
For years and years, when it came to recommending a pair of wireless earbuds to most people, I went the easy route – Apple. Its AirPods have long been hyper-reliable little devices, especially for those on iPhone, with easy connections and sound quality that doesn't really miss.
I used a pair of original AirPods Pro for years, in fact, and they're still finding occasional use – but only when I can't find my new daily driver, the Technics EAH-AZ100. Since I first got my hands on them at the very end of 2024, they've been impressing me on a regular basis, and have now replaced my AirPods entirely, taking their place as my default earbuds.