\n\tThe good news is that you don\u2019t have to wait until after turkey day to score discounts. Many of the best deals on audio gear are already live ahead of Black Friday\/Cyber Monday<\/a>, and we\u2019ve scoured the discounts to find the ones that are actually worth your time. <\/p>\n \n\tNot only are our editors deal-savvy, but we\u2019ve tested dozens of audio products ourselves, ranging from the latest open-ear earbuds to travel headphones to Bluetooth speakers<\/a>. That means that not only do we know an actual good deal from something too good to be true, but we can confidently tell you which products are actually worth buying.<\/p>\n \n\tWith that in mind, these are our favorite headphone, earbud, and audio deals, from top brands like Bose and Apple to affordable brands that should be on your radar. <\/p>\n \t\tBest Headphone Deals\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tJonathan Zavaleta\/Rolling Stone<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tBose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen)\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tBose\u2019s brand new QuietComfort Ultra headphones<\/a> are $50 off. It\u2019s a modest discount, but a welcome one on our favorite noise-canceling headphones<\/a> of 2025. These headphones feature intuitive power management that automatically goes to sleep when you lay them down. Crucially, they sound great, have superb noise canceling, and are comfortable enough for all-day wear. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tSony WH-1000XM6\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tSony\u2019s excellent WH-1000XM6<\/a> headphones got a $60 discount for Black Friday. The headphones feature top-tier sound and a wide range of features, including Speak-to-Chat, which automatically pauses the music and switches to transparent mode when you start talking. Sony also shrank the headphone case from the last generation, making these great for travel. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tSennheiser Momentum 4\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tSennheiser\u2019s Momentum 4 headphones boast excellent audio quality, a comfortable fit, and an impressive battery life of up to 60 hours. That makes them one of our favorite headphones for travel<\/a>, office, of everyday use. Typically $450, they\u2019re available for $200. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tBose QuietComfort\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tBose\u2019s QuietComfort headphones aren\u2019t as high-end as the brand\u2019s QuietComfort Ultras, but they have their advantages. The standard QC headphones feature handy tactile controls, a lightweight, comfortable fit, and are available in poppy, playful colors. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tBeats Studio Pro\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tBeats Studio Pro<\/a> headphones are popular with gym-goers, thanks to their sporty, relatively lightweight design and secure fit. The Studio Pro headphones feature tactile controls, and they can be used wired with a standard audio cable or with a USB-C cable. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tSony WH-1000XM5 Premium Noise-Canceling Headphones\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tSony\u2019s previous generation XM5 headphones are still a worthwhile option in 2025, thanks to superb noise-canceling, a solid battery life, and many of the same features found on the more recent XM6 headphones. Right now, they\u2019re $150 off. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tApple AirPods Max\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tThe USB-C version of Apple\u2019s AirPods Max headphones are discounted for Black Friday. They feature excellent audio quality and one of the best transparency modes on a pair of headphones I\u2019ve tested. \t<\/p>\n \t\tBest Earbud Deals\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tApple AirPods 4 Wireless Earbuds\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tThe non-ANC version of Apple\u2019s AirPods are discounted to $80, one of the best prices we\u2019ve seen for AirPods. They feature dependable controls and a compact, comfortable design, making them great for iOS users. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tJonathan Zavaleta<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tTechnics Reference Class Hi-Fi Wireless Earbuds\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tIf audio quality is your top priority, then Technics\u2019 excellent EAH-AZ100 earbuds are among the best on the market. Not only do they sound great, but the comfortable fit, compact carrying case, and solid ANC performance make them a great on-the-go option. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tSamsung Galaxy Buds 3\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tSamsung\u2019s Galaxy Buds 3 have top-tier audio performance and easy controls, including volume adjustments. They\u2019re a great companion for any Samsung phone and one of the best earbuds for Android<\/a>. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tGoogle\u2019s Pixel Buds Pro 2 are a comfortable alternative to stemmed earbuds, and feature impressive active noise-canceling and easy touch and swipe controls. Plus, the straightforward Pixel Buds app lets you customize the earbuds, including EQ. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tBose New QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen)\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tBose\u2019s latest QuietComfort Ultra 2 earbuds feature wireless charging and improved call quality over the previous generation. They boast the best noise-canceling in a pair of in-ear earbuds, and the ANC is adjustable to suit different environments. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tShokz OpenDots ONE-Open-Ear Headphones\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tWhen we tested these open-ear earbuds, we were impressed with their audio quality, comfort, and design. The clip-on design leaves the ear canal free for greater awareness, and the ability to reverse the left and right earbuds is a convenient, unexpected feature. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tNothing Ear (a)\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tNothing\u2019s earbuds outperform their price point, with solid noise-canceling performance, a comfortable fit, and plenty of features in the Nothing app. The design is striking, too. They\u2019re well worth their budget-friendly price, but at $59, they\u2019re a no-brainer. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tBeats Powerbeats Pro 2\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tBeats are associated with workouts, and for a reason \u2014 the latest Powerbeats earbuds feature a hooked design for a secure fit, and the addition of a heart rate sensor adds to their utility at the gym. Plus, tactile controls make them easier to use with sweaty hands. \t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tSoundcore by Anker Liberty 4 NC Wireless Earbuds\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tAnker\u2019s affordable earbuds offer strong noise cancellation and impressive battery life, with up to 50 hours with the charging case. Voice calling performance is clear, making these a good option for anyone who takes frequent phone calls. \t<\/p>\n \t\tOther Audio Deals\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t<\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t<\/a><\/p>\n \t\t\t\t\tSony STR-DH190 Home Stereo Receiver\t\t<\/p>\n \n\t\tSony\u2019s STR-DH190 home stereo receiver is one of the best values for home audio. The two-channel stereo features an FM antenna, a phono preamp, Bluetooth compatibility, and plenty of inputs for TVs, CD players, and other devices. \t<\/p>\n![\"Best](\"https:\/\/www.rollingstone.com\/wp-content\/themes\/vip\/pmc-rollingstone-2022\/assets\/public\/lazyload-fallback.gif\")
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