<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Audio ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:06:42 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I just tested KEF’s first soundbar — it’s $2,500 and one of the best home cinema products I’ve ever used ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/kef-xio-review i7yMLY8ifxMLWsRDL3iWwh Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:06:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amazon is practically giving away audio devices — 21 best deals on Bose, Sony and Apple with up to 50% off ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/amazon-is-practically-giving-away-audio-devices-21-best-deals-on-bose-sony-and-apple-with-up-to-50-percent-off kXWoLJQFFEAvjEM9e7ZZGm Wed, 10 Jun 2026 16:56:05 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tribit has done it again — the brand-new StormBox Micro 3 rivals JBL for under $70 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-review GixpRa8FQxJtpdg6BjjXKc Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Watching the World Cup on a Samsung TV? Change these 5 sound and picture settings ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/watching-the-world-cup-on-a-samsung-tv-change-these-5-sound-and-picture-settings oqX75RuzYvyHNCqc5joDB4 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +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[ You can take a portable Bluetooth speaker with you camping, but here's why it's not the best idea to use it on your hike ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/you-can-take-a-portable-bluetooth-speaker-with-you-camping-but-heres-why-its-not-the-best-idea-to-use-it-on-your-hike mbzDA9fGDG5Af56fMQAtKJ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't suffer through muffled commentary this World Cup — these 5 soundbars will ensure you hear every goal (from just $53) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/dont-suffer-through-muffled-commentary-this-world-cup-these-5-soundbars-will-ensure-you-hear-every-goal-from-just-usd53 CN3CY8pX46dvAsofZpFcAJ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +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 ditched my $54 JBL Go 5 to listen to music on the $49 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 speaker — and 8BitDo does something JBL doesn't ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-ditched-my-usd54-jbl-go-5-to-listen-to-music-on-the-usd49-8bitdo-retro-cube-2-speaker PCFPgk6gdVziF4qUvtouDR Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:54:41 +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[ Bose headphones and speakers are up to $130 off right now — my 9 favorite early Prime Day deals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bose-headphones-and-speakers-are-up-to-usd130-off-right-now-my-9-favorite-early-prime-day-deals DacgZXYRKTyG4sxZqmwacd Thu, 04 Jun 2026 14:35:17 +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 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 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[ Your smartphone has hidden settings that protect your hearing — here's how to enable them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/phones/your-smartphone-has-hidden-settings-that-protect-your-hearing-heres-how-to-enable-them 5LL4PKPMpARbvegS4CXCKH Wed, 03 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 review ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-6-review JPJ9sact2yGAeqTJbMQRga Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve never seen a speaker as cute and quirky as the NES-inspired 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 — and it boasts surprisingly good sound for just $49 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/8bitdo-retro-cube-2-review 8ei5bCyM7HPHw2GcZGhR7K Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:38:42 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's new $99 smart home speaker leaks — here's how it compares to the Apple HomePod Mini and Amazon Echo Dot Max ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/googles-new-usd99-smart-home-speaker-leaks-heres-how-it-compares-to-the-apple-homepod-mini-and-amazon-echo-dot-max pWhCdYKVfatzNXLg8jX25R Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:12:14 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:12:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found 11 Sony audio deals on Amazon that are actually worth your money — up to 50% off now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/i-found-11-sony-audio-deals-on-amazon-that-are-actually-worth-your-money-up-to-50-percent-off-now 42teS5ZNq4zrkvSYfnTV4S Mon, 01 Jun 2026 17:41:10 +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[ Spin your records in style with these Bluetooth turntables and accessories ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/spin-your-records-in-style-with-these-bluetooth-turntables-and-accessories R8FSrausQg9QJqkU8HVwS6 Fri, 29 May 2026 14:36:06 +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[ This affordable, pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker is on sale for less than $25 — here's 11 more speaker deals to get the party going ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/this-affordable-pocket-sized-bluetooth-speaker-is-on-sale-for-less-than-usd25-heres-11-more-speaker-deals-to-get-the-party-going kmrrfuyWk3BY9aUcQoJCw4 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:25:39 +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 tested LG’s first FlexConnect soundbar for 3 months — this could be the future of surround sound ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/lg-sound-suite-h7-soundbar-review Ma9prvTQ8WEHpAsCRegj7B Thu, 28 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 18:48:27 +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[ Do you really need to spend more on a cassette player to get better sound quality? Here's what you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/do-you-really-need-to-spend-more-on-a-cassette-player-heres-what-you-need-to-know 3etRSm8td7JUzrftifJttM Mon, 25 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test Bluetooth speakers for a living, and these are the 3 I'll be using all summer long — and they start at just $20 on sale ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-test-bluetooth-speakers-for-a-living-and-these-are-the-3-ill-be-using-all-summer-long-and-theyre-all-under-usd140 BHAtTqEANQSnhXmHhJBm2X Sun, 24 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Spotify’s new ‘Your All-Time Top Songs’ playlist has revealed a lot about my listening history — and I think it’s even better than Spotify Wrapped ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/music-streaming/spotifys-new-your-all-time-top-songs-playlist-has-revealed-a-lot-about-my-listening-history-and-i-think-its-even-better-than-spotify-wrapped XV8y7vZDNjBwuR7Ne65CkF Sun, 24 May 2026 05:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Fender Bluetooth speaker doubles as an amp for your guitar — and it’s just $300 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/this-fender-bluetooth-speaker-doubles-as-an-amp-for-your-guitar-and-its-just-usd300 GjCgUmrpbgCsVJikP2hDPJ Sat, 23 May 2026 07:30:00 +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’ve been testing the brand-new DJI Mic Mini 2 for three weeks — and it’s the best budget mic for content creators ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/dji-mic-mini-2-review XfhEQTdzsFfGwQThHRsBCG Fri, 22 May 2026 08:33:57 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:36 +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[ Introducing the Tom’s Guide TV & Audio Awards 2026: Here's how to enter ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/introducing-the-toms-guide-tv-and-audio-awards-2026-heres-how-to-enter aWrDUAvutrSYMB92DfKWw6 Wed, 20 May 2026 12:00:00 +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[ I found 11 Bose deals on Amazon that are actually worth your money — up to 47% off now ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/i-found-9-bose-deals-on-amazon-that-are-actually-worth-your-money-up-to-47-percent-off-now SMVJ7N8WKKL8bidqiuDZjA Mon, 18 May 2026 18:49:38 +0000 Tue, 19 May 2026 09:34:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Invincible Season 4 finale left me wanting more, so I’m using Spotify’s official TV & Film playlists to relive the action ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/entertainment/music-streaming/the-invincible-season-4-finale-left-me-wanting-more-so-im-using-spotifys-official-tv-and-film-playlists-to-relive-the-action w7khHDy4D3NmrAi8Pu2w8X Mon, 18 May 2026 14:46:24 +0000 Mon, 18 May 2026 16:22:03 +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[ Forget your old Walkman: We Are Rewind’s cassette player makes mixtapes modern with Bluetooth and a rechargeable battery ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/we-are-rewind-cassette-player-review j8hNTvrk82yAMbRGDn7DaV Sun, 17 May 2026 09:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using this tiny Bluetooth speaker for 3 months — its surprisingly big sound has transformed my home listening (and it's on sale right now) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/ive-been-using-this-tiny-speaker-for-3-months-and-its-surprisingly-big-sound-has-transformed-my-home-listening-and-its-on-sale-right-now MmzBPYWuUuUTmo4oeFMgdA Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar hands-on review: Finally, a real Sonos Arc Ultra rival ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-hands-on-review-finally-a-real-sonos-arc-ultra-rival it9DXiPHRqkjDuhbFXxMXa Sat, 16 May 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple Card promotion could offer free AirPods Pro 3 as soon as next week: here's how it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/airpods/apple-card-promotion-could-offer-free-airpods-pro-3-as-soon-as-next-week-heres-how-it-works xbgwFSPVyi7nrUVgcQcpTW Fri, 15 May 2026 18:52:24 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 18:58:50 +0000