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 |
Want to play music throughout your entire home? Here's a look at how to use the Multi-Room Music feature available on most Amazon Echo devices.
| J. Bitner | February 28, 2023 |
Amazon and Google make great smart devices, but they've got stiff competition. Here are the best smart home products outside the Amazon and Google playbooks.
| Jon Bitner | February 25, 2023 |
The Google Nest Audio and Sonos One are among the best smart speakers of 2023. But which is best for you? Here's a closer look at both to help you decide.
| J. Bitner | February 21, 2023 |
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.
| Derek Malcolm | February 17, 2023 |
You can use two of Apple's HomePods with an Apple TV for a full Dolby Atmos sound system. But is it better than a dedicated soundbar? We find out.
| Simon Cohen | February 14, 2023 |
With a new, stylish design and an improved on-screen graphical user interface, the Marantz Cinema series 8K AV receivers will dress up any home theater.
| Simon Cohen | February 14, 2023 |
Amazon gives you an easy way to turn off the clock on your Echo Dot, and there's even an option to adjust its brightness. Here's how it works.
| J. Bitner | February 13, 2023 |
Looking to sell your Sonos One? Here's how to perform a factory reset on the Sonos One smart speaker and remove all your sensitive information.
| J. Bitner | February 9, 2023 |
The Sonos One and HomePod mini are two of the best smart speakers of 2023. But which is best for your home? Here's a closer look at both to help you decide.
| J. Bitner | February 8, 2023 |
If you're looking to sell your Google Nest Audio (or you're running into technical issues), resetting the smart speaker is a great idea. Here's how it works.
| J. Bitner | February 4, 2023 |
Is your HomePod mini acting funny? Or are you preparing to sell it? Here's how to reset your HomePod mini and restore its factory settings.
| J. Bitner | February 3, 2023 |
U.S. audio brand McIntosh has launched a powerhouse of an AV receiver, the 7.2-channel MHT300 that promises a whopping 120 to 150 watts of power per channel.
| Derek Malcolm | February 2, 2023 |
If you've encountered a flashing orange light on your HomePod mini, you're not alone. Here's a look at what causes the error and a few ways to fix it.
| J. Bitner | January 27, 2023 |
While the newly announced HomePod is stealing all the spotlight, Apple’s existing HomePod Mini just received a significant new update.
| Jon Bitner | January 23, 2023 |
The HomePod mini and Google Nest Audio are two of the best smart speakers on the market. But which is best for your home? Here's a closer look at both products.
| Patrick Hearn | January 17, 2023 |