Speaker 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

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

Use your Apple or Samsung smartphone to configure this Bluetooth speaker, then drop it on top to charge it.

11 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 Echo Sub is designed and outfitted to do one very specific thing and do it well enough. It succeeds at offering loud, respectably deep and robust bass to eligible Amazon Echo speakers, and does it with ease. That’s where its utility stops, though....

15 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

The portable Anker Soundcore Flare 2 speakers delivers solid audio and cool LED lights in a waterproof design for a fair price.

10 expert reviews

The budget-friendly Logitech Z407 speaker system delivers strong 2.1 wired and Bluetooth audio for computers and mobile devices alike.

4 expert 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

If you take pride in being the person who always brings the tunes, the Marshall Tufton is your Bluetooth speaker. It sounds great and looks amazing. If you’re OK with its almost Spartan lack of features and relatively expensive price, I think you’ll be...

9 expert 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

Wharfedale introduced its revamped budget friendly Diamond 12 Series of loudspeakers with new drivers, crossovers, and cabinets with improved bracing. Best bang for the buck speaker series? Read on.

5 expert reviews | 10 user 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

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

4 expert reviews

The Samsung HW-S60T is alright for mixed use. While this soundbar lacks thump and rumble, it delivers punchy bass and a neutral mid and treble, which is suitable for podcasts or audiobooks. If you're looking for more bass, Samsung sells a compatible...

4 expert reviews | 60 user reviews

The JBL Link Music smart speaker delivers the convenience of hands-free Google Assistant controls, along with robust audio for its compact size.

5 expert reviews

“The XBoom 360 keeps the party going with a slick mix of loud sound, lights, and DJ effects.”

5 expert reviews

The Klipsch Cinema 800 is great for mixed usage. It has a neutral, balanced sound profile well-suited to many different types of audio content, from bass-heavy music genres to dialogue-centric TV shows. There's a unique adjustable dialogue enhancement...

5 expert reviews

You really can’t get true 5.1 sound at this price anywhere else. Even if you do have to fine-tune the audio and grapple with the lack of meaningful features, the Vizio V-Series 5.1 soundbar is undoubtedly a great deal.

5 expert reviews