So I'm looking to seriously update/upgrade my computer speakers so I don't have to wear headphones to have good sound. I'm looking at, right now, perhaps the Pioneer SP-BS22-LR Andrew Jones Designed ...

For years, onboard audio has improved to the point where many enthusiasts questioned whether dedicated sound cards still had ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. I love pocket DACs. These Digital-to-Analog gizmos combine ...

Motherboard audio is good enough for most people. When it is not, the obvious upgrade is usually an external DAC or headphone amplifier: Easy to connect, easy to reach and easy to carry over to the ...

I just inserted an Asus Xonar SE ($69) sound card. It works in a new Intel i5-12400 boxen. I spend enough time in the office to listen to sound and music through a more than decent Yamaha / Dynaudio ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The older I get, the more I appreciate listening to music ...

For audio enthusiasts looking to upgrade the sound quality of their smartphone or laptop, a portable DAC/amp can be a fairly simple and affordable solution. The tiny hi-fi component plugs into your ...

Now that pretty much every major streaming music service — except Spotify — offers lossless audio options at CD-quality or better, you may be wondering how you can hear that extra level of sound ...

Schiit has really taken things to the next level with the Hel. You are going to struggle to find a better DAC/Amp combo for the price of $189 that brings the level of quality that the Hel does. I ...

Improve the sound from your smartphone, PC, or car with FiiO’s $70 portable USB-C DAC and headphone amplifier. The new BTR13 is designed to provide an affordable portable solution for an improved ...