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Simon Cohen
Simon Cohen
Contributing Editor, A/V

Simon Cohen covers a variety of consumer technologies, but has a special interest in audio and video products, like whole-home music systems, true wireless earbuds and headphones, 4K HDR TVs, and surround sound technologies like Dolby Atmos. He has written for Ozy.com, Mobilesyrup, Driving.ca, and VentureBeat, and appeared as a guest tech expert on international TV and radio programs, including BBC Radio, CTV News Channel, and CBC Radio. He is currently a full-time contributor to Digital Trends' Audio/Video section.

Final Audio ZE8000 earbuds in front of case.

Final Audio ZE8000 review: distinctive earbuds for discerning ears

Final Audio's ZE8000 are priced high and don't offer many in-demand features, but what they lack in bells and whistles, they make up for with superb sound.
Bluesound Node X with headphones.

Bluesound gives its Node streamer a new DAC/headphone amp for its 10th birthday

Bluesound gives its Node streamer a new DAC/headphone amp for its 10th birthday

Bluesound has released a tenth anniversary version of its Node streamer with a new DAC and THX-powered headphone amp designed to appeal to audiophiles.
Sennheiser Momentum Wireless 4

Sennheiser updates its Momentum headphones with personal tuning, hi-res audio

Sennheiser updates its Momentum headphones with personal tuning, hi-res audio

Sennheiser has some new features for owners of its flagship wireless headphones and earbuds that will improve sound quality.
Sony SRS-XV800 being wheeled away with lights on.

Sony’s latest party speaker brings a light show to your next karaoke session

Sony’s latest party speaker brings a light show to your next karaoke session

The Sony SRS-XV800 can power a party for 24 hours while it dazzles revelers with a built-in light show.
Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos Soundbar in white with Sub

The 9 best soundbars of 2023: get great sound from your TV

The 9 best soundbars of 2023: get great sound from your TV

These soundbars are guaranteed to give you way better TV sound, and some cost as little as $200. Stop listening to your TV's built-in speakers!
JBL Tour Pro 2 in case, with ambient sound screen displayed.

JBL Tour Pro 2 review: totally tricked-out wireless earbuds

JBL's flagship wireless earbuds are chock-full of high-tech features, with the smartest charging case we've ever seen.
Sonos Era 300 Bluetooth button.

Bluetooth bandwidth set to double, opening a path for video and lossless audio

Bluetooth bandwidth set to double, opening a path for video and lossless audio

The wireless technology that connects millions of devices is set to get a big bump in bandwidth.
Sonos Era 300.

Just wait until you hear lossless Dolby Atmos Music

Dolby Atmos Music can make your favorite songs sound way more immersive, but streaming services are keeping these spatial tracks from sounding their best.
Denon DNP-2000NE network media player.

Denon updates its network streamer with HDMI and big price bump

Denon updates its network streamer with HDMI and big price bump

The Denon DNP-2000NE might be the spitting image of the DNP-800NE, but under the hood and around the back, the two are very different, just like their prices.
Sony A80L 4K OLED TV.

Sony releases its 2023 TV prices with one very big exception

Sony releases its 2023 TV prices with one very big exception

Sony TV fans can now see just how much a new 2023 model will run them and when they'll be able to buy one – except for the company's flagship QD-OLED TV.
Master & Dynamic MC300 with MW75 headphones and MW08 Sport earbuds.

Master & Dynamic’s headphone stand is expensive, but undeniably unique

Paying $119 for a chunk of metal that keeps your headphones from lying around seems absurd until you check out the features and design of M&D's MC300.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A5 in natural aluminum/light oak.

B&O’s picnic basket speaker pumps out 280 watts of power while it charges your phone

B&O’s picnic basket speaker pumps out 280 watts of power while it charges your phone

Danish audio firm Bang & Olufsen's latest speaker might look like a picnic basket, but under its wooden grille lurks four amps, drivers, and 280 watts of power.
Dyson Zone worn by two models.

Dyson’s bonkers air-purifying headphones hit the U.S. for $949

Dyson’s bonkers air-purifying headphones hit the U.S. for $949

Dyson has managed to marry a set of noise-canceling wireless headphones with an air purifier, so obviously you're going to buy them for $949, right?
Nakamichi Dragon soundbar with subwoofers and Omni Motion Reference surrounds.

Nakamichi’s wild Dragon 11.4.6 Dolby Atmos soundbar goes up for preorder this week

Nakamichi’s wild Dragon 11.4.6 Dolby Atmos soundbar goes up for preorder this week

Nakamichi's huge, 3,000-watt, 11.4.6-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar – aptly named the Dragon – is available for preorder on April 26.
Sonos Era 100, close up on logo and indicator light.

Sonos problems? A new Wi-Fi router might be the answer

Sonos problems? A new Wi-Fi router might be the answer

Sonos wireless speakers are awesome when they work, and infuriating when they don't. But the problem might not be your Sonos gear at all.
NAD CS1 Endpoint Network Streamer.

NAD CS1 review: a bare-bones network streamer

NAD's new CS1 network streamer gives you plenty of ways to stream, but unfortunately, not a lot of smarts.
Store manager using Sonos Pro to control a local speaker.

Sonos could soon be the soundtrack for your next shopping trip

Sonos could soon be the soundtrack for your next shopping trip

Sonos Pro is a new subscription service that lets companies with multiple locations manage all of their Sonos products from a central dashboard.
xMEMS Cowell silicon driver.

Your next earbuds could have speakers built like microchips

Your next earbuds could have speakers built like microchips

The first earbuds to use MEMS drivers are about to go on sale, marking a radical change in how these devices are built.
best buy offers free tidal with select products

Tidal CEO says hi-res lossless is coming, raising doubts about MQA

Tidal CEO says hi-res lossless is coming, raising doubts about MQA

The announcement may mean that Tidal is considering dropping the MQA format now that the U.K. company has filed for bankruptcy.
Master & Dynamic Lamborghini collection of headphones.

Master & Dynamic adds Lamborghini editions of its best headphones

Master & Dynamic adds Lamborghini editions of its best headphones

M&D is back with another Lamborghini collaboration, this time centered on its current flagships, the MW75, MW08 Sport, and MG20 wireless headphones.
Hed Unity hi-res Wi-Fi wireless headphones.

$2,199 Hed Unity Wi-Fi headphones are the first to offer lossless hi-res audio

$2,199 Hed Unity Wi-Fi headphones are the first to offer lossless hi-res audio

The Hed Unity don't look like ordinary wireless headphones and at $2,199 they aren't priced like any either. But with lossless hi-res, they're unique.
Dlyan Wireless Headphones

What is hi-res audio, and how can you experience it right now?

What is hi-res audio, and how can you experience it right now?

Hi-res audio has gone from an audiophile novelty to a mainstream attraction, but there's still a bit of a learning curve to master before you can enjoy it.
Samsung N900C 8K Neo QLED

QLED vs. OLED: Which TV technology is best?

QLED vs. OLED: Which TV technology is best?

QLED versus OLED: Can one letter make a big difference? Absolutely. Here's what you need to know about the two TV technologies before you spend your money.
Sony MDR-MV1 open-back studio headphones.

Sony goes open-back with the MDR-MV1 studio monitors designed for spatial audio

Sony goes open-back with the MDR-MV1 studio monitors designed for spatial audio

Sony's new headphones are a real departure for the company, with an open-back design it says will help audio pros hear all the nuances of spatial audio.
The YouTube TV on a Roku TV.

YouTube TV: plans, pricing, channels, how to cancel, and more

YouTube TV: plans, pricing, channels, how to cancel, and more

YouTube TV plans come in a single flavor — $73 a month. But one of the leading streaming options also has a number of optional add-ons available.
Anker Soundcore Motion X600 angled view.

Anker Soundcore Motion X600 review: a mini metal boombox

With a sleek metal and aluminum shell, the Anker Soundcore Motion X600 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that looks as good as it sounds.
NuraTrue Pro.

Denon snaps up Nura, says new personalized-sound earbuds arriving this year

Denon snaps up Nura, says new personalized-sound earbuds arriving this year

In something of a surprise move, home audio brand, Denon, has acquired Nura, an Australian maker of headphones and earbuds.
Astell&Kern SR35 digital audio player with earbuds.

Astell&Kern gives its new entry-level digital audio player some premium features

Astell&Kern gives its new entry-level digital audio player some premium features

A&K has improved the features you can expect on its most affordable portable. The $799 SR35 comes with quad DACs and tons of power.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones hanging on wall hook.

The best wireless headphones for 2023 from Bose, Sony, 1More and more

The best wireless headphones for 2023 from Bose, Sony, 1More and more

Can you get great sound quality and wireless freedom in the same set of headphones? Absolutely. These are the best wireless headphones you can buy right now.
PSB M4U 9 wireless ANC headphones and M4U TWM wireless earbuds.

Niche Canadian company takes on Sony with new wireless earbuds and headphones

Niche Canadian company takes on Sony with new wireless earbuds and headphones

PSB has updated its flagship wireless noise-canceling headphones and introduced a new set of planar-based wireless earbuds.
Skullcandy Grind Haze earbuds.

Skullcandy honors Purple Haze weed with its latest 4/20 earbuds

Skullcandy honors Purple Haze weed with its latest 4/20 earbuds

Skullcandy is back with another 420-edition set of earbuds – this time inspired by a famous strain of cannabis.
Sony WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones sitting on a laptop keyboard.

The best noise-canceling headphones of 2023: Sony, Bowers & Wilkins, and more

The best noise-canceling headphones of 2023: Sony, Bowers & Wilkins, and more

It's a noisy world, but our picks of the best noise-canceling headphones will help hush it for you while making music, podcasts, and other sounds even sweeter.
Sony WF-C700 with charging case.

Sony debuts the WF-C700N, its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds

Sony debuts the WF-C700N, its most affordable noise-canceling earbuds

Sony has brought the price of active noise cancellation down to $120 with the WF-C700N, its latest wireless earbuds.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8.

Best headphones for 2023: Sony, Sennheiser, Apple, and more

Best headphones for 2023: Sony, Sennheiser, Apple, and more

From budget-friendly to the best that money can buy, these are the headphones you should be shopping for.