Aperion Audio Allaire Bluetooth speaker review

Aperion Audio’s new Allaire speakers have all the right features in one place, including Bluetooth streaming, analog and digital inputs, and a sexy design. But do these little self-powered beauties pack a performance worthy of $400?

Reviews         April 24, 2023

LG Sound Plate LAP340 review

Those not up for a sound bar may find favor with a rapidly expanding new trend: the sound base. Or, as LG calls theirs, sound plate. Whatever you call them, these devices offer serious space-saving and much-improved sound quality over TV speakers.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Klipsch Status review

Klipsch continues its slow but steady rollout of excellent headphones with the Status, a slightly glitzy, yet super-durable set of travel-friendly headphones, sure to please those who love to rock.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

SoundCast Melody review

In a market increasingly cluttered with outdoor-ready, portable speakers, the Soundcast Melody stands out as one of the best sounding portables we’ve ever heard. We’re talking audiophile-grad stuff here, ready to take on the elements and last well into the night.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Harman Kardon Nova 2.0 review

Harman Kardon’s new Nova speakers are unlike any we’ve seen in the desktop genre. Molded into clear plastic globes, the Nova pack a potent arsenal of sonic hardware. We take a closer look to see if they accomplish their goal of marrying form and function to outgun an expanding field of competition.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

IK Multimedia iLoud review

IK Multimedia’s iLoud goes far beyond the boundaries of a standard Bluetooth speaker, packing a wallop of features that allow users to tote around a wireless speaker and portable music studio at the same time.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Braven goes all in with the feature-packed 710 portable speaker

Braven announced today the release of its new 710 portable Bluetooth speaker. The new speaker offers water-resistance, and a host of other options for $170.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Sonos Play:1 review

We review the Sonos Play:1, the most affordable in the company’s extensive line of high-end wireless speakers, and find a standout device as capable as it is flexible.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Libratone Loop review

The Libratone Loop is a looker of a speaker, and with the unexpected inclusion of ribbon-style tweeters, it reads like an audiophile’s dream. Unfortunately, we found the treble could quickly spin out of control, with the midrange taking a hit in the process.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

SMS Street by 50 ANC review

Once again, SMS pulls off celebrity-style without the celebrity excess. The Street by 50 ANC headphones deliver quality sound, solid (but not excellent) noise cancellation and just the right amount of style.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Harman Kardon Sabre SB 35 review

The Sabre SB35 sound bar brings gorgeous good looks, and one of the slimmest profiles we’ve seen on the market. But did Harman Kardon go too thin with this sliver of silver to produce hi-fi audio performance?

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Sol Republic Deck review

Bluetooth speakers have become so common that in order to stand out, one needs to offer something (or several things) the other guys don’t. The Sol Republic Deck does exactly that.

Reviews         April 24, 2023

Philips Fidelio HTL9100 review

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 850 review

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

Yamaha YAS-152 review

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

SVS Prime Wireless speakers review

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 AirPods 2 review

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

Amazon Echo Studio review: The best Echo speaker yet

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

iRiver Astell and Kern AK100 Review

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 Sound Rise SFQ-05 review

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 AK Jr review

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 Spark Digital review

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

Audiophiles belong on Android. Here’s what I learned from switching over

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 awesome wireless earbuds — but for how long?

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 lands on Chromecast, offers free device or two free months

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

Home theater calibration guide: Manual speaker setup

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

Here are the best Blu-ray movies to show off your home theater

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

What’s a headphone amp, and why would you need one?

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

Spending $100 never sounded better than with 1More’s Triple Driver in-ear headphones

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 AirPods Pro vs. Master and Dynamic MW07 Plus

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’s new crazy-expensive Stellia headphones are utterly clear, remarkably open

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

Hands on: Shure SHA900

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

Embrace the upsell! Your new TV deserves one of these killer sound systems

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 MW07 Plus Review: Best wireless sound

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