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House of Marley Get Together 2 Bluetooth speaker series review
With this trio of exceptional speakers, the heirs of reggae legend Bob Marley prove eco-conscious manufacturing can produce great listening experiences.
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JBL Bar 1300X review: Wireless surround sound—with a catch
This soundbar's rear surround speakers operate on battery power, rendering them truly wireless. The tradeoff? You must remember to charge them.
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Platin Audio Monaco 5.1.2 review: Surround sound without wires
We put another WiSA-based wireless speaker system to the test and once again come away impressed.
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Marshall Middleton review: Clarity, thump, and sonic excellence
The Marshall Middleton is one of the best mid-sized portable Bluetooth speaker we've heard. Given its IP67 protection from the elements, that's a minor miracle. On the downside, there's a steep price for all this excellence.
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Monoprice Monolith Audition review: The magic of wired speakers
In an increasingly wireless world, the Monolith Audition series of home theater loudspeakers makes a strong case for old-school speaker wires.
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PSB Alpha iQ review: The devil—and delight—is in the details
Good things come in small packages, and PSB Speakers’ diminutive wireless music system is a wonder.
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The Tronsmart Halo 100 is a bangin' Bluetooth party speaker
This versatile little boombox is great for everyday use at moderate volume, but it really shines when you crank it up at a party.
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Sennheiser Ambeo Plus review: Convincing virtual surround sound
This soundbar delivers a compelling surround-sound experience from a single speaker enclosure.
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Victrola Music Edition 2 review: Visually brilliant, intolerably harsh
We’ve discovered that Victrola makes some excellent turntables and record players, so this Bluetooth speaker’s weaknesses surprised us.
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Soundcore Rave Party 2 Bluetooth speaker review: Versatile and very loud
Anker's large Bluetooth speaker sounds great and can double as a karaoke machine or even a public address system.
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SVS Prime Wireless Pro: Audiophile streaming
Best known for its killer subwoofers, SVS is now on its second generation of affordable wireless, powered, hi-fi speakers built for the streaming age.
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Creative Muvo Go review: The focus is on the high end—frequencies, that is
This small water-resistant portable speaker renders the top end with unusual clarity, but its low end is relatively weak and it plays only via Bluetooth.
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The affordable Vizio M213AD-K8 puts Dolby Atmos in your bedroom
This attractive, affordable all-in-one soundbar from Vizio makes it easy to add Dolby Atmos sound to a second room.
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The Philips S7807 is a rugged Bluetooth speaker with great sound
The revival of a legendary audio brand culminates in an outstanding portable Bluetooth speaker.
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Syng Alpha Cell speaker review: Welcome to the retro future
These elegant high-end speakers deliver a nearly flawless listening experience—but for iOS users only right now.
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Philips S7807 Bluetooth speaker review: Great sound, rugged box
A legendary audio company demonstrates it still has the chops with this outstanding Bluetooth speaker.
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Scosche BoomCan MS review: M is for magnet (not marvelous)
This ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker is long on cuteness, short on audio quality.
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Tronsmart's Bang Mini: The bang is for your buck
The rugged, water-resistant Tronsmart Bang Mini delivers a lot of thump and can be paired in stereo via TWS. All while undercutting the name-name competition.
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Rocksteady Stadium Subwoofer review: A high-end wireless sub
This heavy-duty sub delivers the bass to Rocksteady’s Stadium Satellite Bluetooth speakers, as promised.
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Sonos Sub Mini review: Bring the boom to smaller rooms
We've waited years for Sonos to offer a less-expensive subwoofer to pair with its smaller soundbars and speakers. The Sub Mini was worth the wait.
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Samsung's HW-Q990B is a fabulous high-end soundbar
With the latest version of its top-of-the-line soundbar, Samsung has unlocked a major feature–room correction–for everyone, meaning it’s no longer exclusive to Samsung TV owners.
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Tribit's StormBox Blast is colorful, Bluetooth-enabled, and waterproof
Good looks, fun lighting, and beefy sound highlight Tribit's rugged portable Bluetooth speaker.
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KEF LSX II review: Great big sound from very small speakers
KEF’s pint-sized LSX II wireless powered speaker system doesn’t skimp on performance, features, or anything else.
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Monoprice Soundstage3 Portable: A punchy, thumpy, stylish speaker
Monoprice's $300 Soundstage3 Portable delivers volume, thump, and punch as well as a unique look and 10 hours of run time.
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Marshall Emberton II Bluetooth speaker review: A worthy tribute
An otherwise basic Bluetooth speaker separates itself from the crowd with killer design and construction.
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LG's S95QR soundbar delivers top-notch Dolby Atmos
With its five up-firing height drivers, the LG S95QR can't be beat in terms of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X performance.
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Edifier's retro MP230 Bluetooth speaker delivers modern sound
The compact Edifier MP230 wireless tabletop speaker looks like it was built in 1965, but its audio quality impresses in 2022.
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Soundcore Motion Boom Plus review: Big sound, medium size
This latest Bluetooth speaker from Anker’s Soundcore division isn’t exactly small, but it performs like something a whole lot bigger.
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Marshall Willen Bluetooth speaker review: A rock-and-roll mini-me
It looks like a piece of rock history, but this ultra-compact portable stands on its own.
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Tronsmart Trip Bluetooth speaker review: Where's the bass?
The Tronsmart Trip has a lot going for it. IPX7 weather resistance, good looks, a captive lanyard, and true wireless stereo compatibility. But there's a reason it's so affordable–an almost complete lack of thump.
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JBL's Charge 5 Bluetooth speaker delivers big sound from a small package
Waterproof and dustproof, JBL’s sweet-sounding portable speaker is ready to shine in any environment.
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Sandman Doppler: A clock radio for the 21st century
No cameras in the bedroom! Here’s Alexa, music streaming, custom-color clock face, a six-port charging station and classic table-radio sound.
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The rugged Soundboks Go will rock your block
Believe it or not, the Soundboks Go is the smaller of the two outdoor speakers its manufacturer builds.
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Sonus faber's Omnia is a luxurious all-in-one speaker
Whether you play music from a turntable, your smartphone, or a streaming service, the Sonus faber Omnia has you covered.
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Amazon's light, sturdy Echo Frames put Alexa in your head
Amazon largely delivers on its promises with the sturdy, handsome, and cleverly designed Echo Frames, but having Alexa in your head won’t be for everyone.
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Focal's incredibly thin On Wall 301 speakers put to the test
Wish your home theater looked more like a real theater? These on-wall speakers are the next best thing to custom-installed in-wall speakers.
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The striking Bose SoundLink Flex delivers pleasing sonics
The IP67-rated Bose SoundLink Flex outdoor speaker will survive the pool and beach, has good looks, and delivers both clear sound and a hefty amount of thump for its size. You can also pair two for true stereo.
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Positive Grid's stylish Spark Mini Bluetooth speaker is also a great practice amp
This portable Bluetooth speaker sounds great for its size and doubles as an ultra-convenient practice amp, making it the perfect gift for budding or traveling musicians.
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Beyerdynamic's Space is much more than a Bluetooth speakerphone
Striking design combines with good music and great call quality to make this a Bluetooth speaker worth considering.
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Tronsmart's Bang party speaker lives up to its name
This 60-watt Bluetooth speaker delivers true stereo in a compact package, but it’s a trifle light on bass.
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Q Acoustics Concept 30: Stunning speakers, reasonably priced
Technology developed for Q Acoustics’ high-end ($3,500) Concept 300 loudspeakers has trickled down to this $1,200 pair.
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Monolith by Monoprice: High-end audio on a budget
If you have room for a spacious home theater, but your speaker budget is constraining your cinema dreams, consider these affordable components. by Monoprice.
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Tribit's XSound Mega speaker will light up a party
This pill-shaped Bluetooth speaker performs best at loud volumes and features entertaining light settings that pulse in time to the music.
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The Monster Blaster 3.0 is a beefy Bluetooth boombox with big sound
Monster’s hefty Bluetooth speaker is indeed an audio monster, though its so-so battery life will hamper weekend warriors.
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Mackie's PC soundbar delivers solid audio for the price
If bookshelf-style PC speakers don’t work for you and you’re on a budget, Mackie’s compact StealthBar might be just the ticket.
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Monoprice's Dolby Atmos-enabled SB-600 soundbar suffers from too many drawbacks
While we like its multiple HDMI inputs, eARC support, and easy setup, the Monoprice SB-600 pales next to its similarly priced competition.
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Tronsmart Element T6 Plus review: A loud, thumpy Bluetooth speaker
Tronsmart's Element T6 Plus IPX6-rated personal Bluetooth speaker pumps out the volume and bass, and boasts a clever, easy-to-use multi-function/volume dial on the top.
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Sony SRS-NS7 neckband speaker review: Personal spatial audio for Bravia XR TVs
This innovative speaker lets you watch TV and play games on Sony Bravia XR-series TVs in immersive surround sound without filling your room with speakers.
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Speaqua Cruiser H2.0 review: This Bluetooth speaker opens bottles, too
Free your beverage, free your soul! You won't get top-notch sonics out of this speaker, but for a tiny speaker that opens bottles, it's not half bad.
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