Headphones

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Shokz OpenRun Pro bone conduction headphones on sale at Amazon
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The best bone conduction headphones for working out are cheaper than ever at Amazon

By Stan Horaczek

Sony WH-1000XM6 Bluetooth ANC headphones in Black sitting on a retromodern coffee table
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Sony’s new Bluetooth headphones fix the last generation’s biggest flaw, and sound better doing it

By Tony Ware

A close-up on the luxurious Sennheiser HE 1 electrostatic headphones in their custom cradle. The world's most expensive headphones all silver and shiny.
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Inside the factory building headphones that cost more than a luxury car

By Tony Ware

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds in a tiled format.
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Save up to 25% on the best Bose earbuds, headphones, and speakers for Mother’s Day

By Tony Ware

Canvas White Px7 S3 lifestyle image
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Bowers & Wilkins announces all-new, upgrades-packed Px7 S3 wireless headphones

By Tony Ware

The Focal Bathys MG Bluetooth headphones showing off their shiny Chestnut finish on a marble cafe table next to a Space Grey MacBook Pro and a blood orange iced tea.
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I spent a weekend being seduced by Focal’s new flagship wireless headphones

By Tony Ware

Blue UE Miniroll portable Bluetooth speaker strapped to the handlebars of a yellow Salsa Confluence gravel ebike
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Our favorite biking & hiking speaker is $20 off during Amazon’s Big Spring Sale

By Tony Ware

Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds next to the Beats Fit Pro
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The best headphones for working out in 2025, tested and reviewed

By Julian Vittorio, Stan Horaczek

The Meze Audio POET headphones and case shown on a grey felt deskpad
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Meze Audio POET headphones first impressions: Rhythmical beauty

By Tony Ware

The best DAPs for 2025, as chosen by experts
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The best DAPs for 2025, as chosen by experts

By Chris Coke

Sennheiser HD 599 and HD 569 Headphones in a row
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These $199 open-back Sennheiser headphones are just $96.99 right now

By Stan Horaczek

headset, smartphone, camera, chip, drone
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The 5 greatest gadget innovations of 2024

By Stan Horaczek

tv, keyboard, drum kit, headphones
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5 impressive entertainment technology innovations of 2024

By Stan Horaczek

a variety of products on a banner reading 'best of what's new 2024'
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The 50 greatest innovations of 2024

By Popular Science Team

Best Black Friday Bluetooth headphones deals sliced and diced header
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These are the best-sounding Bluetooth headphones at the best prices—up to 33% off for Cyber Monday

By Tony Ware

The best wired headphones of 2024 on a plain white background.
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The best wired headphones in 2025, tested and reviewed

By Chris Coke, Tony Ware

The best audiophile headphones on a plain white background.
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The best headphones for audiophiles in 2025, tested and reviewed

By Chris Coke, Tony Ware

The best productivity presents for home and office
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The best productivity presents for home and office in 2025

By Brandt Ranj

Beats Solo 4 headphones in a tiled configuration.
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The newest Beats headphones are 50% off at Amazon right now

By Brandt Ranj

The best IEMS
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The best IEMS, tested and reviewed

By Chris Coke, Tony Ware