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BluOS 4.0 review: BluOS audio hardware gets the OS it deserves
If your music hardware runs on BluOS, you'll find this latest software release to be a quantum leap beyond what you’ve become accustomed to.
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Skullcandy Smokin' Buds review: A lot of sound for little money
Good true wireless headphones needn't cost hundreds of dollars. If you can live without active noise cancellation, here's a great pair for just $25.
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Bose QuietComfort Headphones review: Not ultra, but still great
These aren’t the best headphones you can get from Bose, but they sound fabulous and cost $80 less than the company's top-of-the-line QuietComfort Ultra.
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Yamaha True X Bar 50A review: An outstanding value
This polished, easy-to-use soundbar and subwoofer combo sounds even better with Yamaha's optional satellite speakers.
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Ultimate Ears Epicboom review: Good sound, but expensive
Ultimate Ears promises a high-volume experience like no other.
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Tribit StormBox Flow review: An affordable speaker with good sound
This portable speaker pumps out the bass, boasts IP67 protection from the elements, and ticks all the feature boxes, including the latest Bluetooth 5.3 radio.
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Jabra's Elite 10 delivers great ANC, comfy fit, so-so call quality
Jabra's new flagship earbuds deliver terrific noise cancellation and Dolby Atmos, but call quality could be better.
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Samsung's HW-Q990C soundbar is another top-notch flagship
Packing 22 drivers and 11.1.4 channels, Samsung's refreshed high-end soundbar follows in the footsteps of last year's version.
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Sony Bravia XR A80L review: Excellent value among OLED TVs
This aspirational OLED is a premium performer, particularly for movie enthusiasts.
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Jabra Elite 8 Active review: When the going gets tough
Looking for solid audio as you work out? Jabra has the buds for you.
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review: Immersive experiences
Bose takes a happy song and makes it better, using a healthy dose of immersive audio.
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PreSonus Eris HD10BT review: Good cans–just don't use ANC
Marketed as professional headphones, the Eris HD10BT deliver largely accurate audio reproduction. But they won't once you enable active noise cancellation.
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Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review: Sound made simple
This soundbar has a range of smart features and is a cinch to set up.
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Marshall Motif II ANC review: First-rate earbuds, rock 'n' roll style
Marshall call the Motif II A.N.C.'s in-ear headphones, we call them ear buds. No matter what the designation–they're among our favorites because of their sonic excellence.
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Evocac's Deebot T20 Omni can clean your floors and itself
Besides being a thorough floor and carpet cleaner, the Ecovacs Deebot T20 Omni can clean its own mop with hot water.
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JBL L75ms review: Ultra-mod audio tech wrapped in retro style
This all-in-one music system supports every way we listen to music today—on vinyl, streaming, on TV, and more—inside a stylishly posh cabinet.
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Tronsmart Bang Max review: Tons of power at a bargain price
You might not know the brand, but Tronsmart is making Bluetooth speakers that are at least as good—if not better—than the ones the brands you're more familiar with are building.
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Technics EAH-AZ80 review: These earbuds do everything well
These true wireless headphones look and sound great; they deserve comparison with the best from Apple, Bose, and Sony.
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FiiO K7 review: This outstanding DAC drives headphones, too
It’s marketed as a DAC/headphone amp combo, but this affordable desktop device sounds just as great while connected to a preamp or powered speakers.
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Edifier MP100 Plus review: Good looks, good sound in miniature
This handsome handheld speaker produces better sound than you might expect for its size, and its rugged and light enough to take just about anywhere.
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WiiM Pro Plus review: Today’s best home audio value
We love the WiiM Pro, but if you don't already have an outboard DAC you're in love with, the more powerful components in the step-up WiiM Pro Plus crush it.
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Sonos Era 300 stereo pair and Sonos Sub review: Value times 3
We take a deep dive into the sonic experience of Sonos Era 300 speakers in stereo, supplemented by the Sonos Sub. Is the $1,700 investment worthwhile?
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Shokz's OpenFit wireless earphones stay put during workouts
Shokz's first true wireless earphones offer a discrete design and a secure fit, but the audio is a tad lacking.
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Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 NC review: Value for bargain hunters
Anker’s latest noise-cancelling true wireless headphones are well priced, but don't offer the high fidelity and advanced features of their higher-end competitors.
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Sony WF-C700N review: These mid-priced buds are a solid value
You'll get features and performance similar to Sony's flagship noise-cancelling earbuds, but similar is in no way the same.
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Monster DNA Max review: Emphasis on performance, not specs
Monster delivers a Bluetooth speaker that stays connected, sounds good, and doesn’t include a raft of features most users don’t need.
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Sony WF-1000XM5 review: Best true wireless headphones ever
The Bose Quiet Comfort II have slightly better ANC, but Sony's buds come very close; plus, they're more comfortable and they deliver better musical performances.
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WiiM Pro review: Astounding value in music-streaming hardware
Matching the performance of units costing hundred—if not thousands—more, this streamer might be the best value going in networked home audio.
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Sony's SRS-XV800 is a tower of power
This super-loud Bluetooth party speaker can also put on a colorful light show. And it's so massive it's equipped with wheels to make it easier to move.
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Final Audio ZE8000 review: Wildly different, exceptionally good
The industrial design is polarizing, and noise cancellation plays second fiddle to fidelity, but the Final ZE8000 are among the best ANC earbuds on the market.
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Samsung QN900C review: Everything looks better with 8K res
Want sharp details? Samsung's 8K QN900C mini-LED TV plays 8K natively and upscales lower-res content. It's also bright and colorful, with excellent contrast.
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Shure Aonic 215 Gen 2 review: A pro-quality in-ear headphone
These outstanding wireless in-ear monitors are versatile and upgradeable.
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EarFun Air Pro 3 review: ANC earbuds ready for tomorrow
These buds boast Bluetooth 5.3 support, including the new LE Audio and LC3 codec in addition to AAC and aptX Adaptive.
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Audio-Technica Sound Burger review: A tasty treat for vinyl lovers
This portable, ultra-compact, battery-powered turntable lets you listen to your records anywhere.
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Theatre review: Big, bold, and pricey
Eye-catching, technically advanced, and loftily priced, the Bang & Olufsen Beosound Theatre may be the last soundbar you'll ever need.
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Skullcandy Crusher ANC 2 review: A rapper’s delight
Gamers might also appreciate this headphone’s ability to rattle your brain with its over-the-top bass response, but it won’t impress critical listeners.
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Bluesound Node X: A superior music streamer gets even better
A new DAC and headphone amp are the big upgrades in the latest version of this top-shelf wireless streaming hub.
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Pro-Ject Record Box E phono pre-amp review
This inexpensive, high-quality phono preamp has an analog-to-digital converter and USB output, so you can make digital copies of your favorite vinyl records.
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Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED TV: Good image, great experience
Amazon's quantum dot Fire TV Omni TV delivers a good, if not extraordinary image. What sets it apart is its easy setup, intuitive interface, and voice remote.
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Samsung's S95C OLED TV delivers rich color, pure blacks
We love the S95C's velvety picture and richly saturated highlights–it's a top-three TV to be sure. But Samsung needs to up its image-processing and user interface game to beat the likes of Sony's A95K and LG's Evo G3 OLED TVs.
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Tested: Sanus for Sonos Era speaker stands
These sturdy, affordable speaker stands for the Sonos Era 100 and Sonos Era 300 are available in fixed and height-adjustable configurations.
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Audio-Technica AT-LP2022 review: A mesmerizing tribute to vinyl
This limited-edition, see-through, 60th-anniversary turntable is worth celebrating.
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Shure Aonic 40: Solid audio performance and ANC
You can crank up the Shure Aonic 40’s effective active noise cancellation in noisy environments, and ease off it for the best audio quality.
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U-Turn turntables go upscale with the Orbit Theory
A real wood plinth and a magnesium tonearm contribute to an elevated listening experience.
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Sivga SV023: The best headphone you’ve never heard of
This open-back, over-ear headphone combines a memorable retro design with stellar audio quality to offer a compelling alternative to more familiar high-end brands.
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Mirai Speaker review : This TV speaker throws a wicked curve
If you find yourself cranking your TV’s speakers to hear what’s being said, this curiously curved speaker promises to clear things up.
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Magnetar UDP800 disc player review: A spectacular media hub
No streaming service can match the audio/visual experience of physical media, and the UDP800 can handle any disc: Blu-ray, DVD, SACD, and more.
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LG Evo G3 OLED TV review: Lush blacks, first-class processing
The LG G3 OLED offers outstanding black levels and contrast with the fewest processing artifacts we've seen in any 4K TV to date.
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