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Blue Microphones Ella planar magnetic headphones review: Fantastic sound, with or wihout the onboard amp
Blue brings its strut-like headband and a Class AB amplifier to a set of planar magnetic cans.News
V-Moda gives you a choice: Use its new Crossfade 2 headphones with or without wires
You get Hi-Res Audio certification with a cable, or aptX Bluetooth decoding without one.Reviews
Libratone Q Adapt In-Ear headphone review: Good sound, but minor problems abound
The convenience of Lightning doesn't make up for the poorly designed ear tips and only average noise cancellation.Reviews
Libratone Q Adapt wireless headphones review: You control how much of the world to allow in
These noise-cancelling cans are stylish and they sound great, but that's not enough to put them at the top of our list.Reviews
Bose QuietControl 30 wireless headphones review: A nearly perfect set of active noise-cancelling earphones
One minor shortcoming kept us from giving these headphones a perfect score.Reviews
Beyerdynamic Amiron home headphones review: no high-tech gewgaws, just sweet sound
The bass response, dynamics, and musical reproduction these headphones produce will make you want to leave your Bluetooth headphones behind.News
12 of the most exciting headphones we listened to at CES
The big trends are active noise cancellation, Bluetooth in almost everything, and innovative ways to handle digital audio.Feature
15 of the coolest wired and wireless earbuds we saw at CES
If you’re looking for an alternative to Apple’s AirPods, you’re in luck. This year’s show floor is packed with “truly wireless” earbuds.Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins P9 Signature Headphones review: Exquisite design, gorgeous sound
B&W knows how to celebrate. The British audio company is marking its 50th anniversary with a set of to-die-for cans.Reviews
Sony MDR-1000X noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones review: Better than Bose Quiet Comfort 35?
Bose is better at masking jet-engine drone, but Sony is no slouch on that score and ultimately it offers the better-sounding cans.Reviews
Optoma NuForce uDAC5 USB DSD DAC review: This little box reveals all
This mobile USB audio device can decode just about any hi-res audio file you send it, including quad-rate DSD.Reviews
V-Moda Crossfade Wireless headphone review: Musical excitement, with or without wires
These Bluetooth headphones will have DJs and audiophiles alike tapping their toes to the beat.Reviews
Bowers & Wilkins P7 Wireless headphones review: They sound better than the original
B&W has produced one of the best-sounding wireless headphones you can buy for less than $500.News
Sony has Bose and its Quiet Comfort noise-cancelling headphones in its sights
Coming soon from Sony: New wireless and wired headphones, an audiophile headphone amp, and a gold-plated Walkman machined from solid copper.News
Sharkk’s Bravo hybrid electrostatic cans bust the bass, but hit for par elsewhere
Mediocre mid-range and top end takes some of the luster off the Bravo’s superb bass performance.News
Roland acquires majority stake in headphone-maker V-Moda
We interview V-Moda CEO Val Kolton, who will retain 30 percent of V-Moda and become a Roland product design consultant.Reviews
Oppo PM-2 planar magnetic headphones review: As exquisite as they are expensive
Oppo's PM-2 planar magnetic headphones have an uncanny knack of pulling out every last detail from your music.Reviews
Jabra Halo Smart review: If you’re all talk, this Bluetooth headset is a solid choice
Jabra's $80 wireless headphones are designed for people who take a lot of calls on their smartphone.Reviews
Moshi Avanti headphones review: These cans deliver dulcet tones in a compact, lightweight package
The mobile-accessories company scores a hit as it expands into the personal audio market.Reviews
Bose QuietComfort 35 wireless headphones review: Active noise cancellation with no strings attached
The ANC pioneers took the time to get wireless right, but audiophiles won’t be impressed with these cans.News
Bose QuietComfort noise-cancelling headphones go wireless
We strapped a series of new Bose products to our heads at a New York City media event on Friday.Reviews
Meze 99 Classics headphone review: beautifully crafted cans
The Meze 99 Classics are an exhilarating experience for the serious music lover.Reviews
Headphones buyers guide: Which type delivers the best balance of great sound, isolation, and comfortable fit?
In the ear, over the ear, or on the ear: We examine three headphone types and name the the best for music lovers.News
Nuheara IQbuds hands-on preview: These smart Bluetooth ear buds are about more than music
The IQbuds promise to make it easier to hear in challenging environments; blocking out unwanted noise. We listened to a prototype and predict they'll deliver.Reviews
Fender FXA6 Pro in-ear monitors review: These earphones are something special
You might think they’re expensive at $400, but their sound and fit rival custom-made monitors that cost nearly three times more.Updated
Puro Labs Bluetooth headphones review: These cans promise protection from noise-induced hearing loss
We audition the kids' and adult models and dig both of them.Feature
14 of the most-promising new headphones we listened to at CES 2016
In the market for new headphones? There's a good chance you'll find your next favorite pair in this collection.Reviews
The Loop review: A simple tool for avoiding tangled earbud cables
This deceptively simple gadget keeps earbuds tangle-free and protected.Reviews
Lola headphones review: Futuristic design, custom fit, and great sound
The Lola’s cool design and bass-rich sound will appeal to millennials, but its audio performance falls just short of knocking more expensive headphones off their perch.News
Mack is a MagSafe-like cable adapter for headphones
The Mack magnetic headphone jack makes clotheslining yourself on headphone cords almost impossible.Reviews
The top 5 sexiest Bluetooth headphones for less than $300
These wireless headphones look as fabulous as they sound.Reviews
Polk Hinge Wireless headphones review: They sound better than they look
These retro-looking on-ear Bluetooth phones won’t float everyone’s style boat, but they’re comfortable and deliver solid sound.Reviews
Sennheiser Urbanite XL Wireless review: Great sound and super-long battery life
You’ll forget all about active noise cancellation when you hear the detailed audio these headphones produce.Reviews
Plantronics BackBeat Pro review: The Bluetooth headphones look plain, but they deliver lots of extras
What these headphones lack in style they make up for in nifty features.Reviews
Samsung Level On Wireless review: These Bluetooth headphones deliver the comfort
You’d think they’d be heavier for all the features they deliver.Reviews
Harman Kardon Soho Wireless review: Good looks and light weight, but not the best sound
These sexy, super-portable lightweight headphones have excellent touch controls, but they’ll disappoint audio aficionados.Reviews
Phaz P2 headphones review: These phone-charging headphones need work
These cans will charge your phone while you listen to music—sort of.Reviews
Mo-Fi headphones review: Everything you could want in mid-range headphones, and a little something extra
Exquisite design, exceptional comfort, outstanding audio performance; plus, an integrated analog amplifier you might never use.News
VOXX shows off new outdoor speakers, headphones, and a paper-thin TV antenna at CES
Plenty of new products, including affordable DJ-quality headphones and weather-proof Bluetooth speakers.News
Meridian Audio’s MQA technology is the best product at CES so far
This encoding technology makes it possible for recording artists to distribute their work in studio-master quality—and you don’t need mind-numbingly expensive gear to enjoy to it.Reviews