Features & OpinionsWhy you shouldn't spend more than $100 on headphonesWelcome to the budget rebellion.
Adam BirneyFebruary 1, 2025Headphones features & opinions
101 articles
The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the headphones industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.
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
Features & OpinionsHow to turn off your Apple AirPods MaxThe headphones that never quit deserve a break.Adam BirneyOctober 10, 2024
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 KatzOctober 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 BirneySeptember 9, 2024
Features & OpinionsHow much should you spend on headphones?Please don’t take out a small loan, but do splurge a little.Lil KatzAugust 10, 2024
VersusBeats Solo 4 vs Beats Solo3 WirelessOld vs. new, should you be tempted by the discontinued discount?
Christian ThomasAugust 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 ThomasAugust 8, 2024More headphones coverage