Black Friday is typically a great time of year to pick up a new set of headphones, and this year is no exception. Many pairs we like, including several of the top picks in our guides to the best wireless headphones and best true wireless earbuds, are d…
Audio-Technica’s ATH-M20xBT headphones are only $59 for Black Friday
It’s easy to drop hundreds on a good pair of headphones, especially now when most of them are at least cheaper than they usually are. But it’s not necessary to spend so much on a good pair of cans. Earlier this year, Audio-Technica introduced the $79 A…
Victrola’s Stream Carbon turntable works seamlessly with Sonos, at a price
I am one of those obnoxious people who loves technology, but also occasionally listens to music on large slabs of vinyl. As such, I’m probably the target audience for Victrola’s Stream Carbon turntable. The $800 record player boasts some lovely industr…
LG Display unveils thin speakers that can be hidden in car interiors
Following its stretchy LCD panels, LG Display’s latest gadget is a super-thin speaker designed to be installed in car interiors while remaining “invisible.” The Thin Actuator Sound Solution was developed with a “global audio company” (LG didn’t say whi…
The best wireless earbuds for 2022
Companies continue to find new ways to impress with true wireless earbuds. There’s no doubt the popularity of Apple’s AirPods helped make them a mainstay, but plenty of others offer reliable connectivity, great sound and active noise cancellation (ANC)…
One of our favorite portable Bluetooth speakers is 30 percent off right now
If you’re on the lookout for a portable Bluetooth speaker, the Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3 is a top choice and now available at an all-time low price. You can grab one in four colors at Amazon for $70, for a savings of $30 (30 percent) off of the regula…
Roku’s Streambar falls back down to a record low of $80
You don’t always need to invest in a brand new TV or an expensive sound system to up your home-entertainment game. A soundbar could do the trick, providing much better audio quality than most TVs offer and costing much less than a whole sound system. R…
The best earbuds, headphones and speakers to give as holiday gifts in 2022
The holidays are a good time to upgrade an audio setup, whether it’s for yourself or for someone on your shopping list. We’ve compiled a group of the best audio gear that ranges from noise-canceling headphones to true wireless earbuds and speakers. The…
Devialet’s first portable speaker costs a mighty $790
French high-end audio company Devialet has a reputation for making powerful, interesting and eye-wateringly expensive speakers. Today, the company has announced its first portable smart speaker with an eye-watering price tag. Looking like a cannonball …
What we bought: An ode to the Koss KSC75, still the oddest and best-sounding headphones $20 can buy
I’ve reviewed consumer tech professionally for a little over a decade now, and in that time I’ve worn hundreds of headphones. I’ve tested reference pairs that cost as much as $4,000, played with tons of gaming headsets, and seen firsthand (first-ear?) …