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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026
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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

By Beau Hayhoe
Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp
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Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp

The generation that grew up with compressed MP3s is suddenly discovering all they've been missing.

By Kahron Spearman
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The Nocs Monolith Aluminum Is the Best Designed Bluetooth Speaker We’ve Ever Seen

Nocs Design returns with a stunning all aluminum edition of its Monolith Bluetooth speaker.

By John A. Paradiso
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The 5 Best Outdoor Speakers To Make the Most of Summer

The real joy of summer--whether at the beach or hosting a bonfire at home--is making the most of the warm weather. Hanging out, having a few beers, and sharing in some laughs with friends is only half the formula. It really comes down to ambiance to turn a get-together into…

By Brett Braley
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Get All Your Nostalgia from We Are Rewind’s Cassette Player

While vinyls may have a little more cachet and CDs are a cornerstone in many of our childhoods, the humble cassette seems to have been overshadowed by their sexier cousins. But it seems they're finally getting their dues. Enter Rewind. With a focus on keeping things as retro as possible,…

By Brett Braley
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The 6 Best Workout Headphones That Can Stand Up To Sweat

While the phrase “No Pain, No Gain” may be an axiom that many gym enthusiasts abide by, it shouldn’t extend to your headphones. Loose-fitting headphones that aren’t comfortable (or worse, sweat-resistant), can make you distracted during reps and cause some ear aches after prolonged use. Luckily, audio companies have come…

By Brett Braley
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Where Audio Meets Auto: Master & Dynamic and Lamborghini Team Up Once Again

Luxury comes in many forms and both headphone brand Master & Dynamic and auto icon Lamborghini are leaders in their respective spaces. For the third iteration of their ongoing partnership, these two giants have produced three different headphones that balance the two brand identities into the perfect headphones. Whether you…

By Brett Braley
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Anker’s Soundcore Motion X600 is Audio at its Finest (and Most Affordable)

In many ways, sound has become the main medium in which we experience the world. Think of the rise of podcasts, home streaming, and even virtual assistance. Anker's Soundcore Motion X600 has elevated this experience to new levels. Utilizing a strategic array of woofers, tweeters, and an up-firing driver, the…

By Brett Braley
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