The Audioengine B1 has been updated with Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, and 32-bit Audio, but still has the same $189 price tag Talk about being ahead of the curve…back in 2014. Audioengine’s B1 ...

You might not know it, but when you go out and buy a set of Bluetooth headphones, earbuds, or a Bluetooth speaker, you’re also inadvertently choosing the Bluetooth codec that those devices will use ...

If you're the type of person who loves to scrutinize speaker and headphone feature lists, you've likely come across aptX hyped as an improvement in quality for the audio transmission between your ...

Qualcomm's aptX and aptX HD Bluetooth audio codecs promise superior wireless audio quality, so here's everything you need to know about the technology. The word codec is banded around a fair bit in ...

If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission. When putting together a large home audio setup, you’ll ...

Still gaming or streaming music over SBC like it’s 2005? Get the real scoop on which Bluetooth codecs — AAC, aptX, LDAC, or LHDC — are actually worth your ears. If you’re streaming hi-res audio tracks ...