The hot new thing in headphones
Summary
David Pierce and John Higgins discuss why late 2026 is the best time for headphones, noting that noise cancellation has become a commodity while new features like Auracast and open-ear designs drive innovation. They review five recent models, including the Nothing Ear (1) Pro, Sonos Ace Ultra, AirPods 5, Beats 360, and Sony WH-1000XM4C, with Higgins recommending the Sony XM5 as the top value pick in the $300–$400 range.
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