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2 days ago | 
soundguys.com | Christian Thomas
Those on the market for brand-new active noise canceling (ANC) headphones have an embarrassment of riches to choose from. But what about the top end? We pit the reigning champ of sound quality over the last 5 years against the new kid on the block, and the lab results show a consistent story: the Sony WH-1000XM6 sound quality is top-notch in this category.
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1 week ago | 
soundguys.com | Christian Thomas
Christian Thomas / SoundGuysTwo weeks ago, we released our review of the Sony WH-1000XM6. Though most of the test results were excellent, some of our readers noted that the microphone performance wasn’t what they were expecting. After skimming the comments sections, Reddit, and our own poll results, we’ve condensed what the masses had to say about the latest Sony flagship’s microphone performance. How good is the Sony WH-1000XM6’s mic?
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2 weeks ago | 
medium.com | Christian Thomas
ChatGPT is a game engine and platform, rolled into oneBesides being just plain fun, games have shown surprising effectiveness in educational contexts, including in the areas of AI literacy and career readiness. Digital games in particular have also traditionally been very time-consuming and expensive to make. Enter ChatGPT as both a game engine and gaming platform, or arcade of sorts.
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3 weeks ago | 
soundguys.com | Christian Thomas
Christian Thomas / SoundGuysWith the launch of the Sony WH-1000XM6, one of the bold claims laid by the company was that the microphone array’s performance was vastly improved by training AI on voice samples in different environments. But does it do a good job? We used our standardized test setup in our lab to record samples that you can compare with any other review on our site.
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3 weeks ago | 
soundguys.com | Christian Thomas
Few headphones get as much buzz as Sony’s latest active noise canceling (ANC) cans, and the Sony WH-1000XM6 is probably the most-anticipated of its line. Routinely topping the lists of “best ANC headphones” from outlets online, do the new cans stack up to the rest of the line, or do they fall flat? Let’s listen. The Sony WH-1000XM6 is for commuters, travelers, or anyone who needs an all-rounder set of wireless noise canceling headphones.
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1 month ago | 
soundguys.com | Christian Thomas
In a world where firmware updates can change the features of your headphones from day to day, some users out there have been worried that these updates could change how their headphones sound. But so far, this hasn’t happened on many top-tier products. Late last year, several users noticed that we had updated our review of the Apple AirPods Max with new measurements.
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1 month 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.
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1 month 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.
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2 months 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.
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2 months 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.
