There are plenty of sonic-friendly features, including a volume limiter to keep your hearing safe, Smart Talk to pause sound when you speak, and personalized listening with a built-in hearing test. Spatial Audio is also accounted for, including available head-tracking for an anchored 3D effect. I found JBL’s interpretation particularly …
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Getting started with the Nuance Audio means purchasing them either online or through an eyeglasses reseller. With the former option, you’ll need to have lenses fitted separately, unless you want to use the glasses with uncorrected lenses. Only two frame family options are available—a squarish version called Audio Square (available …
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I am fully immersed in the tones of Jonathan Wilson’s stereo guitars on “Desert Raven,” practically able to hear the pick on each jangly strum. The stereo image is as wide as you can possibly expect from a pair of closed-back headphones. It’s still leaning out to each side more …
Read More »Best Noise-Canceling Headphones (2025): Over-Ears, Wireless Earbuds, Workout Pairs
Honorable Mentions Now that the majority of new headphones and earbuds offer at least a modicum of noise canceling, it’d be impossible (and unproductive) to list everything we like above. If you haven’t yet found your fit, here are some more favorites worth considering. Beyerdynamic Amiron 300 for $280: These …
Read More »Best Open Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025): Bose and More
Open earbuds support many of the same features found in traditional earbuds like multipoint pairing to connect to multiple devices at once, sensors for auto-pause, water-resistance, and even spatial audio. Most provide an app for extras like EQ or an earbuds finder, and you’ll find onboard touch or push controls. …
Read More »Best Wireless Earbuds, Tested and Reviewed (2025)
Other Earbuds We Like Every month seems to bring new sets of earbuds with longer battery life, new features, and more compact designs. As such, we can’t list everything we like. But if you’re still hunting, here are some other recommendations. Beyerdynamic Amiron 300 for $280: These premium earbuds from …
Read More »Technics EAH-AZ100 Earbuds Review: Smaller Size, Better Sound
Technics is no slouch in the feature department, and the latest pair offers just about every modern feature you could want. You’ll find all the basics like auto-pause sensors, a multiband EQ, Google Fast Pair, and an Earbuds Finder, with customization available in the Technics app. In fact, virtually everything …
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