Review: We Love the New Marshall Monitor II Noise-Cancelling Headphones

A pair of noise-canceling headphones as stylish, well-made, and comfortable as Marshall’s new Monitor II Active Noise Canceling over-the-ear headphones couldn’t have come at a better time. With so many of us now working from home, A.N.C. headphones are a balm for our souls, allowing for much needed moments of solace and relief from the very, very stressful outside world. They’re so good, in fact, that we here at SPY recently added them to our ongoing list of the best noise-canceling headphones. But what makes them pop?

The thing that immediately stands out is their retro-inspired design. The textured, pebbled caps evoke the feeling of the music company’s history with producing quality amplifiers. That design doesn’t come at the expense of comfort, as an ergonomic build allows for long-lasting comfort; the earpads themselves have a slight square to them which allows for them to sit sturdily — yet gently — on your ears for the duration of its staggering 30 hours of battery life. That design also allows for the headphones to seal over your ears nicely to bolster the noise-canceling ability.

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10 Small Desks to Help You Get All Your Work Done Without Taking Up Precious Square Feet

Where do you work these days? Sure, you can sit in bed with your laptop or park yourself on the couch, but that’s not nearly as effective as sitting at a dedicated workspace that gets you into the right headspace to work efficiently. Let’s face it, not every seating area in your home is meant to be a makeshift office. That doesn’t mean you can’t find a solution, however.

Enter, the tiny desk. No, not the titular NPR show, but rather, small desks that can help you better maximize the area you do have. Clever options like floating desks, ladder desks and the common writing desk are perfect work stations, and they have a small physical footprint. No matter how much square footage you have to spare, we’re confident you can find a small desk for your home.

With this in mind, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best small desks on the market in order for you to get your tasks accomplished. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, we recently wrote about our favorite drafting tables, which can also function as small desks for your home office. Our selections, below.

Stroll Into Fall in Style With Some of Our Favorite Men’s Fashion Pieces for 2020

Now that Labor Day has come and gone, we’re finally in full-fall mode even though, well, it isn’t exactly fall quite yet. While we wait for those temperatures to drop, now is the perfect time to go ahead and stock up on pieces that can seamlessly transition you from summer to fall to winter. And you know what that means — long-sleeves, jeans, accessories and layers galore.

Fall is an opportunity to have some fun with fashion. Breach out of your summer uniform (a tee and shorts) and dabble in layering multiple pieces together that you normally wouldn’t. Now’s the chance to play with different kinds of textures, colors and looks to create the ultimate fall ‘fit for apple picking, pumpkin snagging and drive-in movie dates. But if you feel like the whole process of switching up that wardrobe is pretty daunting, don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

Below, we’ve rounded up 17 of our favorite pieces that you’ll need to have a stylish fall. And, to make it even easier, we’ve scoured the internet for socks, shoes, pants and shirts, to keep you covered — literally — from head to toe. So grab that pumpkin spice latte and settle in for your most stylish fall ever.

10 Running Earbuds to Help You Crush Your Personal Record

Running can be a bit of a tedious activity sometimes. Sure, there’s something to be said for falling in love with your surroundings as you pound the pavement in your best workout gear. But more often than not, you might need something to help you push yourself a little faster. Running headphones have been essential to that process, and over the years, they’ve gotten quicker and lighter to help you do the same.

Earbuds, specifically designed to be worn while running, are a godsend for those that need some fast beats to help them along the way. Fortunately, companies have realized the inherent intensity of the activity. They have started to cut the wires, so the earbuds themselves are light and then reinforced them with a water and sweatproof construction to make sure they won’t fall apart on you. Oh, and extended battery life makes it so you can keep pushing yourself.

With that in mind, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best running earbuds for you to use on your next jog. All that’s left is for you to cue up some killer tunes and put one foot in front of the other — our picks, below.

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Acer’s Predator Triton 500 Gaming Laptop Is a Portable Powerhouse

PC gaming is all about power. Really, at the end of the day, if you’re going to invest significant funds into a rig of any kind, you absolutely want it to be as feature-heavy and future-proof as possible. Fortunately, Acer and their line of Predator gaming laptops understand the demands of a modern-day gamer and have delivered accordingly with the new Triton 500 gaming laptop.

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Review: Sony’s HT-G700 Soundbar With Dolby Atmos Is a Cost-Effective Surround Sound Option

Like a lot of people, we’re spending a lot more time indoors, and we’ve naturally spent more time watching content. Whether it’s streaming TV, the return of sports or even throwing on an old DVD, watching content from home is undoubtedly one of the safest activities of 2020. But for those of us who miss going to the actual movies, there’s still something lacking in our home theater experience. And, more often than not, the missing link comes down to your sound setup. Of course, investing in a surround sound system can be quite pricey, which is why so many people are instead opting for soundbars. However, with the right products, you can enjoy the best of both worlds.

As it turns out, Sony has a solution in its new HT-G700 soundbar and subwoofer combo. The G700 has some impressive tech that essentially mimics the effect of surround sound audio immersion without you having to invest in an entire setup. Dubbed the “vertical surround engine,” the G700 helps to generate sound that expansively fills the room. All you have to do is press the Immerse AE (Audio Enhancement) setting.

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Marathon Gaming Sessions Demand a Proper Setup — These Are the Gaming Desks to Get

When it comes to making sure you have an effective gaming setup, every piece matters. Whether it’s your chair, your headset, or even your system itself, everything has got to be at the top of the line to ensure you’re not getting left behind or hitting any lag. So when it comes to playing games, you’ve got to ensure your desk can handle all those late-night Call of Duty sessions. Which is where a dedicated gaming desk can be very handy.

A gaming desk is designed to be inherently ergonomic to help you stay comfortable in those extended gaming sessions, while also providing plenty of space for your setup. A good gaming desk might also have some cord-storage solutions, a spot for your headphones, or even LED lights to match your fancy computer. But really the space of the desktop itself is going to be one of the more critical things you’re looking for when considering an option for you.

To help you out with that choice, we’ve rounded up nine of our favorites gaming desks to shop right now. Don’t let a poorly functioning or badly crafted desk stop you from getting your gaming on properly. Our picks, below.

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Men, Here Are the 10 Best Budget Clothing Websites to Shop

As much we love high-end retailers like Mr. Porter or Nordstrom, not everyone has a champagne budget when it comes to clothing and looking stylish. The good news is, however, you don’t have to buy expensive clothes to look cool, as there are plenty of alternative options that cost a fraction but will still manage to have you looking stylish.

To help you out, we’ve rounded up 10 of the best budget clothing websites to shop for your next killer look. Chances are that you’re probably familiar with a few of these websites, but there might be something new here as well. Regardless, if you’re looking to be the sharpest-dressed man on your block without having to spend a lot to do so, we’ve got you covered. Our picks, below.

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