https://the-gadgeteer.com Gadget news and reviews since 1997! Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:55:18 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/cropped-cropped-wp-icon-gadgeteer-logo-32x32.jpg https://the-gadgeteer.com 32 32 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/13/sand-pink-arrives-for-the-wh-1000xm6-as-sony-bets-on-color-to-keep-premium-headphones-moving/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/13/sand-pink-arrives-for-the-wh-1000xm6-as-sony-bets-on-color-to-keep-premium-headphones-moving/#respond Sat, 14 Feb 2026 04:00:25 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=498196 Color didn’t used to matter much in premium headphones. You’d walk into a store, see black and silver, and that was the whole conversation. Over the last couple of years, brands figured out that finish drives buying choices as much as sound quality, and the ones that moved first have held shelf attention longer. Sony […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/13/sand-pink-arrives-for-the-wh-1000xm6-as-sony-bets-on-color-to-keep-premium-headphones-moving/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/06/jlabs-giant-jbuds-lux-speaker-turns-oversized-headphones-into-wearable-bluetooth-speakers/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/06/jlabs-giant-jbuds-lux-speaker-turns-oversized-headphones-into-wearable-bluetooth-speakers/#respond Sat, 07 Feb 2026 02:30:27 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=497591 Portable speakers force a tradeoff nobody questions: carry something bulky, or settle for tinny sound from pocket-sized options. Wearable speakers exist to sidestep this entirely, but most designs look like Bluetooth necklaces with apologetic output. JLab’s Blue XL Speaker Headphones reject compromise by going oversized instead of miniaturized. Price: $99.99 Where to Buy: JLab These […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/02/06/jlabs-giant-jbuds-lux-speaker-turns-oversized-headphones-into-wearable-bluetooth-speakers/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/26/sennheiser-rs-275-tv-headphones-bring-auracast-to-your-living-room-audio/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/26/sennheiser-rs-275-tv-headphones-bring-auracast-to-your-living-room-audio/#respond Tue, 27 Jan 2026 00:00:51 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496659 ARTICLE – Modern TVs look like sleek black glass, and they often sound like it, too. That thin screen style is a nice upgrade on the wall, but it’s a small misfire when dialogue gets swallowed by the room the moment your AC kicks on. Price: P299.95 (bundle) / P$129.95) Where to Buy: Sennheiser Sennheiser’s […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/26/sennheiser-rs-275-tv-headphones-bring-auracast-to-your-living-room-audio/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/22/new-slam-technology-powers-the-lcd-5s-audezes-most-refined-flagship-headphones-yet/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/22/new-slam-technology-powers-the-lcd-5s-audezes-most-refined-flagship-headphones-yet/#respond Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:00:27 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=496202 ARTICLE – Planar magnetic headphones have long chased the same goal: reproduce sound with the kind of clarity and speed that makes listeners forget they are wearing headphones at all. Audeze, the Santa Ana-based company that has become synonymous with high-end planar technology, is making its latest bid for that ideal with the LCD-5s, a […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/22/new-slam-technology-powers-the-lcd-5s-audezes-most-refined-flagship-headphones-yet/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/16/i-went-hands-on-with-fenders-first-headphones-at-ces-and-the-modular-design-caught-me-off-guard/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/16/i-went-hands-on-with-fenders-first-headphones-at-ces-and-the-modular-design-caught-me-off-guard/#respond Fri, 16 Jan 2026 14:30:39 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=495896 CES 2026 NEWS – The Fender booth at CES sat in the middle of a crowded ballroom, surrounded by competing demos and constant foot traffic. The result was a steady layer of ambient noise that made careful, isolated listening nearly impossible. I spent about 10-minutes with their first consumer headphones and portable speakers, guided by […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2026/01/16/i-went-hands-on-with-fenders-first-headphones-at-ces-and-the-modular-design-caught-me-off-guard/feed/ 0 Bluetooth headphones - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/07/porter-and-dyson-team-up-on-a-limited-edition-edc-set-that-commuters-will-fight-over/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/07/porter-and-dyson-team-up-on-a-limited-edition-edc-set-that-commuters-will-fight-over/#respond Sun, 07 Dec 2025 15:00:52 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=492090 ARTICLE – When two brands from completely different worlds collide, the results can feel forced. That is not the case here. Porter, the 90-year-old Japanese bag maker known for meticulous craftsmanship, has partnered with Dyson on a limited-edition shoulder bag and headphone set that feels surprisingly cohesive. The pairing makes more sense than it should: […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/12/07/porter-and-dyson-team-up-on-a-limited-edition-edc-set-that-commuters-will-fight-over/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/19/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-drop-to-199-43-off/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/19/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-drop-to-199-43-off/#respond Wed, 19 Nov 2025 14:27:05 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=490783 Holy smokes, folks. Bose’s QuietComfort Headphones just crashed down to $199 at Amazon (normally $349). That’s 43% off and matches the lowest price we’ve ever seen. If you’ve been eyeing these but couldn’t justify the full price, now’s your moment. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $199.00 Where to buy: Amazon Why I’m Actually Excited […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/19/bose-quietcomfort-headphones-drop-to-199-43-off/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/19/baseus-inspire-series-review-overachieving-over-ear-headphones/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/19/baseus-inspire-series-review-overachieving-over-ear-headphones/#comments Wed, 19 Nov 2025 13:00:57 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=490053 REVIEW – When the email came through to review the Baseus Inspire Series headphones I didn’t hesitate to jump at the chance.  I have been looking for a pair of over-ear headphones that doesn’t cost an arm and a leg for a while now.  And without getting too much into the review too early, the […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/11/19/baseus-inspire-series-review-overachieving-over-ear-headphones/feed/ 3 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/22/iclever-auraa-headphones-for-kids-review-a-better-way-to-listen/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/22/iclever-auraa-headphones-for-kids-review-a-better-way-to-listen/#respond Wed, 22 Oct 2025 12:00:20 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=486061 REVIEW – My kids are always stealing my headphones. So I thought that if I got some for them, maybe I could have mine back. The iClever Auraa headphones for kids have active noise cancelling, LED lights, Bluetooth, and microphone. I might just have to keep these for myself. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $46.99 Where […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/22/iclever-auraa-headphones-for-kids-review-a-better-way-to-listen/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/19/h2o-audio-sonar-2-pro-waterproof-headphones-mp3-player-with-bluetooth-listen-underwater/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/19/h2o-audio-sonar-2-pro-waterproof-headphones-mp3-player-with-bluetooth-listen-underwater/#respond Sun, 19 Oct 2025 14:48:27 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=486042 REVIEW – When I was a competitive swimmer, training my drifting thoughts while swimming endless laps was part of the process, but now, I only swim for fun and sometimes fitness. Wouldn’t it be great to listen to music or podcasts, or an audiobook while swimming? Ray, a good friend of mine, helped me test […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/10/19/h2o-audio-sonar-2-pro-waterproof-headphones-mp3-player-with-bluetooth-listen-underwater/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/28/h2o-audio-tri-2-pro-bone-conducting-headphones-review-listen-to-your-favorite-music-while-you-swim/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/28/h2o-audio-tri-2-pro-bone-conducting-headphones-review-listen-to-your-favorite-music-while-you-swim/#comments Thu, 28 Aug 2025 19:56:46 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=480176 REVIEW – I love listening to music when I am out in my backyard using the pool.  What I dislike is listening to other people’s music while I am in my backyard by the pool.  It’s challenging to strike a balance between enjoying the music you love while in the water and not disturbing your […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/28/h2o-audio-tri-2-pro-bone-conducting-headphones-review-listen-to-your-favorite-music-while-you-swim/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/18/edifier-stax-spirit-s5-wireless-planar-magnetic-headphones-review-you-cant-really-appreciate-them-until-theyre-gone/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/18/edifier-stax-spirit-s5-wireless-planar-magnetic-headphones-review-you-cant-really-appreciate-them-until-theyre-gone/#respond Mon, 18 Aug 2025 14:00:35 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=479352 REVIEW – The Edifier Stax Spirit S5 wireless planar magnetic headphones are a definite upgrade from most ordinary dynamic speaker headphones. For those who just read that and have no idea what it means, read on if you want more from your favorite music … but it will cost you. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $499.99 […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/18/edifier-stax-spirit-s5-wireless-planar-magnetic-headphones-review-you-cant-really-appreciate-them-until-theyre-gone/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/13/kiwi-ears-aventus-fun-comfy-over-the-ear-headphones/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/13/kiwi-ears-aventus-fun-comfy-over-the-ear-headphones/#respond Wed, 13 Aug 2025 12:10:22 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=479074 REVIEW – My son’s headphones were already on the brink, and with the start of school coming in fast, we were thrilled to have the opportunity to review the Kiwi Ears Aventus headphones. He needs them for academic purposes, but he was most excited to try them for PC and Xbox gaming, as well as […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/13/kiwi-ears-aventus-fun-comfy-over-the-ear-headphones/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/03/oneodio-focus-a6-hybrid-anc-headphones-review-another-solid-set-of-headphones-from-oneodio/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/03/oneodio-focus-a6-hybrid-anc-headphones-review-another-solid-set-of-headphones-from-oneodio/#respond Sun, 03 Aug 2025 13:17:59 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=477751 REVIEW – A little while back I reviewed a set of headphones that truly blew my socks off by the OneOdio brand. I was super impressed by the quality of the build and the sound, so recently when OneOdio came out with the Focus A6 Hybrid ANC Headphones I jumped at the opportunity to see […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/08/03/oneodio-focus-a6-hybrid-anc-headphones-review-another-solid-set-of-headphones-from-oneodio/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/22/nubwo-g06-dual-wireless-gaming-headset-with-microphone-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/22/nubwo-g06-dual-wireless-gaming-headset-with-microphone-review/#respond Sun, 22 Jun 2025 18:45:56 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=472478 REVIEW – What do you do when your child has an interest in something you know nothing about? I have a ten year old that wants to be a gamer, and while I don’t know much about that, I can still offer him help in other ways. The NUBWO G06 Dual wireless gaming headset with […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/22/nubwo-g06-dual-wireless-gaming-headset-with-microphone-review/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/15/movengine-aircore-open-wireless-headphones-review-more-interesting-than-great/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/15/movengine-aircore-open-wireless-headphones-review-more-interesting-than-great/#comments Sun, 15 Jun 2025 15:53:23 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=471693 REVIEW – I recently saw a YouTube video where a reviewer said that upper-end headphones have gotten so good that you can now buy with your heart rather than your head. In other words, headphones can be bought on looks, comfort, and price knowing the sound quality will be good. For the most part, he […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/06/15/movengine-aircore-open-wireless-headphones-review-more-interesting-than-great/feed/ 1 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/20/treblab-u5-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/20/treblab-u5-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphones-review/#respond Tue, 20 May 2025 13:58:05 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=469125 REVIEW – Here I go again, back into my testing of sub $100 headphones, some good enough for everyday listening. The next candidate in this category is the TREBLAB U5 – Hybrid Active Noise Cancelling Headphones. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $89.97 – TREBLAB; $76.97 – Amazon Where to buy: TREBLAB website, Amazon What is it? […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/20/treblab-u5-hybrid-active-noise-cancelling-headphones-review/feed/ 0 Bluetooth headphones - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/16/asus-rog-delta-ii-headset-review-fantastic-gaming-headphones-on-all-the-levels/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/16/asus-rog-delta-ii-headset-review-fantastic-gaming-headphones-on-all-the-levels/#respond Fri, 16 May 2025 13:00:10 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=469223 REVIEW – Full disclosure: I’ve been an Asus fan-person for years now, having owned multiple laptops, video cards, motherboards, and other accessories made by the brand.  However, I’ve never tried an Asus ROG-branded headset yet, and recently my partner commandeered my treasured Logitech Astro A30 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Headset since it was the only headset […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/16/asus-rog-delta-ii-headset-review-fantastic-gaming-headphones-on-all-the-levels/feed/ 0 https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/14/jlab-epic-lux-lab-edition-anc-over-ear-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/14/jlab-epic-lux-lab-edition-anc-over-ear-headphones-review/#respond Wed, 14 May 2025 12:00:35 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=468977 REVIEW – I love several genres of music, instrumental smooth jazz, and Latin jazz. I have been an audiophile for years. While I have owned very expensive audiophile headphones, I have learned to appreciate not-so-expensive headphones that still offer good sound for a good price, making them a great bang for the buck. JLab is […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/05/14/jlab-epic-lux-lab-edition-anc-over-ear-headphones-review/feed/ 0 Bluetooth headphones - The Gadgeteer nonadult https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/10/1more-sonoflow-pro-headphones-review/ https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/10/1more-sonoflow-pro-headphones-review/#comments Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:00:22 +0000 https://the-gadgeteer.com/?p=464659 REVIEW – As the sub $100 headphone testing venture continues, I continue to receive interesting headphones that are relatively good and a good bang for the buck. Here we go again with another candidate. Enter the 1MORE SonoFlow Pro Headphones. ⬇︎ Jump to summary (pros/cons) Price: $87.99 Where to buy: 1More website, Amazon What is it? The […]]]> https://the-gadgeteer.com/2025/04/10/1more-sonoflow-pro-headphones-review/feed/ 2 Bluetooth headphones - The Gadgeteer nonadult