Alright, let’s talk about the two heavyweights in the world of fancy wireless headphones: the Apple AirPods Max and the Sony WH-1000XM4. When you’re looking for the best of the best, these two are always in the conversation. They’re both amazing at blocking out noise and sound incredible. But here’s the thing—they have totally different…
Of course! As a fellow headphone enthusiast with two decades of diving into everything from over-ear classics to the smallest earbuds, I totally get the excitement and sometimes the little frustrations that come with new gear. In all my years of testing and writing reviews, and from countless conversations with other users, one question pops…
I’ve always thought Skullcandy has a really cool spot in the headphone world. They’re not for the audio experts who dissect every little sound detail. They’re for the rest of us. They started in a place known for skiing and snowboarding, and that adventurous, fun feeling is baked right into their products. You buy Skullcandy…
Many AirPods users face the frustrating issue of their case not charging or one AirPod refusing to power up. Luckily, most of the time the problem is minor—caused by dirty contacts, a faulty cable, or a software glitch. Let’s go through the most effective fixes. 1. Make Sure They’re Properly Placed It may sound obvious,…
With so many wireless headphones crowding the shelves, standing out has never been more difficult. But Cambridge Audio, the British audio specialist with a strong hi-fi heritage, believes it has the answer. Its newer release, the Melomania P100 SE, may look almost identical to its last Model P100, but it arrives with some refinements, a…
When I visited a friend in Barnsley recently, I had the chance to listen to two headphones that I’d only read about before: the Meze 99 Classic and the Meze 99 Neo. It was my first proper encounter with them, and though my session was short, it was enough to leave a lasting impression. Both…
When the company Nothing first showed off their new over-ear headphones, my first thought was, “Finally!” It felt like someone had the guts to finally try something new in a headphone market that was getting pretty boring. So, here are the Nothing Headphones (1). They cost $299, and they bring that cool, see-through style the…
Man, remember when Apple got rid of the headphone jack on the iPhone 7 back in 2016? It was a huge deal! A lot of us were pretty surprised. But that’s when they first showed off the AirPods—those little white wireless earbuds that looked just like the old wired ones, but with no strings attached….
Apple first came out with AirPods back in 2016. Since then, wireless earbuds have totally become the new normal, giving us the freedom to move around without any cords getting in the way. But just like any piece of tech, sometimes your AirPods can act a little weird. You might have trouble connecting them, they…
After long and exhausting auditions with brands like Sennheiser, Beyerdynamic, Sony, and Denon, I found myself drawn to the Audio-Technica M-series of closed-back monitoring headphones. The lineup ranged from the entry-level ATH-M20x (3,790 rubles) to the flagship ATH-M70x (20,500 rubles), which boasted an incredible 5–40,000 Hz frequency range. Of course, there was also the legendary…