The hot new thing in headphones
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The hot new thing in headphones

B2Upper-intermediateOctober 7, 202640 min
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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. Vote for us in the Signal Awards! Vote Vergecast: Best Technology Podcast Vote Version History: Best History Podcast Vote Decoder: Best Business Podcast Further reading: The Sonos Ace Ultra are the headphones Sonos should have made...

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Support for the show comes from Sonos. Most of us here at The Verge are big movie buffs. When watching at home, I don't want that experience to be any less immersive than it would be in a theater. And sound plays a huge role in that.

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The Verge has actually published a few pieces over the years about how much sound matters to a movie. From headphones to soundbars, a Sonos system pulls you in. So far, you might actually think the phone call is coming from inside the house. Visit Sonos.com and build your system.

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Sonos. Love the sound. Feel the system. Whatever shows up around your home this holiday season, with Ring, you're protected. Battery Doorbell 2K Plus features retinal 2K clarity and up to 6x enhanced zoom, so you can get a closer look without losing detail.

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