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Articles, reviews, and tutorials about audio products: headphones, speakers, microphones, and other types of gear. Learn more about how they work, how to set them up, how to troubleshoot audio problems.

review Realme Buds Air 3 review: Solid noise canceling and audio quality!

Realme Buds Air 3 review: Solid noise canceling and audio quality!

First and foremost, Realme is known for making affordable Android smartphones. However, the company also manufactures and sells phone accessories, including earphones. In this review, I’m going to share with you my experience with their new Realme Buds Air 3, a set of true wireless earphones that promise powerful active noise cancellation, excellent sound quality, and solid battery life. All this for a great
review Xiaomi Buds 3 review: High audio quality earphones with ANC

Xiaomi Buds 3 review: High audio quality earphones with ANC

Xiaomi is a growing presence in many tech areas, from smartphones to television sets and from vacuum cleaners to air purifiers. But they also make and sell smaller devices like earphones. Although the competition is very strong in this market, Xiaomi somehow manages to be a top player, creating some of the best gadgets out there at prices that often outmatch their competition. In
review Blue Yeti USB microphone review - the perfect choice for content creators

Blue Yeti USB microphone review - the perfect choice for content creators

Even before it was acquired by Logitech in 2018, Blue was manufacturing some of the most interesting streaming and gaming microphones on the market. Now, backed up by the huge experience and financial power of Logitech, Blue is a safe bet when it comes to buying a new mike for content production. In this article, I will be testing out the Blue Yeti, the
review Razer Kaira X review: Entry-level headset for PlayStation and Xbox

Razer Kaira X review: Entry-level headset for PlayStation and Xbox

Having a good headset for gaming is essential. You want your headset to be comfortable and to deliver good audio quality. Recently, Razer added a new gaming headset called Razer Kaira X to its lineup. It has already reached the stores' shelves, and we’ve had the chance to use and test it for a couple of weeks. The Kaira X is a gaming headset
review Sony WF-C500 review: budget earbuds for comfortable listening

Sony WF-C500 review: budget earbuds for comfortable listening

If you’re searching for a pair of budget wireless in-ear headphones, you can choose from quite a few brands and models - Jabra, Panasonic, Anker, Plantronics, Skullcandy, to name but a few. In this article, we are reviewing Sony’s proposition for the entry-level true wireless earbuds segment, the Sony WF-C500. They are small, reasonably priced, and have the Sony brand know-how and experience as
tutorial How to access the old Volume Mixer in Windows 11

How to access the old Volume Mixer in Windows 11

The Volume Mixer was a great feature in Windows 10. However, in Windows 11, the new Volume Mixer looks and functions very differently. If you don’t like the new one and want to get the old Volume Mixer back in Windows 11, we have good news: it’s not gone yet, so you can still access it. Read this article to learn how: What
tutorial How to set the default microphone in Windows 10

How to set the default microphone in Windows 10

In Windows 10, connecting a new microphone usually sets it as the default device for recording. However, if you constantly plug in various sound inputs, you might find that your usual microphone for Skype or Teams calls is not working anymore or that the default recording device is incorrectly set. In this tutorial, we explain how to check and set the default microphone in
review Trust GXT 252+ Emita Plus review: good value microphone for streaming

Trust GXT 252+ Emita Plus review: good value microphone for streaming

The competition in the midrange segment for streaming and vlogging microphones is very strong, but the Trust GXT 252+ Emita Plus stands out from the pack with its adjustable arm mount and excellent price. But is the sound quality any good? We decided to take a closer look at the GXT 252+, and we tested its features and usability for several weeks. Hopefully, by
tutorial The Windows 11 Volume Mixer: All you need to know!

The Windows 11 Volume Mixer: All you need to know!

For some, the Volume Mixer was one of the most used features in Windows 10. It was a super fast way of adjusting the sound output volume for each application separately. But Windows 11 brings a substantial change in the way the Volume Mixer works and looks. In this article, we explore the new Windows 11 Volume Mixer, how to access it, its design
review Trust GXT 259 Rudox review: Excellent microphone for solo recordings

Trust GXT 259 Rudox review: Excellent microphone for solo recordings

With more and more people creating and consuming content from their homes, the competition between streamers and content creators, in general, has increased during the last few years to the point that the audio and video quality can make a huge difference. Trust has several solid propositions for them, and one of their best is the Trust Rudox GXT 259 USB microphone. Actually, it’s
tutorial 2 ways to change the default speakers in Windows 11

2 ways to change the default speakers in Windows 11

Many computers and laptops out there have not one but two or even more audio output devices. For example, some PCs can have a set of desk speakers connected to them while also having audio outputs to their monitors’ built-in speakers or even Bluetooth speakers scattered across the room. All that can become unnerving when someone or something changes the default speakers used by
tutorial How to customize the sound schemes for Windows 10

How to customize the sound schemes for Windows 10

The Windows sound schemes are collections of sounds that play automatically during certain system and app events, like errors, notifications, or reminders. If you find the current alerts annoying, you can customize the sound schemes for Windows 10 to play what you want in every situation. Furthermore, it only takes a few clicks or taps to mute your system entirely. This guide covers how
review Sony WH-1000XM4 review: Excellent noise-canceling!

Sony WH-1000XM4 review: Excellent noise-canceling!

Back in 2019, Sony WH-1000XM3 was one of our favorite noise-canceling headsets. In the meantime, Sony WH-1000XM4 were launched. The new model promises to be even better than their previous iteration, offering best-in-class noise canceling, as well as superb high-quality audio, all in a single package. After testing and using the Sony WH-1000XM4 for about two weeks, here's what we found and what we
article How to record a phone call on Android (4 methods)

How to record a phone call on Android (4 methods)

Having the option to record phone calls can be important for some people. You might want to record your calls because your memory is not so great, and you forget important information shared with you by your manager or your spouse. If you record your calls, you can play them anytime you want and get the information you need. Here are three methods to
review Panasonic RZ-S500W review: Wireless earphones with excellent noise canceling

Panasonic RZ-S500W review: Wireless earphones with excellent noise canceling

Many manufacturers are releasing true wireless earphones, and such audio devices are slowly conquering the world. However, they tend to have high costs for what they have to offer. Panasonic decided to compete with big names such as Apple and Sony by offering true wireless earphones with similar specs at lower prices. The Panasonic RZ-S500W is one such device with excellent specs and a
review ASUS ROG Strix Go and Go Core review: Tip-top gaming headsets!

ASUS ROG Strix Go and Go Core review: Tip-top gaming headsets!

ASUS launched a new series of gaming headsets called ASUS ROG Strix Go 2.4, Go, and Go Core. All of them share similar audio characteristics and build quality, but differ when it comes to the way they connect to your PC or device. During the last few weeks, we've had the pleasure of using and testing the ASUS ROG Strix Go and Go Core
review Antlion Audio ModMic Wireless review: Wireless microphone for any headphones

Antlion Audio ModMic Wireless review: Wireless microphone for any headphones

There are people who own great headphones that don't have a built-in microphone. Others have excellent gaming headsets, but their built-in microphones just broke. What can you do in such a situation? The answer is to look for a good headset microphone that can attach to any type of headphones. If you can find a wireless one, that's even better. That's exactly what Antlion
review ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter review: Crystal-clear voice. Always!

ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter review: Crystal-clear voice. Always!

This summer, ASUS launched a series of new devices designed to offer or improve the audio quality of voice communications. The devices we're talking about use AI (Artificial Intelligence) to remove unwanted noise seamlessly, without requiring any software or additional setup from the user, which sounds great. :) One of the most exciting devices of this kind is the ASUS AI Noise-Canceling Mic Adapter.
review Reviewing Trust GXT 258 Fyru: First-class microphone for streaming

Reviewing Trust GXT 258 Fyru: First-class microphone for streaming

Trust is a computer electronics company from the Netherlands that's well-known for manufacturing devices with an excellent price-performance ratio. One of the areas in which they are active is computer microphones, and the latest such product in their portfolio is the new Trust GXT 258 Fyru. Advertised as being a USB 4-in-1 multipurpose microphone, the Fyru sounds like a great choice for home recording.