Crystal Acoustics’ Cuby 7 bounces sound off the walls for 3D effect
Crystal Acoustics isn't a big name in the US, but from what we heard in its booth at IFA 2014 today, perhaps it should be.
Up close with LG’s Music Flow wireless multi-room speaker system
LG's Music Flow wireless multi-room speakers are far better looking in person than expected. Take a close look in our video shot at IFA 2014.
TDK TREK Max A34 review
Weatherproof, and loud as a jet turbine, TDK’s A34 makes a strong case to be your next Bluetooth buddy.
Klipsch Reference R-10B review
As Klipsch's new 'Reference' sound bar, the R-10B promises premium components and sound performance for its manageable price tag. While it leaves a few features behind, the system delivers, offering a wealth of power and clarity for the price.
Sony SRS-X9 review
Sony’s SRS-X9 is a tour de force of elegant style and high-performance sound, but it will cost you.
Pinnacle Theater One 2.1 review
The Theater One 2.1 is a coffee table-sized sound base that aims to beef up your TV’s audio while serving as its stand. It will hold up to a 65-inch TV, but how does the sound hold up?
Sony HT-XT1 review
While the sound bar has long been the go-to solution when it comes to a simple way to upgrade your TV’s audio, Sony’s new XT1 proves a sound base can pack a whole lot into a tiny box, and at a great price, to boot.
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.
Philips HTB3525B review
Philips brings a little bit of everything to its new Blu-ray surround base. With 3D Blu-ray playback, streaming Internet apps, and a heavy punch of sound, the HTB3535B is an enticing choice for those who need a major technology upgrade.
Samsung HW-H550 review
Samsung reprises last year’s HW-F550 sound bar with the updated HW-H550 for 2014. Check out our full review to see what’s new, what’s improved, and what hasn’t.
Anker MP141 review
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.
Definitive Technology Solo Cinema Studio review
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.
Klipsch KMC-1 review
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.
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.
LG Sound Plate LAP340 review
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.
SoundCast Melody review
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.
Braven goes all in with the feature-packed 710 portable speaker
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.
Carbon Audio Pocket Speaker review
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.
Sonos Play:1 review
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.
AudioXperts 4TV Model 2112 review
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.
Harman Kardon Sabre SB 35 review
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?
Sol Republic Deck review
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.
Philips Fidelio HTL9100 review
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.
Yamaha YAS-152 review
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.
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.
How to enable Sound Recognition on your HomePod and receive smoke alarm alerts
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.
Your Google smart home devices just got a lot less talkative
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.
Best smart home gadgets for spring 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.
Sonos CEO on Bluetooth epiphany: ‘you have to be humble enough to listen to customers’
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.
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.
Audible brings immersive Dolby Atmos to its audiobooks
The popular spatial audio format for movies and music arrives on audiobooks for Audible subscribers.
LG’s 2023 SC9 and SE6 soundbars are now available
The 2023 LG SC9 and SE6 soundbars are now available at $999 and $450, respectively.
How to fix an Echo Dot with clock display that isn’t working
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.
Sonos Beam vs. Sonos Arc: which soundbar should you buy?
Both the Sonos Beam and Sonos Arc are incredible soundbars that are guaranteed to rock the house, but which makes the most sense for you?