Latest Audio Reviews
I tested the Edifier MR5 — and they’re budget-friendly studio monitors with energy and clarity
RecommendedThe Edifier MR5 are budget-slash-midrange studio monitors with a huge five connectivity types, great sound quality, and actually useful app functionality.
Pound for pound, these Sennheiser open-back headphones are the best I’ve ever tested, and only cost $199 on sale
Editor's ChoiceThe Sennheiser HD 550 stay true to the brand’s core tenets: supreme audio quality at a fair price.
I tested JBL’s newest flagship soundbar — and it’s proof you don’t need to spend $2k on a full home theater setup
Editor's ChoiceThe JBL Bar 1300XMK2 is one of the best ways to get a full cinematic audio experience at home, with a powerful subwoofer, immersive Atmos, and clear dialogue.
The Marshall Acton IV won me over with its charming retro design and incredible sound — and it’s earned a permanent spot on my coffee table
RecommendedThe Marshall Acton IV is a charming, retro-styled home speaker that boasts detailed sound. It can be paired with other Homeline IV speakers too.
‘Easy on the eyes and ridiculously stunning sound’ — I tested the Marshall Stanmore IV home speaker and it’s coming for Sonos’ crown
Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Stanmore IV is an exceptional home speaker, boasting powerful bass and refined treble regardless of the volume. It looks beautiful and retro, too.
I don’t want to sacrifice audio quality just because I’m working out, and the Beyerdynamic Amiron 200 open earbuds are the answer
Editor's ChoiceThe Beyerdynamic Amiron 200 earbuds offer quality audio and a sleek open-ear design with a simple but powerful app tying everything together.
I tested the Grado SR80 open-back headphones — and they make my music sound like vinyl
The Grado SR80 are open-back, on-ear headphones with retro aesthetics and wired connectivity, great for casual listening, but weirdly expensive.
I tested the minimalist Cambridge Audio L/R S — and they’re some of the most premium-feeling midrange speakers on the market
RecommendedThe Cambridge Audio L/R S are high-quality bookshelf speakers with a huge range of connectivity types and clean sound.
