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The CMF Headphone Pro defy expectations with their unconventional looks, terrific battery life, and good sound output with noise cancellation — all on the platter under hundred bucks.

Considering audiophile headphones start at over $100 and can go well into four digits, the $69 FiiO JT3 are the most exciting ...

However, often those who make cheaper headphones don't just use cheap materials—they also make products that look generic. Thankfully, that's not the case here. The CMF Headphone Pro headphones offer ...

The top noise-cancelling headphones we've tested block out the world and let you simply enjoy your music, media, or the sweet sound of silence. I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011.

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Music lovers with Apple kit have long been forced to choose between the sound quality available from the established ...

The quality difference between cheap and expensive headphones can be quite dramatic. Budget models often trade sound fidelity and quality for affordability. They tend to opt for the mass-produced ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...

With more than a decade of experience, Nelson covers Apple and Google and writes about iPhone and Android features, privacy and security settings, and more. The great thing about wireless headphones ...