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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.
Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds review: Serious sound value
Denon Noise Cancelling Earbuds deliver outstanding sound and noise cancellation at a price that's very hard to beat.
Apple AirPods Pro review: Best buds
The new Apple AirPods Pro are a big departure from the company's previous AirPods, adding silicone eartips and noise canceling for a more private listening experience while shrinking the size down. Here's how they stack up.
Plantronics BackBeat SENSE review
The Plantronics BackBeat Sense offer best-in-class features and performance without breaking the bank.
SteelSeries Arctis Pro review: The best gaming headset
The Arctis Pro iterates smartly, solving the few compatibility shortcomings the previous Arctis headsets faced and boosting the quality to new heights.
UE Fits review: The most comfortable wireless earbuds
With an exclusive custom-fit system for the eartips, the UE Fits promise an ultra-comfortable and secure fit. But is this worth $249? We check 'em out.
Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch review: Thumping bass, delicate looks
The Cambridge Audio Melomania Touch definitely have the looks, but do they have the desirable "British sound," the company prides itself on? We find out.
OnePlus Buds Z2 review: Too much bass, not enough grace
The OnePlus Buds Z2 with ANC are a big upgrade over the first Buds Z, but have also doubled in price. Do the extra features justify splashing out on them?
Urbanista Los Angeles hands-on review: Don’t let the sun go down on you
Can you really go without ever charging if you buy these solar-powered headphones? Yes and no. We explain the Los Angeles' solar gain and drain.
Panasonic RB-M700 review: Subwoofers for your head
There are plenty of wireless headphones that promise big bass, but they don't possess the Panasonic RB-M700's bass reactors. They're a boon for bass lovers.
SoundPeats Truengine SE review: $40 incredibly well spent
Is it possible to spend less than $50 on true wireless earbuds and get quality sound and features? If the earbuds are the SoundPeats Truengine SE, then yes.
Oppo Enco X review: Android-friendly AirPods Pro killers
Plenty of companies have tried to offer the AirPods Pro's features and design for a lot less money. The Enco X are the first noise-canceling earbuds to succeed.
Master and Dynamic MW07 Plus Review: Best wireless sound
Master and Dynamic's MW07 wireless earbuds were a big hit in 2018, but their battery life left something to be desired -- and the competition has only gotten stronger. With tons of new features and nearly triple the battery, the MW07 are a whole new bag. But can they keep up with the crowd?
V-Moda M-200 ANC review: Overpriced over-ear headphones
Charging lots of money for wireless headphones -- like V-Moda's $500 M-200 ANC -- is fine when you deliver an all-star performance. But these cans fall short.
1More ComfoBuds Pro review: Affordably awesome ANC
1More's ComfoBuds Pro true wireless earbuds are positioned as $95 AirPods Pro alternatives. Is such a thing even possible? As it turns out, yes, it is.
Focal Celestee headphone review: True audio bliss
The Focal Celestee have a shocker of a price tag. Is the sound and build quality shockingly good? We take a deep dive to find out.
JLab Epic Air Sport ANC review: Most valuable workout buds
With industry-leading battery life, good sound, and a great weather-resistance rating, it's hard not to love JLab Audio's Epic Air Sport ANC true wireless buds
Shure Aonic 40 hands-on review: Sound this good should be more comfortable
Shure's latest ANC headphones are well-priced, beautifully designed, and sound awesome. But a thin and poorly padded headband makes them tricky to recommend.
JLab Epic Air Sport review
With excellent battery life, great controls, and fantastic dust and water resistance, JLab’s latest workout buds are the new pair to beat, taking everything we like about the Powerbeats Pro but lopping a healthy $100 off the price tag. If you’re looking to break a sweat and never want to worry about losing an earbud, these are the headphones for you.
Earin A-3 earbuds review: Good things come in small packages
Just how small can true wireless earbuds get? Earin's answer: Very, very small. The A-3 are tiny, yet manage to pump out decent sound. Is that enough for $199?
Bose QuietComfort Earbuds review: Best ANC Buds
Bose may be fashionably late to the party, but the wait was worth it. Are the new QuietComfort Earbuds the best wireless ANC buds you can buy? We found out.
Beats Studio Buds review: These are the AirPods Pro Lite
With some of the AirPods Pro's best features, but at a way lower price, the Studio Buds make for a great set of everyday true wireless earbuds.
1More ComfoBuds Review: Small and comfy AirPods alternatives
If you don't like Apple's high prices, but you don't like the way most other earbuds fit, the 1More ComfoBuds are an affordable and comfy true wireless option.
Oddict Twig Pro review: Stylish buds with surprising sound
The Oddict Twig Pro are a fancy yet affordable alternative to the AirPods Pro, that really come into their own when you start tweaking their settings.
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.