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Mike Kobrin

Reporter · US

Indexed articles, last 90 days
3
Latest publication
Sep 3, 2026
Outlet visibility, for cnet.com
Top 50K sites
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Jul 9, 2026

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  1. Article · Sep 3, 2026 · Mike Kobrin

    Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar Review: Bringing Uber Clarity to Your Living Room - CNET (opens the original)

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    The soundbar market is now fully in the thrall of AI, with nearly every audio feature from speech enhancement to room calibration getting a robot-flavored bump. Yet, these add-ons only matter if they’re in service to what’s most important in a soundbar: sound! The best soundbars can run both whizz-bang movie sound effects and nearly concert-level music experiences — with actual on-board kit such as height speakers replacing virtual trickery. In addition, ever-expanding connectivity makes these s

  2. Article · Aug 15, 2026 · Mike Kobrin

    Here’s Why Your Wireless Earbuds Sound the Way They Do - CNET (opens the original)

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    You probably don’t give much thought to what’s inside your wireless earbuds when you pop them in every day (I certainly don’t), but it’s kind of amazing how much tech is packed into them. But, regardless of the model, they all have one thing in common: They all have drivers. There are several driver types, though, and how they move and what materials they’re made from varies. Each different driver type has strengths and weaknesses that can dramatically affect the overall performance of the earbu

  3. Article · Jul 9, 2026 · Mike Kobrin

    I've Tested Countless Headphones. Here's How to Choose Between Open-Back and Closed-Back Options - CNET (opens the original)

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    Pretty much all headphones can be split into two categories: open-back and closed-back. There are budget versions of each, as well as high-end and audiophile models. Closed-back headphones are better at isolating you from your surroundings. The whole point of open-back headphones is to let in some sound, which can create a bigger, more spacious sound that’s often adored by audiophiles. That also means you can hear everything around you, for better or worse, and people around you can hear what yo

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