Speaker Reviews

Audiophiles are quick to name the umpteen flavors of Dolby, but at the risk of oversimplifying things a tad, there are just three types of surround sound today -- each easily identified by their plug. Virtual surround uses just simple stereo jacks,...

8 expert reviews | 787 user reviews

Preview: The Samsung HW-H600 is for those that want an unobtrusive pedestal soundbar while the HW-H750 is for those that wish for a more complete soundbar and wireless sub solution.

11 expert reviews | 640 user reviews

You can find more elaborate computer speaker systems, complete with subwoofer, for the same price you’ll pay for the JBL Pebbles. However, you’ll be hard pressed to find a speaker system that can play as loud and as clean as the Pebbles do for $60. Add...

9 expert reviews | 512 user reviews

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28 expert reviews | 391 user reviews

Boasting the same looks as the bigger DS9000 the DS8550 hopes to win you round by offering up a more portable product but still keeping those design cues, what you're left with is all round iPad and iPhone docking goodnes

17 expert reviews | 192 user reviews

Outfitting your lounge or home entertainment room for audio always comes with compromises. 5.1 or 7.1 speaker systems invariably offer a more involving sound, though demand you live with multiple often expensive boxes and all the cabling required to...

21 expert reviews | 167 user reviews

The Sony HT-ST7 is a visually stunning sound bar with a fine feature set, but it doesn't sound as good as you'd expect at its sky-high price.

12 expert reviews | 144 user reviews

The JBL Cinema Base is a likable smaller sound base that offers easy hookup and packs a home-theater punch.

7 expert reviews | 113 user reviews

The Voombox Outdoor is a great poolside speaker if you specifically need something water-resistant that can also get loud. If you're after a better sense of bass and clarity, most of our favorite Bluetooth options cost a bit more, but the UE Boom 2,...

8 expert reviews | 62 user reviews

This large speaker offers sweet-sounding audio and generation-spanning features, but the bass needs to dig deeper

3 expert reviews | 15 user reviews

The LG Music Flow LAS751M is a dynamite package as it not only includes cutting-edge features for a great price, but its sophisticated performance also elevates it above run-of-the-mill competitors.

2 expert reviews | 14 user reviews

The venerable brand's new desktop speakers are really something special.

5 expert reviews

While it isn't a bargain at $350, the Riva Audio Turbo X is one of the loudest and best sounding compact Bluetooth speakers available.

4 expert reviews | 5 user reviews

The Philips BT3500 may not excel in any one area, but its slim design is appealing and it delivers decent performance for an affordable price.

7 expert reviews | 476 user reviews

While the loss of hours of power takes some of the glow off the Sport 2.0, and it lags in overall features, if you just want a rugged, affordable portable speaker then this speaker is worth a listen.

4 expert reviews | 322 user reviews

The Harmon Kardon Esquire delivers on style and build quality with its premium look and feel. It also provides impressive battery life and additional features like NFC pairing, controls and hands-free calls. However, sound quality isn't as good as even...

10 expert reviews | 184 user reviews

Pioneer’s XW-SMA4 is its premium Wi-Fi hi-fi speaker, with the $100 premium over the cheaper XW-SMA1 translating to a built-in subwoofer. If you listen to a lot of music, or listen to it loud, buying the SMA4 is a no-brainer, but it’s an expensive...

11 expert reviews | 126 user reviews

Though it's neither the best-sounding nor the cheapest Bluetooth speaker we've heard, the Altec Lansing InMotion Air IMW725 wins points for its attractive design, portability, and plug-and-play setup with any PC.

14 expert reviews | 88 user reviews

Arriving in a fairly substantial box, the T4 Wireless kit consists of the subwoofer and two small satellite speakers mounted on their own permanently attached stands. You also get a mains power lead for two and three-pin sockets, a wired control pod,...

6 expert reviews | 60 user reviews

Samsung takes on Sonos yet again with its smallest multi-room speaker, the $200 M3, set to compete with the Play:1.

8 expert reviews | 50 user reviews

Samsung’s clutter-busting Atmos soundbar lacks the refinement of high-end rivals, but makes up for it with a huge soundstage, bags of features and slick multiroom operation.

5 expert reviews | 40 user reviews

The Logitech Z 313 is an average set of 2.1 speakers that will serve you well for casual listening but if you're looking for quality sound, you need to look elsewhere. This budget speaker from Logitech offers average sound that is slightly warm and...

6 expert reviews | 5611 user reviews

I am a very picky Listener of music. I currently own 3 different sets of headphones each worth over 200$ That being said, i love music. I am an audiophile. Anyways, I LOVE these speakers, they go great with my PC, and i love the volume controller. They...

3 expert reviews | 1276 user reviews

Sony's HT-CT370 delivers what you want from a soundbar: It improves the sound quality of movies, TV and music without requiring the space of a dedicated home theater system. With its integrated HDMI inputs and Bluetooth, if offers more connectivity...

8 expert reviews | 625 user reviews

On their own, the T40 are a solid set of computer speakers that won't eat up too much space on your desk.

32 expert reviews | 482 user reviews