Christian Thomas

1 week ago | soundguys.com | Christian Thomas

The world of high-end ANC headphones is dominated by only a handful of options, and is ripe for a shakeup. But can personal audio behemoth JBL force its way into the conversation? We were able to test out the JBL Tour One M3 for a week before it released to find out. One thing’s for sure: people will be talking about it. The JBL Tour One M3 is for anyone looking for top-tier noise canceling headphones with the latest features, but is not enticed by the Bose, or Sony options.

2 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Christian Thomas

There’s no two ways about this: those in-ear monitors (IEMs) you’ve had your eye on for a while will soon shoot up in price. Recent back-and-forths between the US and China regarding tariffs will affect the price of goods sold to Americans, and in particular, any headphones or speakers manufactured and sold by Chinese companies overseas. But by how much? Given changes to the de minimis exemption — the IEM hobby is in for some dark days even if tariffs get paused.

2 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Christian Thomas

There’s no dearth of true wireless earbuds on the market nowadays, but it can be tough to figure out what scratches the right itch. But any kid of the 80s will recognize Technics — so is the successor to last year’s EAH-AZ80, the Technics EAH-AZ100, worth the money? Let’s find out. The Technics EAH-AZ100 is for people who want the latest and greatest true wireless earbuds, but are looking for something different than the sleek white plastic AirPods, or the Sony WH-1000XM5.

4 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Christian Thomas

High-end audio fans have a lot to talk about when it comes to their cans, but production equipment isn’t exactly always the best for that purpose. So should you look to a set of the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO MKII when kitting out your studio? Let’s take a look. The Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO MKII are for those who like the Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO, but want a higher-end, bassier option. About this Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO MKII review: We tested the Beyerdynamic DT 1770 PRO MKII over a period of 4 days.

1 month ago | soundguys.com | Christian Thomas

The world of high-end audio seems impenetrable due to cost, and it’s also fraught with risk: what happens if you hate the sound? A brand-new set of headphones, the Sennheiser HD 505, aims to appeal to newer users, but does it deliver? The Sennheiser HD 505 is for a somewhat more deep-pocketed consumer looking for open-back headphones that aren't in the same mold as the Sennheiser HD 600 series, and costs under $300.