KEF T100-Series 5.1 Review
KEF’s T100 speaker system looks too thin to deserve a stamp of audiophile approval, but sounds bigger – and better – than plenty of much larger traditional speakers.
Pioneer SP-PK52FS Review
Pioneer pulled in the help of high-end speaker designer Andrew Jones in an effort to pull its standard speaker line’s reputation out of the garage and into the great room. In our review, we find out if Pioneer’s tactic worked.
Klipsch HD Theater 600 Review
Though Klipsch’s HD Theater 600 may be a bit finicky when it comes to placement, a little time and attention pays back with well-balanced, exciting sound delivered from a package that looks smart wherever you end up putting it.
Fluance XLHTB Review
Fluance delivers some outrageous bang-for-your-buck factor with the towers in its XLHTB system; however, a center channel that doesn’t deliver clear dialog is a big problem in our book, and the reason we had to reduce the score of this otherwise shockingly high-value speaker system.
Omega Speaker Systems Super 3T Desktop Review
Hand-made in Connecticut, the beautifully finished Omega Super 3T Desktop are capable of creating a sound that’s remarkably similar to a pair of electrostatic speakers, but without the electrostatic price or space considerations.
Joey Roth Ceramic Subwoofer Review
Nearly three years after the debut of the Joey Roth ceramic speakers comes the companion Ceramic Sub, and it’s just what the system needed.
Boston Acoustics M-series System Review
We dig into one of Boston Acoustics’ most ambitious efforts to date: the M-Series speakers. As beautiful to look at as they are to hear, this series delivers the audio goods in a big way; but some weak surround speakers and a little bit of sticker shock temper our enthusiasm.
Axiom LFR-1100 with ADA-1500-4 review
Axiom’s all-out, no-apologies LFR1100 speakers, DPS 1100 and ADA-1500-4 amplifier are a formidable and harmonious combo capable of delivering some of the most satisfying sound we’ve heard from any system under $10,000
Klipsch Quintet review
As compact speaker systems go, it just doesn’t get much better than the latest iteration of Klipsch’s Qunitet system, where build quality, rich sound and impressive dynamics come together in an attractive and affordable package.
Grace Digital GDI-BTSP201 Review
Grace Digital’s compact Bluetooth bookshelf speakers offer stereo separation and a more traditional driver arrangement than most single-cabinet options. But how’s the sound quality? We found out.
KEF V300 review
KEF’s V300 system is a plug and play alternative designed to flank your television with flat-panel speakers rather than underscore it with a bulky sound bar. We dug deep to find out if KEF could deliver its signature sound from such a svelte system.
GoldenEar Technology Triton Seven review
We heard the GoldenEar Technology Triton Seven speaker at CES a little over a year ago, but we had to hear it on our equipment to believe it. We spent months with the speakers in various rooms, and produced this full review.
Orb Audio Mod1x review
We recently took a close look at an updated and supposedly improved pair of Orb’s root design, the Mod1X satellite speakers, to find out if they could match their intriguing style with high-grade performance.
JBL LSR305 review
JBL's LSR305 boast a lot of fancy tech, especially for a set of monitors under $300. But buzz words aside, these speakers offer a serious wallup of quality performance for the money.
SVS Prime Series speaker system review
Bang-for-your-buck is both an overused term and a well-worn concept, but the SVS Prime Series speakers challenge preconceived notions with performance that well exceeds even the most far-flung expectations for their price.
Sharp Wireless High-Res Audio Player review
Sharp’s Wireless High Res Audio player is a little ahead of its time, but it signals a future where ditching cables doesn’t mean sacrificing so much as an ounce of sound quality.
Grovemade Wood Speakers and Amp review
Grovemade breaks free from its wooded accessories with a Wooden Speaker & Amp combo that sounds warm, deep, and totally unique.
Elac Uni-Fi UB5 review
The Uni-fi UB5 bookshelf speakers more than earn their silver thanks to powerful bass and gorgeous detail that only improves as your system is upgraded.
Logitech Z337 with Bluetooth review
Logitech’s Z337 PC speakers offer decent PC audio that’s just okay for music, but its Bluetooth support adds some real convenience.
Fugoo Go review
The Fugoo Go is, from a design perspective, fundamentally Fugoo, and built to take on whatever beating you may have to dish out. It also bears the distinction of being able to play quite loud.
KEF Q150 bookshelf speakers review
KEF’s latest pair of Q-series bookshelves have been fully redesigned to offer sparkling treble, hefty bass, rich and warm mids, and a dimensional soundstage at a price that won’t cash out your savings.
Crosley Radio S100 review
Can powered, Bluetooth-enabled bookshelf speakers for less than $200 win your heart? Read our Crosley S100 review to find out.
Aperion Audio Verus II Grand review
In our Aperion Audio Verus II Grand review, we find out how well the company’s latest audiophile tower speakers stack up to the competition.
Polk Signature Series review
Our Polk Signature Series review reveals the company still knows how to design a high-performance speaker that’s easy on the wallet.
Monoprice Monolith K-BĀS review
Monoprice’s Monolith K-BAS speakers deliver bass worthy of the speaker’s name, but a dip in the treble and midrange glosses over details.
Definitive Technology Demand Series D9 review
Definitive Technology’s D9 Demand Series speakers showcase incredible clarity and stereo imaging in our review. But are they worth the extra green?
SVS SB16-Ultra subwoofer review
If you’ve ever wondered what’s the best subwoofer you can buy, then wonder no longer. The SVS SB16-Ultra is it.
Tivoli Audio ART Model One Digital review
Our Tivoli Model One Digital review reveals that despite great sound, problems with Wi-Fi and limited streaming support stops us short from falling totally in love.
Bowers and Wilkins 702 S2 Review
The Bowers and Wilkins 702 S2 speakers are a beautiful pair of floorstanding speakers that beautifully reproduce instrumental music, but they may not be right for everyone.
Focal Sib Evo Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 review
Focal’s Sib Evo speakers offer real, multi-channel Dolby Atmos sound in a package that’s as affordable as a soundbar, and almost as discrete. We put them to the test.
Logitech G560 review
Looking to upgrade your gaming cave? Look no further than the Logitech G560 gaming speakers, which offer powerful sound and multicolor light arrays which react to the games you’re playing.
Focal Dome Flax 5.1 review
There are plenty of ways to land high-quality surround sound, but Focal’s Dome series does things differently. Small yet powerful speaker packages that can setup in almost any room, the Dome Flax are the latest (and priciest). At $2,000, are the Dome Flax worthy of consideration?
JBL 306P MkII review
The JBL 306P MkII are a stylish and affordable set of powered studio monitors geared towards budget conscious content creators. Whether you’re a podcaster, videographer, or bedroom musician, the 306P MkII are a perfect tool to shape the sounds of your latest home project.
LG ThinQ WK7 review
There’s a lot to like about the LG WK7 smart speaker with ThinQ technology. It offers solid sounding bass and vocals, and gets the job done as a Google Assistant smart speaker. We tested the speaker out to learn more about LG’s latest effort, which also happens to be a pretty affordable option for those seeking more thump.
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.