True wireless earbuds built specifically for sport are a different category from regular TWS models — the priorities shift toward secure fit, water resistance, and battery life over premium sound and compact design. The JBL Endurance Peak 3 sit firmly in this category at around $99 as of 2026, with a hook-based locking system, IP68…
The shift to USB-C on the iPhone 17 finally opens up wired audio options that Lightning users spent years working around. No more MFi-only cables, no more dongles required for most modern earphones, and a much wider catalog to choose from — including audiophile models that previously needed adapters to work with an iPhone at…
In-ear monitors aren’t the first thing most gamers consider — bulky over-ear headsets dominate the category. But IEMs offer real advantages: better isolation in noisy rooms, no headband fatigue during five-hour sessions, and on the higher end, soundstage and imaging that rival headphones costing twice as much. The catch is that most IEMs aren’t designed…
The JBL Tune 720BT sit in one of the most competitive segments of the wireless headphone market — the $80–100 over-ear tier, where buyers expect long battery life, decent bass, and few surprises. After spending time with them across calls, commutes, and longer listening sessions, the picture is clearer than typical first impressions suggest: these…
Speculation around the Sennheiser Momentum 5 rests on analysis of the previous generation’s weak spots and market pressure rather than on any verifiable leaks. No FCC filings, no schematics, no official statements from Sennheiser have surfaced as of 2026. The signal from buyers, however, is unambiguous: 51% of SoundGuys readers named improved ANC as their…
A major car audio testing project has put the subwoofer market under pressure by showing how far some published specifications can drift from lab-measured behavior. The project, funded by ResoNix Sound Solutions founder Nick Apicella, involved about $23,000 in third-party Klippel testing across roughly 40 subwoofers. Public results available so far cover 21 drivers, all…