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Sony's HT-A3000 soundbar is good on its own, even better with surrounds
Paired with Sony's optional wireless rear speakers and subwoofer, the 3.1-channel HT-A3000 delivers exceptional and immersive sound.
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Victrola Stream Onyx review: Playing vinyl through Sonos for less
The Onyx is the easiest way to add vinyl to your Sonos setup, but that convenience comes at a substantial cost.
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Edifier WH950NB review: Good sound, but limited codec support
Support for the excellent LDAC codec will appeal to the relatively small number of listeners using smartphones or digital audio players with the same feature.
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Roku Plus Series TV review: Great color, superior user interface
Roku's first smart TV delivers superior color and image processing, a great remote, and powerful smart TV software. But some brands deliver more features.
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Roon ARC review: We test Roon 2.0's most significant new feature
The latest update to Roon ARC, designed to complement the Roon server software, finally makes it an essential (though not yet perfect) complement to anyone’s Roon experience.
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Campfire Audio Orbit review: Earbuds that take music to the max
There's no active noise cancellation or strong microphones for great phone calls, but these earbuds deliver mind-blowing musical experiences at a great price.
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iFi xDSD Gryphon review: One DAC to rule all the hi-res formats
This exquisitely musical mobile DAC/headphone-amp combo renders high-fidelity audio with remarkable detail and is worth every penny of its asking price.
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Amazon Echo Buds (2nd Gen) review: Alexa, try harder
Good design and tight Alexa integration don’t make up mediocre audio reproduction and ineffective noise cancellation.
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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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The iFi Go Link is a fantastic audiophile USB DAC/amp priced at just $60
It’s a wonder that iFi Audio can make a portable DAC and headphone this good, this small, and this affordable.
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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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Sennheiser HD 660S2 review: New approach yields stellar results
Sennheiser's new open-back, audiophile-quality over-ear headphones deliver an awesomely open sound stage and are decided not neutral tuning.
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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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Backgroove BGCS-41 review: A stellar, yet affordable CD player
Turntables are all the rage, but CDs are an underrated format, and this outstanding player delivers pro-audio features at a stunningly low price.
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EarFun Air S review: Good feature set, performance for the price
These Bluetooth 5.2, true wireless earbuds sound good, support the aptX and AAC codecs, and deliver plenty of battery life. So, why aren’t we more excited?
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Samsung reveals prices of its 2023 4K and 8K QLED smart TVs
Samsung has announced the pricing for its 2023 smart TVs. If you were expecting cheaper, you'll be a tad disappointed. There was also no mention of OLED or micro LED prices.
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Fluance RT81 review: A stellar entry-level turntable
The Fluance RT81 is a great turntable for beginners, one that can be upgraded as vinyl listeners moves up to higher-end amplifiers, speakers, and other audio components.
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Philips TAA6606 sports headphone review: For runners only
The science behind bone conduction headphones is fascinating, but this one doesn’t deliver great audio quality.
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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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The comfy OnePlus Buds Pro are best for OnePlus users
OnePlus aims to give its users the same excellent experience Apple and Google offer with their in-house earbuds.
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Andover Audio SpinStage review: Audiophile quality, great price
This phono pre-amp offers beautifully enhanced signal amplification for turntable fans looking to maximize their vinyl listening experience.
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B&W's Pi7 S2: Awesome sound quality, average noise cancellation
The superior audio brand offers great sound at a premium price, but the competition has better noise cancellation—and for less money.
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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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Victor Cosmopolitan 8-in-1 Music Center review: Play and digitize, too
This entertainment center handles a host of digitization chores and its appearance is a conversation starter. Its tape deck, however, is one of its weak spots.
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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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Audiolab 6000N Play music-streamer review
This high-end audio streamer delivers amazing high-res music to your home audio system, but it comes with some serious caveats.
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Creative Sound Blaster X1 DAC & headphone amp review
You can use this tiny DAC/headphone amp combo with almost any device, but you’ll want to use it with a Windows PC or Mac to unlock its full potential.
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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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Displace TV says its wireless OLED smart TV runs on batteries
No cords, not even for power. No ports. Build custom sizes with snap-together panels. It sticks to the wall through suction. And airbags deploy should it ever fall.
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Victrola Stream Carbon turntable review: Play your vinyl on Sonos
This mid-range turntable offers seamless integration into your Sonos setup for vinyl playback, but that convenience comes at a stiff price.
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Bowers & Wilkins Px8 review: Steak and sizzle, too
These impeccably luxurious cans offer superb sonic performance with very good active noise cancellation.
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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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Tronsmart's Bang SE is a sonorous, attractive Bluetooth speaker
This full-featured, weather-proofed speaker sounds good, pairs in stereo with others of its ilk, and offers an RGB light show–all for a relative pittance.
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Electrohome Montrose turntable & McKinley speakers review
This budget-priced home audio system is very easy to set up, remarkably easy to use, and delivers great stereo imaging.
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Sony's Bravia XR A95K OLED is the best 4K TV we've tested
Excellent color, lots of peak brightness, lush blacks, excellent processing, and superior sound make Sony's Bravia XR A95K likely the best 4K UHD TV on the market. It's also the priciest top-of-the-line OLED out there.
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Jabra's Elite 5 ANC earbuds deliver great design, good sound
Jabra focused on the total package with its Elite 5 earbuds, balancing a wide range of features with solid audio quality.
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RME Audio RME ADI-2 DAC FS review: Outstanding D/A conversion
This desktop DAC delivers audiophile quality and a wealth of options, but you’ll encounter a steep learning curve while mastering it.
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The Samsung M8 is a smart TV/monitor hybrid
This 32-inch monitor doesn't need a computer to stream TV entertainment, but its curious connectivity limitations will be a turn-off for some.
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Audeze MM-500 headphone review: Pro audio for audiophiles
Created in collaboration with Grammy-winning audio engineer Manny Marroquin, this headphone offers a delightful high-res listening experience.
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Austere VII Series Power 4-Outlet review: Compact surge protection, USB power
This multi-outlet surge protector focuses on noise reduction and clamping down on surges.
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1More Sonoflow review: LDAC audio quality for the masses
Sonoflow designed this headphone to compete with premium models, but cost a lot less. They succeeded.
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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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Google Pixel Buds Pro review: A revelation—for Android users
Google delivers a user experience rivaling the one iPhone users get with AirPods.
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Speaqua's Barnacle X Bluetooth speaker is thumpy and floaty
Speaqua's Barnable X offers good waterproof sonics for your yacht. Don't have such a boat? It's still a unique and good-sounding speaker with lots of thump–and an understated light show.
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Hisense's AX5100G soundbar is disappointingly mediocre
Even with its affordable price tag, Hisense's 5.1-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar is a sub-par disappointment.
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