Adam Birney

6 days ago | soundguys.com | Adam Birney

The bottom lineThe CMF Buds 2 deliver exceptional value at $59. They offer impressive ANC, spatial audio, and vastly improved battery life in a sleek package. While still bass-heavy, their more balanced sound and feature set make them one of the best budget earbuds available. CMF Buds 2The CMF Buds 2 deliver exceptional value at $59. They offer impressive ANC, spatial audio, and vastly improved battery life in a sleek package.

2 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Adam Birney

TL;DRkm5’s Lightwear Hp1 joins a growing class of retro-inspired wireless headphonesFeatures Bluetooth 5.4, USB-C wired playback, ANC, transparency mode, and dual-mic callingJust 103g, with a stainless steel frame, 40mm drivers, and swappable magnetic ear padsAvailable now for $189 USD in JapanThe km5 Lightwear Hp1 is here to make you feel like it’s 1985, but function like it’s 2025.

2 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Adam Birney

Skullcandy isn’t exactly the first name you’d expect to pair with Bose, but that’s exactly the unexpected combo behind the new Method 360 ANC earbuds. Priced at just $99.99 at Amazon, these buds promise premium features like hybrid noise canceling, customizable sound, and—most notably—audio tuning “by Bose.” But bold marketing claims aside, do they really deliver a refined listening experience for a bargain, or is this just bass-heavy bravado in disguise? Let’s take a listen.

2 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Adam Birney

The bottom lineThe Turtle Beach Battle Buds deliver surprisingly good gaming audio and communication in a portable earbud design, though comfort and build quality suffer at this budget price point. They're a decent option for gamers who hate sweaty ears, but only if you can tolerate their fit. Battle BudsThe Turtle Beach Battle Buds deliver surprisingly good gaming audio and communication in a portable earbud design, though comfort and build quality suffer at this budget price point.

3 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Adam Birney

7.9ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNovaThe bottom lineThe ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova offers low-latency wireless audio for gaming with solid ANC performance and customizable features. The consumer-friendly, bass-forward sound signature enhances gaming immersion, though Xbox users are left out. ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNovaThe ASUS ROG Cetra True Wireless SpeedNova offers low-latency wireless audio for gaming with solid ANC performance and customizable features.