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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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Beyerdynamic unveils wired and wireless Xelento in-ear monitors
The Xelento Remote can be connected to devices with balanced outputs, while the Bluetooth Xelento Wireless has an onboard DAC and amplifier from AKM.
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KEF is the latest high-end audio brand to offer ANC headphones
The all-new KEF Mu7 over-ear wireless headphones offer adaptive noise cancellation.
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Sony's best noise-cancelling headphone gets its first discount
Amazon has knocked $50 off the price of Sony's WH-1000XM5 noise-cancelling headphone during October Prime Day.
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October Prime Day Nest deals: Thermostats, cameras, more
Get ready for some great Google Nest deals during the Amazon Prime Early Access Sale, from thermostats and security cams to smart speakers and displays.
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Best TV deals for October Prime Day
If you missed one of the great deals on smart TVs during Prime Day, Amazon is giving you a second chance. And you can score these deals on LG, Samsung, Sony, TCL, and other top brands right now.
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Amazon Prime Early Access Sale speaker deals: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and more
It’s just like Prime Day, but in October! Amazon has great deals on speakers, including Echo devices. We found discounts on Google Nest displays, too.
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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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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) review: 2nd time's the charm
The latest version of Apple's premium AirPods Pro boast richer audio, deeper bass, improved ANC, and a wealth of hearing protection features.
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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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Amazon's Fire TV Omni QLED 4K senses when you're nearby
Equipped with a battery of sensors, the 4K QLED Fire TV Omni can display artwork and Alexa-powered widgets whenever you enter the room.
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The all-new Px8 is now Bowers & Wilkins' flagship wireless headphone
The Px8 promises to be even more of what we loved about B&W's noise-cancelling Px7 S2 headphone, wrapped in a more luxurious package.
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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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Amazon’s Prime Early Access Sale happens this October
Amazon will have another Prime Day-style sale this year: Prime Early Access Sale will take place October 11 and 12.
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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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Victrola’s new turntable streams vinyl straight to Sonos speakers
Who needs cables, pre-amps, and all that jazz? The brand-new Victrola Stream Carbon spins music to a Sonos multi-room audio system.
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PSB Speakers unveils its first streaming model: The Alpha iQ
The high-end self-powered wireless speaker pair can stream from all the top services, but its moving-magnet phono input sets it apart from the crowd.
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Bowers & Wilkins refreshes its 700 Series loudspeaker lineup
The big news is the technology trickling down from B&W’s flagship 800 Series Diamond family to these floor-standing, bookshelf, and center-channel speakers.
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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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Best high-res digital audio players
Looking to take your hi-fi audio wherever you go? You want the best digital audio player you can afford.
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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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Apple announces second-gen AirPods Pro with improved ANC
The latest version of Apple's priciest true-wireless AirPods delivery better battery life, "personalized" spatial audio, and twice the noise-cancelling prowess.
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Bose debuts its second-generation QuietComfort earbuds
The $299 true wireless headphones are available for pre-order now, with delivery slated for September 15.
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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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Polk Audio unwraps Atmos-enabled MagniFi Max AX soundbar
Polk's new top-of-the-line, Roku TV-ready soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos and DTS:X sound, along with AirPlay 2 and Chromecast.
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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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