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The Philips S7807 is a rugged Bluetooth speaker with great sound
The revival of a legendary audio brand culminates in an outstanding portable Bluetooth speaker.
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ZimaBoard DIY media server review: Svelte, versatile, affordable
Icewhale Technology's ZimaBoard is tiny, expandable, and fast. Compatible with just about anything available for the increasingly popular Docker modular application host, we configured it as a media server, but it can fill many other roles, too. It's surprisingly affordable, and dare we say it, a lot of fun–in a geeky kind of way.
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The AirPods Max deliver stellar sound, plus typical Apple caveats
For Apple fans, the noise-cancelling AirPods Max are sublime, but these stylish Bluetooth cans aren’t without their flaws.
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Syng Alpha Cell speaker review: Welcome to the retro future
These elegant high-end speakers deliver a nearly flawless listening experience—but for iOS users only right now.
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Sennheiser IE 900 in-ear headphone review
These flagship in-ear monitors deliver a truly immersive listening experience.
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Philips S7807 Bluetooth speaker review: Great sound, rugged box
A legendary audio company demonstrates it still has the chops with this outstanding Bluetooth speaker.
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Vizio's M-Series QX smart TV offers excellent color and brightness
The Vizio M-Series QX (model M65QXM-K03) is mid-priced 4K UHD TV that delivers advanced features as well as excellent color and brightness. But its backlighting performance was less than optimal in some dark scenes.
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Skullcandy's Transparency Hesh Evo is a climate-friendly headphone
Skullcandy has marketed this semi-transparent wireless headphone as one of the most climate-friendly electronics options on the market.
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Scosche BoomCan MS review: M is for magnet (not marvelous)
This ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker is long on cuteness, short on audio quality.
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Tronsmart's Bang Mini: The bang is for your buck
The rugged, water-resistant Tronsmart Bang Mini delivers a lot of thump and can be paired in stereo via TWS. All while undercutting the name-name competition.
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The Pro-Ject Phono Box DS3 B is a stellar turntable companion
This versatile phono stage can handle two turntables at once and supports both balanced and unbalanced audio connections.
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Pro-Ject X8: A high-end turntable, reasonably priced
This mass-loaded turntable offers balanced audio outputs and an outstanding tonearm and delivers magnificent listening sessions.
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Rocksteady Stadium Subwoofer review: A high-end wireless sub
This heavy-duty sub delivers the bass to Rocksteady’s Stadium Satellite Bluetooth speakers, as promised.
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Focal finally goes wireless: We review the Bathys
The French manufacturer’s first wireless headphone isn’t just a triumph, it also delivers excellent active noise cancellation and performs as a USB Audio device.
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Sonos Sub Mini review: Bring the boom to smaller rooms
We've waited years for Sonos to offer a less-expensive subwoofer to pair with its smaller soundbars and speakers. The Sub Mini was worth the wait.
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Anker Soundcore Liberty 4 review: Great sound, fabulous value
These outstanding in-ear headphones deliver noise cancelling, customizable EQ, LDAC codec support, and even a health-tracking feature.
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Soundcore Space A40 review: Looks, sound, and ANC for less
Anker's Soundcore Space A40 ear buds deliver the sonic goods, including active noise cancellation, for a lot less than you might expect.
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Samsung's HW-Q990B is a fabulous high-end soundbar
With the latest version of its top-of-the-line soundbar, Samsung has unlocked a major feature–room correction–for everyone, meaning it’s no longer exclusive to Samsung TV owners.
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Focal Utopia review: Prepare for revelatory audio experiences
Listen to your favorite music on Focal's second-generation open-back flagship headphone, and you'll discover details you never realized were there.
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Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II review: The new market leader
The once and future king of noise-cancelling headphones takes back its crown.
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Sony HT-A5000 soundbar review: Immersive audio without wires
Combined with Sony's wireless SA-RS5 rear speakers and SA-SW3 wireless sub, the Sony HT-A5000 delivers superb Dolby Atmos and DTS:X performance.
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Astell&Kern A&ultima SP3000 review: Can money buy happiness?
Astell&Kern’s pricey, but incredibly versatile flagship digital audio player delivers mind-blowing audio performances.
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Victrola Re-Spin suitcase record player review: Just the basics
This turntable is a throwback to an era when the Beatles ruled the charts.
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Monoprice Bluetooth 5 Long Range Transceiver review: 2-way fun
Unlike most outboard Bluetooth devices, this one receives data as well as sends it. It's ideal for playing tunes wirelessly over legacy audio equipment, and it supports both aptX HD and aptX Low Latency.
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Fiio KA1 DAC/headphone amp: Mobile Hi-Fi on a budget
This tiny powerhouse delivers Hi-Res audio without the nosebleed-inducing price tag so often associated with that level of performance.
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This waterproof Bluetooth speaker puts on a fun light show
Tronsmart's T7 portable Bluetooth speaker brings the sonic goods in a weatherproofed package that's affordable enough you can buy two and use them in stereo.
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Audio-Technica AT-LPW50BT-RW review: This turntable shines, wired or wireless
Already outstanding, Bluetooth connectivity makes this redesigned record player even better.
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Denon's Home 550 soundbar serves up great sound in an unobtrusive package
Denon's exceptional, all-in-one soundbar won’t dominate the real estate beneath your TV, and you can upgrade it with additional speakers.
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House of Marley Stir It Up Wireless Turntable review: Eco-conscious grooves
Fabricated entirely from recycled–or recyclable–materials, this turntable will play your favorite favorite vinyl on just about anything. Add a computer and you can transfer it to digital, too.
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Hisense U8H smart TV review: Fantastic color and black levels
Hisense's new U8H delivers outstanding color and black at a relatively affordable (for mini-LED) price. There are minor processing issues (shimmer and moiré), but in total, but it still compared favorably with the big three's efforts.
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Tribit's StormBox Blast is colorful, Bluetooth-enabled, and waterproof
Good looks, fun lighting, and beefy sound highlight Tribit's rugged portable Bluetooth speaker.
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Anker's Soundcore Space Q45 ANC headphones sound and feel excellent
Anker's Soundcore Space Q45 headphones deliver a top-tier experience and great active noise cancellation for much less than the competition.
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Vizio M-Series Elevate review: Rotating drivers redux
Vizio's latest soundbar with rotating drivers just got a permanent price cut. Does that make the M-Series Elevate a better value?
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Cleer Arc review: These earphones rest on your ears, not in them
Anyone who finds in-ear headphones uncomfortable will appreciate this alternative, just be aware of the trade-offs this design entails.
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KEF LSX II review: Great big sound from very small speakers
KEF’s pint-sized LSX II wireless powered speaker system doesn’t skimp on performance, features, or anything else.
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Denon's DHT-S217 soundbar: Affordable Dolby Atmos
Denon delivers surprisingly effective simulated surround from a single unit with built-in subwoofers.
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Belkin Soundform Immerse review: You won't lose these earbuds
Built to work with Apple’s Find My network, these ANC earbuds deliver a feature that no other third-party manufacturer can match.
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Monoprice Soundstage3 Portable: A punchy, thumpy, stylish speaker
Monoprice's $300 Soundstage3 Portable delivers volume, thump, and punch as well as a unique look and 10 hours of run time.
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Plus Audio's all-in-one The+Record Player delivers superb audio
The+Record Player puts a Pro-Ject turntable atop a custom speaker unit, and the results are fantastic.
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Polk Audio's Signa S4 delivers Dolby Atmos at a knockdown price
The 3.1.2-channel Polk Signa S4 soundbar and subwoofer combo delivers impressive simulated surround sound at a reasonable price.
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Zorloo's Zophia Wire.less headphone is a two-in-one experience
Zorloo's Zophia Wire.less headphone is actually a two-in-one experience, delivering both the freedom of Bluetooth as well as a wired, DAC-enabled setup.
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Creative's BT-W4 transmitter upgrades older Bluetooth setups
Creative's latest Bluetooth dongle upgrades your listening experience with Bluetooth 5.2, Qualcomm's hi-res aptX Adaptive codec, and more.
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Edifier's NeoBuds S earbuds are a tad ahead of the curve
The true wireless NeoBuds S’s biggest selling point is Qualcomm’s latest streaming technology. Unfortunately, most users can’t buy a phone that uses it.
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EarFun's weatherproof UBoom L delivers solid sound
This weatherproof portable Bluetooth speaker sounds good and thumpy, and it's more affordable than most of the competitors in its class.
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Beyerdynamic's first true-wireless ANC headphones are made for music lovers
These true wireless noise-cancelling headphones feature outstanding audio reproduction, but the earbuds themselves are a tad bulky and heavy.
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Marshall Emberton II Bluetooth speaker review: A worthy tribute
An otherwise basic Bluetooth speaker separates itself from the crowd with killer design and construction.
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1More's Evo ANC headphones deliver affordable quality
While 1More might not have the brand recognition of Bose or Sony, these true wireless active noise-cancelling earbuds deliver tremendous value for the money.
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LG's S95QR soundbar delivers top-notch Dolby Atmos
With its five up-firing height drivers, the LG S95QR can't be beat in terms of Dolby Atmos and DTS:X performance.
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iFi Go Bar review: Everything you expect from Hi-Res audio
This mobile device is a worthy addition to the incredibly competitive category of dongle-sized, device-powered, headphone-amp/DAC combos.
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