We've tested 28 pairs of headphones this year — these are our favorite over-ears, from budget to blowout
THE SO WHAT
Consumer audio is now a hyper‑segmented, review‑driven market where “better and cheaper than its predecessors” is the new baseline. Hardware builders should assume that without a clear wedge — software, ecosystem, or identity — iterative improvements will be invisible in the noise.
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