Anker's impressive ANC wireless earbuds are a no-brainer at 50% off
The Soundcore Space A40 buds have a long-lasting battery and great sound for the price
The Soundcore Space A40 buds have a long-lasting battery and great sound for the price
Save big on some of our favorite Sonos products
If you're looking to enhance the sound of your music or movies, Sonos speakers are going to be a great option. The brand has been around for quite some time, and offers a wide range of high-quality products. While Sonos speakers can be pricey, we're now seeing stellar deals that can knock up to 20% off for a limited time.
Finding the right earbuds to fit your needs doesn't need to be a hassle
If you have small ears, chances are you have small ear canals. This means you'll have a harder time finding wireless earbuds that fit comfortably and securely. Why? Most audio brands tend to provide large, medium, and small-sized ear tips. These three choices may be fine for most folks, but those of us with smaller ears need an extra-small option.
If this speaker proves anything, it's that the new 'era' of Sonos is going to be a good one
Sonos is no stranger to the world of wireless audio. In fact, the company essentially invented the Wi-Fi-connected craze, with competitors like Bose, Apple, and Bluesound releasing standalone smart speakers that our phones, tablets, and laptops can easily connect to. But when it comes to top-shelf performance from a small device, the Sonos One (and the subsequent One SL) were hard to beat. Nowadays, though, there’s a new entry-level Sonos product in town.
Enter the Sonos Era 100, an excellent smart speaker that adds a little extra height and bulk to the Sonos One blueprint. We had the opportunity to test out the Era 100 for a few weeks, and while we did run into a couple of hitches, our test drive ended up being an incredible experience overall. The Sonos Era 100 is a great smart speaker.
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are my favorite gadget of the year so far
The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are very weird. They clip onto your ears rather than sticking in them, a design meant to let in environmental sound. Open earbuds aren't a new product category, but they are pretty niche, and premium open earbuds more niche still. At $299, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are indeed extremely niche. Before I got my hands on them, I'd already all but dismissed them as a novelty — but a month into using the things, I'm hooked.
At first glance, the recipe to create new audio gear seems cut and dry — pick speaker drivers, design a shell to accommodate said drivers, define connectivity and add the electronics, accommodate peripheral equipment like a boom mic, and you’re ready to make money on a new product range. But as our favorite headphones for Android will prove, it is never that simple, and there are several reasons why headphones and earbuds with similar specs on paper often sound very different, especially if they come from different brands.
Investing in a good pair of headphones or earbuds can make a big difference in your daily routine. Whether you're commuting to work, doing household chores, or working out, listening to your favorite music, audiobooks, or podcasts can make these tasks more enjoyable. With the right headphones, you can take your audio experience to the next level and enrich your life.
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These are some of the best earbuds you can buy in 2024. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are a fantastic set of earbuds that provide impressive sound with 24-bit audio support, excellent noise-canceling abilities, and get even better when paired with Samsung smartphones.
If you already have the latest and greatest smartphone, tablet, and laptop, you may be looking for the next gadget to keep these tech selections as cutting-edge as possible. What might be missing is a terrific pair of wireless earbuds.
Sonos speakers, like the Move 2 and Era 300, are some of the most popular options for smart speakers. They offer excellent audio quality and simplify the creation of multiroom audio experiences. They may run into issues that can be resolved by performing a factory reset. While this removes your settings and requires you to set up your speaker from scratch, it often solves common issues by removing existing setup glitches.
Bose took a swing at ultra-customized spatial sound (and hit it out of the park)
There are plenty of options out there for equipping your living room, movie room, or bedroom with a full-fledged sound system. Still, if you're looking for something simpler, there are also soundbars capable of putting in the work normally done by a subwoofer and satellite speakers – or at least most of it, anyway. Soundbars are becoming evermore powerful, with expanded features to support smart homes and more immersive TV watching.
Noise-canceling headphones are a common and highly popular style of hardware for good reason. Their application for convenience, improved audio quality, and relaxation is exceptional across multiple brands. There are more specific reasons for investing in noise-canceling headphones, from improved gaming experiences to optimized study sessions. Here are AP's top reasons to get noise-canceling headphones.
Score a pair of comfortable earbuds with fantastic sound, ANC, and 360 audio for $50 off
If you're looking for a great pair of wireless earbuds, then Samsung's Galaxy Buds 2 are going to be a great choice, offering excellent sound and plenty of features. While these earbuds are typically priced at $149.99, they can now be had for much less, coming in at $50 off, with a price of just $99.99 for a limited time.
Crank up the tunes and save big with this fantastic deal on Beats Solo3 headphones
These are the headphones you want if you're looking for great audio in a sleek and stylish package. The Beats Solo3 headphones aren't considered an instant buy most of the time mainly because of its price, which normally sits at around $200. But when they're on sale, like they are now, it's an excellent time to pick them up, especially with this latest discount that knocks 50% off its retail price, making them an absolute steal.
There are two distinct types of smartphone music listeners. Type one is the Spotify streamer, the MP3 listener who can vibe to their tunes without a care in the world. Headphones that sound like they're made of tin are good enough for them. Type two is the audiophile, someone who avoids lossy music and cheap headphones. Nothing less than the best-wired headphones will do for their discerning ears.
Nothing is better than getting lost in your favorite music and letting the world slip away, especially if you're using a nice set of wireless earbuds. But the real world cares little about your leisure, and notifications are an inevitable intrusion into your idle time. Usually, the occasional notification doesn't warrant more than a mere mention, but for some Pixel Buds users, their notifications have gone beyond beneficial.
There’s no better way to listen to music in the water than with the best bone-conduction headphones. Sure, a lot of earbuds these days, especially of the workout variety, have a relatively high water resistance, but they can only stay in the water so long. There are even some waterproof options out there, but they still aren't ideal. That’s because all wireless earbuds rely on Bluetooth connectivity, which just doesn’t work well in the water.
From bass-boosting beats to long battery life, explore Sony's wide range of earbuds
Earbuds have come a long way since the iPod was released in the early '00s. Thankfully, the audio quality has improved significantly since then. Gone are the days of tinny, treble-laden buds tethered to tangled cords, with improved audio and excellent wireless options.
Sennheiser's flagship earbuds get even better, but they're still pricy
Sennheiser’s done it again. The German company has launched a showstopping pair of truly wireless earbuds –– the Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4. The earbuds bring a lot of what fans loved about the previous models and adds a few more bells and whistles. The earbuds retain its stylish, durable design, excellent Sennheiser audio quality coupled with powerful adjustable noise cancelling technology and Auracast, a new future-forward, audio sharing feature –– all for the budget-breaking price of $299.
Fit, durability, sound quality, and price matter when choosing headphones or earbuds for running
There’s nothing like a brisk afternoon jog to get your spirits up! And what better way to enhance your cardio than with a pulse-pounding soundtrack to follow your every footfall? Whether you enjoy vibing out to music or podcasts while you’re on the treadmill or sprinting around the park, you’ll want a solid set of headphones or earbuds that can keep up with your exercise routine.
With similar pricing and features, which OnePlus Buds should you choose?
OnePlus may not be an audio brand we hear a lot about, but sometimes the undiscovered gem is the shiniest of all the jewels… or something like that. Hyperbole aside, we actually think OnePlus makes some pretty impressive products, and two of our favorites are the OnePlus Buds 3 and OnePlus Buds Pro 2 wireless earbuds.