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Astell & Kern AK USB-C Dual DAC Cable

Our Verdict Astell & Kern’s digital expertise comes good in this entertaining USB-C cable DAC For Notable improvement to audio Clean, precise character Nicely made Against No iOS device compatibility No MQA support For a relatively simple product, Astell & Kern’s first portable DAC has a rather convoluted moniker. ‘Astell & Kern AK USB-C Dual… Read more

Forget AirPods 3 leaks, Beats Studio Buds have now shown up in iOS beta code

Home News (Image credit: MacRumours) Apple is working on a new pair of Beats true wireless earbuds, according to images found in the latest tvOS and iOS beta codes by MacRumours and 9to5Mac. Referenced as ‘Beats Studio Buds’ in the tvOS 14.6 and iOS 14.6 codes, they will reportedly feature noise cancellation and, courtesy of… Read more

Leak shows new Sony WF-1000XM4 wireless earbuds from all angles

Home News (Image credit: The Walkman Blog) Sony’s WF1000-XM4 are possibly the most eagerly awaited wireless earbuds of the year, and now we’ve got a good look at their new design. Leaked photos posted by The Walkman Blog show the new earbuds and charging case from multiple angles, giving us plenty to dig into –… Read more

Leak of Sony’s upcoming 1000XM4 earbuds reveals all-new design

Sony is nearing the release of its next set of noise-canceling true wireless earbuds, according to a post at The Walkman Blog. There are images of the WF-1000XM4 from pretty much every angle, and they line up with an initial leak back in February. The new design differs quite substantially from the aging 1000XM3s. Sony… Read more

Bose no longer requires you to make an account just to use its app

Recent Bose headphones and earbuds have come with a somewhat frustrating requirement: to use the accompanying Bose Music app, you needed to create an account. So if you wanted to, say, customize the noise cancellation of the Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 or QuietComfort Earbuds, you’d have to make a Bose account just to access those… Read more

Sony 360 Reality Audio support arrives for Sennheiser’s premium Ambeo Soundbar

Home News (Image credit: Future) Sennheiser has announced another reason to consider its five-star Ambeo Soundbar: Sony 360 Reality Audio support. A new firmware update, available today, means Ambeo owners can enjoy 360 Reality Audio tracks via Google Chromecast. Live concert streaming service nugs.net is the first to work, with “additional services and content expected… Read more

Amazon announces new Echo Buds with more powerful ANC and better comfort

Amazon is today introducing its second-generation pair of Echo Buds. The new true wireless earbuds improve on the originals with a more comfortable design — they’re now 20 percent smaller — and enhanced active noise cancellation. But Amazon is staying aggressive on price: the 2021 Echo Buds are priced at $119.99 for the earbuds and… Read more

Quick Look: Lypertek PurePlay Z3 True Wireless Earbuds Review

Introduction Lypertek is a relatively new brand in consumer audio, so much so that they essentially appeared out of nowhere globally with three similar-sounding products, the MEVI, BEVI, and TEVI. The last one, TEVI, is their true wireless earbuds solution and garnered rave reviews, especially at its going price back then, and things have improved… Read more

Sennheiser’s new microphones play well with phones and cameras alike

Sennheiser is introducing some new mics for creators to use on consumer-level cameras and phones, including an update for its popular camera-mounted MKE 400 shotgun microphone and new phone-friendly lavaliere microphones. The updated MKE 400 shotgun microphone looks to be an upgrade in many ways from the previous version — it’s got a new design,… Read more

Sennheiser IE 300

Our Verdict Sennheiser’s latest premium wired earbuds certainly have their strengths, but class-leading insight isn’t one of them For Excellent build and comfort Impressive bass depth Lush, full midrange Against Lacks class-leading subtlety Rhythmically and dynamically outclassed No in-line remote In a headphones market that revels in innovative features such as true wirelessness, active noise-cancelling… Read more

Fnatic React+ Gaming Headset Review: Bargain Surround Sound With Premium Quality

Our Verdict With clear audio, a great microphone and an understated but attractive design, the Fnatic React+ is aimed at eSports gamers, but it’s a great all-around headset for media and working from home too. The bundled USB sound card adds great-sounding 7.1 virtual surround sound to PC gaming, and a 3.5mm jack means you… Read more

Bang & Olufsen’s new HX headphones offer 35 hours of battery life for $499

Bang & Olufsen’s latest pair of headphones are the Beoplay HX. They’re over-ear, noise canceling, and offer up to a truly impressive 35 hours of battery life. The headphones launch in black today for $499 (£499 / €499), but there’s a white model coming at the end of April, to be followed by a white… Read more

Fitbit adds Tile tracking feature to its Inspire 2 wearable

A new partnership between Fitbit and Tile will now let users of Fitbit’s Inspire 2 locate their devices with Tile’s Bluetooth tracking, the companies announced Monday. The free update is available starting Monday. Users will just have to update their device software in the Fitbit app to add Bluetooth tracking, then download and activate the… Read more

V-Moda M-200 ANC review: $500 headphones can’t be this unpolished

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Apple’s AirPods Max just might have ushered in a new norm of $500-plus wireless headphones. My argument in support of this? V-Moda’s new M-200 ANC headphones, which sell for $499.99 and, as the name makes obvious, are… Read more

Dolby Atmos to make its in-car debut in the Lucid Air electric vehicle

Home News (Image credit: Dolby Atmos, Lucid Motors) We all know about Dolby Atmos’ application for the home (think select 4K TVs, Dolby Atmos soundbars and AV receivers), but there’s still one arena where the immersive audio tech hasn’t made any inroads. Until now. It’s always been a matter of when, not if the technology… Read more