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Written by: Geoffrey Morrison

Created: 15 January 2026

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Where do I start with Focal’s Bathys MG headphones? Actually, that’s the easy part: the price—US$1499, CA$1699, £999, €1199. That places them among the most expensive Bluetooth headphones on the market. They’re several times more expensive than the heaviest hitters in the space: your plebeian Boses, Beats, and Sonys.

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Written by: Geoffrey Morrison

Created: 01 December 2025

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I’m in a tough spot with the Px8 S2 headphones. I recently reviewed the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3s and found them a solid upgrade over the Px7 S2s. I really liked the Px7 S3s, though they are unquestionably bass-heavy, and if that’s not your thing, they’re not for you. The Px8 S2s are (bit of a spoiler here) far better balanced. They also look a little nicer. My sample’s two-tone beige and silver finish looked beautifully classy.

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Written by: Matt Bonaccio

Created: 01 November 2025

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The English language seems to hold an unfair prejudice against the middle state. Many of the numerous English words and phrases that denote being in-between—mediocre, middle-of-the-road, middle of nowhere, midlife, and middle child, for example—carry negative connotations. In my view, the middle state is not necessarily a bad thing. It can sometimes be quite favorable. Case in point: the latest open-back headphones from Meze Audio, the 105 Silvas.

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Written by: Killain Jones

Created: 15 October 2025

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I believe headphones are a gateway to serious hi‑fi—and an extension of it. In-ear monitors let you listen just about anywhere, without the bulk or expense of a traditional loudspeaker setup. While I love my main hi‑fi rig, my preferred method for critical listening is the over-the-ear headphone setup in my home office, partly because of how much time I spend in that space. Most importantly, a good headphone setup can be assembled much less expensively than a similarly performing loudspeaker setup. The icing on the cake is isolation from the outside world.

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Written by: Geoffrey Morrison

Created: 01 October 2025

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For a while now, I’ve wanted to check out more gaming headsets for SoundStage! Solo. Playing games online with friends is a big part of the modern social experience, one that I enjoy a few times a week. A good headset can make a huge difference, not just for your own enjoyment but also for the bonus of your friends and teammates being able to understand you.

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