Tag: audio
Skullcandy launches over-ear headphones for the gym with sweat-resistance and driving bass, but there’s a big feature missing for the price
The first Skullcandy Crusher headphones made for the gym Sweat and water resistance, plus a nano-coating and silicone band Lots of bass promised, but no active noise cancellation Skullcandy’s new Crusher 540 Active headphones look like nearly perfect over-ears for the gym: they’re sweat-resistant, they’ve got great battery life, and…
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Skullcandy’s won me over with the Bose-tuned Method 360 ANC, but one design choice baffles me
Headphone maker Skullcandy holds a soft spot in my heart. It was my go-to brand for wired earbuds when I was a teenager (this was long before the best wireless earbuds dominated the audio market) because they were affordable, available in a range of funky colors and, at the time…
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Nothing is making over-the-ear headphones and they might be better (and cheaper) than AirPods Max
Nothing is officially making its own pair of over-the-ear wireless Bluetooth headphones. The company confirmed the news in an almost four-minute video where the London-based design team discussed their goals for the still-unnamed audio gear. The news follows Nothing’s announcement earlier this week that it will be partnering with British…
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3 reasons I’d buy the Sony WH-1000XM6 and 3 reasons I wouldn’t, based on my real-world testing
Over the last week, I’ve been tasked with testing the new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones to their absolute limit. And yes, they’re pretty great. With class-leading noise cancelling capabilities, awesome audio and features for days, these compete against even some of the best headphones around. But should you buy them now?…
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Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones are official – here are the 3 things you need to know, and yes, the design is more portable
Sony’s next-gen WH-1000XM6 headphones are here at last They look familiar, but bring back a folding design New processor and mics for better noise cancellation It’s been a long time coming, but Sony’s just made its next-generation, flagship WH-1000X6 headphones official. We’ve already published our full Sony WH-1000XM5 review if…
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Wharfedale’s new Evo 5 speakers look perfect for music or home theater, at a price I can get behind
Increased cabinet volumes and massively reduced resonance New AMT high-frequency unit and enhanced bass and midrange drivers From £549 (about $730 / AU$1,125) Wharfedale has significantly upgraded its best-selling EVO speaker range, and the new fifth-generation EVO 5 speakers come with a visual refresh and very important audio upgrades. There…
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