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SoundGuys is reader supported. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. RAYCON EVERYDAY HEADPHONES REVIEW The Raycon Everyday Headphones have a lot in common with other mid-range Bluetooth headphones, with a similar style of hinge, similar rotating ear cups, similar leatherette cushions on the headphones and headband, similar position of on-ear controls, and more—the list goes on.It’s an immediately familiar product, but that isn’t a bad

thing; it works.

APPLE AIRPODS PRO VS BOSE QUIETCOMFORT EARBUDS It seems like everyone has a pair of Apple AirPods Pro these days, but plenty of competitors have risen up out of the shadows. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are based on their over-ear counterpart, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II, and they offer many of the draws of the AirPods Pro.Let’s explore whether one of these competing ANC true wireless earbuds is a better buy. JBL CHARGE 3 REVIEW: A GOOD BUY, EVEN NOW JBL is one of the most popular audio companies among average consumers, but it’s products warrant the renown. Whether you’re looking at JBL headphones or speakers, the company offers relatively affordable, high-value products with pretty good sound quality.Most all of its speakers are water-resistant, and many can even withstand a

dip in the pool.

APPLE AIRPODS MAX VS. BOSE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES 700 The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 features touch panels, whereas the AirPods Max uses tactile controls. Both the Apple AirPods Max and Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 feature over-ear designs. Bespectacled listeners can listen for hours at a time with either headset, but the AirPods Max ear pads are more plush and the Bose APPLE AIRPODS MAX VS. SONY WH-1000XM4 The Sony WH-1000XM4 is the more portable headset. The Sony WH-1000XM4 are a bit more portable and a bit less comfortable than the AirPods Max, though comfort can be subjective since everyone’s heads and ears are different. You can compact the headset by folding the ear cups toward the headband, and throw them into the hardshell carrying

case.

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Spotify HiFi will offer streaming in lossless CD-quality. As of now, both Spotify and Pandora use the lossy AAC file format and Spotify also uses the lossy Ogg Vorbis format. However, while the maximum bitrate for Pandora Premium is 192kbps, Spotify Premium’s is higher, offering up to 320kbps. AIRPODS PRO VS. BEATS POWERBEATS PRO The answer to this question seems like a no-brainer at first glance, but it’s not so simple. The original AirPods were notorious for having a terrible fit, but that was fixed with the AirPods Pro which makes this a way cleaner fight. Now, these come with three different sized eartips that snap on easily to the end of the earbuds thanks to a proprietary system giving them a much more SENNHEISER MOMENTUM TRUE WIRELESS 2 VS. BOSE QUIETCOMFORT The QuietComfort Earbuds also have quick-charging capabilities—15 minutes of charge affords 2 hours of playback. In addition, Bose claims that the case holds 12 hours of additional charge time. Both the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 charge via USB-C, but only Bose’s case supports wireless charging. DO SPEAKER CABLES MAKE A DIFFERENCE? REVIVING THE The coathanger was unsurprisingly more inconsistent than the cable, but weirdly its max deviation was better than the cable’s max deviation. The speaker cable had a weird issue in the highs, but the consistency was pretty decent otherwise. Below is a plot with our coathanger pitted against a high-end OFC (14-gauge) cable. SOUNDGUYS - WE LIVE AUDIO!HEADPHONESSPEAKERSREVIEWSTHE BESTEDITORS

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SoundGuys is reader supported. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. RAYCON EVERYDAY HEADPHONES REVIEW The Raycon Everyday Headphones have a lot in common with other mid-range Bluetooth headphones, with a similar style of hinge, similar rotating ear cups, similar leatherette cushions on the headphones and headband, similar position of on-ear controls, and more—the list goes on.It’s an immediately familiar product, but that isn’t a bad

thing; it works.

APPLE AIRPODS PRO VS BOSE QUIETCOMFORT EARBUDS It seems like everyone has a pair of Apple AirPods Pro these days, but plenty of competitors have risen up out of the shadows. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds are based on their over-ear counterpart, the Bose QuietComfort 35 II, and they offer many of the draws of the AirPods Pro.Let’s explore whether one of these competing ANC true wireless earbuds is a better buy. JBL CHARGE 3 REVIEW: A GOOD BUY, EVEN NOW JBL is one of the most popular audio companies among average consumers, but it’s products warrant the renown. Whether you’re looking at JBL headphones or speakers, the company offers relatively affordable, high-value products with pretty good sound quality.Most all of its speakers are water-resistant, and many can even withstand a

dip in the pool.

APPLE AIRPODS MAX VS. BOSE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES 700 The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 features touch panels, whereas the AirPods Max uses tactile controls. Both the Apple AirPods Max and Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 feature over-ear designs. Bespectacled listeners can listen for hours at a time with either headset, but the AirPods Max ear pads are more plush and the Bose APPLE AIRPODS MAX VS. SONY WH-1000XM4 The Sony WH-1000XM4 is the more portable headset. The Sony WH-1000XM4 are a bit more portable and a bit less comfortable than the AirPods Max, though comfort can be subjective since everyone’s heads and ears are different. You can compact the headset by folding the ear cups toward the headband, and throw them into the hardshell carrying

case.

SPOTIFY VS PANDORA

Spotify HiFi will offer streaming in lossless CD-quality. As of now, both Spotify and Pandora use the lossy AAC file format and Spotify also uses the lossy Ogg Vorbis format. However, while the maximum bitrate for Pandora Premium is 192kbps, Spotify Premium’s is higher, offering up to 320kbps. AIRPODS PRO VS. BEATS POWERBEATS PRO The answer to this question seems like a no-brainer at first glance, but it’s not so simple. The original AirPods were notorious for having a terrible fit, but that was fixed with the AirPods Pro which makes this a way cleaner fight. Now, these come with three different sized eartips that snap on easily to the end of the earbuds thanks to a proprietary system giving them a much more SENNHEISER MOMENTUM TRUE WIRELESS 2 VS. BOSE QUIETCOMFORT The QuietComfort Earbuds also have quick-charging capabilities—15 minutes of charge affords 2 hours of playback. In addition, Bose claims that the case holds 12 hours of additional charge time. Both the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 charge via USB-C, but only Bose’s case supports wireless charging. DO SPEAKER CABLES MAKE A DIFFERENCE? REVIVING THE The coathanger was unsurprisingly more inconsistent than the cable, but weirdly its max deviation was better than the cable’s max deviation. The speaker cable had a weird issue in the highs, but the consistency was pretty decent otherwise. Below is a plot with our coathanger pitted against a high-end OFC (14-gauge) cable. SONY WF-1000XM4 REVIEW The market for true wireless earphones is a fast-evolving one, and the Sony WF-1000XM4 just pushed the category farther. SENNHEISER HD 280 PRO REVIEW One of the greatest things to come out of the modern age of home recording is the demand for accessible gear. So-called budget studio headphones used to cost well over $200 USD, but the 1980s are long gone, and what used to be tough-to-reach purchases are much more accessible to more people. The Sennheiser HD 280 Pro has long been a favorite of musicians to monitor their tracks, and while TURTLE BEACH RECON 500 REVIEW: SIMPLE, YET UNREMARKABLE The Turtle Beach Recon 500 is a pretty barebones product, but it hands the basics well and it's reasonably priced. If you need something simple and comfortable, or you just want it to work everywhere, you could do a whole lot worse. BEST OUTDOOR SPEAKERS OF 2020 If you want great, just go with the Polk Atrium 6. If you’re looking for true outdoor speakers, don’t overthink it. The best all-around speaker for you is going to be the Polk Atrium 6.The Atrium series from Polk Audio has consistently impressed, and the Atrium 6 hits the sweet spot between the larger and smaller models that give you just the right amount of bang for your buck. DO SPEAKER CABLES MAKE A DIFFERENCE? REVIVING THE The coathanger was unsurprisingly more inconsistent than the cable, but weirdly its max deviation was better than the cable’s max deviation. The speaker cable had a weird issue in the highs, but the consistency was pretty decent otherwise. Below is a plot with our coathanger pitted against a high-end OFC (14-gauge) cable. SAMSUNG GALAXY BUDS PLUS VS SAMSUNG GALAXY BUDS PRO The Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus and the Galaxy Buds Pro feature similar designs. Both sets of earbuds are rounded and stem-free with replaceable silicone ear tips. The Galaxy Buds Plus earbuds have removable silicone wings that secure them in your ears. The buds are very lightweight and have an IPX2 rating, making them fine for

exercise.

1MORE DUAL DRIVER ANC PRO REVIEW The 1MORE Dual Driver ANC Pro buds aren’t like the true wireless model we previously reviewed.Even though true wireless earbuds are all the rage right now, 1MORE took a step back and tried to make something a little more practical. While the neckband design has always been

divisive, I

AKG K240 STUDIO REVIEW The K240 Studio is a great option for anyone working on a shoestring budget who can’t afford to compromise sound quality. The semi-open design promotes accurate sound reproduction. Sub-bass response is lacking, so if you a more neutral response across the JABRA ELITE 75T VS. APPLE AIRPODS PRO The noise cancelling is a nice touch, but not very effective. At first glance, it appears that the Jabra Elite 75t have better noise cancelling than the AirPods Pro but that isn’t the case. The Elite 75t have much better passive isolation than the AirPods Pro, which bumps the dotted cyan line up really high. Jabra’s gross attenuation SONY WH-1000XM4 VS SHURE AONIC 50 Both the Sony WH-1000XM4 and the Shure AONIC 50 charge via USB-C. The AONIC 50 battery life is barely shorter than the Sony WH-1000XM4—clocking in at 19 hours, 46 minutes, and t19 hours, 59 minutes respectively. Not only is the Sony WH-1000XM4 battery life slightly longer, but it also affords fast charging. SOUNDGUYS - WE LIVE AUDIO!HEADPHONESSPEAKERSREVIEWSTHE BESTEDITORS

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SoundGuys is reader supported. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. WHAT MAKES A GOOD BLUETOOTH SPEAKER? The Creative Nova portable Bluetooth speaker features an inaccurate, emphasized upper-midrange and treble response. Most speakers have a frequency response that ranges from 20Hz-20kHz, which makes sense since that’s also the threshold of human hearing. BEST BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES UNDER $100 Best Bluetooth headphones under $100: notable mentions. The Plantronics BackBeat 500 FIT look identical to the BackBeat 500 but feature a P2i water-repellent nano-coating. Jabra Elite 65t: The Jabra Elite 65t may not be cheap Bluetooth headphones, but they are cheap true wireless earbuds thanks to the release of the Elite 75t.

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Spotify HiFi will offer streaming in lossless CD-quality. As of now, both Spotify and Pandora use the lossy AAC file format and Spotify also uses the lossy Ogg Vorbis format. However, while the maximum bitrate for Pandora Premium is 192kbps, Spotify Premium’s is higher, offering up to 320kbps. YOUTUBE MUSIC VS SPOTIFY While both Spotify and YouTube Music offer premium subscription plans, it isn’t required. Both services offer decent free tiers that let you access the service for free. Of course, be prepared to be blasted with ads if you go this route. It isn’t just ads that get in the way, both services cap streaming quality: the free YouTube Music MARSHALL MODE II REVIEW APPLE MUSIC VS SPOTIFY Apple Music vs Spotify: Pricing. Spotify and Apple Music both offer pricing options comparable to one another. An individual Apple Music plan costs $9.99/month, which is the same as Spotify Premium’s $9.99/month rate. For alternative plans, find the tables below: SENNHEISER MOMENTUM TRUE WIRELESS 2 VS. BOSE QUIETCOMFORT The QuietComfort Earbuds also have quick-charging capabilities—15 minutes of charge affords 2 hours of playback. In addition, Bose claims that the case holds 12 hours of additional charge time. Both the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 charge via USB-C, but only Bose’s case supports wireless charging. APPLE AIRPODS MAX VS. BOSE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES 700 The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 features touch panels, whereas the AirPods Max uses tactile controls. Both the Apple AirPods Max and Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 feature over-ear designs. Bespectacled listeners can listen for hours at a time with either headset, but the AirPods Max ear pads are more plush and the Bose PANASONIC RB-M700B HEADPHONES REVIEW The Panasonic RB-M700B headphones also have a 3.5mm input to plug in an audio cable. These are also very comfortable to wear so even if the padding makes the earcups look huge, they’re very effective. I wore these for many hours and never felt any uncomfortable clamping force

or ear fatigue.

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SoundGuys is reader supported. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. WHAT MAKES A GOOD BLUETOOTH SPEAKER? The Creative Nova portable Bluetooth speaker features an inaccurate, emphasized upper-midrange and treble response. Most speakers have a frequency response that ranges from 20Hz-20kHz, which makes sense since that’s also the threshold of human hearing. BEST BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES UNDER $100 Best Bluetooth headphones under $100: notable mentions. The Plantronics BackBeat 500 FIT look identical to the BackBeat 500 but feature a P2i water-repellent nano-coating. Jabra Elite 65t: The Jabra Elite 65t may not be cheap Bluetooth headphones, but they are cheap true wireless earbuds thanks to the release of the Elite 75t.

SPOTIFY VS PANDORA

Spotify HiFi will offer streaming in lossless CD-quality. As of now, both Spotify and Pandora use the lossy AAC file format and Spotify also uses the lossy Ogg Vorbis format. However, while the maximum bitrate for Pandora Premium is 192kbps, Spotify Premium’s is higher, offering up to 320kbps. YOUTUBE MUSIC VS SPOTIFY While both Spotify and YouTube Music offer premium subscription plans, it isn’t required. Both services offer decent free tiers that let you access the service for free. Of course, be prepared to be blasted with ads if you go this route. It isn’t just ads that get in the way, both services cap streaming quality: the free YouTube Music MARSHALL MODE II REVIEW APPLE MUSIC VS SPOTIFY Apple Music vs Spotify: Pricing. Spotify and Apple Music both offer pricing options comparable to one another. An individual Apple Music plan costs $9.99/month, which is the same as Spotify Premium’s $9.99/month rate. For alternative plans, find the tables below: SENNHEISER MOMENTUM TRUE WIRELESS 2 VS. BOSE QUIETCOMFORT The QuietComfort Earbuds also have quick-charging capabilities—15 minutes of charge affords 2 hours of playback. In addition, Bose claims that the case holds 12 hours of additional charge time. Both the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds and Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 2 charge via USB-C, but only Bose’s case supports wireless charging. APPLE AIRPODS MAX VS. BOSE NOISE CANCELLING HEADPHONES 700 The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 features touch panels, whereas the AirPods Max uses tactile controls. Both the Apple AirPods Max and Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 feature over-ear designs. Bespectacled listeners can listen for hours at a time with either headset, but the AirPods Max ear pads are more plush and the Bose PANASONIC RB-M700B HEADPHONES REVIEW The Panasonic RB-M700B headphones also have a 3.5mm input to plug in an audio cable. These are also very comfortable to wear so even if the padding makes the earcups look huge, they’re very effective. I wore these for many hours and never felt any uncomfortable clamping force

or ear fatigue.

SONY WF-1000XM4 REVIEW The market for true wireless earphones is a fast-evolving one, and the Sony WF-1000XM4 just pushed the category farther. TURTLE BEACH RECON 500 REVIEW: SIMPLE, YET UNREMARKABLE The Turtle Beach Recon 500 is a pretty barebones product, but it hands the basics well and it's reasonably priced. If you need something simple and comfortable, or you just want it to work everywhere, you could do a whole lot worse. ULTIMATE BLUETOOTH SPEAKER BUYING GUIDE Ultimate Bluetooth speaker buying guide. There are so many Bluetooth speakers to choose from, start here to figure out which type is best for you. Bluetooth speakers are a great option for beach-goers and urban cyclists alike, but there’s a whole host of speakers beyond these two markets. Whether you want something for your dorm, your new APPLE AIRPODS MAX VS. SONY WH-1000XM4 The Sony WH-1000XM4 is the more portable headset. The Sony WH-1000XM4 are a bit more portable and a bit less comfortable than the AirPods Max, though comfort can be subjective since everyone’s heads and ears are different. You can compact the headset by folding the ear cups toward the headband, and throw them into the hardshell carrying

case.

SONOS 101: SPEND WELL AND SPEND WISELY 2. Little Dolby Atmos support. While this isn’t really a big deal, it’s kind of a big deal. The Sonos Arc is the only speaker to support Dolby Atmos; some other Sonos speakers support Dolby Digital 5.1 for surround sound. Dolby Digital 5.1 is what you might picture when you think of surround system. HOW TO CONNECT SPEAKERS TO YOUR TV Step 1: Look at the back of your TV. If you can see and access the panel where your TV’s inputs and outputs reside, then great! Move on to step 2 immediately. If your TV is already mounted to the wall and you can’t see the outputs, you may want to check the MASTER & DYNAMIC MW07 REVIEW: EXCITING DESIGN, EXHAUSTING Though they're expensive, the MW07 true wireless by Master & Dynamic are a really good pair of 'buds that just about anyone would be happy with. 7.8. SCORE. Rating. 7.7. SCORE. User Rating. (33 Ratings) The MW07 earbuds are made of acetate and have a unique design. JABRA ELITE 85T VS SAMSUNG GALAXY BUDS PRO The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is an obvious rival to the Apple AirPods Pro, but it’s also a threat to less popular noise cancelling true wireless earbuds like the Jabra Elite 85t. Samsung’s flagship attracts the eye with its glossy earbuds and jewelry box-inspired case, meanwhile Jabra’s headset is KLIPSCH S1 TRUE WIRELESS REVIEW The Klipsch S1 True Wireless earbuds emphasize low-frequency sounds which makes basslines easier to hear. This sound signature complements popular styles of music like pop, rock, and hip-hop. Clarity is lacking, though and the headset doesn’t do a great job of rendering a realistic sense of three-dimensional space. JABRA ELITE 75T VS. APPLE AIRPODS PRO The noise cancelling is a nice touch, but not very effective. At first glance, it appears that the Jabra Elite 75t have better noise cancelling than the AirPods Pro but that isn’t the case. The Elite 75t have much better passive isolation than the AirPods Pro, which bumps the dotted cyan line up really high. Jabra’s gross attenuation SOUNDGUYS - WE LIVE AUDIO!HEADPHONESSPEAKERSREVIEWSTHE BESTEDITORS

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Spotify HiFi will offer streaming in lossless CD-quality. As of now, both Spotify and Pandora use the lossy AAC file format and Spotify also uses the lossy Ogg Vorbis format. However, while the maximum bitrate for Pandora Premium is 192kbps, Spotify Premium’s is higher, offering up to 320kbps. HOW TO CONNECT SPEAKERS TO YOUR TV Step 1: Look at the back of your TV. If you can see and access the panel where your TV’s inputs and outputs reside, then great! Move on to step 2 immediately. If your TV is already mounted to the wall and you can’t see the outputs, you may want to check the AIRPODS PRO VS. BEATS POWERBEATS PRO When it comes to battery life all you really have to do is look at the stats. Just given the projections that Apple provides for each product you can tell that the Powerbeats Pro is going to overtake the AirPods Pro here (9 hours vs 4.5 hours, respectively), but that isn’t enough for us at SoundGuys. SONY WH-1000XM4 VS SHURE AONIC 50 Both the Sony WH-1000XM4 and the Shure AONIC 50 charge via USB-C. The AONIC 50 battery life is barely shorter than the Sony WH-1000XM4—clocking in at 19 hours, 46 minutes, and t19 hours, 59 minutes respectively. Not only is the Sony WH-1000XM4 battery life slightly longer, but it also affords fast charging. AMAZON MUSIC HD REVIEW Amazon Prime members get a great deal on Amazon Music HD for just $12.99/month, making it an absolute steal for listeners in search of a lossless audio streaming service.; Fans of FLAC swill enjoy the high-resolution streaming quality afforded by Amazon Music HD and its library of Ultra HD songs.; Everyone will enjoy Amazon’s vast music library which covers the oldies, classics, and modern HOW TO PROPERLY POWER YOUR SPEAKERS You’ll need the formula 1/Ωtotal = 1/Ω1 + 1/Ω2 + 1/Ω3 + . For example, two 4Ω speakers in parallel have a combined impedance of 2Ω. Or a more complex connection of two 4Ω and one 6Ω speakers have an impedance of just 1.5Ω. This is important to know, as parallel connections can easily load down your amplifier, causing it to MASTER & DYNAMIC MW07 REVIEW: EXCITING DESIGN, EXHAUSTING Though they're expensive, the MW07 true wireless by Master & Dynamic are a really good pair of 'buds that just about anyone would be happy with. 7.8. SCORE. Rating. 7.7. SCORE. User Rating. (33 Ratings) The MW07 earbuds are made of acetate and have a unique design. JABRA ELITE 85T VS SAMSUNG GALAXY BUDS PRO The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is an obvious rival to the Apple AirPods Pro, but it’s also a threat to less popular noise cancelling true wireless earbuds like the Jabra Elite 85t. Samsung’s flagship attracts the eye with its glossy earbuds and jewelry box-inspired case, meanwhile Jabra’s headset is JBL CHARGE 3 REVIEW: A GOOD BUY, EVEN NOW JBL is one of the most popular audio companies among average consumers, but it’s products warrant the renown. Whether you’re looking at JBL headphones or speakers, the company offers relatively affordable, high-value products with pretty good sound quality.Most all of its speakers are water-resistant, and many can even withstand a

dip in the pool.

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Spotify HiFi will offer streaming in lossless CD-quality. As of now, both Spotify and Pandora use the lossy AAC file format and Spotify also uses the lossy Ogg Vorbis format. However, while the maximum bitrate for Pandora Premium is 192kbps, Spotify Premium’s is higher, offering up to 320kbps. HOW TO CONNECT SPEAKERS TO YOUR TV Step 1: Look at the back of your TV. If you can see and access the panel where your TV’s inputs and outputs reside, then great! Move on to step 2 immediately. If your TV is already mounted to the wall and you can’t see the outputs, you may want to check the AIRPODS PRO VS. BEATS POWERBEATS PRO When it comes to battery life all you really have to do is look at the stats. Just given the projections that Apple provides for each product you can tell that the Powerbeats Pro is going to overtake the AirPods Pro here (9 hours vs 4.5 hours, respectively), but that isn’t enough for us at SoundGuys. SONY WH-1000XM4 VS SHURE AONIC 50 Both the Sony WH-1000XM4 and the Shure AONIC 50 charge via USB-C. The AONIC 50 battery life is barely shorter than the Sony WH-1000XM4—clocking in at 19 hours, 46 minutes, and t19 hours, 59 minutes respectively. Not only is the Sony WH-1000XM4 battery life slightly longer, but it also affords fast charging. AMAZON MUSIC HD REVIEW Amazon Prime members get a great deal on Amazon Music HD for just $12.99/month, making it an absolute steal for listeners in search of a lossless audio streaming service.; Fans of FLAC swill enjoy the high-resolution streaming quality afforded by Amazon Music HD and its library of Ultra HD songs.; Everyone will enjoy Amazon’s vast music library which covers the oldies, classics, and modern HOW TO PROPERLY POWER YOUR SPEAKERS You’ll need the formula 1/Ωtotal = 1/Ω1 + 1/Ω2 + 1/Ω3 + . For example, two 4Ω speakers in parallel have a combined impedance of 2Ω. Or a more complex connection of two 4Ω and one 6Ω speakers have an impedance of just 1.5Ω. This is important to know, as parallel connections can easily load down your amplifier, causing it to MASTER & DYNAMIC MW07 REVIEW: EXCITING DESIGN, EXHAUSTING Though they're expensive, the MW07 true wireless by Master & Dynamic are a really good pair of 'buds that just about anyone would be happy with. 7.8. SCORE. Rating. 7.7. SCORE. User Rating. (33 Ratings) The MW07 earbuds are made of acetate and have a unique design. JABRA ELITE 85T VS SAMSUNG GALAXY BUDS PRO The Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro is an obvious rival to the Apple AirPods Pro, but it’s also a threat to less popular noise cancelling true wireless earbuds like the Jabra Elite 85t. Samsung’s flagship attracts the eye with its glossy earbuds and jewelry box-inspired case, meanwhile Jabra’s headset is JBL CHARGE 3 REVIEW: A GOOD BUY, EVEN NOW JBL is one of the most popular audio companies among average consumers, but it’s products warrant the renown. Whether you’re looking at JBL headphones or speakers, the company offers relatively affordable, high-value products with pretty good sound quality.Most all of its speakers are water-resistant, and many can even withstand a

dip in the pool.

BEST BLUETOOTH HEADPHONES UNDER $100 Best Bluetooth headphones under $100: notable mentions. The Plantronics BackBeat 500 FIT look identical to the BackBeat 500 but feature a P2i water-repellent nano-coating. Jabra Elite 65t: The Jabra Elite 65t may not be cheap Bluetooth headphones, but they are cheap true wireless earbuds thanks to the release of the Elite 75t. BEST SMARTPHONES FOR AUDIO Qualcomm 888. 32-bit/384kHz file support. Big phone. Expensive. One of the best options on the market for audio today, the Asus ROG Phone 5 is an overpowered handheld device with everything AND the kitchen sink. Bang for your buck. BEST BOOKSHELF SPEAKERS The Edifier R1280T pack most of what you’d want in a good pair of bookshelf speakers into something that won’t break your wallet at only around $100. While they do seem kind of clunky and the design isn’t as sleek as some of the other options, it does have a kind of retro aesthetic that some people might be drawn to. CHASE BERNATH, AUTHOR AT SOUNDGUYS SoundGuys is reader supported. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More. BONE CONDUCTION HEADPHONES: GIMMICK OR GODSEND? Although true wireless earbuds have been hogging the limelight as of late, there’s another breed of specialized wireless earphones garnering attention: bone conduction headphones. These have deep-seated roots in the hearing aid industry, but naysayers and die-hard fans are abound.Let’s break down whether or not bone conduction headsets are a gimmick or something more. BEYERDYNAMIC AVENTHO WIRED REVIEW Beyerdynamic might not be the flashiest brand when it comes to audio products, but their products are usually some of the best out there.We’ve checked out a fair number of headphones from the company including the Aventho Wireless, which Lily reviewed earlier this year.But the biggest issue with those is the insanely high price tag for a pair of Bluetooth headphones. JLAB JBUDS AIR ICON REVIEW The JLab JBuds Air Icon makes small but important improvements over the original JBuds Air. Downsized housings are more comfortable, but the touch controls aren’t as reliable as the physical buttons found on the first-generation earbuds. The earbuds aren’t any JLAB JBUDS AIR SPORT REVIEW 7.1. Bottom Line. The JLab JBuds Air Sport are the athletic version of the company’s Executive earbuds. The ear hooks are pliable, yet retain their shape for a stable fit. JLab went with an unapologetically bass-heavy sound signature for these earbuds, which is to be expected with workout headphones. iPhone users will benefit

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SKULLCANDY INDY TRUE WIRELESS EARBUDS REVIEW The Skullcandy Indy is an impressive pair of true wireless earbuds that offer an IP55 rating, great fit, and good isolation, but they're still not perfect. They're not the best we've seen, but these are above average in almost every category. DO SPEAKER CABLES MAKE A DIFFERENCE? REVIVING THE The coathanger was unsurprisingly more inconsistent than the cable, but weirdly its max deviation was better than the cable’s max deviation. The speaker cable had a weird issue in the highs, but the consistency was pretty decent otherwise. Below is a plot with our coathanger pitted against a high-end OFC (14-gauge) cable. __ SoundGuys is reader supported. When you buy through links on our site we may earn an affiliate commission. Learn More . What are you looking for?

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