Lil Katz
Lil serves as contributor for SoundGuys and has kept an ear on the world of audio since 2011. They are a recurring guest on ABC News Radio Tech Trends, a current contributor to Android Authority, and a former co-host of the SoundGuys Podcast.
Lil's educational pieces break down auditory health, Bluetooth technology, and repairable tech. They have addressed topics like "Noise-induced hearing loss" and "Understanding Bluetooth codecs."
To hear better, Lil removes their glasses.
7 Years
in the audio industry335 Articles
written on SoundGuys202 Products
tested and reviewed
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Recent Articles
Beats Solo Pro review
Lil KatzJuly 24, 2024
![Beats Solo Pro-noise canceling headphones profile wood background The Beats Solo Pro on-ear noise canceling headphones in profile against a wooden background.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Beats-Solo-Pro-noise-cancelling-headphones-profile-wood-background.jpg)
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Are AirPods still the best earbuds for iPhone owners?
Lil KatzJuly 23, 2024
![AirPods-Pro-2nd-Generation-USB-C-charging-case-open A hand holds the AirPods Pro (2nd generation).](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/AirPods-Pro-2nd-Generation-USB-C-charging-case-open-scaled.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review
Lil KatzJuly 22, 2024
![Samsung Galaxy Buds Live noise canceling true wireless earbuds case open handheld 2 A picture of the Samsung Galaxy Buds Live noise canceling true wireless earbuds in the case being held in a hand.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-Live-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-earbuds-case-open-handheld-2.jpg)
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Amazon Music Unlimited review
Lil KatzJuly 22, 2024
![Amazon-Music-with-Echo-and-headphones-stock-photo-7 amazon music unlimited with echo dot](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Amazon-Music-with-Echo-and-headphones-stock-photo-7.jpg)
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What is Bluetooth multipoint?
Lil KatzJuly 22, 2024
![Soundcore Life Q30 volume buttons A man presses a button on the Anker Soundcore Life Q30.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Soundcore-Life-Q30-volume-buttons.jpg)
Are open earbuds a passing fad or here to stay?
Lil KatzJuly 15, 2024
![Sony-Linkbuds-headshot A man stands outside where the Sony LinkBuds.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Sony-Linkbuds-headshot-scaled.jpg)
Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review
Lil KatzJuly 15, 2024
![Samsung Galaxy Buds 2-noise canceling true wireless earbuds-10 The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 noise canceling true wireless earphones in the open charging case on top of a Samsung Galaxy S10e smartphone in pink.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/Samsung-Galaxy-Buds-2-noise-cancelling-true-wireless-earbuds-10-scaled.jpg)
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How to make a Spotify Pet Playlist
Lil KatzJuly 10, 2024
![Spotify Pet Playlist Cat iPhone 15 Pro An iPhone displays a Spotify Pet Playlist in front of a gray cat resting in bed.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/Spotify-Pet-Playlist-Cat-iPhone-15-Pro.jpg)
Apple AirPods (3rd generation) review
Christian ThomasJuly 10, 2024
![Hedy with the AirPods 3rd Gen A hand holds one of the Apple AirPods (3rd generation) to the ear of a head simulator.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/Headdie-with-the-AirPods-3rd-Gen-scaled-e1636053205877.jpg)
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Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs Sony WF-1000XM4
Lil KatzJuly 9, 2024
![Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs Sony WF-1000XM4 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs Sony WF-1000XM4](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/Apple-AirPods-Pro-1st-generation-vs-Sony-WF-1000XM4.png)