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Sound gets us wired (even if it's wireless). Here are the latest news and reviews on the gear that rocks our world, or just our living room—from earbuds and headphones to the latest speakers.

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Gear

Some of the best soundbars on the market are at their lowest prices of the year before Prime Day

By Stan Horaczek

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Gear

The best digital pianos

By Gabriel Morgan

The best earplugs for work in 2024 on a plain white background.
Gear

The best earplugs for work

By Sarah Jones

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Gear

The best speakers for music

By Markkus Rovito, Brandt Ranj

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Audio

Snag a pair of AirPods Pro 2 for $60 off at Amazon

By Brandt Ranj

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Audio

Get Sonos’ newest speakers at their lowest prices ever on Amazon

By Brandt Ranj

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The best DACs, as chosen by experts

By Chris Coke

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Zildjian’s Alchem-E e-drums solve one of the biggest problems with electronic percussion

By Stan Horaczek

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Gear

Samsung HW-Q990D soundbar review: Slight upgrades for a superb system

By Stan Horaczek

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Gear

Get a pair of Apple’s AirPods Max headphones for $100 less at Amazon

By Brandt Ranj

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Gear

The best surge protectors

By Stan Horaczek, Amanda Reed, Brandt Ranj

The best AirPods
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The best AirPods: How to pick which ones are right for you

By Brandt Ranj

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Gear

Get Bose’s flagship QuietComfort Ultra earbuds for their lowest price ever

By Brandt Ranj

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Gear

Sony’s new TVs take Mini-LED to the max: Here’s what you should know

By Tony Ware

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Gear

The best turntable accessories for Record Store Day 2024

By Brandt Ranj

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The best powered speakers, tested and reviewed

By Sarah Jones

The best electric pianos for every level of musician.
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The best electric pianos

By Julian Vittorio

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Samsung 2024 TV and soundbar lineup: First impressions

By Stan Horaczek, Tony Ware

Black Sennheiser Conversation Clear Plus sound amplification earbuds sitting in their case on a table at Padaek Arlington restaurant with Laab and Paa Tawd
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Breaking through the noise

By Heather Kuldell

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The best microphones for vocals

By Julian Vittorio

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The best phono preamps for turntables

By Gabriel Morgan

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The best earplugs for concerts

By Sarah Jones

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Gear

The best MIDI keyboards

By Adam Douglas

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Gear

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale drops Anker Soundcare headphones and earbuds below Black Friday prices

By Stan Horaczek

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The best mixing headphones

By Sarah Jones

The best guitar tuners for all levels of musicians.
Gear

The best guitar tuners for classical, electric, and acoustic guitars

By Julian Vittorio

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DIY

How to connect AirPlay speakers

By Abby Ferguson

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Gear

This pair of Sony noise-canceling headphones are $100 off at Amazon—but only for now

By Brandt Ranj

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The best studio monitor stands

By Brandt Ranj

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The best earbuds, tested and reviewed

By Andrew Waite, Brandt Ranj

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The best budget soundbars

By Brandt Ranj

Roadtrips to roadmaps: Inside Rockford Fosgate’s speaker development process
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Roadtrips to roadmaps: Inside Rockford Fosgate’s speaker development process

By Tony Ware

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The best studio monitors

By Sarah Jones

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Gear

The best beat-making software to channel your inner producer

By Markkus Rovito

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Upgrade your tech with a like-new Apple iPad 6 128GB and Beats Flex headphones, on sale for $220

By Stack Commerce

The best electronic drum pads
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The best electronic drum pads

By Markkus Rovito

JBL Bar 9.1 Soundbar Deal
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Get $605 off JBL’s Bar 9.1 Dolby Atmos soundbar at Amazon

By Brandt Ranj

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphone Deals
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Get Bose’s latest QuietComfort Ultra headphones at their lowest price ever

By Brandt Ranj

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Gear

Last-minute gifts for the audiophile in your orbit

By Tony Ware

The best surround sound systems
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The best surround sound systems

By Markkus Rovito

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Gear

Give the gift of peace this holiday with Bose noise-canceling headphones for $100 off

By Amanda Reed

The best earbuds for small ears
Gear

The best earbuds for small ears, tested and reviewed

By Ryan Waniata

Three MotoGP riders take a corner at Circuit of the Americas racetrack with a giant Texas flag in the background
Gear

Leaning into the thrills: Audio-Technica microphones and the dynamic soundscapes of MotoGP

By Tony Ware

Two Eris Pro 8 studio monitors flanking a Mac desktop computer with a digital audio workspace open.
Gear

PreSonus Eris Pro studio speakers review: Folding mighty sound into compact enclosures

By Sarah Jones

Grab these Bose deals on speakers and headphones to drown out holiday gatherings
Gear

Grab these Bose deals on speakers and headphones to drown out holiday gatherings

By Stan Horaczek

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Gear

Logitech for Creators Blue Yeti vs. Yeti X: Which podcasting mic should you buy?

By Markkus Rovito, John Alexander

Beyerdynamic MMX 200 Wireless
Gear

Beyerdynamic MMX 200 Wireless gaming headset review: Leveled-up sound with some trade-offs

By Chris Coke

The best outdoor speakers in 2023
Gear

The best outdoor speakers

By Heather Kuldell, Billy Cadden

The best Bluetooth speaker Cyber Monday deals
Gear

The best Cyber Monday deals on expert-approved Bluetooth speakers

By Brandt Ranj

The best cyber monday soundbar deals
Gear

Save big on soundbars from Sonos, JBL, Sony, Bose, Samsung, and more during Cyber Monday

By Brandt Ranj

Best Turntable Black Friday Deals
Gear

These Black Friday turntable deals are still spinning, but not for long

By Brandt Ranj

Sonos Pre Black Friday Deals
Gear

It’s not too late to save hundreds on a Sonos sound system

By Brandt Ranj

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Gear

These deep soundbar discounts are still live, but won’t be for long

By Stan Horaczek

Sennheiser CX Plus Black Friday deal
Gear

These are the best Black Friday headphone & earbud deals you can still get

By Brandt Ranj

AirPods Pro 2 Black Friday Deal
Gear

You can still get the best Apple products at the best prices … if you act fast

By Brandt Ranj

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Gear

Shop our favorite speakers of 2023 and save up to 30% right now

By Tony Ware

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Gear

Shop headphones from Beats, Sony, and more during Amazon Black Friday and save up to 51%

By Amanda Reed

Sony MDR-MV1
Gear

Sony MDR-MV1 open-back reference headphones review: A new contender in the mix?

By Chris Coke

Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones arranged in a pattern on a plain background
Gear

Get Bose noise-canceling headphones for their lowest prices ever during Amazon’s early Black Friday sale

By Stan Horaczek

Early Black Friday Audio Deals
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Now hear this: You can score great early Black Friday audio deals right now

By Brandt Ranj

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Gear

The best drum mics

By Julian Vittorio

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Gear

The best running headphones

By Julian Vittorio

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Gear

The best bone-conduction headphones

By Carsen Joenk

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Gear

The best DJ controllers

By Markkus Rovito