Headphones features & opinions
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The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the headphones industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.
Features & OpinionsPersonal Sound is my favorite feature on the Nothing Headphone (1)Tailor your listening with this easy-to-miss Nothing Headphone (1) feature.Tom Triggs · 6mo ago
Features & OpinionsThe Sony WH-1000XM6 have a comfort problem, but there’s an easy fixAn ear pad swap makes the Sony WH-1000XM6 the flagship it should’ve been.Dave Carr · 6mo ago
Features & OpinionsAfter testing hundreds of headphones, here’s why I chose the AirPods Max in 2026The AirPods Max have aged like fine wine for the ears.Harley Maranan · 6mo ago
Features & OpinionsI can't bear to wear the Sony WH-1000XM6Poor comfort prevents the WH-1000XM6 from being my daily driver.Adam Birney · 7mo ago
Features & OpinionsI didn’t expect Fender to steal CES, but its over-ear headphones didFender’s first over-ear headphones caught me off guard at CES for all the right reasons.Dave Carr · 7mo ago
Features & OpinionsBest of CES 2026: SoundGuys' top audio products from the showFrom brain-tracking headsets to microscopic microphones, here's the gear that stood out on the show floor.Adam Birney · 7mo ago
Features & OpinionsExclusive: Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC coming in Q1 2026Audeze confirmed to me at CES that the ANC variant is launching soon with silver accents and premium pricing.Adam Birney · 7mo ago
Features & OpinionsI tried Razer's Motoko AI headphones, and they might beat smart glassesAt CES 2026, Razer showed off Project Motoko, a concept AI headset that uses dual first-person cameras instead of smart glasses.Adam Birney · 7mo ago
VersusBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones vs Bose QuietComfort 45Hint, the biggest differences are in the tech.Jasper Lastoria · 7mo ago
NewsThis brain-tracking gaming headset improved my aim and reaction timeForget aim trainers, HyperX and Neurable want to hack your brain to make you a better gamer.Adam Birney · 7mo ago
Best productsThe best last-minute headphone stocking fillers under $100There's still time to save big on gifts this year.Tom Triggs · 7mo ago
Features & OpinionsI tried the Sony XM6's Background Music mode and can't work without itI usually ignore spatial audio features. But Background Music mode on the Sony WH-1000XM6 changed how I work.Adam Birney · 7mo agoMore headphones coverage