Scott WilkinsonFreelance contributor, TechHive
Scott has written about audio and video technology for 30 years in a wide variety of publications. As a professional musician, he can be heard on the soundtracks of Gladiator, Myst, and other movies and video games.
Klipsch The Fives review: These Bluetooth bookshelf speakers deliver smooth, refined sound
But the sonic balance tips toward the bass and away from the mids and highs.
Helm Audio DB12 AAAmp review: This mighty mite of a mobile headphone amplifier sounds mighty fine
Lots of clean gain and no noise in a tiny package—what's not to like?
Focal Stellia review: The most exquisite headphone we’ve reviewed to date
This magnificent headphone offers a heavenly sound with a devilish price tag.
DALI Katch One soundbar review: Great sound—under the right circumstances
This soundbar must be placed up against a wall to sound its best, and it requires more space beneath a TV than most.
You’ll get clean, lean sound with ANC off, and rich, bass-heavy sound with ANC on.
Fluance Ai60 Bluetooth speaker review: Large and in charge!
This pair of powered Bluetooth speakers has the look, feel, and sound of a high-end product without a high-end price.
Even better, Cleer's ANC headphone is less expensive than the best that higher-profile competitors such as Sony, Bose, and DALI have to offer.
It's nice that the Wonderboom 2 is hardened against water, dust, and drops, but that doesn't mean much when it produces thin sound and wimpy bass.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar review: High-end sound for a high-end price
Sennheiser expects to fetch top dollar for this sophisticated soundbar, but it fully doesn't deliver the immersive audio experience it promises
Vocals sound great, and the comfort level is high, but the overall sound from these cans is slightly veiled.
iFi hip-dac portable DAC/headphone amp review: Sublime sound from a tiny, well-built package
Compared with a smartphone's built-in DAC/amp, the sound of this gem is a revelation.
Exceptional sound quality and noise reduction combine with solid construction and enviable comfort in this top-notch headphone.
It depends on your visual acuity and how far you are from the screen. But even under the best conditions, the difference between 4K and 8K is minimal.
Zvox AV50 wireless noise-cancelling headphone review: There's a lot to like about this headphone
The sound quality is rich and clear, and the active noise cancelling is quite effective, although the vocal enhancer is very subtle.
Sony 360 Reality Audio review: This headphone-virtualization system expands music beyond your head
Sony's new immersive audio format sounds fantastic with headphones.
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