HandBrake audio codecs: full list, FDK AAC and best settings
No, HandBrake does not use libfdk-aac in its official builds. The FDK AAC encoder was removed in version 0.10.5 because of a licensing problem, and … Read more
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Opus audio codec: how it works, quality, bitrate and common errors
The Opus audio codec is a free, open and lossy format that handles both speech and music, and the IETF standardized it as RFC 6716. … Read more
Monster Open Ear AC221 review: are these $30 clip-on earbuds worth it?
Most clip-on earbuds under $40 look the same on paper, so the Monster Open Ear AC221 has to earn its place with something else. Its … Read more
What Is AI ENC? How It Works in Earbuds and Headphones
AI ENC stands for artificial intelligence environmental noise cancellation. It is a call feature that uses microphones and software to pick out your voice and … Read more
Which Streaming Apps Support LDAC, AAC and Other Audio Codecs
Every streaming app sends audio to your phone in its own format, and that format is not always the same thing your Bluetooth headphones end … Read more
Best Clip-On Earbuds 2026: Every Open-Ear Model Tested and Ranked
Clip-on earbuds have moved from a niche accessory to one of the fastest growing shapes in wireless audio. Instead of sealing the ear canal like … Read more
SoundPEATS UU2 review: open-ear clip-on earbuds that finally get the bass right
SoundPEATS sent me the UU2 for review ahead of its August 10 launch, and after spending several days with them during commutes, outdoor runs, desk … Read more
Monster Harmonic N22 review: 110-hour battery and hybrid ANC at a budget price
Monster sent me the Harmonic N22 for an honest review, and after spending time with them across commuting, desk work, and extended listening sessions at … Read more
EarFun Air 2 NC review: the best gaming earbuds under $70 and a few honest caveats
EarFun sent me the Air 2 NC for an honest review, and after testing them across several days of commuting, gaming sessions, video calls, and … Read more
EarFun Clip 2 review: open-ear earbuds under $80 that are actually worth it
EarFun sent me the Clip 2 for an honest review, and after testing them through commutes, gym sessions, calls, and extended work-from-home days, I can … Read more