Speaker Reviews

Rather like the little girl in the nursery rhyme, when the Eclipse TD307 MK3 are good, they’re very very good. We all know how this finishes, though, right?

4 expert reviews

I was struck again and again by the Port’s relative absence of personality. It reminded me of the highly compressed sound that rival FM rock radio stations in the Philadelphia market took on in the progressive music era, when I myself was on the air....

8 expert reviews | 93 user reviews

The full-featured Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 offers a palpable sonic upgrade for your television over cheap sound bars.

17 expert reviews | 53 user reviews

Harman Kardon Citation One MKII is a small speaker that, in size and price, adds up to e.g. Sonos One and Denon Home 150 . And in the current incarnation, I have to say that it does it really well. There is still fullness in the bass, but not in any...

7 expert reviews | 12 user reviews

There's no doubt that the JBL Bar 9.1's detachable fully wireless Dolby Atmos surround modules are convenient, but are they worth $1,000? We put it to the test.

18 expert reviews

I’m an audio fanatic and I can say that the Huawei Sound really impressed me. I didn’t have any issues connecting to a Huawei phone, or any other Android, iPhone, and even my Mac.

8 expert reviews

The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 is a superb choice for music and movies in small-to-medium-sized rooms, with an expansive sound and some really innovative extra features. The Bose Smart Soundbar 300 may be expensive compared to many other TV speakers, but...

4 expert reviews

Finding a soundbar that sounds great, doesn't break the bank, and yet can be expanded as your needs grow isn't easy. But the $250 Polk React is all three.

11 expert reviews

The Harman Kardon Citation 100 is certainly not for everyone. Its price is high, which may keep many away. But it does offer superior sound, an incredible design aesthetic, and smart features that make it a consideration for those seeking a speaker in...

9 expert reviews

The Elipson Heritage XLS11 looks like something from a bygone era that many long for. And it is hardly possible to find a set of new three-way speakers in genuine walnut finish at a cheaper price. For the price, you get a soundstage that’s quite...

3 expert reviews

Sony's $100 SRS-XB23 speaker delivers solid audio for its size and price in an outdoor-friendly, waterproof design.

8 expert reviews

The LG SN8YG is alright for mixed use. It has a punchy, bass-heavy sound that's well-suited for action films as well as music genres like EDM. While some may find it too boomy or muddy, it comes loaded with a lot of sound enhancement features to help...

13 expert reviews

Klipsch's Synergy Sub-10 is powerful musical, and that's not something you always find in midpriced subwoofers.

6 expert reviews | 56 user reviews

“Bose brings stellar looks, superb sound, and features galore to this soundbar.”

14 expert reviews | 320 user reviews

Offering massive sound in a tiny package, Polk Audio’s Magnifi Mini is one of the most affordable and intuitive sound solutions in the soundbar genre, and one well worth considering for those looking to improve their TV’s sound without even nudging the...

27 expert reviews | 43 user reviews

People go into budget-friendly soundbars with managed expectations. For most, as long as it sounds better than the TV’s built-in speakers, it’s usually fine. But the Vizio M-Series 5.1 defies those expectations and, as such, I think listeners will be...

4 expert reviews

Adding Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Sony 360 Reality Audio immersive surround to your TV can be done without a lot of wires and complexity. Adding Dolby Atmos, DTS:X and Sony 360 Reality Audio immersive surround to your TV can be done without a lot of wires...

5 expert reviews

The Sony SRS-NS7 is one of those things you don't think you'd ever want or need until you've tried it.

5 expert reviews

The YAS-209 also sounds better than it has any right to at this price. Audio comes through crisp and clear, with impressive width and depth, and the included subwoofer bolsters explosions, footsteps, and your favorite bassy tunes.

12 expert reviews

The Sony HT-A3000 is decent for mixed usage. It's a simple 3.1 bar with a discrete center channel to improve the clarity of dialogue in your audio. When you listen to stereo content, including most music and TV shows, voices and instruments are pretty...

2 expert reviews

The outdoor-friendly Victrola Music Edition 2 speaker features a built-in wireless charging pad, but its highs-focused audio performance isn’t very compelling.

4 expert reviews

“Versatile, tough, and capable of powering a small party.”

2 expert reviews

The Pioneer DM-50D monitors are solid and affordable speakers for smaller home studios, though they aren't ideal if you frequently work with the lowest frequencies.

2 expert reviews

The House of Marley Get Together Duo delivers a bright sound signature from attractive, eco-friendly enclosures, and one speaker doubles as a portable unit you can pick up and take anywhere, but some will find the audio light on bass depth.

3 expert reviews

The outdoor-friendly Sony SRS-XE300 Bluetooth speaker outputs loud, clear audio, but its odd driver configuration doesn't do it any favors.

4 expert reviews