Headphones

Amazon’s Big Spring Sale is now live. The early deals of the past few days gave us some insight into what to expect, but now it’s official. Unlike the company’s Prime Day sales in July and October, this sale is by and large for anyone, non-Prime members included. That’s good news for those who don't pay the $79 yearly membership fee. In another departure from Prime events, the Amazon spring sale looks to be focused on seasonal fare, particularly Spring apparel and home decor. While that’s not our beat, we did find a good…

JBL Live 770NC HeadphonesJBL's latest mid-range headphones offer the kind of bass that would be fun at the gym. They also take forever to die on you and feel pretty comfortable resting atop your head. If you're okay with a below-average build and ANC that lacks power, it's worth considering these. ProsReally long battery lifeBass-heavyEasily navigable controlsComfortable fitMics are good at canceling noiseConsANC doesn't cancel everythingNot the prettiest headphonesBuild feels cheapMeet JBL’s newest ANC headphones, the…

Jada Jones/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe JBL Live 770NC, I was eager to see if these could be my new affordable favorite.Also: The best music headphones: Expert tested and reviewedThe Live 770NC headphones boast new and improved features from their predecessor, the JBL Live 660NC, such as spatial audio and longer battery life. Additionally, they come with a laundry list of premium features for a mid-range price, so I was curious whether these headphones would feel like they were worth more than their $200 price tag.…

Less than four months after debuting its mid-range Accentum headphones, Sennheiser revealed another version at CES that remains more affordable than its flagship Momentum set. Dubbed the Accentum Plus, this more-expensive model swaps the physical buttons for touch controls while offering revised active noise cancellation (ANC), wear-detection and other conveniences the first version didn’t. All of the additions come at a price, though, as the Plus ($230) costs $50 more than the regular Accentum. For a set of headphones…

Amazon is currently slashing prices on a variety of Sony speakers, headsets, earbuds, and other audio products. Many products are down to their lowest-ever prices, with some getting discounts over $400. Whether you're looking to upgrade your home theater or want a nice Bluetooth speaker for your smartphone, there are a ton of great deals to consider.One of our favorite discounts is for the Sony WH-1000XM5, which is now just $328 (down from $400). That's one of the lowest prices we've ever seen for the…

Photo: Ivan_Shenets (Shutterstock)AirPods Pro is great for drowning out the people around you, but the earbuds can also work similarly to a hearing aid. In the upcoming iOS 18 release, the AirPods Pro might go all-in with helping those who are hard of hearing. A hearing aid mode will reportedly come to the AirPods Pro with the release of iOS 18 later this year, according to Bloomberg’s Power On Newsletter sent out Sunday. Apple Unveils Its iPhone 15 and Apple Watch Series 9Apple didn’t immediately respond to a request for…

Matthew Miller/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe Soundpeats RunFreeheadset and I figured my readers who do not want to pay $100 to $200 for headsets might appreciate some thoughts on a low priced option.Also: The best headphonesI took the Soundpeats RunFree with me on a vacation to Australia and used them on several runs, as well as walks where I wanted to talk to my family in the US. At first glance, the RunFree headset appears to be designed as bone conduction headphones with a similar around-the-head and over-the-ear…

Spring is coming, and with it comes many opportunities to put your earbuds in and go on a sunny walk reminiscent of a movie montage. If you're looking for an updated pair that won't cost too much, there's good news: The second-generation Apple AirPods Pro are currently on sale for $190, down from $249. The 24 percent discount brings these earbuds back to their record-low price.AppleApple released its second-gen AirPods Pro in late 2022, and while they're certainly not a budget wireless earbud, they offer a lot for under…

Matthew Miller/ZDNETZDNET's key takeawaysThe H2O Audio Tri Pro, they are now the perfect bone conduction headset for my needs and, possibly, for yours too.View at Amazon With Playlist Plus enabled, the headset will load content that you play on your smartphone into an offline folder on the headset with 8GB of space available. You can turn on the Playlist Plus capture via button presses on the headset or via the H2O Audio smartphone app. Matthew Miller/ZDNETMy preferred way to get my Spotify playlists over to the…

Sennheiser, renowned for its premium audio solutions, has once again raised the bar with the introduction of the Sennheiser Accentum Wireless headphones in India. Expanding its Accentum portfolio, the Accentum Wireless headphones promise to deliver exceptional sound quality and unparalleled battery life, catering to the needs of discerning consumers. Know all about the new Sennheiser Accentum wireless headphones.Vijay Sharma, General Manager of Sennheiser's Consumer Business in India, expressed his excitement about the…