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Updated · SlashGear · Oct 21
5 Audio Brands Unveil Fall 2026 Devices From $99 Earbuds to $499.99 Speakers
Updated
Updated · SlashGear · Oct 21

5 Audio Brands Unveil Fall 2026 Devices From $99 Earbuds to $499.99 Speakers

1 articles · Updated · SlashGear · Oct 21

Summary

  • $99 Bose wired noise-canceling earbuds and Apple’s $149 HomePod mini 2 are among five notable audio launches highlighted for fall 2026, alongside new headphones and a portable speaker.
  • $449.99 Technics EAH-A1000 headphones lead on endurance with up to 90 hours of battery life, while Nothing’s $399 Headphone (1) Pro offers triple-driver tuning and up to 80 hours.
  • $499.99 Marshall’s Bromley 150 targets portable party use with 40-hour playback, 13.9-pound weight, IP55 protection and multiple wired inputs plus Bluetooth 5.3.
  • Apple’s HomePod mini 2 adds an S10 chip, real-time audio tuning and four-speaker surround support with Apple TV 4K, while Bose’s USB-C earbuds mark its return to wired earbuds for the first time since 2015.
  • The roundup covers devices launched after Sept. 22, underscoring how brands are competing across premium headphones, speakers and revived wired audio as fall 2026 buying season begins.

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