Sam Smart
Sam is new to the tech reporting world, but has been doing journalism since 2017 in radio, podcasting, print, and online media. She has also been a multi-instrumental musician for over a decade.
2 Years
in the audio industry64 Articles
written on SoundGuys30 Products
tested and reviewed
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Recent Articles
How to make your headphones louder
Sam Smart6 hours ago
![audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2-buttons Close up of the buttons and connections on Audio-Technica ATH-M50xBT2 ear cup.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/audio-technica-ath-m50xbt2-buttons-scaled.jpg)
How to change AirPods Pro tips
Sam SmartJuly 24, 2024
![Apple AirPods Pro-11 The Apple AirPods Pro in a man's left hand (foreground) with an iPhone and the AirPods Pro wireless charging case in the background.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/Apple-AirPods-Pro-11.jpg)
Best Bluetooth headphones under $100
Sam SmartJune 28, 2024
![JLab-JBuds-Lux-ANC-wear A photo of the JLab JBuds Lux ANC being used with a USB cable.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/JLab-JBuds-Lux-ANC-wear.jpg)
How to reset your Apple AirPods and AirPods Pro
Sam SmartJune 26, 2024
![AirpodsPro-Closeup1 A hand holds the AirPods Pro in their case, open.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/DSC09947-scaled.jpg)
Best headphones for sleeping
Sam SmartJune 14, 2024
![bose-sleepbuds-chris-pillow-1](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/bose-sleepbuds-chris-pillow-1.jpg)
Apple AirPods Max vs AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Sam SmartJune 11, 2024
![Apple Airpods Pro Gen 2 vs. Apple Airpods Pro Max Hero Image The Apple AirPods Max and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) together on a wooden slab.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/Apple-Airpods-Pro-Gen-2-vs.-Apple-Airpods-Pro-Max-Hero-Image-scaled.jpg)
How to turn on noise canceling on AirPods
Sam SmartJune 11, 2024
![Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) true wireless earbuds case open angled The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) case is open and laying at an angle to show the earbuds and their sensors.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Apple-AirPods-Pro-2nd-generation-true-wireless-earbuds-case-open-angled-scaled.jpg)
Best gaming earbuds
Sam SmartMay 30, 2024
![Sony INZONE Buds gaming with PS5 A man wearing the Sony INZONE Buds while gaming.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/Sony-INZONE-Buds-gaming-with-PS5.jpg)
Best Bluetooth multipoint headphones and earbuds
Sam SmartMay 30, 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)
How to transfer Spotify playlists to Apple Music
Sam SmartMay 8, 2024
![Apple Music vs Spotify Apple Music vs Spotify on a OnePlus 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S10e, respectively.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Apple-Music-vs-Spotify.jpg)