Audio
Hands-on reviews and wishlist picks in Audio.
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Edifier Hecate G2000 Bar - A Gaming Soundbar That Handles Voice Chat Without a Headset
A curated look at the Edifier Hecate G2000 Bar. A desktop gaming soundbar for about $52, complete with a voice chat microphone
About $52 (per the article; Korean price needs confirmation)
Pokémon Edition Beats Pill - Pikachu and Mimikyu Graphics, Same Price
A look at the Beats Pill Pokémon 30th anniversary edition: a portable speaker with Pikachu and Mimikyu graphics, dressed up with a Poké Ball strap charm
Price TBD
Sony's Gold-Plated Walkman: A Nostalgic Name Without the Cassette
A curated look at Sony's gold-plated Walkman: a digital audio player with a golden frame and a leather-textured back
Price TBD
Fairphone Fairbuds 2 - Repairable Earbuds with Batteries You Can Swap Yourself
A curated look at the Fairphone Fairbuds 2, repair-minded wireless earbuds with replaceable batteries in both the buds and the charging case
Price TBD
Divoom Astrotoo - A Desk Speaker Styled Like a Tiny Computer Terminal
A curated look at the Divoom Astrotoo, a retro desk speaker with a display and big physical buttons
Price TBD
Fosi Audio DAP Neo - A Portable Player That Brings Back the iPod Wheel
A curated look at the Fosi Audio DAP Neo, a portable music player that returns with a click wheel and a small screen
Price TBD
Why CMF's Milk Carton Speaker Keeps Catching My Eye: A Colorful Bluetooth Speaker
A curated look at CMF's milk-carton-shaped Bluetooth speaker. A design speaker defined by its handle and colorful knob.
Price to be confirmed
TDM. Neo - Fold and Twist the Headphones, and They Become a Bluetooth Speaker
A closer look at the TDM. Neo, a 2-in-1 audio gadget where a single twist turns the headphones into a speaker.
About $249 (KRW conversion to be confirmed)
StillFrame Headphones - Minimalist 103g Headphones with a Stainless Steel Band
A curated look at the StillFrame headphones: a 103g stainless steel headband and magnetic ear cushions. Noise canceling and wired use supported
Price TBD
Samsung Galaxy Buds On - Samsung's First Clip-On Open-Ear Earbuds
A look at Samsung's first clip-on earbuds, the Galaxy Buds On. An open-ear design that leaves your ears uncovered, with up to 9.5 hours of playback
₩299,000 (about $215, set to launch in Korea on Oct 27)
Sudo Music Player - A $249 Player That Brings Back the iPod Wheel
A look at the Sudo Music Player. A $249 dedicated player with a click wheel and a small screen, made for listening to your own music
About $249 (KRW conversion needs checking)
Gankeke Wood Horn Speaker - A Bluetooth Speaker That Looks Like a Sculpture
A sculptural Bluetooth speaker with two wooden horns, a metal frame, and a rounded body
Price TBD
Logitech Zone Vibe Pro - A Headphone for Moving Between Work and Play
A curated look at the Logitech Zone Vibe Pro headphones. A roundup of wireless headphones for all-day use, with a design that looks less like office gear
Price to be confirmed
Bose Noise-Cancelling Wired Earbuds - Wired ANC Returns at $99
A look at Bose's noise-cancelling wired earbuds: a $99 wired ANC option with no charging to worry about
About $99 (converted price to be confirmed)
HiBy W4 - The $99 Headphone Amp That Brings Wired Earbuds Back to the Bluetooth Era
A look at the HiBy W4, a colorful portable Bluetooth headphone amp that lets you use wired earphones and headphones wirelessly
About $99 (KRW conversion to be confirmed)
Nothing Headphones (1) Pro - The See-Through $399 Over-Ear
A curated look at the Nothing Headphones (1) Pro, a $399 over-ear headphone that carries on the brand's transparent design
About $399 (local price to be confirmed)
iFi Audio UP Play Max - A USB-C Dongle That Aims to Bring Lossless Wireless Headphone Audio to the iPhone
A detailed look at the iFi UP Play Max, an audio transmitter that plugs into the iPhone's USB-C port so you can enjoy high-end wireless headphones in lossless quality
Price to be confirmed
Beats 360 Over-Ear Headphones - ANC Headphones with Swappable Cushions and Headband
A curated look at the Beats 360 over-ear headphones: adaptive ANC headphones with replaceable ear cushions and headband
About $349.99 (per retailer listing, official confirmation needed)
Logitech G YETI 2 - A USB Microphone That Tracks Your Voice in 3D
Curating the Logitech G YETI 2 USB microphone: a desk mic with a proximity sensor, AI noise removal, and an on-device dial
About $159.99 (per the seller's listing, needs official confirmation)
1MORE S20 Ultra - Open-Ear Clip Earbuds with 40-Hour Battery Life
Open-ear clip design that doesn't block your ears, packed with LDAC hi-res audio and 40-hour battery life
$79.99
Bose Ultra Open 2nd Gen · Sport Open - New Clip-On Open-Ear Earbuds
A curated look at the Bose Ultra Open 2nd Gen, arriving nearly two years after the original, and the workout-focused Sport Open
Price TBD
Orchid Pole Speaker – A Community Speaker That Clips onto Lamp Posts and Leaves No Trace
A concept speaker that clips onto city poles with no screws or adhesive, sharing sound with everyone around
TBD
Razer Hammerhead V3 X HyperSpeed Xbox 25th Anniversary Edition — That Translucent Green Is Hard to Ignore
Ultra-low-latency wireless gaming earbuds in a translucent green housing celebrating Xbox's 25th anniversary
Price TBD
103g Over-Ear Headphones — A Design That Disappears Into Your Outfit
A 103g ultra-lightweight over-ear headphone concept with a slim metal headband that blends into your look as naturally as clothing
Price TBD