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iBasso Nunchaku portable USB DAC arrives with selectable Class AB and tube amps. (Image source: iBasso)

iBasso unveils Nunchaku USB DAC with selectable tube and Class AB amplifiers

Music lovers can enjoy the warmth of dual Raytheon JAN6418 tubes or pristine digital reproduction of Hi-Res PCM and DSD512 music streams by selecting from two amp modes. The USB-powered Nunchaku DAC can drive 4.4 mm balanced and 3...

David Chien, 09 Feb 2025 00:11

It looks as though Sony will refresh the WH-1000X series first before moving onto a new set of premium wireless earbuds. (Image source: G Style Magazine)

Sony WF-1000XM6 unlikely to launch alongside WH-1000XM6 later this year

Sony's WH-1000XM6 over-ear headphones have appeared at more regulatory bodies on their way to an official release. While there have been rumours suggesting that both the WH-1000XM6 and WF-1000XM6 will be official before July, rece...

Alex Alderson, 07 Feb 2025 16:17

The OXS Storm G2 White Edition wireless gaming headphones come with a 50 mm full-range dynamic driver (Image source: OXS)

OXS launches Storm G2 White Edition wireless gaming headphones with 40 hours of battery life

OXS has announced its latest pair of headphones, the Storm G2 White Edition. The gaming wireless headset features a 50 mm full-range dynamic driver, passive noise cancellation tech, up to 40 hours of battery life, and more. It is ...

Abhinav Fating, 07 Feb 2025 10:04

Sonos restructuring involves 200 job cuts (Image source: Sonos)

Sonos to lay off 200 people amid restructuring

While reorganizing into functional groups for hardware, software, design, quality, and operations, the new Sonos CEO had to make the difficult decision of eliminating a number of jobs. Sadly, this move will affect around 200 emplo...

Codrut Nistor, 06 Feb 2025 14:43

The Philips B8500 (above), B8200 and B6100 soundbars will launch later this year. (Image source: TP Vision)

Philips announces new compact 2025 soundbars with Dolby Atmos

The Philips 2025 soundbars have been officially announced. The lineup includes the 2.1 channel B6100 and B8200, as well as the 5.1 channel B8500. These are all billed as compact models, each supporting Dolby Atmos and Bluetooth. P...

Polly Allcock, 06 Feb 2025 00:09

Amazon drops Beats Solo 4 headphones back down to holiday sales prices. (Image source: Beats)

Deal | Lightweight Beats Solo 4 headphones with week-long battery life and spatial audio drop back to holiday prices

The Beats Solo 4 come with Apple Spatial Audio compatibility, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm, and USB-C connectivity, soft UltraPlush earpads, and beamforming, noise-cancelling microphones.

David Chien, 05 Feb 2025 05:59

Apple's popular AirPods 4 are on sale for their lowest price ever. (Image source: Apple via Amazon)

Deal | Apple's newest AirPods drop to lowest price ever

Apple's latest iteration of the company's popular TWS earbuds has dropped to its lowest price ever recorded. The AirPods 4 are now on sale for just a penny shy of $100 at Amazon.

Sam Medley, 05 Feb 2025 02:19

The Hearing Glasses. (Image source: Nuance Audio)

Nuance Audio Hearing Glasses gain FDA approval to help treat hearing loss

Nuance Audio claims to offer correction for hearing and vision impairments in one with its inaugural Glasses. The spectacles integrate open-ear audio that is now certified by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as a solution fo...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 04 Feb 2025 15:38

Apple's Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds will reportedly feature a heart rate sensor. (Image Source: Arsène Lupin)

Apple's much-awaited Powerbeats Pro 2 to launch next week with AirPods Pro 2 chip

Apple's Powerbeats Pro successor are reportedly launching next week. If leaks are to be believed, they're going to be a substantial upgrade over their aging predecessor, offering a fresh design, improved sound, and some exciting n...

Kristen Spradlin, 03 Feb 2025 11:16

Huawei Band 10 tipped to launch alongside mystery earbuds in 2025

Those looking for a new fitness tracker on a budget might be advised to hold out for Huawei's next-gen Band, according to a new leak. The potentially wallet-friendly wearable is now tipped to launch fairly soon in 2025, accompanie...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 02 Feb 2025 16:54

Celviano AP-S200 (Image source: Casio America)

Casio launches 2 new pianos in the US

Casio just brought 2 new digital pianos to the US. Part of the Celviano line, they aim to bring luxury at a relatively affordable price. The AP-300 is the larger and heavier of the two, tipping the scales at 47 kg (104 lbs). The A...

TJ Shiner, 01 Feb 2025 16:53

Two of the Powerbeats Pro 2's new features are visible in their latest leak. (Image source: Arsène Lupin)

New Apple Powerbeats Pro 2 leak shows heart rate tracking, ANC and transparency mode features before release

It looks as though Apple's long-awaited Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are right around the corner. A new leak has shown the earbuds' rumoured heart rate monitoring functionality too, which the Powerbeats Pro 2 will measure directly in-...

Alex Alderson, 31 Jan 2025 21:05

The "new" Moto G. (Image source: Motorola)

Motorola Moto G (2025) goes live in the US with 5G and headphone jack for Dolby Atmos audio

The Motorola Moto G (2025) has been released to the US market to do battle with the Samsung Galaxy A16 5G at the same ~$200 price-point with Android 15 and a 120Hz punch-hole display. The vegan leather-covered handset might be the...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 31 Jan 2025 15:10

The HW-Q910D soundbar with Dolby Atmos might be the best choice in the sub-$500 segment right now (Image source: Samsung)

Deal | Samsung HW-Q910D Dolby Atmos soundbar is 48% off for a limited time

The 520-watt Samsung soundbar arguably offers a very decent bang for the buck as the Dolby Atmos-capable speaker system is now on sale for just $469 at a reputable online retailer.

Enrico Frahn, 31 Jan 2025 02:43

This is a great opportunity to score one of the best TWS at their lowest price! (Image Source: Kristen Spradlin / Notebookcheck)

Deal | Google's premium Pixel Buds Pro are a whopping 44% off right now

Amazon is offering some serious discount on Google's first-gen Pixel Buds Pro. These earbuds are packed with features and can easily hold their own against the their successor, offering great sound, effective ANC, and superb batte...

Kristen Spradlin, 30 Jan 2025 17:02

An engraving for the PSP PlayStation Portable is just one of the surprises on this XA2 prototype. (Image source: Reddit)

Sony Xperia XA2 prototype turns up with some very curious engravings

Images of what looks like a Sony Xperia XA2 prototype have been shared online with the device sporting a couple of surprising engravings. While the prototype itself is interesting for Xperia fans, the engravings suggest an incredi...

Daniel R Deakin, 30 Jan 2025 10:39

Philips H8000E will not be available until September. (Image source: Philips)

Philips' new ANC headphones have 70 hours of battery life and a replaceable battery, but you have to wait 8 months to buy them

The Philips H8000E bluetooth headphones pack some pretty decent features and are designed to be used for years. However, Philips is announcing them several months ahead of release and also keeping the price tag a mystery.

Habeeb Onawole, 30 Jan 2025 01:36

The AceFit Airs. (Image source: Acefast)

AceFit Air debut to offer open-ear work-out audio over Bluetooth 5.4 for just under $80

Acefast has unleashed its new AceFit Air open-ear buds with up-to-date wireless connectivity and a lightweight build for up to 36 hours of pursuing an active lifestyle in comfort per charge. They boast drivers of a generous size f...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 29 Jan 2025 17:45

The Sony WF-C700N should be around for a few more months before being replaced. (Image source: Sony)

Sony WF-C710N: New sighting of long-awaited earbuds appears amid rumours of better battery life and other upgrades

Sony's WF-C710N earbuds have taken another step to an official release. Now certified as being Made for iPhone and iPad (MFi), the WF-C700N successors should line up with various upgrades like ANC, better battery life and touch co...

Alex Alderson, 28 Jan 2025 20:31

The Powerbeats Pro 2 were officially teased last September. (Image source: Beats)

Apple Powerbeats Pro 2 detailed in new leak with heart rate sensor and fresh design

A new report alleges that the Powerbeats Pro 2 iwll use the same microphones found in the Apple AirPods Pro 2. The long-awaited Powerbeats Pro successors will also launch with a new design that caters for optical LED heart rate se...

Alex Alderson, 27 Jan 2025 20:53

The Sony WH-1000XM6 could launch in the coming weeks (image source: Sony)

Sony WH-1000XM6 inches closer to launch with new certification

Sony's upcoming flagship WH-1000XM6 headphones have been spotted on the FCC website. While the listing doesn't reveal much in the way of specs, a redesign might be on the cards.

Anil Ganti, 24 Jan 2025 14:01

The ATH-R70xa is one of three R-Series reference headphones released by Audio-Technica at NAMM Show 2025. (Image source: Audio-Technica)

NAMM Show | Audio-Technica launches R-Series open-back reference headphones for professional audio production

Audio-Technica has unveiled the ATH-R70xa and ATH-R50x open-back headphones. These R-Series headphones are designed to be accurate reference souces for all professional audio tasks, while providing high clarity and low distortion.

David Chien, 24 Jan 2025 09:41

The Apollo S80 is a soundbar with subwoofer and LED lights (Image source: Ultimea)

Ultimea Apollo S80 5.1 soundbar comes with Dolby Atmos, ambient lighting, subwoofer and can be divided into 3 parts

The Apollo S80 is a new Dolby Atmos soundbar that is also supposed to offer surround sound and comes with LED lighting whose colors and intensity can be easily adjusted.

Silvio Werner, 22 Jan 2025 22:07

Wireless earbuds with Wi-Fi could have considerably better audio quality (Image source: Qualcomm)

Qualcomm XPAN: Wi-Fi headphones with lossless 24-bit 192 kHz Hi-Fi audio are coming

Practically all truly wireless earbuds that are currently on the market use Bluetooth. Even with codecs like aptX Lossless, their data rate is limited to roughly 1 Mbps. Soon, Qualcomm XPAN will aim to deliver significantly better...

Hannes Brecher, 22 Jan 2025 21:14

The Xiaomi Soundbar 2.0ch has reached Europe with a reasonable launch price. (Image source: Xiaomi)

Xiaomi Soundbar 2.0ch now available as new 2 channel soundbar audio solution with Bluetooth 5.3

Xiaomi has now released the Soundbar 2.0ch after unveiling the soundbar last year. Based around a pair of 80 mm racetrack drivers, the Xiaomi Soundbar 2.0ch offers a handful of physical audio inputs and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity ...

Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2025 19:11

Beats teased the Powerbeats Pro 2 last year. (Image source: Beats)

New details about Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds leak before long-awaited launch

According to new reports, the Powerbeats Pro 2 could be right around the corner. Teased last year, the earbuds are slated to launch in four colours with the same starting price as their predecessors.

Alex Alderson, 21 Jan 2025 16:53

Korg launches three Handytraxx portable record players for analog audio enthusiasts. (Image source: Korg)

Korg unveils trio of Handytraxx portable record players

The series includes the Handytraxx Play for DJs, the Handytraxx Tube for record enthusiasts who want the warmth of a tube amplifier, and the Handytraxx 1bit for collectors who want to archive vinyl records to high-resolution DSD/P...

David Chien, 21 Jan 2025 07:15

Sony's WH-1000XM5 headphones have never dropped below $278 on Amazon, which makes this deal a steal. (Image source: Sony)

Deal | Sony's flagship WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphones drop to record-low price, thanks to coupon code

At $253.77 (incl. taxes), Sony's WH-1000XM5 active noise-cancelling headphones are an absolute steal. That's a first-ever 40% discount on headphones that come with a long battery life, great sound and class-leading noise-cancellin...

Anubhav Sharma, 18 Jan 2025 11:37

The Samsung HW-QS700F soundbar is launching this year. (Image source: Samsung)

Samsung HW-QS700F: New versatile flagship soundbar launching in 2025

The Samsung HW-QS700F has been officially announced as a flagship 2025 model. The product was on show at CES 2025, though details of more features have surfaced after the event. Like other soundbars from Samsung, it comes with a w...

Polly Allcock, 15 Jan 2025 18:27

The MorningBlues Gallery T2 frame wireless speaker has a 30-inch anti-glare display (Image source: MorningBlues)

MorningBlues unveils the Gallery T2 frame wireless speaker with a 30-inch 2K screen and Hi-Fi sound

MorningBlues has introduced its latest Gallery T2 frame wireless speaker. The artsy frame speaker functions as both a picture frame and a smart wireless speaker. The speaker supports music streaming from all major music apps, such...

Abhinav Fating, 15 Jan 2025 16:09

Shokz introduces the OpenFit 2 open-ear earphones with dual drivers and dual MEMS microphones. (Image source: Shokz)

Shokz unveils OpenFit 2 open-ear earphones with improved sound reproduction

The OpenFit 2 allows users to hear their environments at all times for safety. AI-powered microphones and dual drivers improve voice calls and music playback versus the prior model.

David Chien, 15 Jan 2025 06:07

The new AceFit Pro are now available for pre-order on Kickstarter. (Image source: Kickstarter)

AceFit Pro: New open-ear headphones with integrated lighting for better visibility

AceFast has launched the new AceFit Pro, a pair of open-ear headphones with integrated LED lighting currently available at a huge discount via Kickstarter.

Marcus Schwarten, 14 Jan 2025 23:51

The WF-C710N 'YY2986' in its unusual translucent finish. (Image source: Audix via The Walkman Blog)

Sony WH-C710N: New Sony wireless earbuds revealed by early leak

A new set of Sony wireless earbuds has surfaced online. While the WH-C710N should come in at a relatively low price point, Sony may bring across of the features from its higher-end earbuds.

Alex Alderson, 14 Jan 2025 22:23

Sonos kicks off the year with an Interim CEO following CEO's resignation. (Image source: Sonos)

Sonos CEO resigns following rough 2024, company appoints interim CEO

Despite some pretty impressive new products including its first headphones, Sonos had a rough 2024, no thanks to a revamped mobile app released in May. The company's CEO has now tendered his resignation which is effective immediat...

Habeeb Onawole, 13 Jan 2025 22:43

Moondrop's new wireless headphones are affordable and support ANC (Image source: Moondrop)

Moondrop unveils budget-friendly Edge headphones with LDAC, ANC and beryllium drivers

The Moondrop Edge over-ear headphones aim to offer Hi-Fi sound and a wide range of features at an attractive price. With Bluetooth multipoint, Sony LDAC, 48 hours of battery life and active noise cancellation (ANC), the manufactur...

Hannes Brecher, 13 Jan 2025 22:27

The Ace Mimi earbuds feature innovative xMEMS drivers for high clarity (Image Source: YouTube)

Creative Labs' Aurvana Ace Mimi xMEMS IEMs launch for $130

The latest product in Creative's solid-state xMEMS lineup distinguishes itself with new sound personalization features, ANC, low-latency mode, 7-hour battery life (28 with case) and sticks to the proven dual-driver architecture fo...

Reece Lamb, 12 Jan 2025 22:28

The Jabra Elite 4 wireless ANC earbuds are available for their lowest-ever price on Amazon. (Image source: Amazon)

Deal | Affordable Jabra Elite 4 wireless noise-canceling earbuds available for lowest-ever price on Amazon

The Jabra Elite 4 wireless noise-canceling earbuds offer admirable sound quality and passable ANC performance for an affordable price - now even more so, thanks to an ongoing sale on Amazon. Update: The price has reached a new low...

Sambit Saha, 11 Jan 2025 17:38

Cooler Master CH351 wireless gaming headset launches (Image source: Cooler Master)

Cooler Master unveils the CH351 3D surround sound wireless gaming headset with immersive audio

Cooler Master is switching gears and diversifying its lineup of gaming peripherals. The CH351 wireless gaming headset connects to and toggles between a variety of sources. When released, the headset's ergonomic design and dynamic ...

Adam Corsetti, 10 Jan 2025 20:41

Audio-Technica unveils ATH-CKS50TW2 earbuds with Magnetic Switch operation. (Image source: Audio-Technica)

Audio-Technica launches ATH-CKS50TW2 wireless earbuds with Magnetic Switch operation

The ATH-CKS50TW2 conveniently turns on and off by simply joining the two earbuds magnetically. All-day runtimes, multi-point pairing, and active noise cancellation are its main features.

David Chien, 10 Jan 2025 20:29

The Samsung Q990F soundbar is said to feature upgrades on the Q990D (above). (Image source: Samsung)

CES 2025 | Samsung announces QS700F and Q990F soundbars with new Eclipsa Audio

The Samsung HW-QS700F and HW-Q990F soundbars are on show at CES 2025. The QS700F is a brand-new model with an integrated gyro sensor and accompanying compact subwoofer. The Q990F succeeds the Q990D as an 11.1.4 channel soundbar. B...

Polly Allcock, 10 Jan 2025 16:10

Redmi Buds 6 can drown up to 49 dB of noise (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Buds 6 launch globally as affordable ANC earbuds with up to 42 hours of battery life

Xiaomi has introduced a bunch of its products outside China. Among them are the Redmi Buds 6. These wireless earbuds aim to deliver superior audio performance without breaking the bank.

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Jan 2025 12:00

Redmi Buds 6 Pro have support for LDAC (Image source: Xiaomi - edited)

Redmi Buds 6 Pro with 'industry-leading' triple-driver setup make global debut

Xiaomi has brought most of its recently launched accessories to the global market, and the Redmi Buds 6 Pro are among them. These high-end wireless earbuds come with an "industry-leading" triple-driver setup and are rated for 36 ...

Abid Ahsan Shanto, 10 Jan 2025 12:00

The Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 wireless noise-canceling earbuds can now be bought for a record-low price. (Image source: Jabra)

Deal | Excellent Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 wireless earbuds with ANC and wired playback discounted to lowest-ever price

The Jabra Elite 10 wireless ANC earbuds offer superb sound quality and great noise cancellation, along with wired playback support via their smart case. Currently available for their lowest-ever price, the Elite 10 Gen 2 earbuds o...

Sambit Saha, 09 Jan 2025 18:52

The MV7i with a Shure SM58 plugged in as an additional source (Image source: Shure)

CES 2025 | Shure’s new MV7i podcasting mic is a 2-channel audio interface with built-in DSP effects

Shure has launched a unique and feature-packed USB mic for podcasters and content creators. The MV7i sports an XLR/TRS combo input to plug an external mic or instrument into. It also has onboard DSP for adding reverb effects and c...

Vishal Bhardwaj, 09 Jan 2025 18:50

The limited-time Razr+ 2024 special offer. (Image source: Motorola)

Deal | Motorola sells Razr Plus 2024 with free gifts worth ~$330 for limited time

Motorola is offering not one but two free gifts to those who order its current flagship clamshell Android smartphone for a limited time. One is a pair of a high-end wireless earbuds from Bose, while the other comes direct from Mot...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 09 Jan 2025 18:26

Dangbei Freedo unleashes 1080p cinema in travel cup-sized package

The increasingly popular projector brand Dangbei touts the Freedo as the best new way to take cinema on the go. It packs the technology to beam a 450-lm 1080p Dolby Audio-enhanced image with InstanPro stabilization into a 3lb pack...

Deirdre O'Donnell, 08 Jan 2025 17:37

JBL is about to unveil the Horizon 3, a new clock radio. (Image source: JBL)

CES 2025 | JBL Horizon 3: New clock radio designed to aid natural sleeping patterns

JBL will showcase its new Horizon 3 at CES 2025, a smart clock radio designed to support the natural sleep cycle with relaxing natural sounds such as ocean waves.

Marcus Schwarten, 08 Jan 2025 00:20

Technics unveils EAH-AZ100 ANC TWS earbuds with Dolby Atmos in celebration of its 60th anniversary. (Image source: Technics)

CES 2025 | Technics launches 60th anniversary EAH-AZ100 wireless earbuds with Dolby Atmos and magnetic fluid drivers

The EAH-AZ100 TWS earbuds have drivers capable of reproducing bass down to 3 Hz with low distortion by using magnetic fluid between the main driver and free-edge bass driver.

David Chien, 07 Jan 2025 21:19