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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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The Google-Sonos spat is only getting worse
Google just filed a pair of new lawsuits against Sonos, escalating the feud between the two companies.
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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.
How-To
Apple TV: How to close switch between apps
Want to force quit a buggy Apple TV app, or quickly change from one app to the other? Here's the trick.
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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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Vizio’s 240Hz M-series gaming TV to go on sale
Get ready for ultra-smooth PC gaming with Vizio's 50-inch M-series Quantum X TV, which can deliver 240Hz refresh rates at 1080p resolution.
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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.
Best Deals
Best Prime Day headphone and earbud deals
Don’t miss the best Prime Day deals on headphones and wireless earbuds, including bargains on Bose headsets, Apple AirPods, Sony earbuds, and more.
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Walmart Prime Day deals: TVs, security cams, more
Count on Walmart to match the best Amazon Prime Day deals, including discounts on TVs, smart speakers, security cameras, headphones, and more.
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Amazon Prime Day 2022: Vizio Elevate soundbar is $300 off
Vizio's snazzy Elevate soundbar boasts swiveling drivers for Atmos height effects, and it's getting a big Prime Day discount.
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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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Amazon Prime Day 2022: Get a Bose soundbar for just $229 (expired)
Upgrade your TV's cruddy sound with the Bose TV Soundbar, which is getting a rare Prime Day discount.
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Polk's MagniFi 2 soundbar with 3D audio is 43% off for Prime Day (expired)
Envelope yourself in 3D audio with Polk Audio's immersive MagniFi 2 soundbar, which is getting a $214 Prime Day discount
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Mark Levinson No. 5909 headphone review: More than just luxurious
These noise-cancelling headphones feature an impeccable build, great noise cancellation, and high-resolution audio performance.
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Beyerdynamic debuts Free Byrd, its first true wireless earbuds
Late to the true wireless party, the German high-end audio brand promises its noise-cancelling headphone debut will be worth the wait for Beyerdynamic fans.
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Edifier's retro MP230 Bluetooth speaker delivers modern sound
The compact Edifier MP230 wireless tabletop speaker looks like it was built in 1965, but its audio quality impresses in 2022.
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Soundcore Motion Boom Plus review: Big sound, medium size
This latest Bluetooth speaker from Anker’s Soundcore division isn’t exactly small, but it performs like something a whole lot bigger.
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Marshall Willen Bluetooth speaker review: A rock-and-roll mini-me
It looks like a piece of rock history, but this ultra-compact portable stands on its own.
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AXS Audio Earbuds review: Awesome sound, excellent controls
Rikki Farr applied his decades of experience producing live rock-and-roll shows to the development of this fabulous set of in-ear headphones from AXS Audio.
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Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 review: Less sizzle, more steak
B&W’s newest noise-cancelling headphones doesn’t have a lot of bells & whistles, but they deliver what matters most: Faithful audio reproduction.
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Tronsmart Trip Bluetooth speaker review: Where's the bass?
The Tronsmart Trip has a lot going for it. IPX7 weather resistance, good looks, a captive lanyard, and true wireless stereo compatibility. But there's a reason it's so affordable–an almost complete lack of thump.
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Questyle M15 DAC review: Essential for hi-res music
Folks who digs hi-res audio–including MQA tracks–need to give this high-powered DAC and headphone amp a critical listening test.
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Samsung's The Serif TV delivers unique style, great color
Samsung's The Serif smart TV puts Samsung's usual high-quality quantum-dot technology in a unique and attractive form factor.
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These Tribit kids headphones deliver astounding sound for a pittance
Advertised as the Startlet01's but boxed as the TR-KH01's, this kid's headset has dB limiting, comfort, and sound far, far better than you would reasonably expect given the $19 price tag.
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Libratone's Air+ noise-cancelling earbuds are good, not great
You'll find better true wireless noise-cancelling earbuds for the price of the Libratone Air+ (2nd Gen).
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Samsung's QN90B Neo QLED 4K TV boasts terrific HDR
The flagship QN90B ranks as Samsung's best-looking 4K LCD TV, although its convoluted interface gave us headaches.
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DTS Play-Fi home theater features are coming to soundbars
DTS is doubling down on Play-Fi’s Home Theater functionality, which first came to TVs last year and is now heading for soundbars, too.
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JBL's Charge 5 Bluetooth speaker delivers big sound from a small package
Waterproof and dustproof, JBL’s sweet-sounding portable speaker is ready to shine in any environment.
How-To
How to play music on all your Amazon Echo speakers at once
Want to hear tunes booming throughout your house? If you have Amazon Echo devices in multiple rooms, just ask Alexa, although you’ll need to tweak some settings first.
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The Kingston 7-In-1 Vinyl Record Player RR75 is a jack of all trades
This versatile, handsome unit plays records and CDs, streams Bluetooth, and creates MP3s, while also packing an AM/FM tuner plus AUX and USB inputs. But how does it sound?
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Samsung's QN900B 8K smart TV wows
Yeah, there's not much 8K content, but the Samsung QN900B does a fantastic job upscaling 4K content. Samsung's Neo QLED can't match OLED tech, but what can?
News Analysis
Samsung TV benchmark brouhaha: Scandalous cheating, or tempest in a teapot?
Korea's top TV vendor has been accused of programming its TVs to perform differently on benchmarks than they do in real life. Perhaps, perhaps not. Should the average user really care?
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AXS Audio announces earbuds designed with music-industry legend Rikki Farr
Live audio mogul Rikki Farr has developed new wireless earbuds for AXS Audio.
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New Marshall Bluetooth speakers take the brand in a new direction
Angled-out tweeters among the new features in third-gen Acton, Stanmore, and Woburn Bluetooth speakers.
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KEF LSX II wireless music system is coming soon
KEF's latest wireless speaker system supports even more audio sources, including more streaming services.
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Crosley Aria review: An all-in-one stereo for new listeners
This budget-priced turntable is a good value for anyone interested in checking out vinyl without first making a big gear investment.
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Samsung The Frame review: A new matte display coating enhances the art
Samsung's QLED Frame TV gets a new matte anti-glare screen coating that makes the art it displays appear more real.
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LG's latest OLED faces steep competition from QD OLED
LG's best OLED yet shows mild improvements from a new processing engine alongside the same great interface end user experience. But it faces a real challenge from the RGB OLED TVs that have begun to appear.
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iFi's hip-dac2 is an essential headphone amp/DAC
You don't need to be a dyed-in-the-wool audiophile to enjoy streaming high-res digital audio with the iFi hip-dac2.
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Samsung's QD-OLED TV could be the best 4K TV ever
With its groundbreaking QD-OLED panel, Samsung's S95B sets a new standard in terms of 4K UHD picture quality.
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Sonos Ray review: Good sound, but no HDMI?
Sonos’s new entry-level soundbar boasts terrific sound for its price, but there's no Dolby Atmos or–worse yet–HDMI ports.
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LG has a limited-edition 'Star Wars'-themed OLED TV
Hardcore 'Star Wars' fans will soon have an opportunity to buy a Darth Vader-themed OLED TV from LG.
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