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A Marshall Heston 60 compact mid-range soundbar in black
Marshall’s compact soundbar isn’t just a pretty face — I tested it and it feels like a genuine threat to the Sonos ecosystem

By Nikita Achanta Published

Editor's Choice

The Marshall Heston 60 is an excellent compact soundbar featuring Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, and it makes you feel like you're at the movies.

Soundbars
CMF Buds 2 in Dark Gray photographones on a gray table in front of a blue background
I tested the CMF Buds 2 and I'm shocked — they're less than $50 but sound like $100 rivals

By Ashley Thieme Published

Recommended

The CMF Buds 2 cost under $50 but sound like they cost double, thanks to Dirac Opteo sound and great noise cancellation.

Earbuds
Nothing Ear 3 wireless earbuds in black
I’ve been testing the Nothing Ear (3) for a week — they look super stylish but the sound is the real star

By Nikita Achanta Published

Recommended

The Nothing Ear (3) are excellent, boasting powerful bass and nuanced vocals, and they feature an innovative 'Super Mic' too. But there are a couple flaws.

Earbuds
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
Apple AirPods Max 2 review: ‘Everything from its predecessor dialed up to 11’

By Erin Bashford Published

Editor's Choice

Apple AirPods Max 2 take everything from the originals and multiply it by 100. The sound quality, features, and design are now industry-leading.

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Headphones
CMF Buds 2 Plus in light gray photographed in front of a blue background
I tested the CMF Buds 2 Plus — they cost $79 but sound like $200+ rivals

By Ashley Thieme Published

Recommended

The CMF Buds 2 Plus tick many of the right boxes, but inconsistent performance across codecs will leave iPhone users in particular feeling shortchanged.

Earbuds
Jabras Evolve3 75 conferencing headset on a stone surface with a blue background
This conferencing headset probably sounds better than your headphones (and does more)

By Peter Wolinski Published

Recommended

The Jabra Evolve3 75 is a premium on-ear conferencing headset, and knocked me out of the park with stunning sound, great comfort and tons of handy features.

Computing Peripherals
Sonos Play
Sonos Play review: One of the best portable speakers in years

By Kate Kozuch Published

Editor's Choice

This is my favorite Sonos yet

Smart Speakers
the nothing headphone (a) photographed against the blue tom's guide background, showing the transparent and white ear cups with red accents, the padded headband, and the accessories including 3.5mm jack
Nothing Headphone (a) review: Another sci-fi slam-dunk, but a few sound-related issues

By Erin Bashford Published

The Nothing Headphone (a) are some of the coolest headphones I’ve ever seen, but the narrow soundstage might put off serious audiophiles.

Headphones
Onkyo GX-30ARC bookshelf speakers photographed on a blue background
I tested Onkyo’s sub-$300 bookshelf speakers — and they’re the easiest way to get premium on a budget performance

By Ashley Thieme Published

Recommended

The Onkyo GX-30ARC bookshelf speakers offer amazing sound and versatile connectivity at a competitive price, making them a great home audio upgrade.

Speakers
Marshall Bromley 450 party speaker
I just tested ‘one of the best party speakers of 2026’ — here's why you should buy the Marshall Bromley 450

By Nikita Achanta Published

Editor's Choice

The Marshall Bromley 450 is an excellent and powerful party speaker, featuring a wide soundstage, tactile controls, and sporting a luxurious design.

Bluetooth Speakers
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