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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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The best soundbars for TV audio
Find the best soundbar for music and movies and that's the perfect fit for your budget.
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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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Google's Pixel Buds Pro get conversation detection, clearer calls
Your Pixel Buds Pro will soon be able to pause the music when you start chatting, as well as serve up better call quality and warn you if your tunes are too loud.
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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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DisplaceTV retools its stick-to-the-wall smart TV's safety features
During a live demo in San Francisco, the Displace V team showed off the latest prototype of its fascinating and completely wire-free, battery-powered 4K TV.
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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’s new Smart Ultra Soundbar delivers AI-boosted dialogue
Virtually identical to its predecessor, Bose’s revamped high-end soundbar uses machine learning to enhance hard-to-hear voices.
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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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Focal Bathys users can customize their headphone experience
Mimi Hearing Test integration allows Bathys users to tailor the headphone's performance to their personal hearing. You can buy a new color, too.
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Bose dials up spatial audio with new headphones and earbuds
The QuietComfort Ultra headphones and earbuds mark Bose's belated entry into the spatial audio arena. Snapdragon Sound with aptX Adaptive is another welcome highlight.
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The best turntables for listening to your vinyl
The analog listening experience you'll get from records is very different than playing CDs or streaming music. We'll help you find the right one for your budget.
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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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Apple's AirPods Pro 2 is getting a USB-C charging case
The new charging case will allow not only charging via a USB-C cable and a power adapter, but also from a USB-C-equipped iPhone.
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Apple September event 2023: AirPods, HomePod, and more
Word is that Apple will be showing off a new AirPods Pro model alongside the iPhone 15 Pro at its September event. What about the HomePod and Apple TV?
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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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Victrola's latest turntables promise hi-res audio over Bluetooth
The new Victrola Hi-Res Carbon and Hi-Res Onyx turntables support Bluetooth 5.4 and the aptX Adaptive codec to deliver 24-bit/48kHz audio streaming.
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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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Sennheiser unveils a mini version of its Ambeo soundbar
Less than half the size of the Ambeo Plus, the new Ambeo Mini soundbar packs Dolby Atmos and room calibration.
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Samsung rolls out Auracast broadcast audio to select TVs and Galaxy Buds
Thanks to a new Bluetooth LE Audio feature, you'll soon be able to connect a bevy of Samsung earbuds to select Samsung smart TVs.
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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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Marshall Motif II ANC earbuds to arrive September 12
We praised the original for great sound, comfortable fit, strong noise cancellation, and long battery life. Improvements are promised on all four counts.
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Dolby Atmos is about to become easier to add to your living room
Dolby Atmos FlexConnect works with the speakers on TCL TVs to deliver immersive Atmos sound without the need to rearrange your furniture.
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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.
How-To
How to use Alexa Routines to make your Amazon Echo even smarter
Alexa Routines creates lots of new possibilities for your Amazon Echo. Here's how to put them to use.
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Your AirPods are about to get smarter about muting distractions
Apple's upcoming iOS 17 update will make your AirPods better at adapting to changing ambient sound conditions, among other improvements.
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Samsung Freestyle 2 projector gets cheaper in a pivot to gaming
Following the chilly reception of its portable Freestyle projector, Samsung aims its more affordable successor squarely at gamers.
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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?
How-To
How to watch Apple TV+ on a Windows PC
Windows users don't have to miss out on Ted Lasso and crew, as you can still watch Apple TV+ on your PC.
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WiiM Pro Plus music box boasts high-end specs, budget price
Linkplay Technology’s latest audio streamer boasts higher-end components than the Pro model we’ve already heaped praise on.
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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.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
Why over-the-air DVR is still worth it
Sick of streaming TV limitations? Consider an antenna and an over-the-air DVR to go with it.
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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.
Cord-Cutter Confidential
NextGen TV's DRM puts future of the over-the-air DVR in doubt
What NextGen TV encryption means for cord-cutting, and what you can do about it.
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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 WF-1000XM5 ANC earbuds: Our hands-on preview
We have the product in hand, but a technical snafu related to access to Sony’s beta software has delayed our official review.
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Beyerdynamic adds ANC to its Blue Byrd in-ear headphones
The second generation of Beyerdynamic’s Blue Byrd neckband headphone features active noise cancellation.
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