Lil Katz
Lil serves as contributor for SoundGuys and has kept an ear on the world of audio since 2011. They are a recurring guest on ABC News Radio Tech Trends, a current contributor to Android Authority, and a former co-host of the SoundGuys Podcast.
Lil's educational pieces break down auditory health, Bluetooth technology, and repairable tech. They have addressed topics like "Noise-induced hearing loss" and "Understanding Bluetooth codecs."
To hear better, Lil removes their glasses.
7 Years
in the audio industry342 Articles
written on SoundGuys205 Products
tested and reviewed
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Recent Articles
What is a subwoofer, and do you need one?
Lil KatzFebruary 11, 2025
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![Sony HT-S350 subwoofer and soundbar Sony HT-S350 subwoofer and soundbar](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/Sony-HT-S350-3.jpg)
Skullcandy Kilo review: Best cheap waterproof speaker?
Lil KatzFebruary 7, 2025
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![Skullcandy Kilo Bluetooth speaker hand holds hero 20 A hand holds the Skullcandy Kilo Bluetooth speaker against an orange background.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Skullcandy-Kilo-Bluetooth-speaker-hand-holds-hero-20-scaled.jpg)
Best earbuds for iPhone
Lil KatzFebruary 6, 2025
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![Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Apple AirPods Pro 2nd generation hands hold comparison A hand holds the Sony WF-1000XM5 and Apple AirPods Pro 2 cases in each hand.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Sony-WF-1000XM5-vs-Apple-AirPods-Pro-2nd-generation-hands-hold-comparison-scaled.jpg)
Best headphone amps
Lil KatzFebruary 4, 2025
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![Drop O2 + SDAC front Drop O2 + SDAC lifestyle product image on black table.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Drop-O2-SDAC-front.jpg)
Audio-Technica ATH-M40x review
Lil KatzJanuary 31, 2025
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![Audio Technica_ATH-M40x_LK_5 The Audio-Technica ATH-M40x studio headphone on an Audio-Technica record player.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Audio-Technica_ATH-M40x_LK_5-1-e1657208168948.jpg)
6.7
AKG K240 Studio review
Lil KatzJanuary 30, 2025
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![AKG K240-open headphones books An aerial photo of the AKG K240 Studio semi-open headphones on an open book.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AKG-K240-open-headphones-books.jpg)
6.5
AKG K371 review
Lil KatzJanuary 30, 2025
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![AKG K371-over ear wired headphones hero The AKG K371 wired over-ear headphones on an iron bedrame lit by blue and orange lights.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/AKG-K371-over-ear-wired-headphones-hero.jpg)
7.3
![sg2023_editors_choice](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/sg2023_editors_choice.png)
Best wired earbuds
Lil KatzJanuary 16, 2025
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![Tangzu-Waner-sg-wear A photo of a man in a hammock listening to the Tangzu Wan'er S.G.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/Tangzu-Waner-sg-wear.jpg)
Best wired headphones under $50
Lil KatzJanuary 8, 2025
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![Best wired headphones under $50 Best wired headphones under $50](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/Best-wired-headphones-under-50.png)
Shokz OpenMeet UC review
Lil KatzJanuary 7, 2025
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![Shokz OpenMeet UC-person wears- (2) A person wears the Shokz OpenMeet UC.](https://www.soundguys.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/Shokz-OpenMeet-UC-person-wears-2.jpg)
7.2