Bose, Sony, Beats, and seemingly every other headphone maker has recently released a new and excellent set of cans. Or buds. Or both. The Verge's John Higgins explains why the headphone market is suddenly so great, how the companies are competing now, and which new pair is the right one for you.
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Further reading:
The Sonos Ace Ultra are the headphones Sonos should have made the first time
Nothing’s new flagship Headphone 1 Pro put you in the studio
The Beats 360 are what I’d bring to the gym if I hated earbuds
The premium AirPods 5 are the best open-ear earbuds Apple has made
Six years later, Sony revisits its legendary XM4 headphones
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