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A split image showing the HEDDphone TWO GT on the left against a blue background, with the same headphones in hand on the right
I tested the HEDDphone TWO GT — now I can't go back to normal headphones

By Peter Wolinski Published

Editor's Choice

The HEDDphone TWO GT offer impressively detailed sound, combined with supreme comfort and excellent build quality.

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The Sennheiser HD 550 headphones on a stone surface with a blue background
Pound for pound, these Sennheiser open-back headphones are the best I’ve ever tested, and only cost $199 on sale

By Peter Wolinski Published

Editor's Choice

The Sennheiser HD 550 stay true to the brand’s core tenets: supreme audio quality at a fair price.

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JBL Tour One M3 with Tom's Guide Price Drop deals badge
My favorite headphones are so good my wife stole them, fortunately they're nearly half-off right now

By Scott Younker Published

The excellent JBL Tour One M3 headphones are on sale for Prime Day at nearly 50% off.

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Apple AirPods Max 2 prime day deal header
AirPods Max 2 are $150 off for Prime Day, and it's the lowest price ever

By Scott Younker Published

Apple's excellent over-ear AirPods Max 2 headphones have been deeply discounted ahead of Prime Day.

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the apple airpods max 2 in blue photographed against a blue tom's guide background, showing the mesh headband, anodized aluminum ear cups, carry case, and controls
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

By Nikita Achanta Published

I owe Apple an apology. After weeks of denying the AirPods Max 2's prowess, I finally tried them and I was blown away by their comfort and sound quality.

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A split image showing the Sony 1000X The Collexion on the left and the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 on the right
Forget Sony’s new $649 Collexion headphones — if you care about audio, these are the premium cans you should buy instead

By Peter Wolinski Published

I tested the Sony 1000X The Collexion versus the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2. Here's what happened.

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Sony WH-1000X The Collexion
I tested Sony’s $650 fashion headphones — the 1000X 'The Collexion' are more than just pretty

By Kate Kozuch Published

Editor's Choice

The Sony 1000X “The Collexion” takes everything people love about the Sony WH-1000XM6 and wraps it in a luxurious metal-and-leather redesign with richer, more spacious sound.

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Sonos Ace headphones
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

By Jeff Parsons Published

Sonos' incredible headphones have fallen to a much lower price at Amazon this week and they're some of the best headphones I've used.

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Jabra Evolve3 85 conferencing headset
I ditched my $400 headphones for this conferencing headset for a week — and I’m almost convinced that it’s better for music

By Nikita Achanta Published

I've been testing the Jabra Evolve3 85 conferencing headset, and it sounds excellent when listening to music too, making it a great all-around performer for everyone.

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Black JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition over-ear headphones
Not Bose or Sony — I tested these sub-$200 headphones a year ago and I still highly recommend them

By Nikita Achanta Published

A year ago, I tested the JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition over-ear headphones, and even today, I wholeheartedly recommend them for a number of reasons.

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