Sony's premium earbuds reign could soon be in trouble if the forthcoming XM6 don't compete with the Pro 3's biggest strengths.

The expected release date, price and design for Sony's next-gen flagship earbuds, due this year.

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Sony is making its best headphones and earbuds even more powerful.

Bowers & Wilkins deliver their best noise-canceling headphones yet, but can they justify their sky-high price?

The JBL Live Beam 3 wireless earbuds, which come with a smart charging case that features a touchscreen, is on sale from Best Buy with a $90 discount.

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The sequels to Bose's flagship Ultra headphones bring the fight to Sony, Apple and B&W.

The Beats Fit Pro wireless earbuds with active noise cancellation are on sale from Amazon with a 20% discount, bringing their price down to only $159.

The Nothing Ear (3) not only sports a serious glow-up, but some interesting features too.

The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 wireless earbuds, which are on sale at 20% off from Amazon, feature a secure fit, active noise cancellation, and even heart rate monitoring.

The next generation of Apple's AirPods Pro is here!