The Shokz OpenRun Pro 2 are now at their lowest price in months

As the days get warmer, it’s tempting to take your workouts outside. Bone conduction headphones let you listen while staying aware of your surroundings, making them ideal for runs, walks, and more. Through April 7th, Shokz is discounting several models during its spring sale, from the Shokz OpenFit Air Earbuds to the OpenDots One clip. … Read more

The Sonos Ace are a hefty 25 percent for Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

The Sonos Ace are a great product that came at the wrong time. The company’s app crisis pretty much overshadowed their debut in 2024, which is a shame considering they’re a gorgeous pair of over-ear headphones with powerful, detailed sound and a comfortable design that lets you easily swap the ear pads. Sound-wise, you can … Read more

Philips new audio gear brings back the bright bold colors of the ‘80s

Not even electronics were able to escape the dominant ‘80s aesthetic of garishly bright colors. Both Sony and Philips offered devices wrapped in yellow plastic during that era, but Philips has decided to bring its hardware back as part of a new Moving Sound collection celebrating 100 years of the company making audio gear, as … Read more

Apple’s $549 AirPods Max 2 add better ANC and live translation

As noted by Apple, the AirPods Max 2 offer active noise-cancellation that’s 1.5 times more effective when compared to its predecessor. Transparency mode, which allows you to hear your surroundings while wearing the headphones, also sounds “more natural” with the AirPods Max 2, according to Apple. The AirPods Max 2 support 24-bit, 48kHz lossless audio … Read more

HIFIMAN announces two WiFi headphones with onboard R2R DACs

HIFIMAN has announced two new open-back planar magnetic headphones, the HE1000 WiFi and the Arya WiFi, that allow listeners to sidestep Bluetooth in favour of WiFi-based audio transmission. The case against Bluetooth is straightforward enough. Its bandwidth is approximately 1.1 Mbps, which falls well short of the requirements for lossless hi-res audio. WiFi, by contrast, … Read more

Sony WF1000xM6 noise cancelling earphones: everything you need to know in battle for best buds crown

Japanese tech giant completely redesigns flagship earphones with upgraded components and a slightly better fit Sony’s new WF1000xM6 noise cancelling earphones are out now(Image: Sony) Sony’s been at the forefront of innovative noise cancelling earphones and headphones for a decade. For several of those years, the firm was streets ahead of its competitors in both … Read more