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I tested Onkyo’s sub-$300 bookshelf speakers — and they’re the easiest way to get premium on a budget performance
By Ashley Thieme published
RecommendedThe Onkyo GX-30ARC bookshelf speakers offer amazing sound and versatile connectivity at a competitive price, making them a great home audio upgrade.

I just tested the ‘best party speaker of 2026’ — here's why you should buy the Marshall Bromley 450
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Marshall Bromley 450 is an excellent and powerful party speaker, featuring a wide soundstage, tactile controls, and sporting a luxurious design.

These $1,200 headphones are 6 years old but still crush today’s flagships (even Bose)
By Peter Wolinski published
RecommendedThe Bang & Olufsen Beoplay H95 are ultra premium headphones with an equally luxurious price tag. Thankfully, they back up their cost with performance.

I tested JLab’s $29 running earbuds for two weeks — they’re so secure I forgot I was wearing them
By Erin Bashford published
RecommendedThe JLab Go Sport+ are super-budget running earbuds that’ll set you back $29. It’s $29 well spent, too, with a secure design and impressive functionality features.

I’ve been testing this $69 microphone and its budget price comes with some sacrifices
By Ashley Thieme published
The Insta360 Mic Air is an ultra-affordable mic that’s perfect for anyone taking their first step into enhanced audio.

Sennheiser HD 400U review: Refined German sound for under $100
By Peter Wolinski published
RecommendedThe Sennheiser HD 400U headphones offer refined German sound quality in a no-frills package. Just don't mind the plasticky build.

Rode Wireless Micro review: Perfect for complete newbies
By Erin Bashford last updated
RecommendedThe Rode Wireless Micro is a smartphone-first set of wireless microphones with a USB-C and Lightning receiver, ideal for content creators… beginners or not.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 review: Better than AirPods 4 ANC in every way that matters
By Erin Bashford published
Editor's ChoiceThe Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 are excellent entry-level earbuds, with bassy, rich sound and an impressive range of features. If you have an Android, of course.

H2O Audio TRI 2 PRO review: Great for the pool but a total belly-flop everywhere else
By Ashley Thieme published
The H2O Audio TRI 2 PRO headphones are ideal for swimmers, but sound quality issues will disappoint runners and gym goers.

Forget Apple EarPods — the Sennheiser CX 80U are the only wired earbuds I'll be buying in 2026
By Nikita Achanta published
Editor's ChoiceThe Sennheiser CX 80U are cheap and very cheerful wired earbuds, featuring a built-in DAC that streams 24-bit/96KHz hi-res audio, and they're very comfortable.
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