All articles tagged with #audio gear
Amazon's 48-hour Prime Big Deal Days sale concluded on October 7, 2026, featuring significant discounts on audio, visual, and household items. Key deals included 53% off Bose headphones, 30% off LG OLED TVs, and 50% off Anker earbuds. While some outlets noted inflated baseline prices, others confirmed record-low pricing on flagship models.
Engadget identifies five over-ear headphones that offer significant savings over the $549 AirPods Max 2, ranging from $100 to $359. The guide highlights the Anker Soundcore Space 2 Pro as the best overall value, Bose QuietComfort for noise cancellation, Beats 360 for workouts, Audio-Technica ATH-M20xBT for budget buyers, and Fender Mix as an honorable mention. While these alternatives lack deep iOS integration, they provide strong performance in sound quality, battery life, and comfort for users willing to trade Apple-specific features for lower prices.
Nothing has released its flagship Headphone (1) Pro, priced at $399, featuring a triple-driver architecture and a physical flat EQ switch designed for studio professionals. The device includes 10-microphone active noise cancellation and 68 hours of battery life. BTS member V has been named the global brand ambassador for the launch.
Ultimate Ears was founded in 1995 by Jerry and Mindy Harvey after Harvey built custom in-ear monitors for Van Halen. Logitech acquired Ultimate Ears in 2008 for $34 million, merging the pro-audio brand with its global reach and pushing UE into consumer Bluetooth speakers, alongside other Logitech brands like Astro Gaming, Loupedeck, and Blue Microphones, as well as software ventures such as Streamlabs and Challonge.
Gear Patrol’s weekly roundup spotlights KEF’s LS Luxe as the new flagship wireless speaker, alongside PS Audio PMG S200 and S400 power amplifiers and Q Acoustics 3040c, plus a range of other audio gear including Orange’s Baby Terror amp, Twelve South Valet, Beyerdynamic DT 275 Pro headphones, Majority Stylo and Folio turntables, and DJI’s Osmo Pocket 4P gimbal.
The Verge’s Weekend Questionnaire with Never Post host Mike Rugnetta explores how he sustains a busy, multi-haceted creative life through a focus-optimized setup, why reliable electricity is essential to his studio, and the gear he trusts most (notably his Sony MDR-7506 headphones and an RME Fireface UCX II). He also shares his favorite apps (Firefox Focus, Alfred, Max), his stance on the headphone jack debate, his routines for getting “in the zone,” and current obsessions (Doom/Quake mods) as well as updates on his Bandcamp world and ongoing projects, illustrating how momentum and practical constraints shape his work.
A roundup of notable new audio gear: Grado’s Classic Series open-back headphones with updated X2 drivers; Schiit Lyr 5 hybrid headphone amp with Forkbeard app; Quad Platina CDT transport; Denon’s refreshed Home multi-room speakers (200/400/600) with HEOS; Ècoute TH1 wireless headphones with built-in vacuum-tube preamp; Cambridge Audio CX Black Series in matte black (CXA81 Mk II, CXC, CXN100 SE); Fosi Audio S3 network streamer/DAC/preamp; Sony Bravia Theater Bar 7 Dolby Atmos soundbar with Sub 7; Satechi Slim LX3 keyboard and Slim LX mouse.
Gear Patrol rounds up the past week’s notable gadget releases across audio and home tech, highlighting premium turntables, flagship wireless earbuds, high-end preamps and integrated amps, affordable Atmos-enabled sound systems, and new studio monitors and subwoofers—from Teac’s turquoise TN-400BTX/TB to Sony’s WF-1000XM6, MoFi UltraPhono Pro, Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos, Ultrafide Enso INT-125, Mophie Gallery Edition Powerstation, JBL 4369, Arendal 1610, Dali V-16 F, and Noble Spectre.
Gear Patrol highlights 12 notable new releases from the past week spanning turntable gear, hi‑fi amps, speakers, USB‑C headphones, and premium camera optics—from Sonos’s new streaming amplifier and JBL L100 Classic 80 to Apple’s second‑generation AirTags, plus a slate of premium audio gear (Pro‑Ject Pre Box S3, Sumiko Oriole cartridge, Sennheiser HD 400U, Fosi BT20A Max, Roksan Caspian 4G Pre‑amp and Power Amp, Audeze LCD‑5 with SLAM), a limited‑edition Ruark radiogram, and Leica Noctilux M 35mm F1.2 Asph lens.
The article highlights essential and affordable accessories for enhancing the vinyl listening experience, including record weights, slip mats, and cleaning tools, suitable for both casual listeners and audiophiles, with options under $100.
Amazon's October Prime Day sale features significant discounts on headphones and earbuds from top brands like Apple, Sennheiser, and Sony, with savings up to $200. The deals include noise-canceling headphones, gaming headsets, and workout earbuds, with limited-time offers on popular models such as AirPods Pro, Beats, Sennheiser Momentum, and Sony WH-1000XM4. The event also highlights early deals and tips for maximizing savings, amid potential tariff impacts on electronics.
Marshall announced the Heston 60, a compact, mid-century styled soundbar with tactile controls, repairability, and versatile mounting options, alongside the Heston Sub 200 subwoofer, both launching on September 23 at $699 and $599 respectively, offering a stylish and customizable audio solution with modern connectivity features.
An audio expert recommends the Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S3 headphones for their rich sound, comfort, and effective noise cancellation, and the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds for their exceptional ANC and comfort, emphasizing personalized needs in choosing audio gear.
The Sonos Era 100 smart speaker is available for a record low price of $199 during Amazon Prime Day 2024, a $50 discount. The speaker, praised for its audio quality and features like Bluetooth and Trueplay tuning, is also available at the same price directly from Sonos. Additionally, the portable Sonos Roam 2 is discounted to $143.
Sony is revamping its confusing product naming system, replacing the jumble of letters and numbers with more descriptive and easily recognizable names for its audio gear and TV products. The ULT lineup replaces the Extra Bass brand, with products categorized as Tower, Field, and Wear. The new Bravia series for TVs and home audio devices also adopts more straightforward names. The move aims to make it easier for customers to identify and remember Sony's products, potentially ending the headache-inducing confusion caused by the previous naming scheme.