<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide UK in Audio ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/uk/audio Thu, 14 May 2026 13:46:34 +0000 en <![CDATA[ JBL's new earbuds do one thing I've never seen on AirPods, Sonys, Bose, or Samsung earbuds — every audio brand needs to take note ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/jbls-new-earbuds-do-one-thing-ive-never-seen-on-airpods-sonys-bose-or-samsung-earbuds-every-audio-brand-needs-to-take-note LBXkfmTRX3K8brf2zJXSwE Thu, 14 May 2026 13:46:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ JBL has fixed the biggest problem with wireless headphones — the Tour One M3's USB-C transmitter has changed the game ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/jbl-has-fixed-the-biggest-problem-with-wireless-headphones-the-tour-one-m3s-usb-c-transmitter-has-changed-the-game rj4jSHAoa8Sw7gDsRejHoX Thu, 14 May 2026 11:49:42 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 11:55:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ AirPods Pro 3 just got put on notice — JBL launches new premium earbuds that give Apple a run for its money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/airpods-pro-3-just-got-put-on-notice-jbl-launches-new-premium-earbuds-that-give-apple-a-run-for-its-money mdt6xf66FffHkAjGtwsix3 Wed, 13 May 2026 13:35:46 +0000 Thu, 14 May 2026 07:55:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ Digital fatigue is showing up in our music consumption — and Gen Z is ditching streaming for vinyl crackle ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/digital-fatigue-is-showing-up-in-our-music-consumption-and-gen-z-is-ditching-streaming-for-vinyl-crackle NgMMZVrKAc65jK4R6HPWDo Sun, 10 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can get my favorite cheap turntable that sounds high-end for even less right now while it's $80 off at Amazon ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/you-can-get-my-favorite-cheap-turntable-that-sounds-high-end-for-even-less-right-now-while-its-usd80-off-at-amazon GiG2jGYqAkv9qaqxDtqMhh Sun, 10 May 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Is the Crosley C65 the best turntable you can buy for under $300? I put it to the test to find out ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/crosley-c65-review YF2QknLVYjQMoF7CgXzLTA Sat, 09 May 2026 09:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cassette collectors are in luck with this $99 portable player from Gadhouse — I tested it to find out whether it’s worth your money ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/gadhouse-miko-review pGeYYJnG3UbrjATyR9WrUJ Sat, 09 May 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ AirPods Ultra with cameras are 'nearly ready' — here's 4 features you need to know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/airpods/airpods-ultra-with-cameras-are-nearly-ready-heres-4-features-you-need-to-know tT9mATD3VJnMDsscoqZwbh Fri, 08 May 2026 12:32:57 +0000 Fri, 08 May 2026 17:17:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested these AI-powered earbuds that let you record and transcribe meetings and phone calls with the push of a button — here's why I'm impressed (and confused) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/viaim-recdot-review B7HFik8xJYtqjEYBMRZuFc Thu, 07 May 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I went hands-on with the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker — and Sonos should be worried ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/i-went-hands-on-with-the-bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-and-sonos-should-be-worried zmffsBsihXaahdMGtf6dkE Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 17:50:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched the AirPods to test the newest affordable open-earbuds for working out — and I can't recommend them highly enough ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/earbuds/ive-ditched-my-apple-airpods-to-test-the-newest-affordable-open-earbuds-for-working-out-and-this-is-the-pair-i-recommend-in-2026 QQd4NufRGfeMq4zEBMdHhN Mon, 04 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Gaming headphones are finally good for listening to music — these open-backs prove that you don’t need two separate sets of cans ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/gaming-headphones-are-finally-good-for-listening-to-music-these-open-backs-prove-that-you-dont-need-two-separate-sets-of-cans CToU26xKwFkbzF9C2MEw3c Sun, 03 May 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the JBL Xtreme 5 for a week and I'm obsessed — this upgrade needs to come to every Bluetooth speaker ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-tested-the-jbl-xtreme-5-for-a-week-and-im-obsessed-this-upgrade-needs-to-come-to-every-bluetooth-speaker BGnFcb4MZN3otp9YLzPwah Sat, 02 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test headphones for a living and these are my favorite audiophile open-backs under $120 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/fiio-jt7-review 6AwFtE2VVLKKUTizLx7SeG Fri, 01 May 2026 16:12:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested studio headphones with 120 hours of battery life, but I wouldn’t recommend them for everyone — here’s why ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/headphones/oneodio-studio-max-2-review WyfWvyzPShWkJ7VqtAedDa Fri, 01 May 2026 16:03:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested these AI sleep earbuds and they do a lot more than muffle your partner's snoring ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/wellness/sleep-tech/fitnexa-somnipods-3-review BqSa3osba9ih7KBJTafHJK Fri, 01 May 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget AirPods Pro — 'AirPods Ultra' are rumored to get these 2 big upgrades ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/airpods/forget-airpods-pro-airpods-ultra-are-rumored-to-get-these-2-big-upgrades CHmbdzmDgWGp7jV4ZFt2e5 Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:16:24 +0000 <![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[ 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’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 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 Fri, 08 May 2026 12:16:43 +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[ 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