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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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Don’t miss Drop’s decadent deals on headphones and keyboards Don’t miss Drop’s decadent deals on headphones and keyboards

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Get a gift before you lift with Amazon’s Beats Fit Pro deal Get a gift before you lift with Amazon’s Beats Fit Pro deal

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The best Dolby Atmos soundbars The best Dolby Atmos soundbars

By Don Melanson

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Moondrop Venus planar-magnetic headphones review: Second time’s the charm Moondrop Venus planar-magnetic headphones review: Second time’s the charm

A lineup of beyerdynamic headphones on sale.

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Spring into better sound thanks to beyerdynamic’s audio promo deal Spring into better sound thanks to beyerdynamic’s audio promo deal

Best President's Day TV and Speaker Deals

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Kick back and relax with the best TV and home theater Presidents Day Weekend deals Kick back and relax with the best TV and home theater Presidents Day Weekend deals

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Here’s the home recording studio gear every project needs Here’s the home recording studio gear every project needs

The best productivity presents for home and office

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The best productivity presents for home and office The best productivity presents for home and office

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Sennheiser HD 660S2 headphones offer more high-end low end Sennheiser HD 660S2 headphones offer more high-end low end

Apple AirPods Pro 2

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Apple AirPods Pro 2 are backdown to their cheapest price ever, but act fast Apple AirPods Pro 2 are backdown to their cheapest price ever, but act fast

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Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds review: Strong performers Beats Fit Pro true wireless earbuds review: Strong performers

By Stan Horaczek

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Be a Super Bowl party champion with $250 off Fire TVs on Amazon Be a Super Bowl party champion with $250 off Fire TVs on Amazon

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The best gaming headsets under $100 The best gaming headsets under $100

By Harry Rabinowitz

Apple HomePod second generation

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Apple HomePod (2nd generation) hands-on: Off to a solid restart Apple HomePod (2nd generation) hands-on: Off to a solid restart

By Stan Horaczek

Beyerdynamic Valentine's Day Deals

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Share the joy of personal audio during beyerdynamic’s ‘Better Together’ sale Share the joy of personal audio during beyerdynamic’s ‘Better Together’ sale

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The best electronic drum sets The best electronic drum sets

By Julian Vittorio

The best superbowl soundbar deals

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Surround yourself with the sweet sounds of Super Bowl soundbar deals Surround yourself with the sweet sounds of Super Bowl soundbar deals

The best USB microphones

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The best USB microphones The best USB microphones

By Julian Vittorio

Bose amazon home theater deals

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Save up to $200 on Bose home audio at Amazon Save up to $200 on Bose home audio at Amazon

By Stan Horaczek

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Townsend Labs Sphere L22 mic system review: Versatility encapsulated Townsend Labs Sphere L22 mic system review: Versatility encapsulated

By Julian Vittorio

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Listen up! Tribit audio is up to 50% off on Amazon for a limited time Listen up! Tribit audio is up to 50% off on Amazon for a limited time

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Different types of microphones and when to use them: The shape of things to come Different types of microphones and when to use them: The shape of things to come

Sony WH-1000XM5

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Save $120 on Sony’s flagship noise-cancelling headphones at Amazon Save $120 on Sony’s flagship noise-cancelling headphones at Amazon

The best travel guitar gear for guitarists

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The best travel guitar gear for guitarists The best travel guitar gear for guitarists

By Billy Cadden

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Save 30% on premium audio gear during Master & Dynamic’s Boxing Day sale Save 30% on premium audio gear during Master & Dynamic’s Boxing Day sale

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Apple’s HomePod Mini is only $80 today at Best Buy with free holiday delivery Apple’s HomePod Mini is only $80 today at Best Buy with free holiday delivery

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The best gifts to speak to podcast lovers’ souls The best gifts to speak to podcast lovers’ souls

You can find plenty of savings with the best refurbished gifts that will last.

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14 refurbished gifts that will last, if they last 14 refurbished gifts that will last, if they last

By Jen McCaffery

The Pioneer DJ VM-50 studio monitors fit in perfectly with a digital DJ's laptop and controller

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Pioneer DJ VM-50 review: Can a legendary DJ brand’s studio monitors move the crowd? Pioneer DJ VM-50 review: Can a legendary DJ brand’s studio monitors move the crowd?

By Markkus Rovito

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JBL PartyBox 1000 review: The ultimate choice for serious soirées JBL PartyBox 1000 review: The ultimate choice for serious soirées

By Markkus Rovito

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JBL Live Free NC+ TWS earbuds review: Made for active listening JBL Live Free NC+ TWS earbuds review: Made for active listening

By Andrew Waite

Fluance RT85 turntable on a stand

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Fluance RT85 turntable review: Sound that’s worth the effort Fluance RT85 turntable review: Sound that’s worth the effort

By Julian Vittorio

Audeze Penrose gaming headset

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Audeze Penrose X wireless gaming headset review: Planar-magnetic power Audeze Penrose X wireless gaming headset review: Planar-magnetic power

By Stan Horaczek

Sennheiser IE 100 Pro on a mixing console

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Sennheiser IE 100 Pro review: Solid sound for working or playing Sennheiser IE 100 Pro review: Solid sound for working or playing

By Roberto Baldwin

A lineup of audio products that are on sale on a white background

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Take your tunes to new heights with $200 off a B&W Zeppelin speaker on Amazon Take your tunes to new heights with $200 off a B&W Zeppelin speaker on Amazon

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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 wireless headphones review: Ride eternal, shiny and chrome Bowers & Wilkins Px8 wireless headphones review: Ride eternal, shiny and chrome

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70+ last-minute Cyber Monday audio deals worth snapping up 70+ last-minute Cyber Monday audio deals worth snapping up

Don’t miss Amazon’s last-minute Cyber Monday AirPods deals

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Don’t miss Amazon’s last-minute Cyber Monday AirPods deals Don’t miss Amazon’s last-minute Cyber Monday AirPods deals

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The Roku Express is just $18 on Cyber Monday The Roku Express is just $18 on Cyber Monday

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Black Friday headphone deals: 70+ earbuds, over-ears, and more Black Friday headphone deals: 70+ earbuds, over-ears, and more

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80+ Black Friday speaker deals that sound amazing 80+ Black Friday speaker deals that sound amazing

The Best Apple Deals

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Apple Black Friday deals: 30+ iPads, AirPods, MacBooks and more Apple Black Friday deals: 30+ iPads, AirPods, MacBooks and more

Best Buy Black Friday deals 2022

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Best Buy Black Friday deals: TVs, electronics, appliances, and more Best Buy Black Friday deals: TVs, electronics, appliances, and more

By Stan Horaczek

Walmart Black Friday deals

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The best 60 Walmart Black Friday deals The best 60 Walmart Black Friday deals

By Jen McCaffery

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Sonos Roam review: Great sound, inside and out Sonos Roam review: Great sound, inside and out

By Stan Horaczek

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Cut clutter & cost with Black Friday wireless surround sound systems deals Cut clutter & cost with Black Friday wireless surround sound systems deals

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Save big on earbuds, headphones & speakers during Amazon early Black Friday Save big on earbuds, headphones & speakers during Amazon early Black Friday

Best headphones for an open office floorplan

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Best office headphones Best office headphones

By Billy Cadden

Best Bluetooth receivers

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Best Bluetooth receivers Best Bluetooth receivers

By PopSci Commerce Team

Blue Yeti Microphones

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Save $50 on Blue Yeti X USB mics during Amazon’s early Black Friday Save $50 on Blue Yeti X USB mics during Amazon’s early Black Friday

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Your AirPods Pro can act as hearing aids in a pinch Your AirPods Pro can act as hearing aids in a pinch

By Lauren J. Young

Best headphones under 100

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Best headphones under $100 Best headphones under $100

By Carsen Joenk

Best noise-canceling headphones under $100

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Best noise-cancelling headphones under $100 Best noise-cancelling headphones under $100

By Nicholas Ware

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JBL PartyBox Encore Essential speaker review: Pick it—and kick it—up JBL PartyBox Encore Essential speaker review: Pick it—and kick it—up

By Carsen Joenk

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Audeze Mobius gaming headset review: Surround sound all around Audeze Mobius gaming headset review: Surround sound all around

By Mike Epstein

Early Black Friday mic and speaker deals: Shure, KEF, Mackie, and more

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Early Black Friday mic and speaker deals: Shure, KEF, Mackie, and more Early Black Friday mic and speaker deals: Shure, KEF, Mackie, and more

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Score Apple AirPods 2 for just $90 during Amazon’s pre-Black Friday sale Score Apple AirPods 2 for just $90 during Amazon’s pre-Black Friday sale

By Stan Horaczek

The Best Cheap Earbuds

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The best cheap wireless earbuds The best cheap wireless earbuds

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Build a home studio on a budget with early Black Friday Amazon audio deals Build a home studio on a budget with early Black Friday Amazon audio deals

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Pump up the Halloween jams—and pre-Black Friday savings—with these scarily good audio deals Pump up the Halloween jams—and pre-Black Friday savings—with these scarily good audio deals

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Master & Dynamic MG20 review: Object D’Audio Master & Dynamic MG20 review: Object D’Audio

By Mike Epstein

Skullcandy Hesh ANC and Evo in the sun

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Skullcandy Hesh headphones review: An everyday overachiever Skullcandy Hesh headphones review: An everyday overachiever

By Andrew Waite

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Best desktop speakers Best desktop speakers

By Nicholas Ware

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Noteworthy musical instrument deals of Amazon Prime Early Access Noteworthy musical instrument deals of Amazon Prime Early Access