Tom Triggs

1 week ago | soundguys.com | Tom Triggs

Christian Thomas / SoundGuysThe Sony WH-1000XM6 stand proud as one of the best wireless headphones you can buy right now. Rectifying some of their predecessors’ pain points, including the fragile hinge system, the XM6 represent a worthy update for some. However, I’d be remiss not to admit my disappointment that Sony omitted notable feature upgrades. Rather than headphones expected to last the next five years, the XM6 serve as a modest improvement with a high price tag.

2 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Tom Triggs

The Sony WH-1000XM6 launched on May 15, 2025, and quickly topped our list of the best Bluetooth headphones. With excellent active noise canceling, industry-leading microphone quality, and top-class audio, there’s plenty to love about them. However, Sony stapled an eyewatering price tag to its latest and greatest over-ears. While they stand out in many ways, rival headphones will serve listeners with specific needs better in the long run.

3 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Tom Triggs

The Sonos Move 2 updates its predecessor with improved battery life, Bluetooth 5.0, and additional speaker drivers. However, its mixed bag of features and notable omissions make it difficult to recommend over similar rivals. With stiff competition from JBL, Ultimate Ears, Google, and more, the Sonos Move 2 fails to make our list of the best Bluetooth speakers. Can the Sonos Move 3 place the company back on track and deliver future-proof features for the masses?

4 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Tom Triggs

German headphone manufacturer Beyerdynamic is infamous for producing comfortable, studio-worthy cans. The Beyerdynamic DT 900 PRO X and DT 700 PRO X stand tallest, offering high-quality sound for open and closed-back headphone fans. Consistently awarded praise and recommendations across the industry, it is little wonder producers and home recordists are eager for the Beyerdynamic DT 800 PRO X. Could they fill a gap in the market and serve as a long-awaited semi-open-back upgrade to the DT 880 PRO?

4 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Tom Triggs

British manufacturer Orange is home to some of the most famous guitar amplifiers in the world. Released in 2015, the Orange Crush 20RT remains a trusted and affordable practice amp for budding musicians. With an intuitive design and pleasing sound quality, we’ve tested how it compares to its siblings and the wider competition. Do guitarists of all different calibres receive the necessary features for rehearsals, gigs, and honing their craft, or has Orange shackled itself to a single specific use?