Yamaha’s winning formula for the YAS-207 (our favorite value-packed soundbar for years now) scores another success with the YAS-209, which keeps the major features of its predecessor, while adding extras like Alexa voice control and (eventually) multi-room audio support, all at a still-affordable price point.

This week: Suicide Squad conundrum, alternatives at the box office, a potential Star Wars TV show on ABC, Stranger Things 2 news and more.

This week on Between the Streams: The new Star Trek movie gets high marks, Stranger Things fever breaks out, and Louis CK preps his next hilarious series.

Today we'll be discussing the latest from Marvel and Netflix's epic superhero series, young Han Solo news, Wolverine 3 developments, and so much more!

This week, we're talking Matt Damon's Chinese film about monsters and the Great Wall, Wonder Woman's attempts to save the DC universe, and much more.

The Mars portable speaker dishes out 360 degrees of sound while floating above its base stand like a freaking flying saucer.

Apple showed off its redesigned Apple Music interface at WWDC, which clears up some of the clutter, adds new daily playlists, and more.

At its annual WWDC comforence, Apple announced its plans to finally phase out iTunes in its new MacOS, Catalina. Here's what you need to know about the death of Apple's long-running app, and what's replacing it, including Apple TV, Apple Podcasts, and Apple Music.

Love that iPad but hate the sound? The Amp is an iPad stand with built-in speakers that easily pairs to your device via Bluetooth to offer stereo audio.

Music has never been a steady path to fortune, but ad-supported streaming services like Pandora and Spotify are making it harder and harder for all but superstar musicians to survive.

Once you crack the code, there are some very cool reasons to give Apple Music a real shot. And one big reason not to.

One of the most intriguing new trends to come out of CES 2019 comes from a technology that has been around for years. WiSA, supported by new LG TVs, PCs, and Xbox consoles, has the potential to cut the wires and change the home theater landscape forever. This could mean the beginning of the end for the A/V receiver.

While some companies chose not to play this year, CES 2019 still had a ton of impressive soundbars at the show. From Klipsch to Vizio, the soundbars at this year's show brought a ton of new features and plenty of power. We've rounded up the coolest soundbars we saw at the show.

TCL has had a banner year in the TV world, and now the company is introducing two new soundbar lines to pair with its popular Roku TVs. The budget bars will be looking to upset Vizio and others as the best way to upgrade your new TV. But can TCL make as big a splash in audio as it has in video?

Why tether your device to a speaker when you bask in the glow of wireless audio? Here’s our guide on how to pick the best wireless speaker for you.

Thanks in part to Apple’s decision to drop the headphone jack, wireless in-ear headphones are popping up everywhere. But with short battery life, high prices, and lower fidelity, are they ready to take center stage?

We checked out the follow-up to Technics' SL-1200G turntable, the SL-1200GR, which is half the price, and is still a beauty to behold.

Like Sennheiser’s magnificent $55,000 Orpheus headphones, Simaudio's audacious Moon 888 mono amplifiers are $120,000 worth of pure, unadulterated audio bliss.

Sony’s new midlevel soundbar, the HT-S350, offers tons of power, big bass, and a sleek look for $300. But mediocre features and a focus on might over detail make it easy to miss the little things. In our review, we’ll explain why you may want to look elsewhere for great TV sound at this price.

Available now for pre-order, the Here One wireless earbuds can alter the sound around you, play music, amplify or cancel noise, and more.

The KEF LS50 Wireless are a thrilling step into audiophile sound -- in our review, maybe the best performance we’ve experienced in a bookshelf speaker.

Pyle’s inexpensive PSBV200BT sound bar delivers the sort of bombastic bass that adds excitement to movies and TV shows, but its mediocre music performance and poor Bluetooth audio quality have us wondering if the speaker really is a good deal.

Once again, Paradigm puts its signature sound into a package that will suit nearly any décor. The Soundtrack 2.1 sound bar system is potent, accurate and lyrical in a way that rivals hi-fi stereo rigs.

The Sharp HT-SB60’s wide stance affords it impressive stereo separation, and it is capable of big, robust sound, but its grating, sharp treble is a deal breaker for us.

Andrew Jones once again proves his advanced design chops can bring value and performance to Pioneer’s entry-level audio products with his work on the Pioneer SP-SB23W speaker bar. We just wish it didn’t suffer from Bluetooth issues.

If you came across this review because you saw this sound bar on a deal page, go ahead and buy knowing you’ll get your money’s worth. Just don’t expect a super-premium sound experience.

Samsung’s HW F550 offers a lot features in a pretty package for not a lot of cash. But while the system is big on bass and generally inoffensive, it lacks the clarity and zing some would expect, even from a budget sound bar solution.

Yamaha’s Digital Sound Projectors aren’t your typical sound bars. Armed with an array of small drivers, built-in subwoofers and highly customizable sound control, even the entry-level YSP-1400 offers more than the similarly-priced competition.

Denon’s first sound bar effort yields some impressive results. In our review, we outline how the DHT-S514 makes a strong argument as a top contender in the mid-tier sound bar genre.

Sony’s new entry-level sound bar packs a refined, yet powerful punch and a host of features, making it a solid contender in a crowded field of applicants.

Vizio’s new Sound Stand is a pinch hitter for a traditional sound bar at best.

With the W Studio Micro, Definitive Technology proves that small size doesn’t have to mean small sound. With plenty of power, clean detail, and multi-room technology, this little bar punches well above its weight.

Monoprice’s budget-friendly sound bar will definitely upgrade your TV audio, but how low is too low for a quality experience?

Nakamichi’s Shockwafe Pro is packed with features and heaps of muscle, as well as impressive true 5.1 surround sound immersion, putting it in true competition in the world of budget surround soundbars.

Yamaha’s flagship sound projector works acoustic wonders to create convincing Dolby Atmos/DTS:X surround sound, but it’s big enough to require some redecorating.

Vizio goes micro for its flagship 5.1 surround soundbar, and while the treble gets a little lighter, the bar adds better detail, new features, and thrilling surround sound, all at a nice price.

While Onkyo’s relatively affordable SBT-A500 checks all the right boxes on paper, when it comes to creating thrilling surround sound, this Atmos soundbar leaves something to be desired.

Samsung gets back to basics with the sleek and simple HW-MS650 Sound+ soundbar, the second bar from its new audio lab. With a formidable array of drivers, intuitive setup and control, and impressive sound, the affordable MS650 offers a lot for a little in more ways than one.