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2 hours agoSony's latest gaming headset offers great open-back audio
The H6 Air is a lightweight, open-back gaming headset that offers a natural sound experience and comfort, but lacks noise isolation.
Streaming hasn't killed physical media. It's made us crave it more. CDs are back in rotation, showing up in record stores, apartments, and design studios with a renewed sense of purpose.
The DuoBell works by emitting two sounds the headphone can't cancel. One sound is designed to be within a frequency in ANC's narrow blind spot that it can't invert, and another is too fast and confusing for ANC to process.
LG released its modular home theater system at CES 2026, complete with the H7 soundbar, M5 and M7 wireless speakers, and W7 subwoofer. This system is the first to feature Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, a Dolby technology that promises to deliver the Atmos experience, regardless of your speaker placement. Also: LG's new Dolby Atmos system promises immersive sound no matter where your speakers are
As discovered by Dealabs, Sony will likely unveil its LinkBuds Clip (WF-LC900), which features an open-ear design with the buds attaching around the earlobe. A listing from an Indonesian retailer revealed the design and key specs of the LinkBuds Clip, which are expected to feature adaptive volume control, 360 Reality Audio support and background music effect found on previous LinkBuds models.
Sonos' soundbars are incredibly easy to use; as long as your TV has an eARC port and your home has Wi-Fi, you can maximize their performance and features. All of Sonos' home theater products -- soundbars, rear speakers, and subwoofers -- offer exceptional performance with a plug-and-play setup.
You'll get the most out of this soundbar if your set has an eARC port. This soundbar promises room-filling sound, Dolby Atmos support, Apple AirPlay, Bluetooth, voice commands, and touch controls, and operates as both a soundbar and a smart speaker for your living room. Also: I changed 3 settings on my Sonos soundbar to instantly improve the audio performance Sonos released the Arc Ultra in late 2024, giving the company plenty of time to iron out software issues.
Most consumers believe punchy bass and sizzling highs are key to a good speaker. If that sounds like your taste, then you have a lot of options available for you (because a lot of manufacturers cater to booming bass). But the mark of a truly good speaker is the ability to blend the sound in such a way that you hear it as the artist intended.