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Best gaming microphones 2021: immerse yourself in the action

(Pocket-lint) – Your computer’s microphone or Airpods might be good enough for Zoom calls or chats to your friends on the other side of the world, but for organizing coordinated attacks against online foes, you’re going to need something more dedicated. Gaming microphones take all the expertise from the recording studios and bring it right… 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

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

What’s on your desk, Mitchell Clark?

If you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. There are a lot of topics, both serious and fun, that are out there to be covered by The Verge, and it falls on our news writers to cover them: from coronavirus and space exploration to YouTube… Read more

Get killer on-the-go sound quality with this portable phone package

Home Features (Image credit: Audioquest) For the true music fan, there should be as little difference as possible between listening to your music on your home system and listening when you’re out and about – whether that’s simply being in the garden, on a walk or even (fingers crossed for the future) on your daily… Read more

Review: Shure Aonic 50 luxury on your head

RESUME The Aonic 50 is without a doubt worthy of a premium price. The finish is top-notch, the design is timeless and practical, and the sound quality is very good. The slightly higher weight is one of the few criticisms we have of the headphones 50 can fire. Yes, and the higher price of course…. Read more

Best true wireless earbuds 2020 for wire-free Bluetooth audio

(Pocket-lint) – True wireless earphones have become much more popular over the past couple of years. While completely wire-free earphones existed before the AirPods first launched in 2017, there’s no denying the impact Apple has had, bringing momentum to the big breakthrough in wireless audio tech. Since then, countless other companies – including the best… Read more

Best microphones for video calling, podcasting and streaming

(Pocket-lint) – When playing with friends, streaming for your audience or creating content for YouTube or any other platform, you need to ensure you’re heard loudly and clearly. Gaming headsets often pack a built-in microphone, but they’re not always great and certainly not as good as a dedicated microphone. Best PC gaming headsets: The best… Read more

What the experts use: Andrew Marino’s podcasting gear

Audio media has been an important part of our lives ever since the first news reporters crackled their way into homes in 1920. For a while, it was assumed that visual media and then the internet would be the death of audio-only entertainment, but it turned out that this obit was premature. Podcasting has brought… Read more

Shure Aonic 50 review: Top cans

(Pocket-lint) – There are plenty of trendy brands in the world of headphones – these days it’s Bose, Sony and Beats. But there are other widely respected brands too, such as Shure, which sure knows how to do sound. The Shure Aonic 50 was launched alongside the Aonic true wireless earbuds, promising stunning audio quality,… Read more