10 hidden Tidal features that boost the audiophile streaming experience By Alex Bracetti published 28 January 23 Unlock the ultimate audio quality with these hidden Tidal features that boost the audiophile music streaming experience.
I test headphones for a living — these are the best for travel By Lee Dunkley published 28 January 23 The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones are my favorite for routine work commutes and trips away — here's why.
Denon Home 150 review: The small smart speaker for big bass lovers By Lee Dunkley published 26 January 23 The Denon Home 150 is an entry-level speaker with all the right connectivity smarts, and is the one to beat for bass fans.
Future Apple HomePods could control your living room thanks to this new patent By Andy Sansom published 25 January 23 Apple has had a new patent approved that details how the HomePod could automatically adjust to fit your living space and personal needs.
Watch out, AirPods Pro 2 — Bowers & Wilkins just released new adaptive noise-cancelling earbuds By Lee Dunkley published 25 January 23 Bowers & Wilkins upgrades its iP5 and iP7 earbuds to Series 2, offering better battery life and adaptive noise-cancelling, and more color options.
Apple HomePod vs. HomePod 2: What's different? By Mike Prospero published 24 January 23 Here are all the changes Apple has made from the original HomePod to the HomePod (2nd generation).
Hoping for a HomePod mini 2 to go with the new HomePod? Don’t hold your breath By Nick Pino published 23 January 23 An Apple leaker says there are currently no plans for a sequel to the HomePod mini — and the reasoning makes sense.
I bought the Beats Fit Pro — and I actually like them better than AirPods Pro 2 By Jordan Palmer published 22 January 23 I picked up a pair of Beats Fit Pro at the end of 2022 and I've spent the last few weeks using them constantly. They've become a huge part of my daily life.
I tried foam ear tips with my AirPods Pro 2 and they made a big difference By Alex Bracetti published 22 January 23 Swapping the silicone tips for foam ones improved AirPods Pro 2 comfort levels and sound. Here’s how.
I test music systems for a living — and this blows everything else away By Lee Dunkley published 21 January 23 In these cash-strapped times, splurging on a luxury music system may seem extravagant, but the Sonus faber Omnia is a solid investment that'll bring sonic rewards for years to come.
JBL Flip 6 review: Portable Bluetooth speaker with strong sound By Lee Dunkley published 19 January 23 The JBL Flip 6 balances size and sound in this updated version of the popular Bluetooth speaker.
Forget Sonos — this smart speaker sounds even better By Lee Dunkley published 14 January 23 I test speakers for a living and the Denon Home 150 beats the Sonos One for bass.
10 hidden AirPods Pro 2 features you should be using By Alex Bracetti published 14 January 23 The AirPods Pro 2 is loaded with special features – several you didn’t even know exist. Here’s how to access them.
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro just got 360-degree audio recording — here's how it works By Lee Dunkley published 13 January 23 The latest firmware brings 360 Audio Recording support to Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 Pro earbuds.
Sennheiser's $149 wired earbuds deliver audiophile sound for less By Lee Dunkley published 10 January 23 If you take mobile listening seriously enough to own a dedicated music player of portable DAC, these wired earbuds look like a great audiophile option.
How to activate noise cancellation on the AirPods Pro By Peter Wolinski published 9 January 23 Need to block out the world? Here's how to activate noise cancellation on the AirPods Pro and AirPods Pro 2.
5 ways I improved the sound from my Samsung Galaxy smartphone By Alex Bracetti published 9 January 23 Apply these simple audio hacks to your Galaxy smartphone for improved sound with all kinds of wireless earbuds.
I test speakers for a living — and this is my favorite Dolby Atmos soundbar By Lee Dunkley published 8 January 23 I love this Denon Home soundbar setup for the joyful boost it brought to my TV and movie viewing over the holidays.
I trialed Apple Music for 3 months — and now I’m going back to Spotify By Peter Wolinski published 8 January 23 Apple Music offers plenty for audiophiles, including Spatial Audio and lossless playback. So why did I ditch it without realizing?
JBL unveils powerful Dolby Atmos soundbar, gaming headsets, and hi-fi speakers at CES 2023 By Lee Dunkley published 4 January 23 JBL announces a 1170W soundbar system, alongside a raft of audio products to boost your gaming and music listening experience.
Apple could be launching cheaper AirPods Lite later this year By Lee Dunkley published 3 January 23 Apple could launch cheaper AirPods this year, according to analyst Jeff Pu.
This is the best Bluetooth speaker system I've heard this year By Lee Dunkley published 31 December 22 With its room-filling sound, the Q Acoustics M20 wireless music system is my favorite Bluetooth speaker system. Here's why...
I test wireless earbuds for a living — and these are my favorite of 2022 By Lee Dunkley published 30 December 22 It has been a busy year for new ANC earbuds, but one set stand out among the crowd — and it's not the ones you think
What happened to Spotify HiFi? By Lee Dunkley published 28 December 22 When it comes lossless audio, Spotify continues to lose ground to Apple Music — will the long awaited HiFi tier ever arrive?
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2 will get a big audio boost in 2023 By Lee Dunkley published 26 December 22 Bose flagship earbud owners are in for an amazing audio treat when aptX Lossless support comes to the world's best ANC earbuds in the New Year.
NuraTrue Pro review: The ultimate earbuds for personalized sound By Lee Dunkley published 23 December 22 NuraTrue Pro earbuds with aptX Lossless audio support are the best-sounding earbuds I've listened to this year.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 review: A great gaming headset under $100 By Marshall Honorof published 19 December 22 Editor's Choice The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 3 offers high-quality sound and a comfortable fit, all at a reasonable price.
I bought a $25 Bluetooth speaker for the shower — and I love it By Rory Mellon published 18 December 22 I impulse bought a cheap Bluetooth speaker on Amazon for use in the shower — it's the best $25 I've spent all year.
I’m an earbud convert: here’s why I'll never go back to over-ears By Max Langridge published 16 December 22 I'm a huge fan of great-sounding music, but I'll never listen to it through over-ear headphones. Here's why.
Sony's WH-1000XM4 headphones are great — here's how I made them sound even better By Lee Dunkley published 10 December 22 Boost the sound of Sony's WH-1000XM4 over-ear noise-cancelling headphones with my EQ customization tweaks.
