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V-Moda S-80 on-ear headphones review: a heavy, expensive gimmick
V-Moda's S-80 brings the company's signature sound and style to these pricey wireless on-ears but then misses the mark on almost everything else.
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Review: Noise-canceling cans get high marks for style, sound, and comfort
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 are the British brand's latest interpretation of what a set of noise-canceling headphones should be, and they couldn't be classier.
Razer Opus wireless headphones review: A budget ANC champ
Razer has released its newest headphones, the Razer Opus, a lifestyle product that aims to affordably provide solid sound quality and good noise cancellation.
Mifo S ANC review: Tiny and very comfortable, these sport earbuds drop the ball on features
The Mifo S ANC earbuds prioritize comfort and aesthetics, but cost too much considering their lack of EQ and control customizations.
Rode NTH-100 review: Super-comfy studio cans
Rode's first set of headphones are beautifully designed and comfortable, but do they have what it takes to beat the world's favorite studio monitors?
Anker Soundcore’s Sport X10 add ANC and rotating earhooks for a quiet and comfy workout
Anker made the Soundcore Sport X10 for the active crowd, bending those ear hooks enough to fit any pair of ears during vigorous runs or workouts.
HyperX Cloud Mix earbuds review: A gamer’s take on true wireless
HyperX is entering the world of true wireless earbuds with the Cloud Mix earbuds, and they're a solid first attempt despite their high price tag.
Edifier NeoBuds Pro review: A new standard in affordable audio
Want amazing sound, active noise cancellation, and crystal-clear transparency? The Edifier NeoBuds Pro have it all, for way less money than the competition.
Edifier Stax Spirit S3 review: Great planar sound at an accessible price
The Edifier Stax Spirit S3 are planar magnetic over-ear headphones that offer stunningly good sound, making their relatively high price seem like a bargain.
Libratone Air+ review: Stylish AirPods Pro alternative
Libratone Air+ wireless earbuds sound terrific and look unique, and are marred only by poor call quality.
Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW review: Big buds, big sound, big battery
The Audio-Technica ATH-CKS50TW are an astonishing value, with noise-canceling and sound quality that rivals much pricier buds, plus huge battery life.
Tribit MoveBuds H1 review: Made to make you sweat
Tribit MoveBuds H1 are for the active crowd, boasting a sporty design that delivers comfort, durability, and battery life that will last longer than the competition.
Razer Electra Review
Razer’s Electra headphones make a bold impression with their huge size and green highlights, but maintain a surprisingly balanced and pleasing sound for both gaming and music.
OnePlus Buds Pro review: Good buds with a few flaws
The OnePlus Buds Pro offer great sound and ANC, but a few usability issues keep them from being a top pick.
Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 review
The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 are meant to replace the vaunted QC 35 II. We dig into the Bose 700’s new look and sound to find out if they succeeded.
1More Evo review: Hi-fi sound at a killer price
The new flagship wireless earbuds from 1More have tons of top-flight features, including wireless hi-res audio, all for a very reasonable price.
Audio-Technica ATH-GDL3 gaming headset review: Open-world gaming
Most gaming headsets are closed-back for a reason: It keeps sounds in. But the ATH-GDL3 make a strong argument for why your next headset should be open-backed.
B&O Cisco 980 review: Keeping your calls comfy, clear, and secure
Bang & Olufsen's Cisco partnership produces a set of wireless cans with security that's as good as their sound.
Grell TWS/1 review: Quirky buds with quality sound
The Grell TWS/1 are about better sound, and deliver it with solid sonic results, though you will have to consider whether they're too big for your ears.
Definitive Technology Symphony 1 review
With premium features like active noise-cancelling and Bluetooth connectivity, it’s not hard to see the benefits of the Symphony 1.
Razer Hammerhead True Wireless review: RGB and ANC for less
The second-generation Hammerhead true Wireless brings effective active noise cancellation and RGB lighting to the mix, along with a more comfortable fit.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review: A step backward
The Samsung Galaxy Buds Live have a slim profile and good battery life. But if sound quality and ANC performance are what you care about, we have bad news.
JLab Go Air earbuds review: Small, but mighty affordable
JLab's new true wireless earbuds are the Go Air, and they come equipped with intriguing features usually reserved for products far outside their price range.
Bowers and Wilkins PX7 Carbon Edition headphone review: Way too fun
From gaming to Zoom meetings, I found myself grabbing the Bowers and Wilkins PX7 Carbon every single time over the last couple of months.
JLab Epic Sport2 review: Wired for workouts
With an IP66 weatherproof rating, a workout-friendly design, and stellar battery life, JLab created another stout pair of fitness earbuds in the Epic Sport2.
JLab Audio Studio ANC review: Big-time battery
JLab Audio's new Studio ANC wireless headphones have quite a list of features at a miniscule price point. For the most part, they made good on those promises.
JBL Tour One review: Noise-canceling cans for frequent callers
Looking for a set of premium noise-canceling headphones, whether for work or travel? JBL's $300 Tour One are a superb alternative to models from Sony and Bose.
Marshall Monitor II ANC review: Rock out for hours in total comfort
With a high-energy sound, distinctive styling, and great comfort, the Marshall Monitor II ANC are made for hours and hours of rocking out with your tunes.
Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro review: I can hear clearly now
Samsung took a leap with the Galaxy Buds Live, and missed the mark. The Galaxy Buds Pro correct course with a better design and enhanced ANC.
JBL Reflect Mini NC review: Almost perfect workout buds
You'll find a lot of true wireless earbuds that claim to be good for workouts, but few deliver the value, sound, and features of the $150 Reflect Mini NC.
Marshall Mode II review: Light as a feather, loud as hell
Marshall has a reputation for big sound and big style, and its first true wireless earbuds, the $179 Marshall Mode II, deliver on both traits in a big way.
Jabra Elite 45h review: The best $100 headphones you can buy
The Jabra Elite 45h manage offer a brilliant combination of sound quality, comfort, and battery life in a sleek and lightweight set of wireless headphones.
Bose QuietComfort 45 review: More (and less) of a very good thing
Bose has updated its QuietComfort headphones with a bigger battery and Bluetooth 5.1, but are the QC 45's higher price and fewer features a deal-breaker?
JBL Tour Pro+ review: Another excellent AirPods Pro alternative
With a huge number of features and great sound quality, the JBL Tour Pro+ are a fantastic AirPods Pro alternative, especially for Android phone users.
Former Senior Editor, A/V
After receiving his Bachelor in Music with an Audio Production focus from Ithaca College and Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, he began working for Home Theater Magazine in 2003. His time in the print and online publishing world has been spent as a writer, editor, copy editor, researcher, and test lab technician. Before joining Digital Trends, Higgins was the Managing Editor of Tech at Reviewed, part of the USA Today network, where he led the website’s tech coverage. He has previously written for Wirecutter, IGN, Projector Central, T3, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Magazine covering projectors, televisions, headphones and earbuds, sound bars and speakers, and monitors. He is a yearly attendee at CES and an ISF level 3 certified calibrator.
In addition to his career in publishing, Higgins has been a professional musician since the late 90s, having performed on piano in solo recitals, as a collaborative partner with various singers and instrumentalists, and with the Pacific Symphony. He also is an accomplished guitarist and, with his pop/rock band, has played such hallowed L.A. venues as the Troubadour, Roxy, Viper Room, and House of Blues. For 10 years, he was a teacher and music director at a private school in Los Angeles, and following his teaching career spent some time in the film industry as a post-production sound editor and composer.
Originally from just outside Boston, Higgins has been a Los Angeles resident since 2001 where he lives with his wife, son, two rescue dogs, and parrot. When not working, he spends his time watching TV shows about cooking and serial killers, preparing for his next D&D session, ignoring the growing list of games in his Steam gaming library, and building Legos with his son.