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For audiophiles like me, achieving the highest possible sound quality is the top priority—but I still care about how my…

Dollar General selected retail adtech firm Qsic to outfit 6,000 of its roughly 21,000 stores with in-store audio ad and…

Even after a few hours I don’t mind the weight, and they work just fine with sunglasses and hats. They…

Modern smartphones shoot surprisingly high-quality video, with optical zoom, image stabilization, and onboard processing, but even the best out there…

The ELIE 6 stands 7.7 x 4.8 x 4.1 inches and weighs 4 pounds. It’s not fully dunkable like the…

It’s smaller and more portable than the brutish Move, yet large enough to sound much fuller than the pint-sized Roam.…

Some Speaker Pairings to ConsiderA budget optionSony’s affordable three-way bookshelf speakers are my speakeasy secret to an ultra-affordable sound system.…

The Loop Quiet 2 look almost identical to the Loop Experience earplugs, but there are two crucial differences: With no…

Here at WIRED, my colleagues and I test all headphones, including noise-canceling headphones, the way you use them. We wear…

Looking for an all-in-one soundbar that sounds as big as it looks? Sennheiser’s Ambeo Max uses its oversized body to…

In addition to the rubber balls, there’s a nice physical interface on the side for adjusting volume and pairing multiple…

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Are you sick of that thin, tinny sound blasting from the back of your television while you’re watching your favorite…

Whether you’re an experienced vinyl collector or just getting started on your journey, we recommend the Audio-Technica AT-LP120XUSB. This excellent…

Honorable MentionsNot every premium soundbar reaches my elite list, but that doesn’t mean they’re not worth consideration, depending on your…

Podcasts are to radio as streaming services are to television, and we’re lucky to be living through a golden age…