The second day of CES 2025 has officially begun, and companies from all over are showcasing their best audio products. So far, we’ve seen over-ear headphones, open-ear earbuds, wireless home audio systems, and more. Some products are available for purchase now, while others will hit the shelves later this year.
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No matter what kind of audio gear you’re looking to pick up this year, CES 2025 has something for everyone. Here are the highlights we’ve seen so far.
1. Hisense HT Saturn
Best home audio system of CES 2025
Hisense unveiled a wireless home audio system<!–> designed for “big-screen enthusiasts.” This 4.1.2-channel system consists of four wireless surround speakers and a 6.5-inch subwoofer. It’s meant to complement larger Hisense TVs, as indicated by the company displaying the HT Saturn next to one of its 100-inch TVs at CES 2025.
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The HT Saturn includes HDMI eARC for Dolby Atmos compatibility, HDMI in, optical, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity for audio streaming flexibility. It boasts 13 speakers and the external subwoofer offers even more bass to complete a home theater.
Additionally, this system is compatible with Pure Surround, Dolby Atmos, and DTS:X technology for digital spatial audio formats.
2. JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition
Best over-ear headphones of CES 2025
JLab’s foray into the premium headphone market is marked by over-ear headphones with plenty of features for half the price of their competitors. The JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition<!–> offers JLab’s proprietary spatial audio, over 90 hours of battery life, a sleek design, adaptive noise cancellation, and wireless charging capabilities.
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If these headphones live up to the specs on paper, they might be the best headphones for the money on the market. The JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition will be available for purchase at the end of the month.
3. Victrola Harmony
Best turntable of CES 2025
Victrola released an entire lineup of products at CES 2025, including bookshelf speakers, outdoor speakers, and turntables<!–>. Of the new turntables, the Victrola Harmony offers the most features for the best value. This entry-level turntable comes with two stereo speakers with enough slack to customize their distance from the turntable.
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Additionally, the Harmony is equipped with Bluetooth streaming and an Audio-Technica ATN3600L cartridge for superior sound. This turntable is available in three colors and is expected to hit the market in March 2025.
4. Shokz OpenFit 2
Best open-ear headphones of CES 2025
Shokz’s true wireless open-ear earbuds return with notable upgrades, including a new multifunction button, significantly increased battery life, a more comfortable fit, and improved audio quality.
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Instead of touch controls, the OpenFit 2<!–> sport a multifunction button, allowing for more intuitive control over the earbuds’ functionality. Shokz asserts that the OpenFit 2’s improved internal audio components allow for deeper bass, clearer mids, and sharper highs. I briefly tested the OpenFit 2 and can attest that they have a natural and relaxed fit and impressively clear audio playback.
Additionally, Shokz says improvements to the bone and air conduction technology allow for increased privacy while listening, significantly decreasing how much of your audio others around you can hear.
The OpenFit 2 are available for purchase now–> in Black and Beige for $179.95.
The Consumer Electronics Show (CES) is an annual convention held in Las Vegas, Nevada. Tech companies from around the world come to showcase their latest innovations. Some innovations are available for purchase now, will be available later in the year, or are purely conceptual and show where the future of technology may go.
This event is not open to the public, but interested spectators can keep up with ZDNET’s coverage. We have reporters on the ground and at home following the latest CES news, reporting on products ranging from robots, TVs, smart home products, and more.
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CES 2025 begins on Tuesday, Jan. 7, and ends on Friday, Jan. 10.
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