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The Haymaker is a good-sounding headphone buried in bling
There’s a decent Bluetooth headphone hiding in this gaudy package.
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Sennheiser's CX Plus True Wireless headphone delivers
With outstanding bass, reliable wireless performance, solid ANzC, and aptX Adaptive, the reasonably priced CX Plus offer plenty of value.
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The NAD C 700 is a stellar streaming Amplifier
If you have the budget, this high-end music streamer will make you very happy.
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The Monster Blaster 3.0 is a beefy Bluetooth boombox with big sound
Monster’s hefty Bluetooth speaker is indeed an audio monster, though its so-so battery life will hamper weekend warriors.
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JVC HA-S100N review: A compelling noise-cancelling headphone alternative
Remarkably comfortable with excellent noise cancellation and easy-to-use touch controls.
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Pretty and clever aren't enough to recommend the Monster Power Center Vertex
You’ll need to fall head-over-heels in love with its industrial design and detachable USB charging ports to find this surge protector a good value.
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Hobbled by awful sound, Tribit's cheap, 2.1-channel Soundbar is no bargain
While Tribit’s all-in-one soundbar is certainly affordable, its poor audio performance makes it a waste of money, no matter how low the price.
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Zvox's affordable AV52 headphones have quirky noise cancellation
The comfy and affordable Zvox AV52 headphone is good for normal listening, though the active noise cancellation knocks the bass level down a couple of notches.
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Mackie's PC soundbar delivers solid audio for the price
If bookshelf-style PC speakers don’t work for you and you’re on a budget, Mackie’s compact StealthBar might be just the ticket.
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Monoprice's Dolby Atmos-enabled SB-600 soundbar suffers from too many drawbacks
While we like its multiple HDMI inputs, eARC support, and easy setup, the Monoprice SB-600 pales next to its similarly priced competition.
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Tronsmart Element T6 Plus review: A loud, thumpy Bluetooth speaker
Tronsmart's Element T6 Plus IPX6-rated personal Bluetooth speaker pumps out the volume and bass, and boasts a clever, easy-to-use multi-function/volume dial on the top.
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Cleer Alpha review: Powerful audio and excellent noise cancellation
Cleer doesn't have the brand cachet of a Bose or Sony, but the Alpha is a fantastic noise-canceling headphone for the money.
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Sony SRS-NS7 neckband speaker review: Personal spatial audio for Bravia XR TVs
This innovative speaker lets you watch TV and play games on Sony Bravia XR-series TVs in immersive surround sound without filling your room with speakers.
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Denon AH-C830NCW review: An affordable AirPods Pro competitor
These white earbuds feature active noise cancellation and good audio out of the box. There's no EQ, but most users won't miss it. Call them a more affordable alternative to the AirPods Pro.
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Periodic Audio Carbon headphone: New design, same outstanding performance
The Carbon headphone now has a replaceable cable and a sturdier earbud housing.
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Speaqua Cruiser H2.0 review: This Bluetooth speaker opens bottles, too
Free your beverage, free your soul! You won't get top-notch sonics out of this speaker, but for a tiny speaker that opens bottles, it's not half bad.
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Soul S-Storm Max Bluetooth speaker review: A lifestyle speaker that gets the job done
This portable, splash-proof music maker delivers a lot of volume for such a small device.
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Monolith by Monoprice M1070C planar headphone review: Realism in listening
Monoprice's closed-back, planar headphone delivers audiophile quality in a comfortable and affordable package.
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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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Marshall Motif ANC true wireless headphone review: Yet another hit
Marshall's Motif A.N.C. active noise-cancelling headphones look and sound great out of the box. They also feature different EQ settings.
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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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Focal Celestee headphone review: Impressively detailed sound, bold design, flawless construction
These closed-back headphones sound, feel, and look absolutely exquisite.
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Klipsch T5 II McLaren Edition true wireless ANC headphone review: A totally fun ride
With Bragi's operating system, hands-free gesture control, solid ANC performance, and Dirac HD, this in-ear noise-cancelling headphone is a blast.
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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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Campfire Audio Satsuma and Honeydew in-ear headphone reviews: one is refined, the other robust; both are excellent
These two new headphones offer great sound at more affordable prices than the company's other offerings.
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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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LG C1-series 4K UHD OLED TV review: The lushness of OLED for a lot less green
LG's OLED65C1PUB smart TV delivers the lush picture that OLED is famous for. It has most of LG's bells and whistles and good sound, but its image processing falls in line with its lower price tag.
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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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Marshall Monitor II ANC headphone review: Fantastic sound and noise cancellation
Marshall's handsome Monitor II ANC (Active Noise Cancelling) headphones sound great, and offer excellent noise reduction. They're among the best we've heard, but they're only mid-pack comfortable.
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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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Andover Audio SpinDeck Max review: A great-sounding fully automatic turntable
Excellent audio and build quality make this a great first turntable for someone who’s just getting into vinyl.
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BuddyPhones Cosmos+ ANC headphone review: Sonorous safe listening for your child
BuddyPhones Cosmos+ kid's headphones limit volume and offer active noise cancellation, but just as importantly—they sound excellent.
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Bluesound Node review: An affordable high-res multi-room audio streamer
Digital audiophiles won’t need deep pockets to revel in this excellent component.
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JVC XP-EXT1 Exofield Theater headphone-virtualization system review: 7.1.4 immersive audio without the speakers
The promise of immersive audio from headphones is enticing, but is only partly fulfilled here.
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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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TCL 6-series (2021) 8K UHD TV review: Excellent 8K quality at a remarkably affordable price
TCL's 6-series (65R648) may be the least expensive 8K UHD TV on the market, but it's also one of the best.
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Sonos Beam (2nd gen) review
The refreshed Sonos Beam adds support for immersive Dolby Atmos audio using the same driver array as the original. Is it worth the upgrade?
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Denon Home 150 and 250 review: These HEOS-enabled speakers now boast built-in Alexa
Denon’s high-resolution Home speakers, including the Home 150 and 250, just got smart. Are they better than Sonos?
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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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Bose QuietComfort 45 review: Silence is golden with this noise-cancelling headphone
The incremental improvements add up, and no one will complain about the lower price tag.
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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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Sony Bravia Master Series Z9J 8K TV review: Great picture, but where’s the onboard 8K?
Sony's Z9J delivers a great image and upscales lower-res video with aplomb, but it won't play local or YouTube 8K videos, and Sony makes no promises that it ever will.
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Govee Immersion Light Kit review: It’s like ground effects for your television
This kit sounds like a cool way to enhance your TV experience, but it really just adds a significant level of distraction.
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