Philips deserves high praise for being the first to bring truly wireless surround speakers to the masses, and the Fidelio’s stylish appeal is hard to resist. However, despite offering seamless surround sound, there’s a certain something missing from its sound signature.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Braven wisely follows up on the success of its model 600 wireless speaker with this super-sized version, the Braven 850. As we had hoped, it offers more of everything we loved about the smaller version, and then some.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Last year, the YAS-101 sound bar dazzled us with big bass from a slim cabinet. This year, the replacement YAS-152 got longer and the bass got bigger, but clarity and definition took a hit.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
The latest from SVS, the Prime Wireless speakers, are a new and convenient way to enjoy the incredible sound of the Prime Series speakers without the need for amplification. While they do come with a few caveats, those looking for gorgeous sound in an equally gorgeous package will want to give them a long look.
| Reviews | October 25, 2022 |
Apple’s updated AirPods arrived last week with little fanfare and packing only minimal improvements. The question is: Has Apple updated its true wireless earphones enough to keep up with the growing crowd of competitors? Check out our review to find out if this is an upgrade worth making.
| Apple | September 16, 2022 |
With deep bass, hi-res audio chops, and Dolby Atmos support, the Echo Studio is Amazon's best smart speaker yet and has few peers in the smart speaker space.
| Reviews | August 15, 2022 |
The AK100 is a first-effort HD player from iriver, and it feels like one. If premium sound is your guiding priority, and you have the cash, this digital music player may be worth taking a chance on, quirks and all.
| Mobile | June 24, 2022 |
Soundfreaq’s new Sound Rise may be one of the best alarm clocks on the market. But does the company make its latest version intuitive enough to make it worth replacing your smartphone for your morning routine?
| Audio / Video | June 24, 2022 |
Astell & Kern folded stellar sound and impeccable design into its most affordable hi-res music player, proving you don’t have to blow your life savings to get quality portable audio.
| Audio / Video | June 24, 2022 |
Blue Microphones’ latest effort takes the best of its Spark condenser mic into the fast lane of mobile versatility, adding both Lightning and USB connectivity, and an easy-to-use onboard control system for all of your on-the-go recording needs.
| Audio / Video | June 24, 2022 |
After 9 years with the iPhone, I switched to LG’s V30 to keep my precious headphones. It’s always scary trying something new, but taking the leap isn’t as hard as you might think.
| Audio / Video | May 6, 2022 |
Apple's new AirPods Pro are a smash hit. The reviews are glowing and by just about any measure, these fully wireless earbuds rank among the most well-appointed and best-reviewed wireless earbuds you can buy. But there's one trait that could make them destined for the trash heap sooner than you'd hope.
| News | May 5, 2022 |
Sling TV adds Chromecast support today for Android and iOS devices, solidifying its status as the easiest a way for cord cutters to land live TV.
| News | April 26, 2022 |
Make your home theater rumble just right with our manual speaker setup guide, a simple, step-by-step walkthrough to getting the most from your audio equipment without needing to rely on automatic calibration, which often can't produce the same stellar results as manual calibration.
| Audio / Video | April 26, 2022 |
What's the point of having all of that awesome home theater gear if you can't breed a little jealousy in your friends and family? We've put together this list of incredible Blu-rays that have the goods to drop a few jaws, and show off everything your home theater is capable of.
| Guides | April 26, 2022 |
In an age when headphones reign supreme, you might be thinking it’s a good idea to get a dedicated headphone amp, and you may well be right. Here's why.
| Audio / Video | April 26, 2022 |
China-based 1More bursts onto the U.S. headphone scene with its new Triple Driver in-ear headphones, which look great, and sounds even better for just $100.
| Videos | April 21, 2022 |
Apple's AirPods Pro are some of the best fully wireless earbuds on the planet, but there's an abundance of other options, including Master and Dynamic's impressive MW07 Plus. We pit these pricey earbuds against each other in a variety of categories to see which buds come out on top.
| Products | April 21, 2022 |
Focal unveils its latest testament to mobile audiophilia in the new Stellia, a $3,000 pair of closed-back headphones. It's no surprise that the Stellia are luxurious inside and out, but what is surprising is the vast openness of the sound. The Stellia make their official debut at CanJam in NYC this week.
| News | April 21, 2022 |
Shure’s SHA900 portable headphone amp is sleek and sexy if not a bit big, and it portably provides supremely realistic reproduction of all your music. At $1,000, you’d better bring your gold card, though.
| Reviews | April 21, 2022 |
No one wants to blow their budget after shelling out for a new TV, but this year we’re asking you to get upsold on sound with our handy guide. We promise, your ears will thank you.
| Products | April 21, 2022 |
Master and Dynamic's MW07 wireless earbuds were a big hit in 2018, but their battery life left something to be desired -- and the competition has only gotten stronger. With tons of new features and nearly triple the battery, the MW07 are a whole new bag. But can they keep up with the crowd?
| Reviews | April 21, 2022 |
To help get you in the spirit of the season, we've compiled a list of some of the best Christmas TV episodes and specials you can stream online.
| Streaming Guides | April 21, 2022 |
As budget TV’s go, it is hard to do much better than Samsung’s UN32EH4003. Its bright, vivid picture, attractive design and nearly-unbeatable price make it a likely candidate for those looking for an inexpensive bedroom or office TV. Just don’t expect much in the way of sound quality.
| Reviews | April 21, 2022 |
Roku announces a new service that will allow Android and Windows phones and PCs to stream anything and everything to its Roku 3 and Roku Streaming stick.
| News | March 25, 2022 |
Dish's Web TV service Sling TV adds A&E, Lifetime, History, and H2 to its swelling core channel pack today.
| News | March 14, 2022 |
Samsung’s latest flagship phones and wearables have plenty of exciting new tech to unfurl, but one of the most useful features is also the oldest: The mighty headphone jack. By keeping the aging tech alongside new innovations, Samsung is showing Apple it too can lead the way.
| Features | February 9, 2022 |
Soundbars with true Dolby Atmos surround sound have historically been a rich man’s game, often costing well over $1,000. Vizio’s new 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar undercuts similar competitors by hundreds of dollars, so we spent some quality time with the system to find out if it can hold its own.
| Reviews | January 21, 2022 |
At CES 2020, I was given a rare treat: A demo that showcased multiple classic tracks mixed in Dolby Atmos Music, and played back on a high-end Atmos setup. I walked away realizing that, not only is this a viable new format, but also that music mixed in 3D is actually more impactful than movies.
| News | November 12, 2021 |
Streaming may be super-popular, but the disc isn't dead yet! In fact, to get the very best picture and sound quality your TV and audio system are capable of, you need to be watching Blu-ray or 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray discs. We've rounded up the very best Blu-ray players you can buy right now.
| Trash | November 9, 2021 |
Netflix’s recent price rise is just the latest in a string of signs that streaming’s golden age is nearly over. As more services emerge, content will be further partitioned, signaling the end of streaming’s good old days. Soon, we’ll all need to make some serious choices about where to spend our streaming dollars.
| Features | October 22, 2021 |
Charlie Cox became a bona fide star playing the tortured superhero Daredevil before the show was canceled by Netflix after three seasons. We recently spoke with the actor about life after Daredevil, his new play in London with Tom Hiddleston, and his new project working with the legendary Michael Caine.
| Features | September 28, 2021 |
After months of speculation, Apple finally unveiled its new music streaming service, Apple Music, at WWDC 2015.
| Audio / Video | August 13, 2021 |
LG’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar is loaded with power, features, and quirks, including the lack of a center channel. That said, this distinctive soundbar offers powerful Atmos immersion for a two-piece system, making it worth consideration for those seeking cinematic sound without multiple speakers.
| Reviews | June 16, 2021 |
Klipsch brings serious style and substance to its new audiophile cans. But at $1,200, are they worth the scratch?
| Reviews | June 8, 2021 |
While the company touts the Yamaha YAS-207’s DTS Virtual:X technology as the main selling point, as our review reveals, it’s everything else you get with the 207 that makes this the next soundbar you should buy. The soundbar's attractive $300 price tag doesn't hurt either.
| Reviews | June 8, 2021 |
We expected amazing things from Sennheiser’s first soundbar, and with incredible detail, brilliant musicality, and mind-bending Dolby Atmos virtualization, it absolutely delivers. Packing glorious detail and realistic virtual surround, Sennheiser’s $2,500 Ambeo soundbar is a holistic sound solution.
| Reviews | June 8, 2021 |
Vizio’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar packs serious punch for a price so low it’ll make your head spin. While this soundbar isn’t perfect, it’s loaded with features and packs a full 5.1.4-channel setup at well under $1,000. With the SB36514-G6, just about anyone can afford Atmos.
| Reviews | June 8, 2021 |