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, 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 & 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 & 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, 2025
Features & OpinionsWhy you shouldn't spend more than $100 on headphonesWelcome to the budget rebellion.Adam BirneyFebruary 1, 2025
Features & OpinionsI tried the world's first headphones with a built-in subwooferHave you ever wanted headphones that literally rattle your skull?Chase BernathJanuary 6, 2025
Features & OpinionsWhere are all the waterproof headphones?Headphones have come a long way, but most of them still can't get wet. Here's why.Adam BirneyDecember 2, 2024
VersusBose QuietComfort 35 II vs Sony WH-1000XM4Something old, and something new.
Sam SmartNovember 28, 2024
Features & OpinionsFour years later, the Sony WH-1000XM4 are still my favorite headphonesGo on, save money and get something nice. 
Lil KatzNovember 25, 2024
Features & OpinionsThe Roland RH-5 headphones are a stopgap I keep going back toMoney talks.
Tom TriggsNovember 18, 2024