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Sonus faber's Omnia is a luxurious all-in-one speaker
Whether you play music from a turntable, your smartphone, or a streaming service, the Sonus faber Omnia has you covered.
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1More's tiny but mighty ComfoBuds reviewed
SoundID tech in 1More's ComfoBuds Mini noise-cancelling true wireless headphones enables you to customize their sound.
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Sony's LinkBuds S break cover
This second member of the LinkBuds family might not be as polarizing.
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Klipsch updates its Reference and Reference Premiere loudspeaker lineups
The latest versions of the company’s popular models have an attractive redesign and improved horns and woofers.
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Edifier's Stax Spirit S3: Punchy, loud, and accurate
The Edifier Stax Spirit S3 is among the most accurate headphones we've auditioned, strong through all registers without over-emphasizing any. It's also the most compact planar magnetic headphone we've tested.
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Sony's WH-1000XM5 ANC headphone raises the bar
Yes, you can have it all: Sony delivers best-in-class active noise cancellation with virtually no compromise in sonic performance.
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The KEF LS60 Wireless looks to be a floor-standing powerhouse
Looking for a more powerful alternative to self-powered, networkable bookshelf speakers? Check out these massive floor-standers.
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We go ears-on with the Sonos Ray soundbar
Set to arrive in early June for $279, the Sonos Ray eschews Dolby Atmos and even HDMI, but it keeps Sonos’s vaunted multi-room capabilities.
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TV antenna marketing gets ever more sleazy
Beware of extra long-range antennas on Amazon, Walmart, and eBay
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Sony's open-back LinkBuds aren't for everyone
Sony's LinkBuds feature a unique open-back design that has more minuses than pluses.
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Focal introduces angled in-ceiling speakers for high-end home theaters
The Focal 300 ICA6 loudspeakers promise to deliver an immersive experience with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X movie soundtracks.
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AudioQuest's DragonFly Cobalt is a top-notch and tiny mobile DAC
This diminutive device will help music played from your devices sound better, and it makes hi-res audio sound incredible.
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The Marshall Willen is the smallest Bluetooth speaker to carry the iconic brand
Zound Industries is also bringing out a second-generation Emberton speaker.
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A home cinema game-changer? How Devialet Dione brings a cinematic experience to an all-in-one device.
The newest innovation from audio pioneers Devialet is a soundbar which delivers immersive, high-quality sound in a compact plug-and-play design.
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Can you tell Pro-Ject’s three new E1 turntables apart?
No way. You’ll have to look inside to see which has a built-in phono preamp, Bluetooth
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The Beoplay EX true wireless sound oh so sweet
These beautiful in-ear headphones look, fit, and sound so fantastic, you might not care that they don’t offer best-in-class active noise cancelling.
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Bowers & Wilkins Panorama 3: What you hear is what you get
B&W’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar packs in a bevy of high-end features, but you can’t boost its iffy bass with a subwoofer.
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Bob Dylan's next album will introduce an entirely new analog audio format
Producer calls Ionic Originals ‘the pinnacle of recorded sound’
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Don’t say a word, because Sonos’ upcoming budget soundbar isn’t listening
Diminutive soundbar expected to arrive in early June at $249.
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The Victrola V1 Music System is good for more than just vinyl
This versatile and easy-to-use turntable-based audio system can also host other audio components.
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The best in-ear, noise-cancelling headphones: Sony's WF-1000XM4
These true-wireless headphones knocked our socks off with their music, phone-call, and noise-cancelling abilities.
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Monoprice Monolith 600046 turntable review: Great listening, 3 Ways
This inexpensive turntable is a versatile device that’s set up for Bluetooth streaming, ripping vinyl to a computer, or plugging into a home stereo system.
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Pro-Ject Audio Systems has a new high-end turntable and a pair of phono boxes
The X8 turntable incorporates technology and design elements from Pro-Ject’s more expensive models; both new phono stages boast balanced inputs and outputs.
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Vizio's 85-inch PQX-series TV brings the brightness
The Vizio P85QX-J01 smart TV pushes nearly 3,000 nits for highly impactful HDR, but its image processing isn't quite up to the performance of its smaller, less-bright PQ9-series sibling.
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Urbanears’ new true wireless earbuds are literally trash
Available in open- and sealed-fit versions, Urbanears’s Bluetooth-enabled Boo headphones are made mostly of recycled plastic bottles, air conditioner parts, and “other junk.”
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Focal's incredibly thin On Wall 301 speakers put to the test
Wish your home theater looked more like a real theater? These on-wall speakers are the next best thing to custom-installed in-wall speakers.
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6 ways to make the most of Alexa timers
If you find yourself setting multiple Alexa timers, there’s an easy way to keep them all straight. You can also set sleep timers, ask for reminders, check how much time you have left on a timer, and more.
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Monoprice has new THX Certified Compact on-wall speakers
The passive soundbar and satellite speakers are designed for wall mounting in smaller home theaters.
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Vizio tests “Jump Ads” during live TV shows on its smart TVs
The next time you watch a live Fox show on a Vizio TV, you might see an ad overlay that’s being served by the TV itself.
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Samsung’s Ultra Slim Soundbar is as crazy slim as advertised
We got some hands-on time with Samsung’s new Ultra Slim Soundbar, and it’s even slimmer than we imagined.
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Eyes-on with Samsung’s innovative QD-OLED TV
Samsung’s quantum dot-packing S95B OLED TV is shipping soon, and we got an early look. Also on display: an updated version of The Frame.
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The striking Bose SoundLink Flex delivers pleasing sonics
The IP67-rated Bose SoundLink Flex outdoor speaker will survive the pool and beach, has good looks, and delivers both clear sound and a hefty amount of thump for its size. You can also pair two for true stereo.
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Samsung’s quantum-dot OLED TVs to arrive in April
Most of Samsung’s 2022 TVs and soundbars will be arriving in the coming weeks, including the manufacturer’s hotly anticipated quantum-dot RGB OLED TV.
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Como Audio's Bluetooth streamer/turntable combo is a winner
The Como Blu system makes a great system for an office or small living space. Add in the Analog Turntable and you’ve got a killer system for users who like to keep it simple.
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Polk Audio MagniFi Mini AX review: This tiny soundbar packs impressive Atmos audio
Polk’s diminutive MagniFi Mini AX is among the best-sounding compact soundbars we’ve heard, although it comes for a price.
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Astell&Kern AK UW100 true wireless earphone review
The high-end personal audio company delivers a stunning listening experience with its first true wireless stereo earphones.
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Positive Grid's stylish Spark Mini Bluetooth speaker is also a great practice amp
This portable Bluetooth speaker sounds great for its size and doubles as an ultra-convenient practice amp, making it the perfect gift for budding or traveling musicians.
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Ikea’s portable Bluetooth speaker/lamp combo resumes Spotify with a tap
Just tap the power button on Ikea’s Vappeby speaker to start playing Spotify tunes right where you left off.
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ThinkWrite's Ultra Durable Pro headphone is shockingly good for less than $25
ThinkWrite's Ultra Durable Pro (model TW200) headphones sound far better than you'd expect for the price. The construction hints at the price, but is also better than you might think.
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Beyerdynamic's Space is much more than a Bluetooth speakerphone
Striking design combines with good music and great call quality to make this a Bluetooth speaker worth considering.
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1More says its ComfoBuds Mini are the world’s smallest
These in-ear active noise-cancelling headphones feature Sonarworks’ SoundID technology for a personalized EQ experience.
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Polk’s tiny MagniFi Mini AX soundbar boasts Dolby Atmos
Just 14.5 inches wide, the MagniFi Mini AX delivers immersive Atmos and DTS:X audio, along with AirPlay 2 and Chromecast.
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Victrola's Revolution Go: A fab find for crate-diggers
It’s not a high-end audio component by any stretch, but it has supremely useful features you’ll never find on an audiophile device.
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Bose's Smart Soundbar 900 boasts silky, nuanced audio, plus Dolby Atmos
Bose packs this all-in-one soundbar with terrific audio and scads of features, but you’ll need more speakers to unlock its immersive potential.
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Denon adds a subwoofer to its wireless Home speaker line
Available now, the HEOS-enabled Home Subwoofer can be paired with other Denon Home speakers, including the Sound Bar 550.
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Tronsmart's Bang party speaker lives up to its name
This 60-watt Bluetooth speaker delivers true stereo in a compact package, but it’s a trifle light on bass.
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Tribit StormBox Micro 2 Bluetooth speaker review: Impressive sound from a small box
If you want a loud, sonorous, compact speaker you can strap on your bike or backpack, you won't do better than the affordable Tribit StormBox Micro 2.
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Bowers & Wilkins unleashes its first Dolby Atmos soundbar
The all-in-one Panorama 3 boasts Dolby Atmos support, along with built-in Alexa, AirPlay 2, and Qualcomm’s aptX Adaptive codec.
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Beyerdynamic Space: Portable speaker and speakerphone in one
Striking design and a stereo pairing option render this Bluetooth speaker appealing for both home and office use.
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