Scott WilkinsonFreelance contributor, TechHive
Scott has written about audio and video technology for 30 years in a wide variety of publications. As a professional musician, he can be heard on the soundtracks of Gladiator, Myst, and other movies and video games.
Even better, Cleer's ANC headphone is less expensive than the best that higher-profile competitors such as Sony, Bose, and DALI have to offer.
It's nice that the Wonderboom 2 is hardened against water, dust, and drops, but that doesn't mean much when it produces thin sound and wimpy bass.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar review: High-end sound for a high-end price
Sennheiser expects to fetch top dollar for this sophisticated soundbar, but it fully doesn't deliver the immersive audio experience it promises
Vocals sound great, and the comfort level is high, but the overall sound from these cans is slightly veiled.
iFi hip-dac portable DAC/headphone amp review: Sublime sound from a tiny, well-built package
Compared with a smartphone's built-in DAC/amp, the sound of this gem is a revelation.
Exceptional sound quality and noise reduction combine with solid construction and enviable comfort in this top-notch headphone.
It depends on your visual acuity and how far you are from the screen. But even under the best conditions, the difference between 4K and 8K is minimal.
Zvox AV50 wireless noise-cancelling headphone review: There's a lot to like about this headphone
The sound quality is rich and clear, and the active noise cancelling is quite effective, although the vocal enhancer is very subtle.
Sony 360 Reality Audio review: This headphone-virtualization system expands music beyond your head
Sony's new immersive audio format sounds fantastic with headphones.
1More wired in-ear headphone reviews: Do more drivers equal better performance?
An in-depth comparison of 1More's Dual, Triple, and Quad Driver in-ear headphones reveals that more drivers provide minor improvements from an excellent baseline.
It's humongous, heavy, and very expensive with a good feature set and exceptional build quality, but its audio performance falls short.
In addition to superb sound, Beyerdynamic's Xelento Wireless in-ear monitor offers exceptional build quality and an app that tailors the EQ to your specific hearing profile.
LG 88Z9 8K OLED TV review: If you've got the cash, this stunning TV delivers the goods
This monster-sized 8K OLED (88 inches measured diagonally) comes to market with a price tag much lower than was rumored, but it will still set you back about $30,000.
Major trends included projectors designed to replace TVs, direct-view LED screens, 8K, and more affordable high-end audio.
Urbanears Rålis Bluetooth speaker review: Rich, smooth sound emanates from this big, heavy speaker
This portable Bluetooth speaker consistently sounds good from any direction.
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