Features & OpinionsHere's why headphone measurements are harder than they look: what happens when we mess upTo err is human, even if our robot head isn't.
Christian ThomasAugust 1, 2025Audio technology features & opinions
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The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the audio technology industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.
Features & OpinionsHere's why headphone measurements are harder than they look: what happens when we mess upTo err is human, even if our robot head isn't.Christian ThomasAugust 1, 2025
Features & OpinionsPoll: What do you consider "cheap" headphones?What do people think are the normal price of headphones?
Jhaycee CalvezJuly 22, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe Skullcandy Crusher Evo 2 could turn heads with these featuresThere's no excuse for sloppy craftsmanship in 2025.
Tom TriggsJuly 4, 2025
Features & OpinionsDo headphone manufacturers lie about battery life? We tested hundreds of productsWe test hundreds of products for battery life — what does the data say?Christian ThomasJuly 1, 2025
Features & OpinionsIs Tidal actually good for artists?It's a fine balance between artist royalties and listener preferences.Tom TriggsJune 27, 2025
Features & OpinionsWe asked, you told us: Real-time translation is the feature you want most in earbudsWhen it comes to the future of earbuds, language matters most.
Adam BirneyJune 24, 2025
Features & OpinionsWireless earbuds are about to become more essential than your smartphoneThe future is in your ears.Adam BirneyJune 17, 2025
NewsWe tested 205 ANC headphones to find out if it's worth spending moreBuying ANC headphones doesn't have to be hard.Christian ThomasJune 10, 2025
Features & OpinionsThink spending more gets you better sound quality? Think againWe analyzed the price and sound quality of hundreds of headphones to see if spending more is worth it.Christian ThomasJune 7, 2025
Features & OpinionsWe asked, you told us: USB audio isn’t a dealbreakerOur readers weighed in on USB-C audio in headphones, and the results might surprise you.Adam BirneyMay 23, 2025
Features & OpinionsThis absurd record player reminded me what music is all about.In a sea of sterile innovation, a flawed little record player brought me back to the joy of listening.
Ansel TanMay 22, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe Sony WH-1000XM6 are missing one big featureSony fixed everything people complained about, but somehow missed the audio industry's newest essential connection.Adam BirneyMay 15, 2025More audio technology coverage