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Best cheap noise-canceling headphones
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Great ANC performance doesn't need to cost an arm and a leg. All these models are under $150 and are the best cheap noise-cancelling headphones and wireless earbuds we've tested.

These are the 6 best soundbars we've tested to boost your home audio
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The best TV speaker systems we've tested for immersive movie sound are also great options for gaming and music listening too.

These custom JBL speakers are the viral summer accessory of 2026 — and you can get one for $69
By Dave LeClair published
These speakers are incredibly popular right on social media, and it's not just about their value or audio quality.

I've been testing CMF by Nothing's sub-$40 earbuds — here's 3 things I like and 2 things I don't
By Ashley Thieme published
The CMF Buds 2a are some of the most impressive cheap wireless earbuds I've ever tested. Here's what I like and what I don't like.

I test Bluetooth speakers for a living and these are my 12 top picks for outdoor listening this summer
By Ashley Thieme published
As the weather gets warmer, these are the best Bluetooth speakers to consider for outdoor music listening.

I used Spotify’s Prompted Playlists to stay on top of the latest tech news — here’s how you can listen too
By Ashley Thieme published
Spotify knows exactly which podcasts I want to listen to, and thanks to the new podcast feature on Prompted Playlists, I'm no longer doom-scrolling for the perfect pod.

I tested the AirPods Max 2, Sony WH-1000XM6, and Bose QuietComfort Ultra — here's the only pair I’d keep
By Erin Bashford published
I review headphones for a living, so I thought I'd compare the biggest flagships in 2026: the AirPods Max 2, WH-1000XM6, and QuietComfort Ultra.

I just tested Nothing’s new $99 headphones — and I'd buy them over the Bose QuietComfort
By Erin Bashford published
Editor's ChoiceThe CMF by Nothing Headphone Pro released late last year, and they’re easily my favorite budget headphones to date. They sound supreme, especially with LDAC.
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