Category: Audio Technology
Master & Dynamic MW09 review: Premium materials, impeccable clarity
Master & Dynamic didn’t get off to a good start with its true wireless earbuds, but the company’s last two efforts were much-improved. After rounding into form with the MW08 Sport, M&D has returned with the MW09 ($349 or $399): earbuds with a familiar design but enhancements to sound quality,…
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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini review: Excellent and expensive
The Sonos Beam has been our top pick for compact soundbars for a while now. It offers a lot in a small package and the second-gen version also supports more immersive Dolby Atmos audio. The Beam doesn’t have any upfiring drivers though, so the impact of that spatial sound is…
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Teenage Engineering’s recorder and mic make the Field series feel complete
Last spring, Teenage Engineering announced a curious, tiny mixer. At $1,200 the TX-6 appeared to pair a serious price tag with almost comically small controls. It divided music making forums with naysayers deeming it evidence that the company was squandering its reputation as a maker of spendy-but-delightful products. Importantly, the…
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The best gaming headsets for 2024
Most of the time, the best gaming headset isn’t a “gaming headset” at all. Although these devices are often thought of as a distinct niche within the wider headphone market, they’re ultimately still headphones. And while it’s certainly not impossible to find gaming headsets that sound nice, those tend to…
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review: A new spin on a reliable formula
There are a few things you can bank on when it comes to Bose headphones. The first is powerful and effective active noise cancellation (ANC) that’s been the best in the industry for years. You can also reliably expect that the company’s new set of cans will be comfortable over…
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MiCreator Studio hands-on: A $199 portable recording studio worth more than its price tag
Austrian Audio is not exactly a household name. It was formed in 2017 following the closure of AKG's offices in Vienna. And it's mostly stuck to higher-end microphones and headphones. Now the company is dipping its toes into more consumer-friendly territory with the $199 MiCreator Studio, a combination condenser microphone…
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