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Apple AirPods Review Roundup

AirPods are must-have wireless headphones for iPhone and Apple Watch owners who want the convenience of hands-free calling, wireless listening and Siri voice commands.

Brian Mitchell

Updated

January 24, 2021

Consensus

AirPods are awkward to some, but so convenient to others they can’t live without them.

Critics Reviews (Around the Web)

Are the Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation wireless noise cancelling earbuds really that good? We took them across the country to find out. Read full review →
– Jake Cheriff · Jan 15, 2023

Our Final Conclusion

AirPods are must-have wireless headphones for iPhone and Apple Watch owners who want the convenience of hands-free calling, wireless listening and Siri voice commands.

Product Overview

September 21, 2021 - Is it possible for an audio component to support every single digital format and streaming platform? The new NAD C 399 Hybrid Digital DAC Amplifier comes very close to achieving that goal. Roon? Yes. Apple AirPlay 2. 100% Spotify Connect? You know it. Tidal Connect? Absolutely. MQA? Indeed it does. The $1,995 price tag almost seems reasonable if you're looking to build a high-end digital system that also includes an internal phono preamp. NAD has... Read product announcement →

MSRP:: $159
Type:: Wireless Headphones

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Apple AirPods Review Roundup

Consensus

Critics Reviews (Around the Web)

Our Final Conclusion

Product Overview