Tag: Speakers & Headphones
JBL Authentics 300 review: Alexa and Google Assistant coexisting
Several companies have taken shots at Sonos over the years when it comes to multi-room audio and self-tuning speakers with built-in voice assistants. These devices are a lot more common in 2023 than they used to be, so there’s a whole host of options if you’re looking for alternatives 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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AIAIAI unveils portable wireless studio monitors with low-latency tech
AIAIAI, which is best known for its headphones, is moving into new territory with a set of wireless speakers. The Unit-4 Wireless+ studio monitors use the same low-latency tech as the Danish brand's headphones. AIAIAI suggests that they will enable folks "to create and mix music with accurate sound representation…
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Drop’s BMR1 PC speakers are almost really good
At some point over the years there’s been a shift in what PC speakers look like. Many of you may remember plugging in a pair of small, often beige, units into the back of your PC (where the PCI sound card was) and pretending to enjoy the results. Over the…
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Sonos Move 2 review: Better sound and battery life comes at a cost
When Sonos released its first portable speaker, the Move, four years ago, it was an anomaly. Previously, the company had looked down on Bluetooth as low-quality and unreliable, and all of the speakers it sold required a power outlet. The Move, on the other hand, used Bluetooth or Wi-Fi and…
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Bose debuts QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and Earbuds with spatial audio
Thanks to an August leak, Bose’s new lineup of QuietComfort headphones aren’t exactly a surprise — at least in terms of their appearance. However, the key feature of the headphones and earbuds wasn’t tipped until now. Today, the company officially announced the QuietComfort Ultra Headphones and the QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds,…
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