With versatility and a golden sound, Polk’s Hampden speakers hit the sweet spot of the desktop genre.

They say don’t mess with a good thing, but Bowers and Wilkins made its accessible CM8 speaker line sing sweeter with its CM8 S2 revisions.

Vizio continues to excel in the sound bar category with its latest effort, bringing supersized 5.1 surround sound that trounces most one-box solutions.

With the SB-2000, SVS seriously tests preconceived notions of what a subwoofer under $1000 can do. At $700, this sub should have the competition’s premium subs shaking in their boots.

With the Incline, Definitive Technology has trickled its bipolar design chops into the desktop speaker segment, producing a potent set of mini-towers. Find out what happened when we drove the system on all cylinders to reveal just how big a little speaker can sound.

Edifier continues to build eye-catching speakers that perform as good as they look. The e25 Luna Eclipse are one of the company’s best designs to date, and the sound quality they offer at $200 is off the charts.

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?

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.

The JBL Pebbles exemplify the facelift that computer speakers have needed for years. With such high-quality sound, high versatility and smart looks, it’s a small wonder the Pebbles don’t cost more.

The SC-HTB350 is an easily affordable, big-sounding solution with flexibility that is hard to match. For those not too picky about the minutiae of sound, this system will please with pounding bass, the ability to deliver audible dialog and more input options that competing devices.

With a sleek metal and aluminum shell, the Anker Soundcore Motion X600 is a portable Bluetooth speaker that looks as good as it sounds.

Marshall's Middleton Bluetooth speaker does its classic guitar amp lineage proud with a sound that's big and clear and a sturdy gig-worthy design.

With outstanding audio reproduction, integration with Spotify Connect, and multi-room audio, Pantheone I is poised to unseat the king — if not for the price.

Sonos' newest entry-level wireless smart speaker packs plenty of new features and much more immersive sound – just don't say, hey, Google.

Can a set of powered stereo speakers replace a soundbar? Absolutely. Especially if they're Klipsch's The Sevens.

The JBL Pulse 5 Bluetooth speaker isn't going to blow you away with its sound, but it might with its beautifully trippy lava-lamp lights and waterproof design.

The elegant shape and quality construction of Trettitre's TreSound 1Bluetooth speaker are undermined by poorly balanced sound, with no adjustments or features.

With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, smart assistants, and a built-in battery, you can take this great-sounding speaker anywhere.

For those who want Sonos capabilities in a speaker that meets a slightly higher standard of audiophile performance, the Bluesound Pulse M is a worthy choice.

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.

The Monoprice DT-3BT powered Bluetooth speakers are a basic, budget, but better-than-expected set of desktop speakers that sound great for the price.

For far too long, Sonos fans have had only one, very expensive subwoofer option. With the Sub Mini, choice has finally arrived. Was it worth the wait?

The Fluance Ai81 powered floorstanding speakers are far more than your average pair of Bluetooth speakers, from design and setup to actual sound.

This go-anywhere mini Bluetooth speaker sounds pretty good, looks pretty good, and is built like a tank.

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.

Marshall's Emberton II and Willen Bluetooth speakers mix retro styling, waterproofing, and sonic pleasure in two different shapes and sizes.

Can a $99 speaker deliver the kind of sound and convenience that Sonos users have become accustomed to? In a word: Yes. And then some. The Ikea-Sonos Symfonisk Bookshelf speaker manages to sound great while fitting into nearly any space in your home, and can also double as an actual bookshelf.

Amazon released a new Alexa device called the Echo Flex. What is the Echo Flex? What can the Echo Flex do? What features does it boast? Is this $25 device a suitable alternative to larger, more expensive Echo speakers? We tested the speaker for two weeks, and here’s our full review of the Echo Flex.

Most Bluetooth speakers are small, personal devices that emphasize portability over power. Not so with the Marshall Tufton. It's a no-compromises crowd-pleaser.

After listening to a $60,000 sound system for weeks, GoldenEar’s Triton Five brought us back to reality, reminding us that attaining quality audio isn’t about spending big, it’s about spending smart.

Smart speakers with great sound and a wealth of features don't come cheap, but the Bose Home Speaker 500 is a strong argument that it's worth the investment.

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.

With impressive sound for $300, the Soundsticks 4 present excellent value -- despite a few quirks -- with a style that will take you back to the year 2000.

Call them computer speakers if you must, but the KEF X300A are some of the finest-sounding speakers available for the money. That they are self-amplified with USB digital inputs are just big bonuses for those seeking a digital audio speaker solution.

Spatial audio is a hot trend, and Sony's SRS-RA5000 attempts to capitalize on that by leveraging the company's 360 Reality Audio format, but it misses the mark.

Ikea's unusual Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker is an attempt to hide a speaker by disguising it as art that hangs on a wall. Here's what you can expect.

Ikea's mushroom-shaped table lamp/wireless speaker gets a much-needed makeover while keeping Sonos' ease of use and room-filling sound.

We tested the Nest Mini to see how it stacks up against the rest of the pint-sized smart speaker pack. Here’s our full review of the Nest Mini 2nd Generation.