Category: earbuds

Dirac’s spatial audio tech will soon be built into wireless headphones

[ad_1] This new “spatial audio solution” does two key things. First, as the name suggests, it upscales stereo content to immersive audio. Dirac compares the end result to what you might hear from a home theater setup, only this technology doesn’t require content to be specifically mixed for spatial audio. Second, the tech includes speaker […]

Sennheiser CX 400BT review: Great-sounding mid-range wireless earbuds

[ad_1] Sennheiser says the CX 400BT has the same “acoustical system” as the Momentum True Wireless 2. That includes the 7mm “dynamic drivers” the company used in the pricier model. The sound quality is quite good on this new set of earbuds. There’s outstanding clarity in the details of most genres and a deep, warm […]

The best wireless earbuds you can buy right now

[ad_1] Buy Jabra Elite 75t at Amazon – $150 Runner up: Sony WF-1000XM3 Billy Steele/Engadget Sony’s stellar WF-1000XM3 are still near the top of our list, but the true wireless earbud industry has changed a lot since their introduction. The M3s offer powerful ANC that automatically adjusts based on your activity, or thanks to a […]

Pixel Buds firmware update fixes annoying audio cutout issue

[ad_1] Google is rolling out a Pixel Buds firmware patch that should fix an audio glitch some users experienced. The patch, part of firmware update v552, resolves an issue where audio cuts out every minute and 50 seconds. When the latest Pixel Buds arrived in April, we were impressed by their solid audio, reliable touch […]

Apple’s AirPods Pro return to a low $199 price at Staples

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Amazon’s Echo Buds are back to their lowest price

[ad_1] All products recommended by Engadget are selected by our editorial team, independent of our parent company. If you buy something through one of the links on this page, we may earn an affiliate commission. Amazon’s Echo Buds arrived this time last year, and we’ve only seen the wireless earbuds go on sale once since […]

Sennheiser’s CX 400BT are its most affordable true wireless earbuds yet

[ad_1] The CX 400BT also has touch controls on the outside of each earbud. And like the audio, those are customizable inside the aforementioned app as well. Options for controlling audio, taking calls and accessing your voice assistant are all available right on the buds. Like most true wireless earbuds these days, Sennheiser says “ambient […]

Apple’s AirPods Pro return to a record low price on Amazon

[ad_1] The AirPods Pro have become more valuable in the months since. Apple has promised major upgrades to the buds later in 2020, including spatial audio and automatic Apple device switching. You can get immersive sound when watching a movie on your iPad, or take a call from your iPhone even when you’ve been listening […]

Our readers get real about their issues with the AirPods Pro

[ad_1] Billy Steele / Engadget The active noise cancellation also gained its share of accolades, with David noting they “do a great job all around on this front. They perform great at blocking out traffic when you’re walking down the street, or for drowning out background noise at a restaurant. They’re only somewhat okay for […]

Samsung’s Galaxy Buds Live offer ‘open’ ANC and hands-free access to Bixby

[ad_1] “Open” ANC sounds odd, and as you might expect, it doesn’t work as well as true wireless models with ear tips that create a seal. Based on my early tests, I can tell when ANC is active in the Galaxy Buds app, but the feature doesn’t do a lot to block out what’s going […]