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This soundbar has some of the best audio I've ever heard, but there's one thing I can't get over 2 hours ago

I spent hours demoing Samsung's newest soundbar, and this one feature separates it from the bunch 1 day ago

One of my favorite smart home accessories turns any room into an aurora show 2 days ago

The best smart home devices you can buy: Expert tested 4 days ago

The premium Sony speaker that made me forget about my Bose SoundLink Max 5 days ago

This soundbar has some of the best audio I've ever heard, but there's one thing I can't get over

The Platin Monaco sound system consists of six speakers that will take your home theatre to a new level.

I spent hours demoing Samsung's newest soundbar, and this one feature separates it from the bunch

One of my favorite smart home accessories turns any room into an aurora show

The best smart home devices you can buy: Expert tested

The premium Sony speaker that made me forget about my Bose SoundLink Max

This soundbar has some of the best audio I've ever heard, but there's one thing I can't get over

The Platin Monaco sound system consists of six speakers that will take your home theatre to a new level.

2 hours ago by Jack Wallen in Speakers

I spent hours demoing Samsung's newest soundbar, and this one feature separates it from the bunch

The Samsung HW-QS700F may not be the flashiest Samsung soundbar, but its standout feature certainly makes it the coolest.

1 day ago by Jada Jones in Home Entertainment

I finally found a Bluetooth speaker that pumps out loud sound - and looks good doing it

The Marshall Woburn 3 is a high-end Bluetooth speaker that both looks and sounds like a professional-grade amp - but there are a few important trade-offs to keep in mind.

1 week ago by Prakhar Khanna in Speakers

Finally, a Bluetooth speaker that rivals my Bose SoundLink Max - and it's much more affordable

After a four-year hiatus, JBL returns with the Charge 6, delivering key upgrades in portability, sound quality, and software features.

2 weeks ago by Jada Jones in Speakers

I spent hours testing Samsung's new flagship soundbar - it gave my Sonos a run for its money

The new Samsung HW-Q990F home entertainment system features a soundbar, external sub, and two rear speakers. It's packed with features and booming sound, perfect for Samsung TVs.

2 weeks ago by Jada Jones in Home Entertainment

The best Alexa smart speaker I've tested isn't an Echo (and it's $50 off)

The Era 100 is on sale for $199 right now. It builds on the successes of the Sonos One with improved audio quality, touch controls, and a connectivity feature users asked for.

2 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Speakers

A JBL Bar 700 home audio system on a purple background

Save $150 on the JBL Bar 700 during the Amazon Spring Sale

The JBL Bar 700 is an excellent home entertainment sound system, and it's currently 17% off during the Amazon Big Spring Sale event.

2 weeks ago by Allison Murray in Speakers

This tiny Bluetooth speaker is the loudest I've heard - and it's on sale now

The Ultimate Ears MiniRoll speaker delivers big sound, long battery life, and an ultra-portable form factor for on-the-go listening.

2 weeks ago by Jada Jones in Speakers

Finally, desktop speakers that look stylish without compromising on audio quality

The Edifier QR65 speakers deliver immersive sound without the high-end price tag.

3 weeks ago by Jada Jones in Speakers

The Creative Pebble X Plus Bluetooth speaker set.

These Bluetooth speakers deliver rich lows and crisp highs for almost any genre of music

For wireless speakers with deep bass and clear sound, the Creative Pebble X Plus is a winner.

3 weeks ago by Jack Wallen in Speakers

Save over $600 on the JBL Bar 9.1 at Amazon during its Spring Sale

Looking to add a sound system to your home theater or upgrade to a high-end model? Right now during Amazon's Spring Sale, you can save $630 on the JBL Bar 9.1 sound system -- but hurry, with a price like this, stock may not last.

3 weeks ago by Taylor Clemons in Speakers

Echo Dot (5th Gen) smart speaker with Alexa

How to get early access to Alexa+ (and which Amazon Echo devices will support it)

Amazon's AI-powered Alexa+ will begin rolling out soon but it won't be immediately available for all Echo devices. Here's how you can sign up for early access.

3 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Artificial Intelligence