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.
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.
Orb Audio Mini-T V2 review
The latest iteration of the celebrated T-Amp, Orb audio’s Mini-T amplifier is small, packed with power, and ridiculously inexpensive. We take the tiny device through a crash course to find out how close to audiophile sound $70 can get.
Westone W40 review
Westone’s newest class of hi-fi consumer headphones is led by the W40, a powerhouse of four balanced armature drivers compressed into a light and succinct earbud. But can these tiny buds produce a sound signature worthy of their aristocratic price tag?
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?
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.
Klipsch Status review
Klipsch continues its slow but steady rollout of excellent headphones with the Status, a slightly glitzy, yet super-durable set of travel-friendly headphones, sure to please those who love to rock.
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.
Harman Kardon Nova 2.0 review
Harman Kardon’s new Nova speakers are unlike any we’ve seen in the desktop genre. Molded into clear plastic globes, the Nova pack a potent arsenal of sonic hardware. We take a closer look to see if they accomplish their goal of marrying form and function to outgun an expanding field of competition.
IK Multimedia iLoud review
IK Multimedia’s iLoud goes far beyond the boundaries of a standard Bluetooth speaker, packing a wallop of features that allow users to tote around a wireless speaker and portable music studio at the same time.
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.
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.
Libratone Loop review
The Libratone Loop is a looker of a speaker, and with the unexpected inclusion of ribbon-style tweeters, it reads like an audiophile’s dream. Unfortunately, we found the treble could quickly spin out of control, with the midrange taking a hit in the process.
SMS Street by 50 ANC review
Once again, SMS pulls off celebrity-style without the celebrity excess. The Street by 50 ANC headphones deliver quality sound, solid (but not excellent) noise cancellation and just the right amount of style.
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.
Braven 850 review
Braven wisely follows up on the success of its model 600 wireless speaker with this super-sized version, the Braven 850. As we had hoped, it offers more of everything we loved about the smaller version, and then some.
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.
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.
Apple AirPods 2 review
Apple’s updated AirPods arrived last week with little fanfare and packing only minimal improvements. The question is: Has Apple updated its true wireless earphones enough to keep up with the growing crowd of competitors? Check out our review to find out if this is an upgrade worth making.
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.
Soundfreaq Sound Rise SFQ-05 review
Soundfreaq’s new Sound Rise may be one of the best alarm clocks on the market. But does the company make its latest version intuitive enough to make it worth replacing your smartphone for your morning routine?
Astell & Kern AK Jr review
Astell & Kern folded stellar sound and impeccable design into its most affordable hi-res music player, proving you don’t have to blow your life savings to get quality portable audio.
Blue Microphones Spark Digital review
Blue Microphones’ latest effort takes the best of its Spark condenser mic into the fast lane of mobile versatility, adding both Lightning and USB connectivity, and an easy-to-use onboard control system for all of your on-the-go recording needs.
Audiophiles belong on Android. Here’s what I learned from switching over
After 9 years with the iPhone, I switched to LG’s V30 to keep my precious headphones. It’s always scary trying something new, but taking the leap isn’t as hard as you might think.
Apple’s new AirPods Pro are awesome wireless earbuds — but for how long?
Apple's new AirPods Pro are a smash hit. The reviews are glowing and by just about any measure, these fully wireless earbuds rank among the most well-appointed and best-reviewed wireless earbuds you can buy. But there's one trait that could make them destined for the trash heap sooner than you'd hope.
Sling TV lands on Chromecast, offers free device or two free months
Sling TV adds Chromecast support today for Android and iOS devices, solidifying its status as the easiest a way for cord cutters to land live TV.
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.
Here are the best Blu-ray movies to show off your home theater
What's the point of having all of that awesome home theater gear if you can't breed a little jealousy in your friends and family? We've put together this list of incredible Blu-rays that have the goods to drop a few jaws, and show off everything your home theater is capable of.
What’s a headphone amp, and why would you need one?
In an age when headphones reign supreme, you might be thinking it’s a good idea to get a dedicated headphone amp, and you may well be right. Here's why.
Spending $100 never sounded better than with 1More’s Triple Driver in-ear headphones
China-based 1More bursts onto the U.S. headphone scene with its new Triple Driver in-ear headphones, which look great, and sounds even better for just $100.
Apple AirPods Pro vs. Master and Dynamic MW07 Plus
Apple's AirPods Pro are some of the best fully wireless earbuds on the planet, but there's an abundance of other options, including Master and Dynamic's impressive MW07 Plus. We pit these pricey earbuds against each other in a variety of categories to see which buds come out on top.