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I finally tested the famous $150 Rode PodMic and its sound quality equals Shure — but there’s a catch
By Erin Bashford published
The Rode PodMic is the perfect microphone for professional-quality broadcasts or podcasts. It’s faithful to voices, recording with depth, warmth, and nuance.

The Rode Wireless Micro is so easy, I bet my cat could figure it out — it’s perfect for total newbies
By Erin Bashford published
The 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.

Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Sony WH-1000XM5: How do Sony's latest flagship stack up?
By Tammy Rogers published
Sony's new top-of-the-line headphones, the WH-1000XM5, are out now — but should you buy them over the old model, or are you better off getting a saving on the XM5?

AirPods Pro 3 just revealed in new leak by Apple's own code
By Scott Younker published
A change to Apple software suggests that we're close to seeing the Apple AirPods Pro 3.

I tested the Sony WH-1000XM6 for three weeks — here’s my verdict
By Nick Pino published
Although they’re not the radical upgrade I was hoping for, the Sony WH-1000XM6 make some minor improvements to Sony’s flagship noise-cancelling headphones.

Please headphone makers, stop making the names so confusing
By Tammy Rogers published
Headphones and earbuds names are getting really, really confusing — but what can be done to make it easier to parse?

I test audio gear for a living — here's the headphones, earbuds and speakers I use daily
By Tammy Rogers last updated
I test out loads of audio gear over the year — but what are the permanent additions to my backpack?

Best AV receivers 2025: Top amps tested by home theater experts
By Tammy Rogers last updated
The best AV receivers tested for power, sound and connectivity — these amps deliver on movie night
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