On a full charge, Cambridge Audio’s Melomania 1 wireless earphones give you 9 hours of playback, which is nearly twice the battery life of the 2nd-gen AirPods. The Melomania 1’s charging case can back that up with the ability to hold 4 full charges—so you can rock for a full 45-hours before you need to plug back into the matrix. Sound is delivered via premium 5.8mm drivers with graphene diaphragms and with Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, it offers AAC and aptX codec support.

With a dedicated button for instant access to Google Assistant & Siri, Bang & Olufsen’s voice-assistant Beoplay H9 headphones keep you fully connected without having to glance down at your phone. And they’ll play through marathon flights, boasting 25 hours of continuous playtime even with bluetooth and Active Noise Cancelling running the whole time. Available in matte black and luxe Argilla Bright finish.

The all-new flagship headphone from Bose is the noise-cancelling 700. They offer adjustable noise-cancelling for a custom experience, 20-hours of playback, plus Alexa, Siri, & Google Assistant voice support. Available for pre-order now in black or white.

The Bose Home Speaker 300 is the brand’s smallest home model & the first to integrate Google Assistant. It’s a compact bluetooth smart speaker modeled after Bose’s larger model 500. It measures just 6-inches tall, supports AirPlay2 & multi-speaker connection. To keep it small, there’s no internal battery, so wireless playback is not an option. Preorders start June 4th.

It’s easy to find a portable bluetooth speaker with weak, embarrassing bass. We hunted & found the exact opposite. Sony’s SRS-XB12 is compact, portable, IPX 67-rated waterproof but most importantly: the bass kicks. And punches. Indoors & out. The battery gives you 16 hours of run-time & a strap is included for carrying & hanging it.

To eliminate the vibrations produced by 200-watts of power, which can distort audio quality, Q Acoustics’ Concept 300 speakers are designed to keep everything smooth & solid; no bad vibes. First, there’s the ultra-stiff cabinet construction with interior bracing & a buzz-killing gel between the layers of fiberboard. They also sit on spring-loaded feet & their tripod stands further isolate sound to keep it super clear.

The Scandinavian collective behind the Urbanears audio brand has always delivered smart, functional products and design. The Rålis—the brand’s first portable speaker—is a perfect example. It’s another clean, uncluttered design that delivers multi-directional sound with a 20+ hour battery life, IPX 2 water-resistance, Bluetooth 5.0 wireless, & multi-host playback. Slate blue, haute red, & mist grey are the first colors to drop. More soon.

Adding water & sweat resistance to their premium-quality E6 & E8 model earbuds, Bang & Olufsen created the new Beoplay Motion range headphones for the rigors (& fluids) of sport. The E6 feature a secure neckband design with single push-button controls, a wireless charging case, and the E8 are true wireless buds.

Music lovers and fans of dope design choose Master & Dynamic headphones for audiophile-quality sound and the brand’s use of high-end materials. The new ultralight MW65s is their first to offer active noise-cancelling, so it’s fully loaded: wireless, 40mm Beryllium drivers, dual microphone, 24 hours of battery life, USB-C fast charge, and weighs in at just 8.8 ounces.

They look like mini retro Marshall Amps. Like a guitar solo waiting to happen. It makes perfect sense that the brand would add new sizes—in the Stockwell II and Tufton—alongside the original Kilburn II. These new portable speakers both feature IPX water-resistance for indoor/outdoor use,  & 4+ hour battery life.

Merging audiophile-quality sound with wireless convenience, Bowers & Wilkins’ new Formation speakers range offers seamless playback and premium 96/24 bit audio resolution plus multi-room support with the brand’s Robust Mesh Network. Your system can also be controlled with B&W’s dedicated Formulation app.

Keeping water out of your ears while surfing isn’t easy. Maybe SurfEars 3.0 adjustable surfing ear plugs will finally do it. They are customizable, and come with six sealing gels—three pairs in different sizes—plus adjustable ear tips, ensuring a secure, water-tight fit. The design also allows them to let in sound while water stays out.

Upgrade your home sound system to high-fidelity streaming music, and Alexa-enabled voice control with the 60W x 2-channel Echo Link amplifier. It will connect to your speakers and group with other Echo-supported devices for playback throughout your home or workspace. It features multiple digital and analog inputs/outputs for seamless compatibility with your existing audio equipment.

Apple dropped their 2nd generation AirPods & two weeks later, the brand’s offshoot, Beats one-ups them with a wireless earbud offering of their own. The new PowerBeats Pro buds feature Apple’s newest H1 chip plus boast a longer battery life & better fit than AirPods. Water-resistant too, so they’re better for workouts, with a neck lanyard to keep you from losing them.

RIMOWA makes legendary aluminum luggage. Bang & Olufsen are masters of high-end audio. Fittingly, the two brands teamed up to create the ultimate travel headphone. The result is the limited edition Beoplay H9i. Made with anodized aluminum and premium leather, they boast wireless connectivity and noise-cancelling and the touch-sensitive right headphone housing can be controlled with a simple swipe or tap.

Ikea and Sonos teamed up to create a new new bookshelf speaker designed to bring Sonos sound & streaming to the masses. And clearly they nailed it because the Symfonisk wi-fi bookshelf speaker won a prestigious 2019 Red Dot design award. In addition to high-quality wireless audio, the speaker mounts directly to the wall allowing it to serve as a shelf. Available April 9.

It’s not easy to spot the differences between the original Sonos One speaker, and the upgraded Sonos One Gen 2, but the brand has made sweet if subtle improvements that make it more advanced. There’s a new, more powerful processor, increased memory, and Bluetooth Low Energy technology, for faster & easier pairing.

The premium, American-made RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker System from McIntosh delivers rich, room-filling audio whether you’re streaming from a handheld device, playing digital music stored on a computer, or using legacy audio sources. With 650 Watts of total power delivered to 8 drivers in a 2-4-2 configuration for full-spectrum sound, plus an input for an external subwoofer, it is a serious system offering Apple AirPlay 2; Bluetooth 5.0 w/support for AAC, Qualcomm aptX HD & aptX Low Latency, DTS Play-Fi & DLNA support.

Pro-audio innovators Sennheiser recently released their first fully wireless earbuds. The Momentum True Wireless earbuds deliver premium sound with exceptional clarity and simple, fingertip controls. They’re IPX4 rated for sweat resistance, offer 4 hour battery life and the pillbox-style charging case holds enough juice for an additional 8 hours of power.

Sonos & Sonance just unveiled a trio of new indoor/outdoor speakers designed to work with Sonos’ Amp technology. The drop includes a flush-mount in-ceiling & in-wall speaker plus an outdoor speaker. The weatherproof outdoor model is a first for the brand, and all 3 work with major streaming services. Available in April.