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Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300 vs AirPods Pro 2: A clear winner

6 days ago | soundguys.com | Chase Bernath

Beyerdynamic is swinging for the fences with the AMIRON 300 wireless earbuds, with a premium price tag that matches up with established players in the market. Apple is at the top of that list of established players, and the AirPods Pro 2 are one of the most popular earbud models in the world. So if you are looking for the best premium earbud experience, should you go with Beyerdynamic or Apple? After testing both, I can tell you this isn’t as close a contest as their prices suggest.
Beats charging cables launch at $19 each, with more style than substance

1 week ago | soundguys.com | Adam Birney

TL;DRBeats enters the cable market with $18.99 braided options in USB-C, USB-A, and Lightning. Despite modern looks, all cables are limited to USB 2.0 data speeds. The main selling point is aesthetic: matching your gear, not outperforming it. Beats has entered the charging cable market with braided, color-matched options priced at $18.99 each. The catch? You’re mostly paying for the look.
Skullcandy taps Bose to tune its new budget earbuds

1 week ago | soundguys.com | Adam Birney

TL;DRSkullcandy launches the Method 360 ANC earbuds with Sound by BoseThey are available now globally at a special $99.99 introductory price (MSRP: $129.99)Features include hybrid ANC, a 40-hour battery, Skull-iQ app support, and a new slider caseEditor’s Note: We’re reporting live from the launch event in New York City. This story went live under embargo and will be updated with firsthand impressions and interviews from the event floor.
JBL Tour One M3 review: The next generation of ANC

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.
Audeze launches LCD-S20: Planar magnetic headphones with SLAM tech

1 week ago | soundguys.com | Adam Birney

TL;DRAudeze unveils LCD-S20 closed-back headphones with a detachable cable, magnetic earpads, and 90mm drivers. Marks debut of SLAM on planar magnetic drivers, previously used in the flagship CRBN2. Priced at $499, the LCD-S20 are now the most affordable headphones in Audeze’s LCD lineup. Audeze has announced the LCD-S20, its latest closed-back planar magnetic headphone and the first to integrate the company’s new SLAM acoustic technology.
JLab launches first open-ear model alongside two budget ANC earbuds

2 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Adam Birney

TL;DRJLab introduces two new affordable noise canceling earbuds and its first open-ear model. The GO Pods ANC ($36.99) and JBuds Pods ANC ($64.99) offer hybrid ANC, long battery life, and app customization. Available May 13. The Epic Open Sport ($114.99) is an open-ear design with Hi-Res Audio support aimed at active users. It will be available on April 22. JLab has announced three new wireless earbuds for budget—and sport-focused listeners.
Tariffs are steadily rising, should IEM enthusiasts worry?

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.
Technics EAH-AZ100 review: Getting weird with it

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.
Belkin SoundForm Isolate review: Best cheap ANC headphones?

2 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Adam Birney

Belkin’s first-ever ANC headphones arrive at an eye-catching $60 price point, undercutting most competitors by a significant margin. But in the world of noise cancelation, you often get what you pay for. Are these budget cans a hidden gem or a compromise too far? Find out more in SoundGuys‘ Belkin SoundForm Isolate review. This article was published on April 7, 2025, and this is the first version of the article. Updates will follow as the market changes.
Please stop wearing your AirPods Max at the gym

2 weeks ago | soundguys.com | Adam Birney

I get it. You paid a premium for those sleek, matte aluminum Apple AirPods Max, and it feels good to show them off. You love the sound quality, the seamless Apple integration, and the way they make you feel just a bit more put together. But listen—you need to stop wearing the AirPods Max to the gym. Not because they look ridiculous (though they kind of do when you’re bench pressing in $549 earmuffs), but because they were never designed for that environment.