Features & OpinionsThis one feature of the Nothing Headphone (1) proves Apple, Sony and Bose can do betterNothing proved water-resistant headphones are possible. What's everyone else's excuse?
Adam BirneyJuly 12, 2025Headphones 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 & OpinionsThis one feature of the Nothing Headphone (1) proves Apple, Sony and Bose can do betterNothing proved water-resistant headphones are possible. What's everyone else's excuse?Adam BirneyJuly 12, 2025
Features & OpinionsWhat do all the Nothing Headphone (1)'s EQ presets sound like?Let's explore what's in store for you.
Christian ThomasJuly 4, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe Skullcandy Crusher Evo 2 could turn heads with these featuresThere's no excuse for sloppy craftsmanship in 2025.
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Features & OpinionsThe Sony WH-1000XM6 sounds better than the Apple AirPods Max, here's howWhile not a resounding victory, a victory nonetheless.Christian ThomasJune 5, 2025
Features & OpinionsNeed a gaming headset for the Nintendo Switch 2? After testing dozens, these are my favoritesYour Switch 2 deserves better than whatever's lying around. Time to level up your audio game.Adam BirneyJune 5, 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 & OpinionsSony's new flagship headphones don't feel very future-proofSony fixed yesterday's problems while ignoring tomorrow's standards. At $450, shouldn't we expect both?Adam BirneyMay 20, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe Sony WH-1000XM6 fixes Reddit's biggest complaint about the XM5The XM6 may look familiar, but a reinforced hinge marks real progress.Adam BirneyMay 18, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe Sony WH-1000XM6 has decent battery life, but not the bestRock solid, but there are better.Christian ThomasMay 16, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe Sony WH-1000XM6 has AI-trained microphones: hear for yourselfTake the Sony WH-1000XM6's microphone for a test drive.Christian ThomasMay 15, 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, 2025
VersusBeats Studio Pro vs Bose QuietComfort 45It comes down to the three Cs: comfort, USB-C, and charge.
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