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Soundcore Motion X600 gets a 25% discount for Prime Day
We just awarded this excellent Bluetooth speaker an Editors' Choice award, and now you can buy one for a lot less.
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Prime Day deals on Sony’s best noise-cancelling headphones
The brand-new Sony WH-1000XM5 is at its lowest price ever, and the also excellent Sony WH-1000XM4 at its lowest price this year.
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Best soundbar deals for Amazon Prime Day 2023
Upgrade your home theater during Amazon Prime Day with soundbar deals from Bose, Samsung, Sony, Vizio, and more.
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Prime Day deal: Denon's Dolby Atmos soundbar is just $149
The all-in-one DHT-S217 from Denon boasts excellent sound and room-filling Dolby Atmos, and it's selling for an all-time low during Prime Day.
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LG's compact Eclair soundbar priced at all-time low for Prime Day
LG managed to pack Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and Apple AirPlay 2 into this all-in-one, low-profile soundbar, and it's getting a sweet Prime Day discount.
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Our favorite Vizio soundbar got a huge Prime Day price cut
Equipped with swiveling drivers that deliver Dolby Atmos height cues, the Vizio P-Series Elevate has never been this cheap.
News
Sony’s HT-AX7 portable theater system has removable speakers
If you’ve ever wanted a Dolby Atmos-style soundbar experience for your phone, laptop or tablet, then Sony has the product for you.
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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.
How-To
Digitize your vinyl records for portable streaming
LPs have made a massive comeback, and some rare tracks aren't on any streaming service. Here’s how you can listen on your phone, in the car, or anywhere!
News
Telly TV users might be charged a fee for blocking second screen
If you sign up for one of Telly’s free dual-screen, ad-supported TVs, you best not cover the secondary screen that displays the ads.
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Skullcandy shows off 5 new water-resistant Bluetooth speakers
Ranging in price from $30 to $80, all five speakers boast Bluetooth 5.3 radios and can withstand submersion in up to three feet of water for 30 minutes.
Reviews
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.
News
Skullcandy's Rail ANC earbuds offer noise cancellation for less
Skullcandy's latest earbuds pack ANC, a voice assistant, and personalized audio for a hair under $100. A cheaper, non-ANC version of the Rail is also on tap.
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The next Sonos Move hits the FCC with a key improvement
A new version of the Sonos Move appears set for release later this year, complete with a feature borrowed from the Sonos Roam and Era speakers.
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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.
News
Samsung adds a new Q-series Atmos soundbar to its 2023 lineup
A 7.1.2-channel model with Dolby Atmos, the just-announced HW-Q900C joins Samsung's other 2023 soundbars.
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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.
News
Netflix just made it a lot easier to sort your My List titles
Netflix is adding a big improvement to its mobile app: a new sorting option for "My List". Here's how it works.
News
New tech promises cheap audiophile earbuds
We don't typically cover audio components at the chip level, but this radical new technology from a company called xMEMS is just too interesting to ignore.
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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.
News
Skullcandy debuts second-gen Crusher ANC 2 headphones
With these noise-cancelling cans, it really is all about that bass.
News
Sonos app drops ability to play local Android music files
Later this month, Sonos users will lose a convenient way to play music tracks stored locally on their Android devices. Luckily, there are workarounds.
News
Telly reveals its free dual-screen TV, complete with ads
The 55-inch 4K TV has a built-in soundbar, while a secondary screen along the bottom displays news tickers, sports scores, and more, plus ads.
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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.
News
Sony wants to help you rock the block with new wireless speakers
The plus-sized Sony SRS-XV800 Bluetooth speaker is a towering, battery-powered, wheeled behemoth. Sony also announced the compact SRS-XB100.
News
A free, ad-supported TV? Don't laugh, someone's working on it
A hardware startup plans to unveil a TV that won't cost a dime, so long as you don't mind a second screen for advertisements.
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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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Dyson Zone air-purifying headphones now available in the U.S.
They might make you look like a Stormtrooper, but Dyson's space-age headphones are now on sale stateside, if you can afford them.
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B&O's new Beosound A5 speaker supports Bluetooth and Wi-Fi
The luxury brand’s latest portable speaker, the Beosound A5, has a Bluetooth 5.2 radio, but it also supports AirPlay 2, Chromecast, and Bang & Olufsen’s own Beolink Multiroom technology.
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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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The best Ultra HD Blu-ray players
An Ultra HD Blu-ray player brings you one step closer to bringing the movie theater experience into the home. Our top pick has all the features most people will need, and it's a phenomenal music player, too.
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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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Andover Audio SpinBase Max review: This is a fabulous sequel
This new-and-improved Bluetooth speaker designed specifically for turntables is better than ever.
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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.
News
Samsung's 2023 Neo QLED smart TVs now hitting store shelves
Samsung says its 2023 QN90C- and QN900C-series Neo QLED TVs are now available at retail.
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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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