From a $20K soundbar to a $200 speaker set, these are the best audio products of CES 2025
CES might not be an audio-focused tech event, but there were plenty of cool products on hand.
The Ostation X might cure your addiction to disposable batteries
Having a ready supply of rechargeable AA batteries on hand could keep hundreds of alkaline cells out of landfill.
Dynaudio’s first soundbar looks and sounds like nothing else on the market
Is $20,000 too much to pay for a soundbar? Possibly. But wait till you hear the Dynaudio Symphony Opus One.
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has been replaced by a board member
After months of fallout from the company's botched app redesign, Patrick Spence is out as the company's leader.
Fiio brought its adorable KA15 DAC/amp to CES 2025 and now I want one
It's a highly capable and portable DAC for lossless audio, but that's not why I want it.
Technics EAH-AZ100 review: true hi-fi wireless earbuds
Technics may not be known for its wireless earbuds, but with the EAH-AZ100, that could be about to change.
Audio-Technica’s latest earbuds snap together to save power
Audio-Technica's new earbuds can power off in a snap, but with 25 hours of battery life, you may never need to do it.
Onkyo shows off its Creator Series powered speakers at CES 2025
Onkyo's new powered speakers come in two sizes and two colors to match a variety of uses.
Shokz OpenFit 2 promise better sound, fit, and battery life
With the Shokz OpenFit 2, one of the best open-ear earbuds is about to get a lot better.
Earfun unveils real-time translation earbuds, headphones with huge battery at CES 2025
Earfun is bringing a massive number of new products to CES 2025, including its first-ever open-ear earbuds.
JLab’s sleek $200 Epic Lux Lab Edition wireless headphones have first-class features
JLab's high-end noise-canceling cans are still affordably priced at just $200.
Questyle’s M18i mobile headphone amp is an audio Swiss army knife
The M18i does a lot more than convert digital audio into analog.
The ultimate guide to Dolby Atmos: what it is and how to get the best possible sound
Dolby Atmos can be a great surround sound experience. But just because your gear bears an Atmos label, that doesn't mean you've got Atmos sound. Here's why.
JBL adds a companion smart transmitter to its flagship Tour One headphones at CES 2025
JBL has revamped most of it wireless earbuds for 2025, and its flagship headphones now come with an unusual accessory.
Belkin’s first noise-canceling headphones cover all the basics on a budget
Belkin has also announced a budget-friendly set of wireless earbuds called the Soundform Isolate.
Fiio debuts a trio of devices, including full-size streamer with huge touchscreen
Fiio steps up its hi-fi game with a powerful new network streamer, a headphone DAC/amp, and new portable.
Here’s how Apple’s AirPods Pro hearing assistance stacks up to professional results
Can Apple's AirPods Pro 2 really help those who need hearing assistance? Here's what the experts say.
Hisense reveals a Sony Bravia Theater Quad competitor ahead of CES 2025
Hisense got a head-start on CES 2025 by revealing its new HT Saturn wireless Dolby Atmos home theater system.
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect gets its first competitor at CES 2025
Fraunhofer IIS' UpHear technology will let you place home theater speakers anywhere you want.
Onkyo rebrands, teases new powered speakers ahead of CES 2025
Onkyo gives us a glimpse into its next products ahead of CES 2025.
Samsung Music Frame review: welcome to invisible audio
The Music Frame is the perfect speaker for folks who don't want a visible speaker in their room.
HDMI 2.2 requires a new cable, but you probably won’t need it
The next HDMI version is on its way. Will you need to buy new gear?
iHeartRadio’s new app adds lyrics and might make your car radio obsolete
The popular live radio app now offers features that make it more like the radio in your car.
YouTube TV prices are going up again in 2025
YouTube TV, the popular live-streaming TV service, is once again increasing its monthly prices.
Apple Music adds three new radio stations for Latin, club, and chill fans
The addition of three new stations doubles the number of Apple Music's live hosted channels.
Creative’s Pebble Nova speakers break free from their budget desktop past
Creative pushes its computer speakers into bookshelf territory with the Pebble Nova.
LG has hired will.i.am to relaunch its Xboom-branded audio products
Will.i.am is back in the tech space, this time as the brains behind the relaunch of LG's Xboom brand.
MQA Labs says its Qrono dsd and d2a tech can improve sound of all digital audio
MQA Labs two new technologies will be included in Bluesound's flagship network music streamer.
Beats Studio Pro hit a low price ever during Cyber Week
There's never been a better time to buy these flagship Beats noise-canceling headphones thanks to a killer Cyber Week deal.
JBL’s Bar 5.0 Multibeam soundbar is a Dolby Atmos bargain this Cyber Week
With a massive 50% discount, this JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam soundbar is perfect for small-to-medium-sized rooms.
The Denon Perl Pro earbuds are the best Cyber Week deal I’ve seen in a while
Though not a household name like Apple's AirPods, the Denon Perl Pro offer amazing sound and tons of helpful features.
Sony Bravia Theater Bar 8 review: plug-and-play Dolby Atmos
With fewer features and connections than previous Sony soundbars, the Bravia Theater Bar 8 is still a solid TV sound upgrade.
Why you should buy the Sonos Ace now that they’re at their lowest price
Forget the brand on these cans: The Sonos Ace are great wireless headphones, whether or not you own other Sonos products.
Bang & Olufsen says its Beoplay Eleven earbuds offer its best ANC yet
Bang & Olufsen's new Beoplay Eleven may look identical to the Beoplay EX, but the company says ANC has been greatly improved.