Audio Reviews

The high price of greatness

No more hot mic gaffes with this color-changing mic-muting touchpad

The Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 headphones are premium cans with studio-quality sound, which unfortunately fall short for everyday use thanks to poor ANC, a terrible mic and fewer features than rivals.

An AI-infused soundscape that locks features away from non-Samsung device owners, making them a sound set of earbuds built solely for the Galaxy phone crowd.

The Yamaha True X Bar 40A delivers immersive Dolby Atmos sound and impressive frequency response for under $500. Just don’t expect the best bass without a subwoofer.

My ears have never felt so cinematic

They sound so good you feel like you’re at a concert

With a portable design and powerful sound, the Sonos Roam 2 lets you take a piece of your Sonos system on the go. It has a few quirks, but is still one of the best Bluetooth speakers you can find.

The Tribit StormBox 2 is a cheap, pocket-friendly Bluetooth speaker with customizable EQ and a long battery life. Just don’t expect any audiophile plaudits.

The Bose SoundLink Flex is a good speaker if you want something portable, lightweight, and easy to use. But if you’re after customizable EQ or the latest version of Bluetooth, you’re out of luck.