Features & OpinionsDid a firmware update change the AirPods Max's sound?No post-hoc viewing of a rainbow squiggle on a chart should affect your listening.
Christian ThomasApril 30, 2025Headphones features & opinions
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Features & OpinionsDid a firmware update change the AirPods Max's sound?No post-hoc viewing of a rainbow squiggle on a chart should affect your listening.Christian ThomasApril 30, 2025
VersusSonos Ace vs Apple AirPods Max: Best luxury wireless headphones?Can the home theater-focused Sonos Ace outperform Apple's noise-canceling AirPods Max?
Adam BirneyApril 21, 2025
Features & OpinionsPlease stop wearing your AirPods Max at the gymApple won’t spot you when they inevitably break.Adam BirneyApril 5, 2025
Features & OpinionsAudeze Maxwell 2 wishlist: All the features I want to seeThe Audeze Maxwell 2 must prioritize long-term comfort and durability to stay competitive.
Tom TriggsMarch 28, 2025
VersusBeats Studio Pro vs Beats Studio 3 WirelessOld versus new, which Beats are for you?Christian ThomasMarch 14, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe Sony XM6 must fix this Achilles heel of the WH-1000XM5Sony's flagship headphones have a serious durability problem that can't be ignored.Adam BirneyMarch 10, 2025
Features & OpinionsGaming headsets are a waste of time, just buy this insteadYou probably don't need to purchase another set of headphones just for gaming with.
Jhaycee CalvezMarch 6, 2025
Features & OpinionsGot $80? Buy these sick headphonesFurther proof that you can just about have it all while sticking to a budget.
Dave CarrFebruary 27, 2025
Features & OpinionsWe asked if your Sony WH-1000XM5s have failed: Nearly half of you said yesYou shared your experiences with the Sony XM5 headphones—here’s what we learned.Adam BirneyFebruary 20, 2025
VersusBeats Studio Pro vs Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 WirelessIt all comes down to comfort and battery life.
Jasper LastoriaFebruary 18, 2025
Features & OpinionsIf the AirPods Max 2 have this feature, I will buy them immediatelyThe AirPods Max are one feature away from being my perfect headphones.
Chase BernathFebruary 14, 2025
VersusBeats Studio Pro vs Beats Solo3 WirelessWe got the Beats, we got the Beats.Jasper LastoriaFebruary 13, 2025More headphones coverage