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Modern music services are all about convenience, but sometimes having every album ever at the touch of your fingertips leaves you with choice paralysis. If you’d rather bump your next mixtape or revisit your favorite albums with something a little more tactile, Maxwell might just have the gadget you’ve been waiting for.

It’s been a rough couple of years for Sonos, but after nearly two years of attempts to make up for an awful app relaunch and with a fresh CEO at the helm, the company is ready to return to its bread and butter.

SteelSeries positions the new Arctis Nova Elite headphones as a premium high-res option for gamers, but in reality, it might be a premium option for all users. These headphones have some neat tricks up their sleeve that make them one of the best choices, no matter where you are.

Sonos just announced the Amp Multi after going radio silent for over a year. The company says this is just the beginning, with more component devices on the way. Oh, and it doesn’t support Google Chromecast.

These days, it’s hard to come by unique earbuds in the TWS audio industry. Even still, HP has found a way to incorporate interesting features into earbuds in a way that actually makes sense with the Poly Voyager Free 60.

It has been a long wait for the newest top-shelf Sony wireless earbuds to finally make their way to the public eye. The latest leaks showcase newly designed Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds that we can only assume pack some of the high-end audio we’ve come to expect from the WF line.

From our experience, most gamers put a lot of emphasis on sound quality, and why wouldn’t they? Gaming audio is a core part of the experience. That’s exactly why Asus has built a new pair of earbuds called the ROG Cetra True Wireless Pro earbuds that cater to those needs.

Leaked many times in the last few weeks, the Sony Wh-1000XM5 headphones have become a much-anticipated update to Sony’s line of wireless noise-canceling headphones. Today, Sony officially announced the WH-1000XM5 with improved features and a new design for $399.

There are plenty of truly wireless earbud options out there right now. Plenty fall into the budget category, while a lot cost a pretty penny without actually delivering quality. 1More’s EVO earbuds look to change that, offering much higher fidelity for a comparable price. This is our full 1More EVO review.

Android has long had issues with audio latency that resulted in a lack of audio editing apps. To remedy this, Marshmallow introduced a professional audio requirement last year. Now, NVIDIA’s Shield Tablet K1 meets those requirements thanks to a software update currently rolling out.

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One of the things I love most about the modern tech industry is that so many lesser-known companies are building great gear for a fraction of the cost of the big-name brands. One such example is British company, Rock Jaw Audio. Its flagship product, the Alfa Genus V2, is an incredibly versatile and well-made set of earphones that’ll set you back less than $50.

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LG has unveiled a new range of audio products for both home entertainment and for parties. As Google fans, it’s the home entertainment range we’re most interested in, and that’s because the company’s new sound bar systems include baked-in support for Google Cast. The SH8, SH7 and SH6 sound bars will be shown off in more depth at CES next month, and come with a boatload of wireless connectivity options…

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