Audio

Audio coverage including the best wireless headphones, Bluetooth noise-cancelling earbuds, wired headphones, and more.

Ikea and Sonos unveil new Symfonisk speakers for bookshelves and table lamps

April 8th, 2019

The partnership between Ikea and Sonos that was first announced back in 2017, promising an integration of Sonos’ high-quality audio devices with Ikea products, has resulted in a sleek new series of speakers under the Symfonisk banner that both companies are showing off this week for the first time in Milan. The products they’ll be …

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Get ready for warm weather with Amazon’s top-rated waterproof wireless speaker, now just $20

April 5th, 2019

Maren Estrada

Winter weather is finally on its way out, which means it’s time to prepare for the spring and summer. If you plan to spend any time by the pool this year, there’s a deal on Amazon that you definitely should check out. The AYL Soundfit Portable Outdoor and Shower Bluetooth Speaker is one of the …

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You only think AirPods sound good because you haven’t tried these premium true wireless earbuds

April 5th, 2019

Maren Estrada

Apple just released its second-generation AirPods wireless earbuds, but they don’t include any improvements to the design or sound quality. Truth be told, they don’t actually need any improvement where the sound quality is concerned. But the design is an issue since slippery plastic tips will never isolate sound. If you want premium cord-free earbuds …

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New AirPods are on sale for less than refurbs right now

April 5th, 2019

Maren Estrada

Everyone knows that AirPods cost $159 new, and many are also aware that you can save a few bucks a pair of refurbished AirPods on Amazon for $150. Well, since Apple’s new AirPods came out and are selling for $159 just like the originals, Amazon has slashed the price of 1st-Generation Apple AirPods to just …

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We might like these $30 true wireless earbuds more than Apple’s $159 AirPods

April 5th, 2019

Maren Estrada

Logic might dictate that it’s impossible for a pair of $30 headphones from a little-known brand to be better than $159 headphones from a huge company, but there’s one thing you have to consider when it comes to comparing the SoundPEATS True Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds to Apple’s AirPods: plastic. Since the tips of Apple’s AirPods …

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Save $200 on one of Bose’s best sound bars

April 5th, 2019

Maren Estrada

When it comes to sound bars, the hottest sale on Amazon right now is definitely the beloved Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System for just $199. That’s right, you can get an excellent Bose sound bar for under $200! That’s not the only model that has gotten a deep discount on Amazon this week, however. …

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The Bose Bluetooth earbuds people went nuts over are still down to their lowest price of 2019

April 5th, 2019

Maren Estrada

When the beloved Bose SoundSport Wireless Headphones dropped to their lowest price of 2019 earlier this week, our readers went crazy. Thousands of you took advantage of this great deal, which slashed the price on Amazon from $150 to $119. If you missed our earlier coverage though, we have some great news: Amazon is still …

Tech

Amazon reportedly working on AirPods rival that will let you talk to Alexa

April 4th, 2019

Andy Meek

Amazon’s secretive Lab126 hardware division has reportedly been told to prioritize work toward the development of a new piece of consumer hardware that could help accelerate the growth of the its cloud-based voice technology. The company has reportedly watched the runaway success Apple has enjoyed with its wireless AirPods earbuds and wants to make a …

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Vizio’s most popular compact sound bar is on sale for $79

April 4th, 2019

Maren Estrada

Sound bars are more popular now than they’ve ever been before, and it’s easy to see why. Instead of dealing with all the different speakers that come with a surround sound system, sound bars pack great sound into a single enclosure. If you’re looking to upgrade the sound on your TV but space is at …

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These wireless noise cancelling headphones cost $50 instead of $350

April 4th, 2019

Maren Estrada

Sony’s WH1000XM3 wireless noise cancelling headphones and Bose’s QuietComfort 35 headphones are phenomenal. They both offer mind-blowing sound and the best active noise cancellation money can buy. Of course, there’s just one small problem with them: at $350, it takes a whoooole lot of money to buy them. If you’re looking for a less expensive …