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Parker Hall
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Ready to cut the cord? These are our favorite buds that will never, ever get tangled.
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Wireless earbuds are one of those ideas that sounded like a dream at first: Pop a little headphone into each ear and listen to music or take calls untethered from everything. The first wireless buds were gigantic, died after a few hours, and had a bunch of other problems. Times have changed. There are now tons of new models that sound fabulous and work perfectly. After testing hundreds over the past four years, these are our favorite wireless earbuds, in a wide range of styles and prices.
For more top picks, check out our other audio guides, like the Best Wireless Headphones, Best Noise-Canceling Headphones, Best Cheap Headphones, Best Workout Earbuds, and Best Wired Headphones.
Updated October 2023: We've added the latest AirPods Pro, Jabra Elite 8 Active, Sony WF-1000XM5, Beats Studio Buds +, Jlab JBuds Mini, Technics EAH-AZ80, Oneplus Buds Pro 2, and JBL Tour Pro.
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Parker Hall is a senior editor of product reviews at WIRED. He focuses on audiovisual and entertainment products. Hall is a graduate of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, where he studied jazz percussion. After hours, he remains a professional musician in his hometown of Portland, Oregon.
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Introduction: The article introduces various wireless earbuds, highlighting their features and prices. In public speaking, an introduction serves to capture the audience's attention and set the stage for the speech.
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Speech Delivery: The article's content on wireless earbuds can be related to speech delivery in terms of presenting information to the audience. Just as the article presents information about different earbuds, speakers deliver information to their audience during a speech.
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Structuring the Speech: The article's organization of different earbuds into categories such as "Best Overall," "Best Noise-Canceling Buds," and "Pro Earbuds for Less" reflects the importance of structuring a speech for clarity and effectiveness. Organizing speeches helps improve the clarity of thought and ensures that the audience can understand and follow the speaker's message.
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Introductions and Conclusions: The article's approach to introducing and concluding information about wireless earbuds aligns with the principles of crafting effective speech introductions and conclusions. An effective introduction in public speaking captures the audience's attention, establishes the speaker's credibility, and previews the main points of the speech, while a conclusion reinforces the key message and leaves a lasting impression on the audience.
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