Pocket-lint - Headphones

Mon, 15 Dec 2025 11:00:16 GMT

For better, for worse, or indifferent, lossless audio is a thing. Personally, I think it's for the better, but if you've read my coverage, you know there's an added expense to getting the most out of it. That's where Campfire Audio comes in. For those who don't want to carry around multiple devices, the Campfire Audio Axion features a cable with an inline microphone with button controls that terminates in a quality built-in USB-C DAC—plug-and-play lossless audio access in one tight, upgradeable package.

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Thu, 11 Dec 2025 22:00:16 GMT

I use my earbuds daily and have tried countless models, including the AirPods Pro 3 and Galaxy Buds 3 FE, in my quest to find the best sound quality. Most of them are great for enjoying my music or watching YouTube podcasts, but that's about it. That's why I was intrigued to learn about OSO's new AI Earbuds, which feature built-in AI integration and unique capabilities that set them apart from the competition.

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Fri, 28 Nov 2025 21:58:45 GMT

As far as Black Friday deals go, this is the best I've seen so far. Apple's excellent AirPods (4th generation) are on sale for $70 right now, down from their regular price of $130.

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Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:41:19 GMT

It feels like Apple rules the device world, and for good reason. It pays off conveniently to live in its walled garden, but one thing I've never bought into was Apple's famous line of Bluetooth headphones: AirPods. I've always preferred to stay away from the standard white buds, and I've never been a fan of the way the ear stem looks like it should have a wire attached to it. It seems I never got over the classic wired EarPods -- which I still rock to this day, thank you very much.

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Tue, 25 Nov 2025 01:00:16 GMT

A pair of high-quality over-ear headphones is pretty easy to find nowadays -- from AirPods Max to Sony's premium WH1000XM5, audiophiles and casual listeners alike are swimming in options. What isn't easy to swim in, though, is the hefty price tags attached to them. But even casual listeners don't want sound quality that's noticeably bad. If an untrained ear winces at tinny sound and deep-fried bass, it becomes harder and harder to even justify the buy in the first place.

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Wed, 19 Nov 2025 21:49:29 GMT

There's no doubt that Apple's AirPods are some of the best true wireless earbuds out on the market. They feature solid fit-and-finish, a now-iconic design language, and a ton of extra audio (and even some non-audio) related features, depending on which model you spring for.

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Sat, 15 Nov 2025 15:01:15 GMT

I was skeptical about Beats' newest fitness-forward buds: the Powerbeats Fit. I've never been one to stray from my beloved earhooks, especially as someone who's often between sizes when it comes to the inner eartips. Earhooks give me peace of mind that even if the sound-seal breaks during a run or power-lifting session, I can always rely on that hook tucked behind the shell of my ear.

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Sun, 12 Oct 2025 14:00:17 GMT

Sony's Inzone headphones are positioned as PC gaming hardware, but they're designed to work across both PC and PS5, which makes them an appealing option if you're looking for something a bit more premium than the company's PlayStation accessories, or spend as much time in front of your TV as you do your monitor. The company launched Inzone in 2022 with a focus on audio, and recently expanded the brand with the help of esports company Fnatic to include more parts of the PC gaming experience to cover everything from in-ear monitors to wireless mice.

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Wed, 08 Oct 2025 17:07:07 GMT

There's a lot of competition in the $150 and below earbuds market. Compelling entries from Asia are putting considerable pressure on U.S. companies to deliver greater value at the prices they charge for audio gear. At $129, Google's Pixel Buds 2a deliver value in the form of sonic performance, competent ANC, and of course, the ecosystem connection.

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Tue, 07 Oct 2025 15:50:07 GMT

Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days event is now live, and if you're looking to score a deal on a new pair of AirPods, then you're in luck.

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