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Monster DNA Max hand-held.

Monster DNA Max review: 360 degrees of fun

With a compelling combination of omnidirectional sound, wireless charging, and floating, pool-ready chassis, it's hard not to like the Monster DNA Max.
McIntosh ML1 MKII speaker on a matching stand, with grille removed.

McIntosh’s new $6,000 speaker is a vintage blast from the past

If you crave a retro vibe in your audio gear, McIntosh's resurrected ML1 might be just the ticket.
Technics EAH-AZ80 in black.

Technics’ new wireless earbuds let you connect three devices at once

The Technics EAH-AZ80 and EAH-AZ60M2 have lots of features like wireless charging and hi-res audio, but it's their multidevice connection ability that's unique.
Beats Studio Buds+ in case with lid open.

Beats Studio Buds+ review: clearly better buds

For $20 more, the Beats Studio Buds+ offer numerous meaningful improvements over the original Studio Buds.
Amazon's new Echo Buds for 2023.

Amazon’s new $50 Echo Buds take aim at Apple’s AirPods

Amazon's new, ultra-affordable Echo Buds wireless earbuds are a clear attempt to clone Apple's AirPods, but at a third of the price.
Samsung 2023 S90C QD-OLED TV.

After years of bashing OLED, Samsung now set to buy panels from LG

An unconfirmed report from Reuters claims that bitter rivals, LG and Samsung, have inked a deal where LG will supply 77- and 83-inch OLED TV panels to Samsung.
Woman wearing Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2.

Skullcandy revives the Crusher ANC with a lower price and Skull-iQ

Skullcandy's latest Crusher ANC headphones get a break on price while they add the convenience of the company's Skull-iQ voice command technology.
Close-up of the McIntosh RS250GD special edition Grateful Dead wireless speaker.

McIntosh trots out limited-edition wireless speakers for well-heeled Deadheads

Deadheads have a new and expensive way to show their love for their favorite band: limited edition wireless speakers from McIntosh with Grateful Dead logos.
An Android phone with the Sonos app showing the music sources tab menu, next to a Sonos Roam wireless speaker.

Android users are about to lose a handy Sonos feature

The Sonos Android app is set to lose the ability to play music files stored locally on phones and tablets.
TCL Q Class QM8 mini-LED 4K TV.

TCL’s 2023 mini-LED 4K TVs are shockingly affordable

TCL's 2023 TV lineup is here, and it brings the lowest price ever seen on a 98-inch mini-LED TV, the TCL QM8.
Final Audio ZE8000 earbuds in front of case.

Final Audio ZE8000 review: distinctive earbuds for discerning ears

Final Audio's ZE8000 are priced high and don't offer many in-demand features, but what they lack in bells and whistles, they make up for with superb sound.
Bluesound Node X with headphones.

Bluesound gives its Node streamer a new DAC/headphone amp for its 10th birthday

Bluesound has released a tenth anniversary version of its Node streamer with a new DAC and THX-powered headphone amp designed to appeal to audiophiles.
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 4

Sennheiser updates its Momentum headphones with personal tuning, hi-res audio

Sennheiser has some new features for owners of its flagship wireless headphones and earbuds that will improve sound quality.
Sony SRS-XV800 being wheeled away with lights on.

Sony’s latest party speaker brings a light show to your next karaoke session

The Sony SRS-XV800 can power a party for 24 hours while it dazzles revelers with a built-in light show.
JBL Tour Pro 2 in case, with ambient sound screen displayed.

JBL Tour Pro 2 review: totally tricked-out wireless earbuds

JBL's flagship wireless earbuds are chock-full of high-tech features, with the smartest charging case we've ever seen.
Sonos Era 300 Bluetooth button.

Bluetooth bandwidth set to double, opening a path for video and lossless audio

The wireless technology that connects millions of devices is set to get a big bump in bandwidth.
Sonos Era 300.

Just wait until you hear lossless Dolby Atmos Music

Dolby Atmos Music can make your favorite songs sound way more immersive, but streaming services are keeping these spatial tracks from sounding their best.
Denon DNP-2000NE network media player.

Denon updates its network streamer with HDMI and big price bump

The Denon DNP-2000NE might be the spitting image of the DNP-800NE, but under the hood and around the back, the two are very different, just like their prices.
Sony A80L 4K OLED TV.

Sony releases its 2023 TV prices with one very big exception

Sony TV fans can now see just how much a new 2023 model will run them and when they'll be able to buy one – except for the company's flagship QD-OLED TV.
Master & Dynamic MC300 with MW75 headphones and MW08 Sport earbuds.

Master & Dynamic’s headphone stand is expensive, but undeniably unique

Paying $119 for a chunk of metal that keeps your headphones from lying around seems absurd until you check out the features and design of M&D's MC300.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 in natural aluminum/light oak.

B&O’s picnic basket speaker pumps out 280 watts of power while it charges your phone

Danish audio firm Bang & Olufsen's latest speaker might look like a picnic basket, but under its wooden grille lurks four amps, drivers, and 280 watts of power.
Dyson Zone worn by two models.

Dyson’s bonkers air-purifying headphones hit the U.S. for $949

Dyson has managed to marry a set of noise-canceling wireless headphones with an air purifier, so obviously you're going to buy them for $949, right?
Nakamichi Dragon soundbar with subwoofers and Omni Motion Reference surrounds.

Nakamichi’s wild Dragon 11.4.6 Dolby Atmos soundbar goes up for preorder this week

Nakamichi's huge, 3,000-watt, 11.4.6-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar – aptly named the Dragon – is available for preorder on April 26.
Sonos Era 100, close up on logo and indicator light.

Sonos problems? A new Wi-Fi router might be the answer

Sonos wireless speakers are awesome when they work, and infuriating when they don't. But the problem might not be your Sonos gear at all.
NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer.

NAD CS1 review: a bare-bones network streamer

NAD's new CS1 network streamer gives you plenty of ways to stream, but unfortunately, not a lot of smarts.
Store manager using Sonos Pro to control a local speaker.

Sonos could soon be the soundtrack for your next shopping trip

Sonos Pro is a new subscription service that lets companies with multiple locations manage all of their Sonos products from a central dashboard.
xMEMS Cowell silicon driver.

Your next earbuds could have speakers built like microchips

The first earbuds to use MEMS drivers are about to go on sale, marking a radical change in how these devices are built.
best buy offers free tidal with select products

Tidal CEO says hi-res lossless is coming, raising doubts about MQA

The announcement may mean that Tidal is considering dropping the MQA format now that the U.K. company has filed for bankruptcy.
Master & Dynamic Lamborghini collection of headphones.

Master & Dynamic adds Lamborghini editions of its best headphones

M&D is back with another Lamborghini collaboration, this time centered on its current flagships, the MW75, MW08 Sport, and MG20 wireless headphones.
Hed Unity hi-res Wi-Fi wireless headphones.

$2,199 Hed Unity Wi-Fi headphones are the first to offer lossless hi-res audio

The Hed Unity don't look like ordinary wireless headphones and at $2,199 they aren't priced like any either. But with lossless hi-res, they're unique.
Sony MDR-MV1 open-back studio headphones.

Sony goes open-back with the MDR-MV1 studio monitors designed for spatial audio

Sony's new headphones are a real departure for the company, with an open-back design it says will help audio pros hear all the nuances of spatial audio.
Anker Soundcore Motion X600 angled view.

Anker Soundcore Motion X600 review: a mini metal boombox

With a sleek metal and aluminum shell, the Anker Soundcore Motion X600 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that looks as good as it sounds.
NuraTrue Pro.

Denon snaps up Nura, says new personalized-sound earbuds arriving this year

In something of a surprise move, home audio brand, Denon, has acquired Nura, an Australian maker of headphones and earbuds.
Astell&Kern SR35 digital audio player with earbuds.

Astell&Kern gives its new entry-level digital audio player some premium features

A&K has improved the features you can expect on its most affordable portable. The $799 SR35 comes with quad DACs and tons of power.