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UNCOVERED: Dirac - The Untold Story

I tested every pair of budget Nothing earbuds — and my favorite is only $49

I've been testing a whole host of budget earbuds, and these are the three offerings from CMF by Nothing that I think are worth your money.

I tested the CMF Buds 2 and I'm shocked — they're less than $50 but sound like $100 rivals

I tested the CMF Buds 2 and I'm shocked — they're less than $50 but sound like $100 rivals

The CMF Buds 2 cost under $50 but sound like they cost double, thanks to Dirac Opteo sound and great noise cancellation.

I tested lots of wireless earbuds in 2025, but I only recommend these 3 under $40, $70, and $100

I tested lots of wireless earbuds in 2025, but I only recommend these 3 under $40, $70, and $100

I reviewed 10 pairs of earbuds in 2025, but only 3 are worth your money, all under $100.

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Nothing's new $69 earbuds sound better than $200 rivals — so I asked a product exec how

CMF by Nothing Buds Pro 2 sound like $200 buds for $69, so I asked Nilo Casimiro Ericsson, product executive at Dirac, how the tech works.

2025 has been my favorite year for budget earbuds so far — here's my 3 top picks

In 2025, I've tested 3 of my favorite budget earbuds. Brands like JLab, CMF by Nothing, and EarFun have blown the competition away for under $100.

Bluesound Node Icon

Bluesound’s Node Icon is a superb, well-featured music streamer that sounds a cut above the rest of its siblings – and outperforms its price rivals.

What is Dirac Live, and how do you get it?

Just upgraded your audio system, but still not happy with how it sounds? The problem might be your room, not your gear.

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Looking for ultra-budget wireless earbuds? This trio of colourful buds boasts plenty of features for very little money

Looking for ultra-budget wireless earbuds? This trio of colourful buds boasts plenty of features for very little money

Nothing sub-brand CMF has unveiled three second-gen pairs of its various lines of wireless earbuds.

Bluesound adds Dirac Live room correction software to its latest duo of music streamers

Bluesound adds Dirac Live room correction software to its latest duo of music streamers

Room-correcting technology DiracLive comes to the Bluesound Node (2024) and Bluesound Icon, but not the Node Nano.

Denon and Dirac team up for new 22-speaker car audio concept with Dolby Atmos

Denon and Dirac team up for new 22-speaker car audio concept with Dolby Atmos

Denon and Dirac showcased an immersive in-car audio concept at CES 2025 with height and headrest channels.

Windows 11 24H2 strikes a sour note as audio bug hits the update, leaving some PCs silent

Windows 11 24H2 strikes a sour note as audio bug hits the update, leaving some PCs silent

New Windows 11 24H2 bug silences some PCs, and Microsoft has blocked the update for affected devices while it works on a fix.

Klipsch's new Dolby Atmos soundbar is the first in the world with Dirac technology

Klipsch's new Dolby Atmos soundbar is the first in the world with Dirac technology

The Klipsch Flexus Core harnesses Dirac correction technology with the aim of getting the best sound possible for your AV setup.

NAD's M10 V3 streaming amplifier features new DAC, turntable inputs and advanced Dirac Live optimisation

NAD's M10 V3 streaming amplifier features new DAC, turntable inputs and advanced Dirac Live optimisation

NAD's third-gen M10 streaming amplifier has an upgraded DAC for improved performance, MM phono inputs and advanced Dirac room correction, all for a surprising price tag.

McIntosh’s MX200 AV processor aims to win you over with Dirac Live room correction

McIntosh’s MX200 AV processor aims to win you over with Dirac Live room correction

High-end audio manufacturer McIntosh has launched a powerful new AV processor with features aplenty.

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The 6 wildest audio experiences we tried at High End Munich 2023

From prototype electrostatic over-ear headphones to incredible home theater, the best of High End Munich is here.

Whoever said money can't buy happiness never had a Perlisten/Dirac home theater

The simple things in life are great but have you ever watched Top Gun: Maverick in a 15-seater THX Certified Dominus Perlisten 11.7.6 home theater?

Dolby Atmos and Dirac will make OnePlus Nord Buds 2 the cheap earbuds of 2023

ANC, EQ presets, Dirac Audio Tuner and huge 12.4mm drivers? I think OnePlus' second-gen earbuds are the sleeper hits of the year.

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