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The latest speaker reviews, news, and buying guides all in one place. Whether you’re looking for a Bluetooth speaker or a soundbar to round out your home theater, Digital Trends has the expertise you need to help guide your purchasing decision.

Samsung HW-Q990D Dolby Atmos Soundbar.

The 6 best soundbars for Samsung TVs in 2025

Samsung has several soundbars on the market in 2025, but which is the right choice for your home theater? We rounded up all the best options to help you decide.
Diagram showing Fraunhofer IIS UpHear Flexible Rendering.

Dolby Atmos FlexConnect gets its first competitor at CES 2025

Samsung Music Frame.

Samsung Music Frame review: welcome to invisible audio

Mother and daughter dancing in living room with Govee smart lights on.

How to deck out your pad with smart home gadgets for the holidays

The Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4-channel surround sound system set up in a luxurious living room.

Best soundbar deals: Save on Bose, Samsung, Vizio, and more

Sonos Ace logo earcup close-up.

Sonos Ace review: These headphones are almost as awesome as we’d hoped

The JBL Xtreme 4 Bluetooth speaker. [Embargoed image 06/03]

Cyber Monday Bluetooth speaker deals: As cheap as $38

An iPhone 14 displaying the Amazon Music app with a Dolby Atmos Music playlist, next to a set of Apple AirPods Max headphones.

What is Dolby Atmos Music, and how can you listen to it at home and on the go?

A set of Fasetto Audio Cu devices.

Audio Cu’s audio-over-powerline tech that lets you avoid pro installers is only available through pro installers

Samsung HW-Q990D Dolby Atmos Soundbar.

Best soundbars of 2025: tested and reviewed by our tech experts

The Pioneer LSX-LX805 on a rack.

Pioneer, Elite, Onkyo, and Integra AV receivers get major update for Amazon Music, Tidal, and Dirac

A new black Xbox headset floating on a gray background.

Xbox finally upgrades its wireless headset after 3 years

The Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 subwoofer.

The Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 are official at $999 and $799

Sonos has its first new products since the Sonos Ace headphones — and the software meltdown that followed — with the arrival of the Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4.
NFL Echo Pop lineup.

Amazon partners with the NFL to launch limited-edition Echo Pops

Amazon is releasing an Echo Pop lineup featuring all 32 NFL teams. These will be released in groups from now until November 19. They're priced at $60 each.
A set of Fasetto Audio Cu devices.

No more speaker cables? New tech uses your home’s power lines to transmit audio

New sound-over-power-line tech might let you position your passive speakers anywhere you can find a power outlet -- no speaker cables needed.
Sony LinkBuds Open, regular and Olivia Rodrigo editions.

Sony builds on LinkBuds brand with Fit, Open, Speaker — and Olivia Rodrigo

Sony's LinkBuds line consolidates itself in several ways, and expands in others (more Olivia Rodrigo and a speaker!), with the same engine as the WF-1000XM5.
Denon AVR-A10H.

Denon’s 13.4-channel AVR-A10H is a more affordable premium AV receiver

Denon's AVR-A10H brings the company's flagship AVR features and performance to a new lower price point.
Samsung 2024 HW-Q990D soundbar.

The best Dolby Atmos soundbars for 2024

Looking for next-level home theater sound? Dolby Atmos-equipped soundbars offer immersive 3D sound. We've rounded up some of the best at a variety of budgets.
McIntosh MX200 AV Processor.

McIntosh’s MX200 AV processor includes full Dirac Live room correction

McIntosh's latest Dolby Atmos/DTS:X AV processor now includes multiple analog inputs, plus a full license for Dirac's room correction.
GoldenEar T66

GoldenEar T66 loudspeaker review: This one is personal

A very personal take on what makes the GoldenEar T66 such a special speaker
Sony Bravia Quad Review

Sony Bravia Theatre Quad review: Big-sound dreams do come true

Your big-sound dreams can come true in a smaller package — but that doesn't mean you won't have to pay a pretty penny for it.
Vizio 2021 elevate soundbar.

How to connect a soundbar to a TV: a guide to cables, connections, and features

Soundbars are a great choice if you want better TV sound with the least amount of hassle. But the right connection to your TV is key to getting great results.
Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini - right angle view.

How to choose a soundbar: size, subwoofers, surround sound, and more

Built-in TV speakers suck, so naturally, you want to get a soundbar. How do you choose one? We cover the features and jargon you should know before you buy.
A pair of Beats Pill speakers.

The Beats Pill is back, baby!

The Beats Pill Bluetooth speaker lives again, with all the internal tech you'd expect, and a price that might surprise you.
The 2024 Beats Pill and an aging Sonos Play:1.

The new Beats Pill might replace Sonos on my back porch

They're less expensive, portable — and are built to survive the elements. And that's why the new Beats Pill will be my pick for new outdoor stereo speakers.
The three colors of Beats Pill: gold, red, and black.

What color Beats Pill should you get?

Ultimately what color Beats Pill you go for won't affect the sound. But it'll definitely affect the way you look at it. Choose wisely.
beats pill 2024 tips tricks 1

Beats Pill tips and tricks

The Beats Pill is a brilliantly simple Bluetooth speaker, but it does have a few tricks up its sleeve. If it had sleeves, that is. It's a speaker. Not a person.
The Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker.

Bose SoundLink Max review: back to Bluetooth form

The Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth speaker sounds great whether indoors or powering the party outdoors, without trying to do too much more than that.
An iPhone playing Dolby Atmos Music from Apple Music sitting in front of a Sonos Arc soundbar.

Spatial audio over AirPlay could be a game changer for Dolby Atmos

Apple quietly announced that its AirPlay streaming protocol is about to get a big new upgrade.
Morel Audio BIGGIE in the Ruby Red finish, sitting atop a coffee table.

Morel Biggie wireless speaker promises big sound in a small package

The Morel Biggie is anything but. It's a compact Bluetooth speaker you can take around the house, and even outside, thanks to the extended 50-meter range.
Queen Rock Montreal streaming in IMAX Enhanced with DTS:X on Disney+.

DTS:X finally gets major streaming support starting with Disney+

Dolby Atmos' spatial audio stranglehold over the streaming world is about to end as Disney+ adds support for DTS:X via IMAX Enhanced movies.
Denon AVR-X6800H AV receiver.

Denon AVR-X6800H: 8K everywhere and Dirac Live compatibility

Denon's latest AV receiver won't be available until 2024, but we now know what the AVR-X6800H has in store for us.
A diagram of headphone-based spatial audio.

Spatial audio via headphones: how science crams 9 speakers and a subwoofer inside your head

If spatial audio formats like Dolby Atmos normally use a bunch of speakers arranged around your room, how can you hear it using headphones?
Alexa app on phone.

What to do if your Amazon Alexa app is not working

Experiencing issues with the Amazon Alexa app? Here are a few ways you can fix an unresponsive Alexa app or one that's not working as intended.

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