#sound-quality

#sound-quality

While generally well-received for their sound quality, there's often a gotcha or two that keep them from being top picks. These are areas where similarly priced competitors are notably further ahead, like active noise cancellation or where Yamaha's design gets in the way (like long-term comfort). For a good example of what I'm talking about, check out WIRED's review of Yamaha's premium YH-E700B wireless headphones, which earned only 6/10.

Apple has taken what is arguably one its most iconic and widely acclaimed products -- the AirPods Pro 2 -- and elevated them with a significant upgrade for 2025. Since the product has a simple mission and it didn't appear that there were a ton of things Apple could do to make them better, it's always a risk to make big changes.

The Oi Prima Bike Bell is known for its unique design and premium sound, making it a must-have for anyone who values performance and aesthetics in cycling gear.

The Sony WH-1000XM4 headphones offer a stellar sound experience and 30-hour battery life, available now for a sale price of $198 at Amazon.

A solid portable speaker can pull together any trip, whether at the beach or drowning out loud noises, proving essential often more than expected.

As nice as it is to have a projector wired up in your home cinema, the flexibility a portable model offers is equally valuable.