Tag: headphones

Audio-Technica’s hand-crafted 50th anniversary headphones are a a serious audio celebration

Audio-Technica has been making headphones for 50 years, and to mark the anniversary, the firm has created a pair of headphones that’ll make any audiophile drool. The new Audio-Technica ATH-ADX3000 have been hand-crafted in Tokyo as “a testament to Audio-Technica’s six decades of audio innovation”, according to the company. The…

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Sony WH-1000XM6: rumored release date, and possible early leaks

If you’re think that the Sony WH-1000XM6 must be due soon, to replace the now-several-years-old current model, you might be right. The Sony WH-1000XM5 rank among the best noise-cancelling headphones you can buy today – but this is an incredibly competitive market and there’s no shortage of contenders for the…

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Sonos may drop the price of its ailing Ace headphones and launch a higher-end model – but this rumored cut wouldn’t be enough

The Sonos Ace headphones are the firm’s first venture into the headphone market – and it looks like that venture hasn’t been very successful. The ongoing woes around the Sonos app have done real damage to the brand, and Sonos itself says that the drama overshadowed the launch of the…

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Your Samsung Buds 3 Pro will get a free upgrade with audio and reliability improvements

We’ve just reviewed the Samsung Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and we’re very impressed: they deliver great-sounding audio quality, top-notch ANC and a premium, though derivative, design. But there’s always room for improvement, and there are often little irritations that only emerge after a product launch. Which is why Samsung has…

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Dali’s new hi-res noise-cancelling headphones are for audiophiles who like a bit of style

When we reviewed the luxurious Dali IO-12 headphones we loved their looks, we loved their sound, and we tried to forget that they cost a colossal $1,499 / £999, which is roughly AU$1,870. But now they have a more-affordable sibling that promises the same combination of style and substance along…

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These ‘world first’ wireless DJ headphones ditch Bluetooth for a custom ‘ultra-low latency’ connection

Even some of the best wireless headphones have a flaw that isn’t obvious to music fans, but that can be a deal-breaker for music makers and DJs: latency. That’s the delay between the audio being sent and it arriving in your ears, and while a little latency isn’t usually a…

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