The Best Cheap Headphones We’ve Tried

CMF has multiple pairs of earbuds that are virtually indistinguishable—a surprising problem given how clever its parent company, Nothing, is at making a visual impression. Even so, the brand has a knack for creating slick buds that sound good on a budget, and the Buds Pro 2 are the best we’ve tried. Their Dirac-tuned sound profile provides smooth tonality with solid detail and punchy bass. The fit is light and comfy (and very AirPods Pro), and the controls, though a bit oddly organized, are…