Recent content by sonicmustard

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    News Tidal just rolled all of its premium hi-res streaming features into one affordable plan

    We understand that the new Tidal plan with premium features will appear on April 10.
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    News If you’re using Sony's WF-1000XM5 earbuds with iPhone, you’re missing out

    Hi, ultimately you're limited by the iPhone's use of AAC.
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    I test headphones and these $149 Sony noise-cancelers are really all you need

    They do indeed have a wired mode and come supplied with 1m cable with a 3.5mm headphone jack on the end.
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    I test headphones for a living — and these are the most underrated earbuds

    This article may go some way to explaining things further: https://www.tomsguide.com/opinion/spotify-is-great-but-tidal-sounds-better
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    I test headphones for a living — and these are the most underrated earbuds

    You are 100% correct. The reference the writer made to Tidal has now been removed from the article. As an aside, there are some audio benefits to be had by starting out with a higher bitrate from a lossless streaming service such as Apple or Tidal. Try streaming Hans Zimmer's "Time" on both...
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    The best noise-cancelling earbuds

    Each of the entries has a link to the full review where call quality has its own section. Also try our guide to the best headphones for call quality: https://www.tomsguide.com/best-picks/best-headphones-with-a-mic-for-voice-and-video-calls
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    I test headphones for a living — and these are the most underrated earbuds

    The CX Plus earbuds do have ANC. An incorrect deal block was added to the opinion article but has now been corrected. Apologies for the confusion.
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    I test headphones for a living — and these are the most underrated earbuds

    You're quite right, the Samsung phone doesn't support aptX Adaptive. Apologies for the confusion. This has now been edited to make it clear. Additionally, the CX Plus earbuds do have ANC. The Amazon deal block added to the opinion article has now been corrected. Again, apologies for the confusion.
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    This portable DAC is the best iPhone audio upgrade I've ever tried

    I agree entirely. I've used this DAC in all kinds of audio situations, but more on that another day.
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    Soundbars are great but I found this device delivers even better TV audio

    Apologies, you're quite right, it is indeed. So many model names to remember... I did mean the R-51M. Also, I agree of course about Sonos. I was just trying to make point about there being an alternative, compact and flexible solution that gives greater sonics rewards in my view than many...
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    Soundbars are great but I found this device delivers even better TV audio

    Hi there and thanks for your comments. My article is not a paid advertisement and neither is it a review. Tom's Guide hasn't covered the Sonos Amp, and my post is based entirely on my own experience and opinion following my trials at home. I've not suggested that the Sonos Amp is any better...
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    Soundbars are great but I found this device delivers even better TV audio

    hi there, there isn't a link to the Sonos Amp as Tom's Guide hasn't reviewed this product on its site. I have one at home though and you can find a link to the model here: https://www.sonos.com/en-us/shop/amp
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    News Panorama 3 is a Bowers & Wilkins soundbar you can actually afford

    Hi, The Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3 certainly fits into your price bracket and has been particularly impressive with movie dialogue in our tests so far. Look out for our full review coming soon.
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    The best audiophile headphones in 2024

    We're looking to bring greater transparency to our guides to help buyers make informed buying choices. In the meantime, you should be able to find further information in the review itself by clicking on the model name link at the beginning of each or the 'full review' link at the end of each...