Headphones
Sennheiser has unveiled the new HD 480 Pro professional recording and monitoring headphones, positioned as their highest tier closed-back pro-audio headphones for monitoring, music production, and mixing (not to be confused with the iconic open-back HD 600 series and audiophile reference-monitoring HD 800 series).
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus Professional Recording and
Apple announced the highly anticipated AirPods Max 2, the successor to its first-ever flagship over-ear headphones. The new AirPods Max 2 promise plenty of upgrades and improvements, including new features like Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, and Live Translation. These features join several other impressive upgrades, including 1.5x more effective Active Noise Cancellation, markedly improved
JBL has added to their lineup of activewear headphones with four new entries: the all-new JBL Endurance Zone and Endurance Pace, and the updated JBL Endurance Peak 4 and Endurance Run 3. This new run offers a variety of form factors to fit your personal routine, lifestyle, and budget, including classic wired in-ear (Run 3), true wireless open-ear (Zone and Peak 4), and behind-the-head neck-banded (Pace) options to consider.
JBL Endurance Peak II Headphones
The JBL Endurance Zone is the flagship member of the Endurance family, their
Beyerdynamic has introduced the DT 270 Pro Compact Studio Headphones, a sleek and small entry to their lineup. With a durable spring-steel headband, detachable cable, lightweight build, and foldable frame, these compact and wired close-back phones are perfect for creators, musicians, and audio professionals who need accurate reference monitoring both at home and on-the-go.
The DT 270 Pro headphones make no compromise to
While photography tends to get a lot of the spotlight here at B&H, 2025 was also full of groundbreaking cinema lenses, powerful LEDs, and versatile audio equipment. So we thought we'd take a moment to honor unique new favorites in lighting, video, and audio.
Lighting
Nanlite wand RGB LED Light
Yes, it's a tube light with a built-in handle and barn doors, but that's not a bad thing. The Nanlite wand RGB LED Light
Bose is announcing new additions to their lines of earbuds and portable speakers. First up is the SoundLink Max Portable Speaker, which now comes in a new citrus yellow colorway to complement the existing black and blue dusk options.
Today, Apple revealed their latest lineup of devices at its Awe Dropping event. With a strong focus on design and delivering experience to help people in need, Apple opened up with their AirPods Pro 3, weaved into their latest Apple Watch lineup, and concluded with their latest and most daring change with four new iPhone models.
AirPods Pro 3
Promising the most comfortable experience to date, Apple designed the latest AirPods Pro 3 for long-lasting usage. The smaller design allows Apple to bring a more spacial experience to users. With
Many budding producers may wonder if it is best to use monitors while mixing or whether headphones can give an equally accurate picture of one’s mix. And while many professionals will insist that monitors are the best way to go, an argument can be made as to why mixing with headphones is sometimes more appropriate. So, let’s look at the pros and cons of both monitors and headphones and explore some tips that will help you get the best mix possible.
Are Monitors Better for Mixing?
Most often, it is recommended that monitors be used for mixing
NAB is underway and Atomos is one of the many brands giving us a slew of new products to debrief about. This year, they’re bringing us the StudioSonic Headphones, the TX-RX 4K/HD Video Transmission System, and the A-Eye PTZ Camera series. All these products are designed to improve your professional workflows from the studio to the classroom.
StudioSonic Headphones
The StudioSonic
Any seasoned gamer will tell you that sound quality is as important as graphics when it comes to enjoying a realistic gaming experience. And while there is an overwhelming range of gaming headphones on the market, we’ve picked the best ones in every price category to help simplify your search.
Under $50
JBL excels at producing reliable gear at accessible prices. And if you’re looking for a basic yet decent pair of gaming headphones, it’s hard to go wrong with the wired
Like most of us, if you don’t have the optimal recording space for mixing Dolby Atmos tracks, or you just can’t afford a 7.1.4 speaker-based system, you’re going to be relying on headphones to do your mixing. This is not necessarily a bad thing. With the right pair of headphones, you can get a soundstage that convincingly approximates a Dolby Atmos speaker setup, while saving yourself thousands of dollars in expensive gear and acoustic room treatment.
For the best imaging experience, the key is to invest in open-back headphones, as they will
Whether you’re looking for safe and fun headphones for your tot or need to equip your elementary-grade child with a good quality headset for computer-based learning, we’ve got a bunch of models that should be optimal for their needs. We’ve included both Bluetooth and wired options with safety volume limits for hearing protection. So, let’s get started.
Wired Headphones
Parents who’ve bought headphones for their little ones have likely had to buy a
Over the past few years, interest in bone conduction headphones has steadily increased, with more and more people growing curious about bone conduction technology and its applications. Today, we're going to break down exactly what bone conduction headphones are, how they work, and who they're designed for. We'll also discuss what to expect in terms of sound quality and comfort, as well as provide a few product examples should you choose to invest in a pair.
What are Bone Conduction Headphones?
To understand how bone conduction headphones work
Despite its decades-long dominance of the high-end wireless speaker market, Sonos has yet to enter the wireless headphone category—until now. Introducing the Sonos Ace, the legendary speaker-maker’s first-ever pair of wireless headphones. Designed to rival flagship offerings from heavy hitters like Sony, Bose, and now Apple, the Ace headphones offer great sound quality, a sleek build, and some of the latest