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DALI Spektor 2 bookshelf speaker review: A hi-fi experience in a small package
These versatile speakers sound great whether you use a stand or put them on a shelf.
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Polk React review: This budget soundbar packs premium sound plus Alexa
Polk’s all-in-one React soundbar boasts sweet sound, onboard Alexa, and the option to add more speakers, all for a budget-friendly price.
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Fluance Reference Surround Sound Home Theater 5.0 review: Better than any soundbar
This is is one of the best surround-sound systems you'll find for less than $1,000.
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Amazon Smart Thermostat review: A fantastic smart-home value
With an assist from cloud-based artificial intelligence, the Amazon Smart Thermostat can help find your home’s comfort zone.
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Q Acoustics M20 HD Wireless Music System review: Hi-Fi less the high price
Sure, these high-performance speakers support Bluetooth, but only a USB connection to a computer will unlock their full potential.
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Sony HT-A9 Home Theater System review: This all-in-one wireless surround system delivers
Sony’s audio-mapping technology makes four speakers sound like a 16-speaker array, enveloping users in an impressive bubble of sound.
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Andover Audio SpinSub review: Deeply satisfying vinyl listening thanks to deep, vibration-free bass
The affordable SpinSub is the perfect low-frequency companion to the company’s SpinBase turntable speaker, pumping the bass from a remarkably vibration-free enclosure.
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Speaqua Barnacle Pro Bluetooth speaker review: Weatherproof fun
We don't often see IP68 ratings, but darned if Speaqua's Barnacle Vibe 2.0 doesn't carry one. It also has internal storage. As long as you're not looking for thump, it's a fun, if a tad pricey pool and shower accoutrement.
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Audioengine HD3 desktop speaker system review: Good things do come in small packages
The sound quality is excellent, except for weak bass, which is to be expected from such small speakers.
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Samsung HW-Q950A review: This 11.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar is the one to beat
It’s pricey, but the 11.1.4-channel HW-Q950A delivers thrilling immersive sound, along with Alexa and AirPlay 2.
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KEF LS50 Wireless II review: Supersonic streaming speakers
These second-generation self-powered speakers get reinvented for the streaming age.
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Lenovo Smart Clock 2 review: An attractive, but pricey, Google Assistant-powered alarm clock
The redesigned Smart Clock 2 arrives with an optional wireless charging dock that doubles as a night light, raising its price even higher.
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Nest Cam (indoor, wired) review: This pricey indoor-only camera offers on-device people detection
The indoor wired Nest Cam boasts a feature that most smart security cameras don’t: free people, pet, and vehicle detection—no cloud required.
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iLive Indoor/Outdoor Bluetooth speakers review: Genuine stereo—on stakes
The stakes are more than a gimmick, and the speakers sound pretty good for the money.
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Nest Cam with Floodlight review: Google slaps high beams on its winning outdoor camera
Floodlights make Google’s winning Nest Cam even better at keeping an eye on your property.
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Tronsmart Splash 1 Bluetooth Speaker review: Good on-the-go audio, on the cheap
The small personal speaker is IPX7 water resistant, sounds good, and is about half the price of the brand-name competition.
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Turtlebox Speaker review: An audio experience designed to literally go anywhere
This just might be the most rugged Bluetooth speaker known to man.
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Tronsmart Studio review: A small, handsome Bluetooth speaker with surprisingly good sonics
This small but powerful wireless speaker defied exceeded our fidelity expectations—especially its 3D faux surround.
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Tribit Home Speaker review: This Bluetooth music maker is built for eyes as much as ears
Who’s ready for a rainbow light show at bedtime?
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Samsung HW-S60A review: This $280 all-in-one soundbar packs Alexa and AirPlay 2
The rare budget soundbar that boasts both built-in Alexa and AirPlay 2 support.
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Edifier D12 review: A classy, affordable, tabletop Bluetooth speaker
Edifier's single-body stereo D12 Bluetooth speaker is handsome, sounds good, and is far more affordable than it looks.
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level review: A top-tier portable music streamer
Oozing charm and smarts, the Beosound Level reaches a new plateau in home audio sophistication. Battery power, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth ensure you can take it with you.
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LG SP9YA soundbar review: This 5.1.2 speaker gets its surround effects from the sides
LG’s 5.1.2-channel soundbar uses side-firing drivers rather than separate speakers for surround effects. Is that effective?
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Vizio M51ax-J6 review: This 5.1-channel soundbar boasts virtualized Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio
The M51ax-J6 serves up Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio using virtualization rather than upfiring drivers.
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Anker Soundcore Motion Boom speaker review: Bluetooth for the beach
This Bluetooth boomer easily passed muster in terms of volume and bass response to sonically compete with pricier competitors. It's small, easy to carry, and waterproof for the pool and beach.
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Fluance Ai61 review: Versatile, affordable, high-performing Bluetooth speakers
Fluance's Ai61 (an update from the Ai60) deliver good sound, Bluetooth 5.0, and both analog and digital wired audio connections.
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Roku Streambar Pro review: A solid, Roku-enabled upgrade for your TV’s built-in speakers
Roku’s step-up soundbar arrives with a new virtual surround mode and surprisingly decent audio performance, plus an integrated Roku player and AirPlay 2.
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JBL Boombox Bluetooth speaker review: Large, loud, and sonorous
The Boombox portable Bluetooth speaker marries the famous JBL sound with a ton of volume and long run time.
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Samsung HW-Q800A review: Samsung TV users will get the most out of this 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar
If you want to try the HW-Q800A’s Q Symphony and SpaceFit features, you’ll need a Samsung TV.
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Vizio M-Series M512a-H6 review: This mid-range soundbar delivers big, dynamic sound
Supporting both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, the Vizio M512a-H6 packs exciting, room-filling sound, even if it lacks Wi-Fi support.
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Creative SXFI Carrier review: A smaller, more affordable follow-up to the massive Sonic Carrier
Working closely with Dolby, Creative delivers the sonic goods with the Atmos-enabled SXFI Carrier, but there are rough edges and missing features, too.
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Wemo Stage Scene Controller review: Almost a HomeKit home run
One flaw prevents this remote from being great. Blame it on Apple.
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Anker Nebula Capsule II R2-D2 Limited Edition review: The Force is strong with this one
This tiny projector packs a big punch, just like its droid namesake. But only hardcore fans will tolerate the upsell.
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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar review: High-end sound for a high-end price
Sennheiser expects to fetch top dollar for this sophisticated soundbar, but it fully doesn't deliver the immersive audio experience it promises
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House of Marley Get Together Duo Bluetooth speakers review: Stereo or mono, your choice
You can use these handsome Bluetooth speakers as a stereo pair, or grab the rechargeable right-hand speaker for some on-the-go tunes.
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Cleer Crescent wireless speaker review: Compelling sound and stylish good looks
It's expensive, but it has a lot to offer.
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U by Moen smart faucet review: This kitchen tool is both smart and practical
Voice control delivers the wow, but you’ll use gesture control far more often.
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Tribit StormBox Pro Bluetooth speaker review: Compact, powerful, and weather-resistant
This portable speaker has your summer picnic covered.
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Pioneer DJ VM-70 powered speaker review: This versatile speaker delivers accurate sound at a reasonable price
The VM-70 offers pleasing sound for recreational listening along with the sonic definition and connections you look for in a studio monitor—all at an affordable price.
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Sony SRS-RA5000 wireless speaker review: A promising idea falls short
360 Reality Audio virtualization works great on headphones, but not from this speaker.
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Tronsmart Mega Pro Bluetooth speaker review: Big bass, small price tag
This powerful Bluetooth speaker isn't much to look at it, but it delivers a knock-out performance.
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Q Acoustics 3030i review: These bookshelf speakers will have you wondering “Where’s the subwoofer, Waldo?”
Blessed with golden ears and champagne taste, but cursed with a beer budget? You need to give these puppies a listen.
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Technics Ottava review: This all-in-one home audio system is a great entertainer
Impeccable sonic goodness in an itty-bitty box.
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Yamaha SR-B20A review: This all-in-one soundbar boasts great audio for the price
If you can do without Wi-Fi streaming, the swell-sounding SR-B20A is an excellent value.
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Q Acoustics Q Active 200 review: This high-end powered bookshelf audio system delivers impeccable performance
Wired or wireless, this audio system can accommodate nearly any source: high-res streaming services, a local server, a TV, Bluetooth, even an old-school turntable.
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Rocksteady Stadium 2-Pack review: You could fill an arena with these portable Bluetooth speakers
They sound great, but “AI-powered” audio smells like hype to us.
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HDFury 4K Arcana review: This magic box fixes a crucial shortcoming of pre-2019 TVs
The HDFury Arcana unlocks the Sonos Arc's full potential on non-eARC TVs for $199.
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iLive Bluetooth Tailgate Party speaker (model ISB380B) review: Cheap, light, and fun
With USB and SD card playback, as well as a microphone input, the iLive Tailgate Bluetooth speaker (ISB380B) is a versatile party animal. It's also surprisingly light. Just don't expect audiophile sound.
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Twinkly Strings 250 LEDs Multicolor review: These smart string lights deliver dazzling effects
The Twinkly app scans each individual LED in the string, setting the stage for eye-popping animations.
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