBkye3 Fri, 22 May 2026 08:30:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 14:33:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Do you need to spend $449 on the Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen when you can get the new Marshall Milton ANC for $229? I tested both and I’m very surprised ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/bose-quietcomfort-ultra-2nd-gen-marshall-milton-anc-which-should-you-buy WepYQAkcZcGjaCsipgXQXW Thu, 21 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been testing the Marshall Milton ANC on-ears vs Marshall Monitor III over-ears — and it’s closer than you think ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/marshall-milton-anc-vs-marshall-monitor-iii-winner YJuwzvjftomR22VBkEZBGV Wed, 20 May 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Not all on-ear headphones are uncomfortable: I’ve been using the new Marshall Milton ANC for 3 weeks and they’re ridiculously comfortable and offer outstanding sound too ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/not-all-on-ear-headphones-are-uncomfortable-ive-been-using-the-new-marshall-milton-anc-for-3-weeks-and-theyre-ridiculously-comfortable-and-offer-outstanding-sound-too tMkneqda5HLVSRWPerRNvi Wed, 20 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Sony’s $650 fashion headphones — the 1000X 'The Collexion' are more than just pretty ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/i-tested-sonys-usd650-fashion-headphones-the-wh-1000x-the-collexion-are-more-than-just-pretty 8BYNqsAzhtrSEcxjfpeth4 Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Tue, 26 May 2026 08:08:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony just launched the new 1000X The ColleXion headphones — here's everything you need to know about this premium audio upgrade ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sony-just-launched-the-new-1000x-the-collexion-headphones-heres-everything-you-need-to-know-about-this-premium-audio-upgrade bkiyaS5p2LpQkr4QvhxLaY Tue, 19 May 2026 16:00:00 +0000 Wed, 20 May 2026 01:55:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been testing the new Marshall Milton ANC for 3 weeks — they fix my biggest gripe with on-ear headphones, and are the new gold standard ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/marshall-milton-anc-review rY99K5SjUQw2CY8deBfnKM Tue, 19 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't have to buy the most expensive wired earbuds for audiophile sound — here are my top picks under $50, $100 and $150 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/you-dont-have-to-buy-the-most-expensive-wired-earbuds-for-audiophile-sound-here-are-my-top-picks-under-usd50-usd100-and-usd150 f3DXcnNzKDnPdAjVjFv7ZM Sun, 17 May 2026 10:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL's new earbuds do one thing I've never seen on AirPods, Sonys, Bose, or Samsung earbuds — every audio brand needs to take note ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/jbls-new-earbuds-do-one-thing-ive-never-seen-on-airpods-sonys-bose-or-samsung-earbuds-every-audio-brand-needs-to-take-note LBXkfmTRX3K8brf2zJXSwE Thu, 14 May 2026 13:46:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL has fixed the biggest problem with wireless headphones — the Tour One M3's USB-C transmitter has changed the game ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/jbl-has-fixed-the-biggest-problem-with-wireless-headphones-the-tour-one-m3s-usb-c-transmitter-has-changed-the-game rj4jSHAoa8Sw7gDsRejHoX Thu, 14 May 2026 11:49:42 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:55:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ AirPods Pro 3 just got put on notice — JBL launches new premium earbuds that give Apple a run for its money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/airpods-pro-3-just-got-put-on-notice-jbl-launches-new-premium-earbuds-that-give-apple-a-run-for-its-money mdt6xf66FffHkAjGtwsix3 Wed, 13 May 2026 13:35:46 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 07:55:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ AirPods Ultra with cameras are 'nearly ready' — here's 4 features you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/airpods/airpods-ultra-with-cameras-are-nearly-ready-heres-4-features-you-need-to-know tT9mATD3VJnMDsscoqZwbh Fri, 08 May 2026 12:32:57 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 17:17:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ 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) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/viaim-recdot-review B7HFik8xJYtqjEYBMRZuFc Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched the AirPods to test the newest affordable open-earbuds for working out — and I can't recommend them highly enough ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/ive-ditched-my-apple-airpods-to-test-the-newest-affordable-open-earbuds-for-working-out-and-this-is-the-pair-i-recommend-in-2026 QQd4NufRGfeMq4zEBMdHhN Mon, 04 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gaming headphones are finally good for listening to music — these open-backs prove that you don’t need two separate sets of cans ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/gaming-headphones-are-finally-good-for-listening-to-music-these-open-backs-prove-that-you-dont-need-two-separate-sets-of-cans CToU26xKwFkbzF9C2MEw3c Sun, 03 May 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test headphones for a living and these are my favorite audiophile open-backs under $120 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/fiio-jt7-review 6AwFtE2VVLKKUTizLx7SeG Fri, 01 May 2026 16:12:31 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested studio headphones with 120 hours of battery life, but I wouldn’t recommend them for everyone — here’s why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/oneodio-studio-max-2-review WyfWvyzPShWkJ7VqtAedDa Fri, 01 May 2026 16:03:45 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget AirPods Pro — 'AirPods Ultra' are rumored to get these 2 big upgrades ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/airpods/forget-airpods-pro-airpods-ultra-are-rumored-to-get-these-2-big-upgrades CHmbdzmDgWGp7jV4ZFt2e5 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:16:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been testing this new open-earbud upgrade from EarFun — and they're an instant win for gym goers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/earfun-clip-2-review HJKi7aLHj8pTEVJf9oFYSJ Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:44:19 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:35 +0000 <![CDATA[ Soundcore Space 2 review: Even better than the Space One ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-review dxRH5wk6bYFJ8wAVVBxgEP Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:05:23 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test earbuds for a living and these are the 12 best cheap earbuds you can buy right now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-test-earbuds-for-a-living-and-these-are-the-12-best-cheap-earbuds-you-can-buy-right-now Uu49Jy8vTwcNtKkAuDoh6G Sun, 19 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AirPods Max 2 are my favorite over-ear headphones — but I hate that I can't create my own EQ ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/airpods-max-2-are-my-favorite-over-ear-headphones-but-i-hate-that-i-cant-create-my-own-eq NMFWYT37CG87kZs6KW7Aua Sun, 19 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the AirPods Max 2, Sony WH-1000XM6, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra — here's the only pair I’d keep ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/i-tested-the-airpods-max-2-sony-wh-1000xm6-and-bose-quietcomfort-ultra-heres-the-only-pair-id-keep r2fjzgDqHPBAooY4xfVN8M Sat, 11 Apr 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested Nothing’s new $99 headphones — and I'd buy them over the Bose QuietComfort ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/cmf-by-nothing-headphone-pro-review gamAgHyagAnCo3aHtd4PGD Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:16:55 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Nothing’s $39 earbuds — and I’ll never spend big bucks on a pair of buds again ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/cmf-buds-2a-review im2Nhk6Crvz5Lz4dmMbwkV Fri, 10 Apr 2026 13:10:38 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM6 — here's the winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/airpods-max-2-vs-sony-wh-1000xm6 nxp7Z7sVdNurW8dDscg3E Thu, 09 Apr 2026 07:15:00 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 11:56:56 +0000 <![CDATA[ AirPods Max 2 are shipping now — here's 3 reasons I'd buy and 2 reasons I'd skip ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/airpods-max-2-are-shipping-now-heres-3-reasons-id-buy-and-2-reasons-id-skip zLG3BsQwPUt6KQpHxBan68 Tue, 07 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Nothing Ear (3) vs Bose QuietComfort earbuds — here's the winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/bose-quietcomfort-versus-nothing-ear-3-face-off 5xT93etYatgX4rzcu73ztD Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:29:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Nothing Ear (3) vs AirPods 4 vs AirPods Pro 3 — here’s what I'd pick ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/nothing-ear-3-vs-airpods-pro-3-vs-airpods-4 cDJHKkSaAjQXZSgY7RhkdB Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:30:00 +0000 Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:43:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ Can you use AirPods Max 2 with Android? Yes — but there's a catch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/can-you-use-airpods-max-2-with-android xQTjtT2Wds7cGrjLBBw5G7 Sun, 05 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested every pair of budget Nothing earbuds — and my favorite is only $49 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-tested-every-pair-of-budget-nothing-earbuds-and-my-favorite-is-only-usd49 XXd6fzSpkVQKKzQtgE4P5E Sat, 04 Apr 2026 11:15:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 13:12:22 +0000 <![CDATA[ I hate that the AirPods Max 2 are the best headphones I've ever used ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/i-hate-that-the-airpods-max-2-are-the-best-headphones-ive-ever-used 8fpxTBTigGAe5WLPJxP2V6 Sat, 04 Apr 2026 05:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the CMF Buds 2 and I'm shocked — they're less than $50 but sound like $100 rivals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/cmf-buds-2-review tmM39FjVex4FL42yx5AByU Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:52:32 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been testing the Nothing Ear (3) for a week — they look super stylish but the sound is the real star ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/nothing-ear-3-review 6Y88CWkc3XBJdoZNrGoPFc Thu, 02 Apr 2026 08:00:28 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:26 +0000