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I just turned my wired audio headphones into Bluetooth cans with this DAC — and the sound quality is shockingly good
By Tammy Rogers published
The Astell & Kern HB1 takes your excellent-sounding wired headphones and makes them wireless.

Samsung’s flagship 2024 soundbar just got bricked by a new firmware update — don’t update
By Ryan Epps published
Samsung’s flagship 2024 soundbars just got bricked by a new firmware update, so it’s better to steer clear from any downloads before the problem is amended.

These planetoid speakers make me feel like I’m living in The Jetsons
By Tammy Rogers published
Elipson's Planet L speakers look incredible — and it looks like they'll sound amazing as well.

I just tested this $15 Bluetooth speaker — and it's shockingly good for the price
By Alex Bracetti last updated
Testing Ikea’s $15 Vappeby portable speaker taught me not to judge an audio product by its ridiculously low price.

JBL Endurance Race 2 review: good value sports buds
By Nick Harris-Fry published
The JBL Endurance Race 2 headphones outperform their low price tag, and the fit is excellent for sports use, but the sound quality and ANC don’t match pricier earbuds.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 —5 reasons to buy and 3 reasons to skip
By Alex Bracetti last updated
When it comes to Beats’ latest sports buds, the highs are terrific, and the lows are unpleasant. Come see what I’m talking about.

The best microphones in 2025: Boost voice quality at home
By Tammy Rogers last updated
Whether you’re working from home or just want to upgrade your video calls, the best microphones will help you get the best audio quality.

The best noise-canceling earbuds in 2025: Tested and reviewed
By Tammy Rogers last updated
These are the best noise-cancelling earbuds you can buy right now, ranked and rated by our audio experts.
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