GoldenEar Technology Triton One review
The Triton One deliver sound quality that is unparalleled in the under-$5,000 segment. That they only cost $2,500 is something of a minor miracle in engineering.
Polk Hampden review
With versatility and a golden sound, Polk’s Hampden speakers hit the sweet spot of the desktop genre.
Bowers and Wilkins CM8 S2 review
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 S5451w review
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.
SVS SB-2000 review
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.
Definitive Technology Incline review
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 E25 Luna Eclipse review
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 Allaire Bluetooth speaker review
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?
JBL Pebbles review
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.
Panasonic SC-HTB350 Review
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.
Anker Soundcore Motion X600 review: a mini metal boombox
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 Middleton review: a road-worthy portable powerhouse
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.
Pantheone I speaker review: Sonos smarts, superior sound
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 Era 100 review: bigger sound, better features
Sonos' newest entry-level wireless smart speaker packs plenty of new features and much more immersive sound – just don't say, hey, Google.
Klipsch The Sevens review: skip the AVR and subwoofer; this is all you need
Can a set of powered stereo speakers replace a soundbar? Absolutely. Especially if they're Klipsch's The Sevens.
JBL Pulse 5 review: decent sound, trippy lava-lamp light show
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.
Trettitre TreSound 1 review: a sleek mountain of mediocre sound
The elegant shape and quality construction of Trettitre's TreSound 1Bluetooth speaker are undermined by poorly balanced sound, with no adjustments or features.
Bose Portable Smart Speaker review: Great sound, anywhere
With Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, smart assistants, and a built-in battery, you can take this great-sounding speaker anywhere.
Bluesound Pulse M review: precision sound for any room
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.
SVS Prime Wireless speakers review
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.
Monoprice DT-3BT review: Budget speakers that deserve a spot on your desk
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.
Sonos Sub Mini review: The low-end finally costs less
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?
Fluance Ai81 Elite speaker review: Power from the towers
The Fluance Ai81 powered floorstanding speakers are far more than your average pair of Bluetooth speakers, from design and setup to actual sound.
Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 3: still a solid buy despite only minor improvements
This go-anywhere mini Bluetooth speaker sounds pretty good, looks pretty good, and is built like a tank.
Amazon Echo Studio review: The best Echo speaker yet
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 Emberton II and Willen review: A stylish set of Bluetooth speakers you can take anywhere
Marshall's Emberton II and Willen Bluetooth speakers mix retro styling, waterproofing, and sonic pleasure in two different shapes and sizes.
Ikea-Sonos Symfonisk Bookshelf Speaker review
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.
Echo Flex Review: A $25 plug-it-in Alexa speaker
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.
Marshall Tufton Bluetooth speaker review: Big, bold block rocker
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.
GoldenEar Technology Triton Five review
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.
Bose Home Speaker 500 review: Stylish, super sound
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.
Home theater calibration guide: Manual speaker setup
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.
Harman/Kardon Soundsticks 4 review: What’s old is new again
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.
KEF X300A review
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.
Senior Editor, A/V
John Higgins is Digital Trends’ Senior Editor and section lead for A/V. After receiving his Bachelor in Music with an Audio Production focus from Ithaca College and Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, he began working for Home Theater Magazine in 2003. His time in the print and online publishing world has been spent as a writer, editor, copy editor, researcher, and test lab technician. Most recently, Higgins was the Managing Editor of Tech at Reviewed, part of the USA Today network, where he led the website’s tech coverage. He has previously written for Wirecutter, IGN, Projector Central, T3, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Magazine covering projectors, televisions, headphones and earbuds, sound bars and speakers, and monitors. He is a yearly attendee at CES and an ISF level 3 certified calibrator.
In addition to his career in publishing, Higgins has been a professional musician since the late 90s, having performed on piano in solo recitals, as a collaborative partner with various singers and instrumentalists, and with the Pacific Symphony. He also is an accomplished guitarist and, with his pop/rock band, has played such hallowed L.A. venues as the Troubadour, Roxy, Viper Room, and House of Blues. For 10 years, he was a teacher and music director at a private school in Los Angeles, and following his teaching career spent some time in the film industry as a post-production sound editor and composer.
Originally from just outside Boston, Higgins has been a Los Angeles resident since 2001 where he lives with his wife, son, two rescue dogs, and parrot. When not working, he spends his time watching TV shows about cooking and serial killers, preparing for his next D&D session, ignoring the growing list of games in his Steam gaming library, and building Legos with his son.