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A woman wearing an athletic tanktop and the white Shokz OpenFit 2 wireless earbuds with her eyes closed, listening to the music, with a purple sky and a distant building skyline behind her.

My favorite (flawed) workout earbuds got a much-needed upgrade at CES 2025

By Michael L Hicks published

CES 2025 The Shokz OpenFit 2 will be a favorite of athletes who dislike bone conduction earbuds but want an open-ear design, and the new version has key upgrades.

CES 2025
Beats Solo 4

2024 was a good year for audiophiles like me, but 2025 could be even better

By Tshaka Armstrong published

Now hear this! We take a look at the audio features in trends that we expect to see in 2025.

Now hear this!
Beyerdynamic Verio 200 earbud in reviewer's hand

Beyerdynamic Verio 200 review: I was confused until I listened

By Tshaka Armstrong published

Un-beyer-ably good! Why would Beyerdynamic enter a market known for audio products that may not live up to its audiophile pedigree? You only need to listen to find out!

Un-beyer-ably good!
OpenSwim Pro surprised me!

Shokz OpenFit Air and OpenSwim Pro review: 'Wow!' moments in the water

By Tshaka Armstrong published

Sweet music for Mermaids Spend a lot of time in the water? Got earpiercings, or work in an environment where you need your ears unobstructed? What Shokz has may be just what you're looking for!

Sweet music for Mermaids
Bose Ultra Open Earbuds being used in an urban environment

Bose Ultra Open Earbuds review: Are these the best open earbuds you can buy?

By Tshaka Armstrong published

"Ultra" defined! Bose Ultra Open Earbuds are feature-rich and aesthetically striking. We think they're well worth the cost, but the price may be a deterrent for some.

"Ultra" defined!