Denon’s Heos system is an ambitious first effort. However, app inconsistencies and a lack of detail in the sound have it coming up a bit short of our expectations.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
Crystal Acoustics isn't a big name in the US, but from what we heard in its booth at IFA 2014 today, perhaps it should be.
| Caleb Denison | April 24, 2023 |
LG's Music Flow wireless multi-room speakers are far better looking in person than expected. Take a close look in our video shot at IFA 2014.
| Caleb Denison | April 24, 2023 |
Weatherproof, and loud as a jet turbine, TDK’s A34 makes a strong case to be your next Bluetooth buddy.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
As Klipsch's new 'Reference' sound bar, the R-10B promises premium components and sound performance for its manageable price tag. While it leaves a few features behind, the system delivers, offering a wealth of power and clarity for the price.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
Sony’s SRS-X9 is a tour de force of elegant style and high-performance sound, but it will cost you.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
The Theater One 2.1 is a coffee table-sized sound base that aims to beef up your TV’s audio while serving as its stand. It will hold up to a 65-inch TV, but how does the sound hold up?
| Caleb Denison | April 24, 2023 |
While the sound bar has long been the go-to solution when it comes to a simple way to upgrade your TV’s audio, Sony’s new XT1 proves a sound base can pack a whole lot into a tiny box, and at a great price, to boot.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
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.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
Philips brings a little bit of everything to its new Blu-ray surround base. With 3D Blu-ray playback, streaming Internet apps, and a heavy punch of sound, the HTB3535B is an enticing choice for those who need a major technology upgrade.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
Samsung reprises last year’s HW-F550 sound bar with the updated HW-H550 for 2014. Check out our full review to see what’s new, what’s improved, and what hasn’t.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
You might not be familiar with Anker as a maker of audio products, but its MP141 might just be the best under-$50 speaker we’ve tested yet, with excellent battery life, a slick look, and solid sound quality.
| Caleb Denison | April 24, 2023 |
The SoloCinema Studio 5.1 sound bar is loaded with powerful hardware and highly-tuned virtual surround software, all wrapped in a sleek and compact design. Follow along with our evaluation to see if this powerful system is worth $1,200 of your hard-earned dollars.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
Klipsch serves up another entry in its KMC Bluetooth speaker series with the KMC 1. We take the portable for a long test run to find out if it can pull off full-sized power as a mid-sized model.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
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.
| Caleb Denison | April 24, 2023 |
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.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
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.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
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.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
Carbon Audio issues another winner in the form of its brand new Pocket Speaker, a shockingly loud Bluetooth speaker that actually fits comfortably in your pocket, offers solid sound quality and makes a terrific speakerphone, to boot.
| Caleb Denison | April 24, 2023 |
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.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
AudioXperts 4TV model 2112 delivers outstanding fidelity from a gorgeously designed and built piece of furniture. When neither side will compromise, this speaker successfully appeases both the décor-conscious and the audiophile.
| Caleb Denison | April 24, 2023 |
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?
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
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.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
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.
| Ryan Waniata | 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.
| Ryan Waniata | April 24, 2023 |
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.
| Caleb Denison | April 24, 2023 |
The HomePod and HomePod mini can now send alerts to your smartphone to let you know when a smoke or carbon monoxide alarm is going off. Here's how it works.
| J. Bitner | April 21, 2023 |
Google is expanding its chime alert feature to a variety of new devices, which should streamline the process of giving voice commands to your smart home.
| Jon Bitner | April 20, 2023 |
If you want to cut down on your list of chores this spring, consider adding one of these four smart home gadgets to your household.
| Jon Bitner | April 4, 2023 |
In an interview with Digital Trends, Sonos CEO Patrick Spence explains why the company changed its tune on Bluetooth, and what might be in store for future products.
| Simon Cohen | March 29, 2023 |
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.
| Jaron Schneider | March 28, 2023 |
The popular spatial audio format for movies and music arrives on audiobooks for Audible subscribers.
| Simon Cohen | March 23, 2023 |
The 2023 LG SC9 and SE6 soundbars are now available at $999 and $450, respectively.
| Phil Nickinson | March 22, 2023 |
If you're trying to fix an Echo Dot with clock display that isn't working or is unresponsive, there are a few things you can try.
| J. Bitner | March 18, 2023 |