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 & OpinionsWe asked, you told us: Wired headphones are best for audio qualityOur poll results show that over 60% of you choose wired headphones for their audio quality.Lil Katz · October 1, 2024
Features & OpinionsThe new AirPods Max are a huge missed opportunityNow was the time to fix the big pain points of the AirPods Max, but Apple has done the bare minimum.Adam Birney · September 9, 2024
Features & OpinionsHow much should you spend on headphones?Please don’t take out a small loan, but do splurge a little.Lil Katz · August 10, 2024
VersusBeats Solo 4 vs Beats Solo3 WirelessOld vs. new, should you be tempted by the discontinued discount?Christian Thomas · August 8, 2024
VersusBose QuietComfort Headphones vs Bose QuietComfort 45Should you get the new hotness, or the old standby? Good news: it's impossible to pick wrong.Christian Thomas · August 8, 2024
Features & Opinions4 years later, are the AirPods Max still worth it?Are Apple's premium cans still fresh, or past their shelf life? I take a bite to find out.Adam Birney · August 7, 2024
Features & OpinionsAre AirPods still the best earbuds for iPhone owners?Being the default pick isn’t the same as being the best.Lil Katz · July 23, 2024
Features & OpinionsTurtle Beach Stealth 700/700 Max Gen 3 wishlist: All the features I want to seeWill the Turtle Beach Stealth 700/700 Max Gen 3 come loaded with even more high-end features?Tom Triggs · February 21, 2024
Features & OpinionsSony WH-XB920N wishlist: All the features I want to seeThe Sony WH-XB920N would benefit from a flatter frequency response than their predecessor.Tom Triggs · January 13, 2024
Features & OpinionsSoundGuys' favorite audio products of 2023The year is almost over, so what were our favorite products?Christian Thomas · December 29, 2023More headphones coverage