Audio

Original Nova 7 now supports the Companion app. Check firmware, Bluetooth pairing and app permissions before replacing your headset or resetting its dongle.

Check the exact headset variant, wireless receiver and microphone support before buying for Xbox or PS5. A USB plug or Bluetooth logo is not enough.

Two connected devices do not always mean two audible sources. Check headset mixing, microphone priority and switching before paying for dual wireless.

Hear yourself through your gaming headset? Learn what sidetone does, how to set it, and how to separate useful mic monitoring from delayed echo.

Powerbeats Fit is smaller and lighter. Powerbeats Pro 2 adds full earhooks, longer battery life, heart-rate tracking and Qi charging.

Pebble Pro is smaller with a longer speaker cable; Pebble X adds larger drivers and more one-cable USB power. Here is which pair fits your desk.

The best earbuds for calls are not always the best-sounding earbuds. Here is how to pick for microphone clarity, wind handling, platform features, and long meetings.

Four practical computer-speaker picks for small desks, premium setups, wired creator work, and casual listening—without pretending one pair fits everyone.

USB mics for video calls are a different category. If you're recording a podcast, streaming, or making YouTube videos, the bar is higher. Here are the studio mics worth buying in 2026 at every budget.

TV speakers got worse every year as TVs got thinner. A good soundbar fixes that. Here are the ones worth buying in 2026 at every budget, and the ones that are paying for branding.

Headphones for focus, earbuds for commutes, speakers for the desk, a mic for calls — the modern home audio stack has clear winners in each category. Here is the full SolderMag map.

What actually matters when buying wireless earbuds. Sound, ANC, fit, battery, codecs. Cut through the marketing and pick the right pair.

The MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 offers aptX Lossless and adjustable sound. Check phone compatibility, remaining stock, battery limits, and alternatives before buying.

The best workout earbuds of 2026 for running, gym, and outdoor training. IP ratings, fit, and battery life compared.

Cut through the marketing. What to look for in ANC headphones, what specs lie, and how to test before you commit.

Sony WH-1000XM6 specifications, folding design, battery ratings, charging requirements, and buying trade-offs, with a clear research-based verdict.

The best smart speakers of 2026. sound quality, smart home control, and privacy compared across Alexa, Google, and Apple ecosystems.

Sony XM6 vs Bose QC Ultra. sound, ANC, comfort, and battery compared. Clear winner for most people.

Bluetooth speakers are a minefield of fake watts, shouty tuning, and mystery waterproofing. Here’s how to buy a good one in 2026. and the picks that usually nail it.

ANC is incredible when it’s tuned well. and miserable when it isn’t. Here are the 2026 picks that get the fundamentals right, plus the red flags that waste your money.

Compare Technics AZ100, Sony WF-1000XM5 and Bose QC Ultra Earbuds 2 by fit, device switching and battery limits. Choose features you will actually use.

You don’t need a studio mic to sound professional on Zoom/Meet. just the right pattern, placement, and a mic that behaves. Here are the 2026 picks and the traps to avoid.