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Sony launches cheaper ANC headphones that use the brains of the WH-1000XM5

By Kevin Lynch published

New WH-CH720N cans have same V1 Integrated Processor as flagship cans, along with confirmed support for Bluetooth 5.2 and Multipoint Connection.

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Sonos' next smart speaker could be a HomePod rival with Dolby Atmos

By Hamish Hector last updated

Sonos has two (or three) new smart speakers launching this year that will use Dolby Atmos to take on Apple.

Branding on the stem of a Bose QuietComfort Earbuds 2

Bose's latest earbuds get a useful free upgrade… but not the one you're hoping for

By Kevin Lynch published

QuietComfort Earbuds II can now be used independently thanks to new firmware feature

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MQA's even higher-quality music streaming tech sounds amazing… if anyone supports it

By Kevin Lynch published

First hands on with SCL6 codec suggests rivals aptX and LDAC need to worry, though not unless companies start supporting it.

OnePlus Nord Buds

OnePlus's next cheap wireless earbuds don't look that different from its last pair

By Hamish Hector published

The OnePlus Nord 2 earbuds looks set to be pretty similar to their predecessors in terms of battery and design.

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Sony's new cheap noise-cancelling headphones must be close, following retail leak

By Kevin Lynch published

All-new Sony CH720N wireless headphones look set to include Bluetooth 5.2 and Multipoint Connection support.

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New cheap Sony headphones and Bluetooth speakers appear in Twitter leak

By Axel Metz published

A new leak suggests several more affordable Sony audio products are on the way.

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These cheaper AirPods Pro 2 competitors have a High-Res Audio advantage

By Al Griffin published

Atlantic Technology’s new wireless earbuds offer active noise-cancelling and aptX Adaptive for High-Res Audio, for less than the price of the high-end competition.

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Sennheiser HD 660 S2 headphones are a sound upgrade to a modern classic

By Kevin Lynch published

Updated high-end open-back flagship headphones feature boosted low-end and improved frequency response.

Philips Fidelio L4 headphones worn by a man

Philips' new Hi-Res wireless headphones are ready for next-gen Bluetooth

By Kevin Lynch published

New Fidelio Premium models boast Bluetooth 5.3 and pack in new Auracast and LE audio features.

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