<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Audio ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio Tue, 28 Apr 2026 11:44:19 +0000 en <![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 <![CDATA[ I tested the JBL Xtreme 5 vs JBL Xtreme 4 — and it's closer than I thought ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-vs-jbl-xtreme-4 vZSqGbmibADUX3QzWsP3FK Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the JBL Go 5 vs JBL Go 4 budget Bluetooth speakers — and there’s a clear winner under $60 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/jbl-go-5-versus-jbl-go-4-face-off kth94ZaQEviQoAJdLwtSb9 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bose, JBL and Anker Bluetooth speakers are up to $130 off in time for spring — 11 deals for the ultimate picnic vibe ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/bose-jbl-and-anker-bluetooth-speakers-are-up-to-usd130-off-in-time-for-spring-11-deals-for-the-ultimate-picnic-vibe UcgXUSTZHhEV3CNxDsjuzW Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ DJI Mic 3 review: The gold standard for content creation ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/dji-mic-3-review-the-gold-standard-for-content-creation CispqSgStooeTXEEcvh6xb Fri, 24 Apr 2026 12:43:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ The Soundcore Space One changed the budget headphone game — and I can say that the follow-up Space 2 are even better ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/soundcore-space-2-review dxRH5wk6bYFJ8wAVVBxgEP Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:05:23 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Denon Home 400 — and it's the Sonos Era 300 alternative audiophiles have been waiting for ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/denon-home-400-review zNopZ9rPxR58wPP6jLTbFj Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:01:02 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:51:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the long-awaited JBL Xtreme 5 — and it’s the most rugged, bassiest, and gnarliest Xtreme yet ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-review juBAcPYkd42GgorPAD2LL9 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:49:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested these $39 headphones, and they're so good I've sworn off Apple headphones forever ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/i-tested-these-usd39-headphones-and-theyre-so-good-ive-sworn-off-apple-headphones-forever EAPU6Ad5HtzbLThPKTzjrN Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:54:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m soundtracking my summer with the $54 JBL Go 5 — it’s one of the best budget speakers I’ve ever used ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/im-soundtracking-my-summer-with-the-usd54-jbl-go-5-its-one-of-the-best-budget-speakers-ive-ever-used y5m5DyrRcDeLzfk7zMvahd Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The JBL Go 5 is one of the best budget speakers I’ve tested, and it offers stellar sound for just $54 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/jbl-go-5-review VgS84gKcFw3YVZPH5trFcf Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:59:19 +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 struggled to hear movie dialogue until I got a soundbar — here's my top 6 recommendations for every budget ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-struggled-to-hear-movie-dialogue-until-i-got-a-soundbar-heres-my-top-6-recommendations-for-every-budget fCacqLDEVrQpxmYy39JxY9 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been collecting vinyl for over a decade — 12 products I think you should add to your cart this Record Store Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/ive-been-collecting-vinyl-for-over-a-decade-12-products-i-think-you-should-add-to-your-cart-this-record-store-day SQghKBdbBa57pNw3HhHu4h Fri, 17 Apr 2026 08:18:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I got my first turntable six months ago — and I've never felt so connected to music (even if my bank account is crying) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/i-got-my-first-turntable-six-months-ago-and-ive-never-felt-so-connected-to-music-even-if-my-bank-account-is-crying Fzq6Co8aZWAgUrVmqnrbGF Fri, 17 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These custom JBL speakers are the viral summer accessory of 2026 — and you can get one for $69 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/these-custom-jbl-speakers-are-the-viral-summer-accessory-of-2026-and-you-can-get-one-for-usd69 oc6AqBj2QqL5pwQZXsKn4D Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:25:02 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:58:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been testing CMF by Nothing's sub-$40 earbuds — here's 3 things I like and 2 things I don't ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/ive-been-testing-cmf-by-nothings-sub-usd40-earbuds-heres-3-things-i-like-and-2-things-i-dont zNkxXqWkDoFbSVA6qDaxbn Mon, 13 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test Bluetooth speakers for a living and these are my 12 top picks for outdoor listening this summer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-test-bluetooth-speakers-for-a-living-and-these-are-my-12-top-picks-for-outdoor-listening-this-summer MCWuZdE9bSkSDsKov84Gmc Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:39:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I used Spotify’s Prompted Playlists to stay on top of the latest tech news — here’s how you can listen too ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/i-used-spotifys-prompted-playlists-to-stay-on-top-of-the-latest-tech-news-heres-how-you-can-listen-too Ew8e2kKqNCZLTHqno5mtna Sun, 12 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +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 <![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 <![CDATA[ Move over, Sonos — this Marshall soundbar is now my favorite for small spaces ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/move-over-sonos-this-marshall-soundbar-is-now-my-favorite-for-small-spaces SAvzwBx4DRNQGCs2vcJVQL Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +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 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 08:26:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Marshall’s compact soundbar isn’t just a pretty face — I tested it and it feels like a genuine threat to the Sonos ecosystem ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/marshall-heston-60-review d3jLZVokQUNY36qGPc7NTB Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:50:43 +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[ Your earbuds are damaging your hearing — 3 warning signs you're ignoring ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/your-earbuds-are-damaging-your-hearing-3-warning-signs-youre-ignoring Ly5xik5JXW4TBaeF3bnahj Tue, 07 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +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 <![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 <![CDATA[ I tested the Apple AirPods Max 2 vs the Bose QuietComfort Ultra — and I'm so impressed ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/apple-airpods-max-2-vs-bose-quietcomfort-ultra TW7Auj6vVVGSzSoBRPbzCi Thu, 02 Apr 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Thu, 02 Apr 2026 11:37:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the AirPods Max 2 vs AirPods Max — and there's a clear winner ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/apple-airpods-max-vs-apple-air-pods-max-2 44Xf7KihRpBkbx2jMBgWXU Wed, 01 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 14:21:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Apple AirPods Max 2 review: ‘Everything from its predecessor dialed up to 11’ ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/apple-airpods-max-2-review kTc5HJ7eR2pRn3QWemswVf Tue, 31 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Wed, 01 Apr 2026 08:26:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my AirPods for the $79 CMF Buds 2 Plus — now I'm questioning why I had AirPods to begin with ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/i-ditched-my-airpods-for-the-usd79-cmf-buds-2-plus-and-now-im-questioning-why-i-had-airpods-to-begin-with TSRpVtFDMvnAii7ZMd5Gg9 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been using ChatGPT as my own personal Spotify DJ — here’s how I did it ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/ive-been-using-chatgpt-as-my-own-personal-spotify-dj-heres-how-i-did-it cBco2syKJNwYkT9oJ6envL Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found the perfect use for Sonos’ new Era 100 SL speakers, and I couldn’t be happier ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/i-found-the-perfect-use-for-sonos-new-era-100-sl-speakers-and-i-couldnt-be-happier yqNa4gHL8LTAJidrZoi8qj Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the $549 AirPods Max vs the $199 Nothing Headphone (a) — and I'm actually surprised ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/i-tested-the-usd549-airpods-max-vs-the-usd199-nothing-headphone-a-and-im-actually-surprised zXUmqQxvR5xDGqqmLRusEi Sat, 28 Mar 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the CMF Buds 2 Plus — they cost $79 but sound like $200+ rivals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/cmf-buds-2-plus-review FpK64wdGghX2rHok3opPh Fri, 27 Mar 2026 13:19:20 +0000 Mon, 30 Mar 2026 08:23:04 +0000 <![CDATA[ This conferencing headset probably sounds better than your headphones (and does more) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/computing/peripherals/jabra-evolve3-75-review wtGtKujY95YtktdfDMVsB8 Fri, 27 Mar 2026 11:52:12 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos Play review: One of the best portable speakers in years ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/sonos-play-review TFHXUhTaenyRTUGY68HccU Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:27:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ The headphones I use daily are over $200 off in Amazon's Spring Sale — and they're not from Beats, Bose or Apple ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/the-headphones-i-use-daily-are-over-usd200-off-in-amazons-spring-sale-and-theyre-not-from-beats-bose-or-apple y7hQbUKGP8Xo45Gj6AzAuX Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:41:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos' epic noise-cancelling headphones are the cans I'll take to my grave — and Amazon's Big Spring Sale just dropped them by $100 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/sonos-epic-noise-cancelling-headphones-are-the-cans-ill-take-to-my-grave-and-amazons-big-spring-sale-just-dropped-them-by-usd100 fvQTFhgW6ZUPSSCo5qhdBZ Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:27:16 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ran every day with the Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 for two weeks — they’re the perfect bone conduction headphones for runners ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/i-ran-every-day-with-the-shokz-openrun-pro-2-for-two-weeks-theyre-the-perfect-bone-conduction-headphones-for-runners wqevYsezMzPwUAvzbBtn9o Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:57:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sennheiser's Momentum 4 Wireless headphones are up to 55% off on Amazon, and I’m seriously tempted to buy them ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/sennheisers-momentum-4-wireless-headphones-are-up-to-55-percent-off-on-amazon-and-im-seriously-tempted-to-buy-them EcPqWp9PCXvbAgATLwqTpR Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:17:03 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 04:22:55 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my $400 headphones for this conferencing headset for a week — and I’m almost convinced that it’s better for music ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/over-ear-headphones/i-ditched-my-usd400-headphones-for-this-conferencing-headset-for-a-week-and-im-almost-convinced-that-its-better-for-music GpRVEaYELVP9QoCXJX8LYM Wed, 25 Mar 2026 08:30:00 +0000