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Sonos One smart speaker review: Sonos and Alexa, a match made in heaven
Sonos audio quality and Amazon's Echo and Alexa voice technology are a powerful combo. And you can now use voice commands to control Spotify on Sonos speakers.Updated
C by GE smart LED bulb review: Not the right choice for enthusiasts
The C-Life is an inexpensive choice, but its value is undercut by the price of the C-Sleep.
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Ecobee4 smart thermostat review: Retains the great functions of the Ecobee3, and adds Alexa
Our favorite smart thermostat gets a little smarter thanks to Alexa, but it's otherwise identical to the previous generation.
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Hex TLS Bluetooth speaker review: 808 Audio delivers solid mono thump and good looks, but few amenities
This speaker is attractive, rugged, easy to pack, and it delivers an authoritative thump, but it's missing a few key features, including speakerphone functionality and the ability to charge other USB devices.
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Fabriq Chorus review: This Alexa-powered smart speaker is an excellent value
It sounds great, can operate on battery power, and comes with a charging dock.
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Amazon Echo (2nd generation) review: Better than the original, but not as important
Interested in voice-based home control? Buy an Echo Dot. Interested in multi-room audio? Buy a Sonos One.
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Harman Kardon Invoke smart speaker review: Cortana could be a strong smart home system—someday
The Invoke is a good speaker, and Microsoft’s digital assistant has potential, but it’s too immature for us to give it a strong recommendation today.
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Amazon Echo Show review: This is the best Echo (but it’s also the most expensive)
Adding a display makes Amazon’s smart speaker even better, but it also balloons its price tag.
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Google Home Mini review: It doesn’t outdo the Dot
But Google’s answer to Amazon’s Echo Dot couldn’t have come soon enough.
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Bose Soundlink Micro review: This very tiny Bluetooth speaker delivers great big sound
This diminutive device as good as some speakers twice its size.
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VaVa Voom 22 Bluetooth speakers review: Affordable true stereo
Sold as a self-linking pair, VaVa's attractive Voom 22 puts the stereo into Bluetooth wireless audio. Loud, nice-sounding, and easy to set up.
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ONvocal Bluetooth headset review: These headphones put Amazon’s Alexa in your head
But this isn't the first headset we'd choose for music listening.
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Anker SoundCore A3102 Bluetooth speaker review: Inexpensive, but surprisingly not cheap
An off-the-hook price-to-performance ratio renders this small speaker a good value.
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C by GE Sol review: GE has transplanted Alexa’s brain into a funky lamp
You might love or hate this smart lamp's design, but it's practically a must have if you use C by GE smart bulbs.
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Bowers & Wilkins 704 S2 loudspeaker review: These floor-standers sound as exquisite as they look
You don’t need anything more for critical listening, but you’ll want to pair them with a subwoofer—at least—for home theater use.
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Yamaha YAS-107 soundbar review: This speaker delivers plenty of bang for the buck
Highly intelligible dialog and great overall performance make Yamaha's sound bar a top performer in its price class.
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Vaux speaker dock review: Add battery power and an improved speaker to your Echo Dot
Its acoustic performance won’t knock your socks off, but this combo is vastly superior to the Amazon Tap.
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Emerson Sensi Touch review: A big step up from the first-generation, but it’s not as deluxe as the competition
This is a smart and stylish thermostat, but it’s not in the same league as Nest or Ecobee.
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JBL Flip 4 Bluetooth speaker review: Better-than-expected sound in a compact, waterproof enclosure
$100 isn’t chickenfeed, but this small speaker sounds like it should cost a lot more.
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JBL Cinema SB 250 soundbar review: A great speaker for the cinema lover on a budget
Stylish looks and great bass performance, however, can't completely mask this sound bar's other sonic shortcomings.
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Onkyo SBT-A500 soundbar review: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support is for naught if the sound disappoints
Object-based audio support and a seemingly endless array of features, streaming, and high tech don't compensate for poor sound quality.
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Yamaha YAS-706 MusicCast soundbar review: A perfect addition to any MusicCast setup
Sweet sound and a solid streaming ecosystem make Yamaha's soundbar a winner.
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Denon HEOS HomeCinema soundbar review
This soundbar's sonic performance and streaming features elevate it well beyond its price tag, but setting it up can be a bear.
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Yamaha YAS-106 soundbar review: The focus is on audio quality and price, not a lavish feature set
This powerful, low-profile soundbar won't wow you with its feature set, but it will bring a solid sonic upgrade to your TV experience.
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Samsung HW-M450 soundbar review
An included wireless subwoofer and ability to add wireless surround speakers tops the list of features you'll find in this entry-level soundbar.
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JBL Cinema SB 450 soundbar review: This speaker is made for movie and music lovers
A full-scale sonic assault in a minimalist package.
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LG Sound Bar Flex SJ7 review: One of the most versatile soundbar/subwoofer pairs you’ll find
This soundbar can go so far beyond the home theater that you can take it on the road with you as a Bluetooth speaker.
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Zvox SoundBar SB500 review: The permanent cure for poor TV audio
This sound bar doesn't need a sub to pump out the bass.
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V-Moda Remix review: A little too much of a good thing
Thumbs up on the integrated headphone amp, thumbs down on the exaggerated bass.
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Bose Soundlink Revolve+ review: An all-around excellent indoor/outdoor Bluetooth speaker
Audiophiles might blanch at the presence of a single full-range transducer, but we have no complaints about its performance.
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Ecobee3 smart thermostat review: It’s all about that sensor
The Ecobee3 works differently than the rest, which is its greatest strength.
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Geeni Energi energy-tracking Wi-Fi smart plug review: An affordable smart plug with a bonus feature
This smart plug will track and report on your energy consumption, and it’s compatible with the Amazon Echo and Google Home, too.
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Libratone One Click Bluetooth speaker review: Fun design and very good sound
Swappable accessories make it easy to take the music with you.
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Amazon Dash Wand review: A home shopping device made for a not-too-distant future
Amazon Dash Wand deftly combines the power of Alexa with a handheld barcode scanner, but our shopping carts aren't quite ready for it yet.
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Tivoli Audio Model One Digital review: Big sound from a small footprint
Many won’t miss the extra features this tabletop radio is missing.
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Soundcast VG7 outdoor Bluetooth speaker review: A wonderful speaker, indoors or out
But you’ll have to pay to play. Bigly.Updated
Nanoleaf Light Panels review: Forget smart light bulbs, light up the entire wall
This modular, wall-mountable LED system is giddily entertaining.Reviews
Sonos Playbase review: Oddly enough, it sounds better playing music than movie soundtracks
The Playbase fits conveniently under your TV, but it’s not the best home theater speaker we’ve heard.
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Vifa Oslo portable Bluetooth speaker review: A Danish delight for the deep-pocketed
Vifa's Bluetooth mobile sound system offers a luxurious design and fabulous sound for its fat price.Reviews
Logitech ZeroTouch review: This Android smartphone holder puts Amazon’s Alexa in your car
Anything you can do with an Amazon Echo inside your home you can now do with your Android phone inside your car.
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Como Audio Duetto radio review: Retro done right
The tabletop radio might seem like a relic of the past, but this one delivers every modern convenience and high-fidelity sound, too.Reviews
MartinLogan Motion AFX review: Remarkable add-on speakers for object-oriented movie soundtracks
Add Dolby Atmos and DTS:X to your home theater's repertoire without cutting holes in your ceiling.Reviews
Vizio SmartCast Crave 360 speaker review: Great features, but mediocre sound
There’s plenty of value in this battery-powered speaker, which includes both Chromecast and Bluetooth tech, but its audio performance fails to excite.Reviews
Paradigm PW Amp review: This DTS Play-Fi amplifier will bring out the best from your speakers
This powerful amplifier with ARC room correction will fix your room's acoustic problems while streaming hi-res music.
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Jam Voice Bluetooth Speaker with Amazon Alexa review: Leave this one on the shelf
This is an inconvenient smart home controller married to a poor-quality speaker.Reviews
SVS SB16-Ultra subwoofer review: This astonishing sub will rock your house—and your neighbor’s, too
High-tech features and a supremely powerful amplifier team up to produce some of the deepest, cleanest bass you'll experience outside of an IMAX theater.Reviews
Soundcast VG1 Bluetooth speaker review: Incredibly big sound from an itty-bitty waterproof box
The sound that emerges from this small, rugged speaker defies expectations.Reviews
SVS Prime Elevation speaker review: An incredibly versatile audio solution for the home theater
These smartly designed speakers are particularly great as the height channels in a Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, or Auro-3D configuration.Reviews
Fluance Fi50 Bluetooth Wood Speaker review: This big box puts out really big sound
The Fi50 sounds more like a bookshelf speaker than a one that sits on a table top. We dig its frequency range, but it's not the best speaker in its price range.Reviews