Speaker Reviews

This innovative soundbar delivers an excellent performance, but is slightly marred by missing features and a hefty price tag.

8 expert reviews | 29 user reviews

Audioengine unveiled their new powered set of speakers the HD6 at CES 2016 in Las Vegas. We were impressed with their versatility and sound. Will you be? Read on and watch our YouTube video.

7 expert reviews | 15 user reviews

The most kid-friendly aspect of the JBL JR Pop's design is its excellent IPX7 rating. The light show is a fun addition, but we're somehwat surprised by the volume levels the speaker can hit. As mentioned, volume can be limited at the source (your...

3 expert reviews | 7 user reviews

The JBL Link View is the Google Smart Display with the best audio quality, at least for now. With two front-facing 10 watt speakers and a rear passive radiator, the Link View goes especially well with bass-heavy tracks. Yet, the display and design...

10 expert reviews | 28 user reviews

So, the Zipp Mini 2 is the more balanced speaker of the two Zipps, but if that matters less to you than a big bass sound, the Zipp 2 is the better option. While it has a powerful output, it lacks truly deep, subwoofer-style bass. This leads us another...

12 expert reviews

Yes. The price alone makes the V21 a no-brainer, but its sound quality and extra features mean you get a whole lotta bang for the buck.

3 expert reviews

The Klipsch Reference Premiere speakers and subwoofer deliver maximum home theater dynamics and power with ease, and sound great with music, too.

4 expert reviews

It may not be the most compact portable speaker on the block, but the Logitech Pure-Fi Anywhere offers useful extras and great sound for an affordable price.

43 expert reviews | 1414 user reviews

The Cambridge Audio Minx Air 100 is a great-looking speaker that supports Bluetooth, AirPlay, and Internet radio, but its sound quality is underwhelming, especially for its price.

20 expert reviews | 121 user reviews

With app inconsistencies, a lack of Mac compatibility, and audio performance that fails to rise above the crowd, Denon’s Heos multi-room speaker system was at best underwhelming, and at worst, downright annoying. Even if big bass is your pleasure, the...

19 expert reviews | 87 user reviews

The JBL Pulse 4 is essentially a midsize portable speaker with a waterproof design—you're paying a premium for the LED light show. For this price, we like the audio output of the Urbanears Ralis and its cool Scandinavian design a little more. For a bit...

6 expert reviews | 42 user reviews

The Sonnet Echo Dual NVMe Thunderbolt Dock promises fast storage and expanded connectivity for your Mac, but a lack of enough power to the host computer pares down the overall utility a bit.

6 expert reviews | 6 user reviews

Conclusions There's nothing terribly wrong with the Bose SoundTouch 10, but it feels like it's missing a few things—better bass response, stereo drivers, and the ability to expand into a stereo array, primarily. And some of the Bluetooth annoyances...

21 expert reviews | 2042 user reviews

From an audio standpoint, we really like the Denon Heos 1, but from an operational standpoint, it's not our favorite. As far as multi-room Wi-Fi speakers go, the Sonos Play:1 is our Editors' Choice in this price range, thanks to its excellent sound...

25 expert reviews | 273 user reviews

Probably the most impressive aspect of the Go 2's performance is its ability to pump out volume. No, it's not loud like a larger speaker with multiple drivers would be, but it'll blow away the built-in speakers on nearly any laptop or tablet. In other...

8 expert reviews | 163 user reviews

Performance and Conclusions For a relatively small, one-piece speaker system, the Aura puts out some impressive power. It handled our bass test track, The Knife's "Silent Shout," without a hint of distortion despite our test bench and my head both...

19 expert reviews | 139 user reviews

The Samsung HW-A550 is decent for mixed usage. Out-of-the-box, it has a pretty neutral sound profile suitable for listening to lots of different types of audio content, with a little extra punch in the bass range. However, it struggles to reproduce a...

2 expert reviews | 8 user reviews

The SVS SB-4000 is a reference-grade subwoofer that doesn't merely dish out room-rattling home theater effects, it's also a very musical sub. I highly recommend it.

8 expert reviews

THX, Dolby, and stereo all in one pricey package. That’s what you’ll get by paying $499 for the Razer Nommo Pro. It’s the gaming hardware company’s best speaker setup thus far. The 2.1 setup is THX-certified, supports Dolby Virtual sound, and has a...

12 expert reviews

With Spotify Connect, Google Chromecast and Apple AirPlay built in, B&O has created a multi-room wireless speaker that should work seamlessly with many devices. But the Beoplay M5 is among the most expensive wireless speakers around. Find out whether...

6 expert reviews | 6 user reviews

The Mi Portable Bluetooth speaker sets the bar for Bluetooth speakers in the price range. It exceeds the audio quality offered by competing products and delivers valuable features like stereo pairing and waterproofing. It's easily one of the best...

8 expert reviews | 3 user reviews

If you're looking for an entry-level soundbar, you just can't go wrong with Yamaha's YAS-108. This is a superb-sounding, entry-level speaker that can enhance dialogue or expand a movie's enveloping sensation with DTS Virtual:X. While the YAS-108's...

3 expert reviews

The Creative Stage sound bar and subwoofer combo sets the standard for a desktop gaming system on a budget and can even work with small TVs.

2 expert reviews

The Flare and Flare+ speakers from Anker’s Soundcore line are a lot of fun. The Beat-Driven Light Show isn't for everyone but the kids will love it, and you can always switch it off if you don't need any extra ambiance. They’re both light, relatively...

4 expert reviews

A top Bluetooth wireless speaker that blends portability with a big sound.

16 expert reviews | 385 user reviews