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Naim Uniti Atom HE streamer/headphone amp review: Sublime sound at an eye-watering price
Stellar streamer, headphone amp, and Class A preamp, all in one unit with unparalleled sonic clarity but also a few quirks.
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Samsung HW-S60A review: This $280 all-in-one soundbar packs Alexa and AirPlay 2
The rare budget soundbar that boasts both built-in Alexa and AirPlay 2 support.
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay EQ review: B&O’s best true wireless headphone
Just know that B&O emphasizes audio fidelity over noise cancellation.
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Edifier D12 review: A classy, affordable, tabletop Bluetooth speaker
Edifier's single-body stereo D12 Bluetooth speaker is handsome, sounds good, and is far more affordable than it looks.
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Bang & Olufsen Beosound Level review: A top-tier portable music streamer
Oozing charm and smarts, the Beosound Level reaches a new plateau in home audio sophistication. Battery power, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth ensure you can take it with you.
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Samsung Galaxy Buds2 review: These in-ear headphones pack a punch
Samsung packs a bevy of features, including active noise cancellation, into these sleek true wireless earbuds.
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Anker Soundcore Life Q35 headphone review: Great looks, sound, and noise cancellation
Anker has delivered undeniably stylish headphones that also serve up very good sound and superior ANC at a decent price. With EQ, the sound is also very good.
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LG SP9YA soundbar review: This 5.1.2 speaker gets its surround effects from the sides
LG’s 5.1.2-channel soundbar uses side-firing drivers rather than separate speakers for surround effects. Is that effective?
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Vizio PQ9-Series 4K UHD TV review: Vizio has upped its image-processing game. Color us impressed
This is the first Vizio 4K UHD TV we've tested whose video processing chops match, and in some cases, surpass those of the competition.
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Sony SRS-XB13 Bluetooth speaker review: Sonic goodness on your wrist
The SRS-XB13 personal Bluetooth speaker is good-looking and sounds very good for mono unit. It's also IP67 rated for resistance to water and dust.
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Vizio M51ax-J6 review: This 5.1-channel soundbar boasts virtualized Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio
The M51ax-J6 serves up Dolby Atmos and DTS:X audio using virtualization rather than upfiring drivers.
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Anker Soundcore Motion Boom speaker review: Bluetooth for the beach
This Bluetooth boomer easily passed muster in terms of volume and bass response to sonically compete with pricier competitors. It's small, easy to carry, and waterproof for the pool and beach.
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Fluance Ai61 review: Versatile, affordable, high-performing Bluetooth speakers
Fluance's Ai61 (an update from the Ai60) deliver good sound, Bluetooth 5.0, and both analog and digital wired audio connections.
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Roku Streambar Pro review: A solid, Roku-enabled upgrade for your TV’s built-in speakers
Roku’s step-up soundbar arrives with a new virtual surround mode and surprisingly decent audio performance, plus an integrated Roku player and AirPlay 2.
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LG PuriCare 360 air purifier review: A pricey purifier with a troubling app experience
The PuriCare can also work as a room fan, but its price is through the roof.
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Bowers & Wilkins PI7 true wireless in-ear headphone review: This one’s for the audiophiles
If you think active noise cancellation can’t help but alter the sound, you need to listen to these in-ear monitors.
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JBL Boombox Bluetooth speaker review: Large, loud, and sonorous
The Boombox portable Bluetooth speaker marries the famous JBL sound with a ton of volume and long run time.
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Samsung Q60A 4K UHD TV review: Top-notch color and brightness for the money, but so-so black levels
Samsung's entry-level QLED is edge-lit, but still delivers a very bright and detailed image—albeit without the deeper blacks provided by the company's pricier array-lit and mini-LED QLEDs.
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House of Marley Positive Vibration XL ANC headphone review: Vastly improved sound, no noise
House of Marley's Positive Vibration XL ANC's offer very good sound and excellent noise cancellation. They're a major improvement over the previous generation.
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Vizio M-Series Quantum 4K UHD TV review: Same accurate color, now with upgraded ports
The M-Series Quantum remains basically the same as it was in 2019: A good lower-mid-range TV. New for 2021: eARC support for uncompressed 7.1 surround sound, along with FreeSync and HDMI variable refresh rates.
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Samsung HW-Q800A review: Samsung TV users will get the most out of this 3.1.2 Dolby Atmos soundbar
If you want to try the HW-Q800A’s Q Symphony and SpaceFit features, you’ll need a Samsung TV.
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Eshldty RGB Power Strip Tower review: 9 AC outlets, 4 USB charging ports, and a weather-resistant light show
You can’t ask for much more power or resiliency from a single surge protector, but the color LEDs and dancing light patterns are either a fun extra or a fatal flaw.
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Eoz Audio Arc ANC wireless headphone review: Superior comfort with mediocre sound quality
This headphone emphasizes the lows and highs at the expense of the mids, which is seductive at first but ultimately unsatisfying.
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Apple TV 4K (2021) review: This is an uncompromising streaming box
Finally, an expensive streaming box that's finally worth the price: The Apple TV 4K (2021)
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Vizio’s 2022 TV line includes better processing and FreeSync, but no 8K models or any with a mini-LED backlight
Vizio makes incremental improvements to its smart TV lineup, beefing up processing power and offering FreeSync support and 120Hz refresh rates at the top end.
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Vizio V5-series smart TV review: This 55-inch TV is affordable, but it delivers just middling performance
This entry-level 4K UHD TV has some positive attributes, including Vizio's excellent SmartCast user interface and an easy-to-use voice remote, but its image is mediocre at best.
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Vizio M-Series M512a-H6 review: This mid-range soundbar delivers big, dynamic sound
Supporting both Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, the Vizio M512a-H6 packs exciting, room-filling sound, even if it lacks Wi-Fi support.
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Hisense U8G-series 4K UHD TV review: Nice for the price, especially for gamers
Hisense's U8G is a nice improvement over the H series, including a 120Hz refresh rate. Picture quality and HDR performance are top-notch, although its blacks can't match those of pricier mini-LED sets.
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Creative SXFI Carrier review: A smaller, more affordable follow-up to the massive Sonic Carrier
Working closely with Dolby, Creative delivers the sonic goods with the Atmos-enabled SXFI Carrier, but there are rough edges and missing features, too.
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Tribit QuietPlus 72 ANC headphone review: Effective noise cancelling on a budget
These over-ear headphones provide an affordable respite from the outside world.
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Meters OV-1-B Connect review: Off-the-hook design, lousy performance
The Meters OV-1-B Connect headphones wowed our eyes with analog VU meters on the earpieces, but our ears judged them subpar.
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Wemo Stage Scene Controller review: Almost a HomeKit home run
One flaw prevents this remote from being great. Blame it on Apple.
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Astell&Kern USB-C Dual DAC Cable review: A plug-n-play audio upgrade for everyone except iOS users
Astell&Kern's USB-C Dual DAC Cable is a simple, modestly priced way to improve your computer or Android device's audio output, but iPhone users need not apply.
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Sennheiser IE 300 in-ear headphone review: Stellar performance is the name of this game
This IEH delivers gorgeous sound with no drawbacks whatsoever—except maybe the price.
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Samsung QN90A 55-inch 4K UHD TV review: Mini-LED meets quantum dots
Samsung's QN90A Neo QLED TV marries mini-LED backlighting and quantum dots to produce the company's most vivid 4K UHD image yet.
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Anker Nebula Capsule II R2-D2 Limited Edition review: The Force is strong with this one
This tiny projector packs a big punch, just like its droid namesake. But only hardcore fans will tolerate the upsell.
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Yamaha YH-E700A Wireless ANC headphone review: Noise cancelling that doesn’t cancel any of your music
Yamaha's headphone won't wow you with extraneous features, but its superb sonic signature rings true even with its active noise cancelling enabled.
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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar review: High-end sound for a high-end price
Sennheiser expects to fetch top dollar for this sophisticated soundbar, but it fully doesn't deliver the immersive audio experience it promises
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This $25 TP-Link Kasa power strip can give your dumb devices smarts
Amazon is selling the TP-Link Kasa Smart Plug Power Strip for $25.
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House of Marley Get Together Duo Bluetooth speakers review: Stereo or mono, your choice
You can use these handsome Bluetooth speakers as a stereo pair, or grab the rechargeable right-hand speaker for some on-the-go tunes.
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Cleer Crescent wireless speaker review: Compelling sound and stylish good looks
It's expensive, but it has a lot to offer.
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Tribit StormBox Pro Bluetooth speaker review: Compact, powerful, and weather-resistant
This portable speaker has your summer picnic covered.
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Pioneer DJ VM-70 powered speaker review: This versatile speaker delivers accurate sound at a reasonable price
The VM-70 offers pleasing sound for recreational listening along with the sonic definition and connections you look for in a studio monitor—all at an affordable price.
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Sony SRS-RA5000 wireless speaker review: A promising idea falls short
360 Reality Audio virtualization works great on headphones, but not from this speaker.
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Monoprice BT600ANC Bluetooth headphone review: These bargain-priced cans will be hard to beat
Monoprice's BT600ANC might not offer the best automatic noise cancellation we've heard, but it's the best we've heard for less than $100
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Bang & Olufsen Beoplay Portal ANC headphone review: Audiophile gamers rejoice
This premium headphone will please audiophiles, road warriors, and Xbox gamers, but they'll all have to pay to play.
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Andover Audio Songbird review: This budget-priced music streamer is no featherweight
A low-priced audio component that compares favorably to the likes of Sonos and Bluesound—at a fraction of the price.
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Focal Clear Mg headphone review: Open-back headphones never sounded better
Gorgeous sound, neutral tonal balance, wide sound stage—what's not to love (except the price)?
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Sony Bravia XR Master Series A90J 4K UHD OLED TV review: Luscious picture quality and fantastic design
Sony's latest Master Series OLED offers a lush picture; great audio; and a fantastic, nearly bezel-less design.
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