The open earbud craze is coming for headphones.

If there’s one thing that CES 2026 illustrated to audiophiles, it’s that open-ear audio is the thing right now. The category isn’t new—big names in the audio space like Bose and Nothing have been ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Romania-based Meze Audio has released its latest open-back ...

Audio-Technica (A-T) says its new Buy at Amazon open-back headphones use the same driver technology found in its flagship $1,999 ATH-ADX5000 model, but they have a far lower price. The ATH-ADX3000 are ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Any serious music lover will tell you that there’s nothing ...

With CES 2026 closing in, it looks like some brands are jumping into the pool early. Cleer Audio is among them with the latest announcement of its new ARC 4 series of open-ear TWS earbuds. The ARC 4 ...

Audio-Technica (A-T) has broken a barrier on the price of studio-quality open-back wired headphones with its new ATH-R30x. At just $99, the new cans are more affordable than similar models from brands ...

At CES 2026, TOZO is putting a spotlight on a new category of wearable audio with the debut of the TOZO Open X2 Pro, an open-ear headphone designed to blend intelligent audio, hands-free control, and ...

For the first time in years, Audio-Technica has updated its R-Series, a line of reference-quality open-back headphones designed for musicians, sound engineers and other audio professionals. The ...