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Best noise-cancelling headphones
Active noise-cancelling headphones aren't just for travel, and the best models won't mess with your audio experience in the ways that some early models did.
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Edifier WH950NB review: Good sound, but limited codec support
Support for the excellent LDAC codec will appeal to the relatively small number of listeners using smartphones or digital audio players with the same feature.
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Bowers & Wilkins' Pi5 S2 and Pi7 S2 in-ear headphones
The British audio company will soon ship second generations of the true wireless, noise-cancelling headphones it brought to market in 2021.
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Google's Pixel Buds Pro sound like a dream, and they're 25% off
You only have a few days left to save a cool $50 on the Pixel Buds Pro, a terrific pair of ANC earbuds for Android users.
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Best headphones: Our top picks for personal listening
Whether you're looking for an over-the-ear, on-ear, or in-ear model, we'll help you find the perfect pair.
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Campfire Audio Orbit review: Earbuds that take music to the max
There's no active noise cancellation or strong microphones for great phone calls, but these earbuds deliver mind-blowing musical experiences at a great price.
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iFi xDSD Gryphon review: One DAC to rule all the hi-res formats
This exquisitely musical mobile DAC/headphone-amp combo renders high-fidelity audio with remarkable detail and is worth every penny of its asking price.
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Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) review: Alexa, try harder
Good design and tight Alexa integration don’t make up mediocre audio reproduction and ineffective noise cancellation.
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iFi Go Link review: A value-priced, audiophile USB DAC and amp
It’s a wonder that iFi Audio can make a portable DAC and headphone this good, this small, and this affordable.
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Sennheiser HD 660S2 review: New approach yields stellar results
Sennheiser's new open-back, audiophile-quality over-ear headphones deliver an awesomely open sound stage and are decided not neutral tuning.
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Final says its new wireless earphones offer no-compromises ANC
The Final ZE8000 true wireless earphones with active noise cancellation feature a bold design that makes them stand out in a crowded earbud market.
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EarFun Air S review: Good feature set, performance for the price
These Bluetooth 5.2, true wireless earbuds sound good, support the aptX and AAC codecs, and deliver plenty of battery life. So, why aren’t we more excited?
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Philips TAA6606 sports headphone review: For runners only
The science behind bone conduction headphones is fascinating, but this one doesn’t deliver great audio quality.
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Sennheiser retools a classic headphone to deliver the HD 660S2
A replacement for Sennheiser’s highly respected open-back HD 600, the all-new HD 660S2 promises improved bass and more detail than its predecessor.
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OnePlus Buds Pro review: A good fit for OnePlus users
OnePlus aims to give its users the same excellent experience Apple and Google offer with their in-house earbuds.
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 review: Awesome sound, average ANC
The superior audio brand offers great sound at a premium price, but the competition has better noise cancellation—and for less money.
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Creative Sound Blaster X1 DAC & headphone amp review
You can use this tiny DAC/headphone amp combo with almost any device, but you’ll want to use it with a Windows PC or Mac to unlock its full potential.
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Sennheiser's CES focus: New earbuds and hearing enhancement
The headphone specialist introduces an affordable entry in its wired-earbud line, the $150 Sennheiser IE 200, and shows new hearing-enhancement products.
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Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones: Hands-on at CES
These cans, coming to the U.S. in March, promise to tackle both noise and air pollution.
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