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Tozo PE1 speaker in blue with built-in clip photographed on a blue background.

I put this $40 waterproof Bluetooth speaker to the test in my shower and here's what happened

By Ashley Thieme published

Despite being the size of my palm, the Tozo PE1 Bluetooth speaker makes a heck of a lot of noise, and won’t break your bank.

Bluetooth Speakers
A pair of Final ZE500 for ASMR earbuds

I just tested the new Final ASMR earbuds — and now I want Kathryn Hahn to read me a bedtime story through these every night

By Nikita Achanta published

The Final ZE500 are specifically designed for ASMR and audiobooks, and they do a fantastic job of creating immersive, 3D, binaural soundscapes.

Earbuds
A blue Sodapop Bluetooth speaker that screws onto any regular-sized bottle

I just tested this $68 Bluetooth speaker — and for its tiny size, it’s actually impressive

By Nikita Achanta published

The Sodapop Bluetooth speaker is highly portable and sports a unique design which amplifies the sound, and it boasts long battery life too.

Bluetooth Speakers
the Sharp 3.1.2 HT-SBW53121 Soundbar in black with a remote, subwoofer, against a blue background next to a panasonic TV

Sharp 3.1.2 HT-SBW53121 Soundbar review

By Erin Bashford published

The Sharp 3.1.2 HT-SBW53121 is an incredibly impressive soundbar for the price. At just £329, it’s one of the cheapest ways to get true Dolby Atmos.

Soundbars
Noble Fokus Amadeus on a wooden surface

I just tested these stunning earbuds — and they beat Bose and Sony on design and sound

By Tammy Rogers published

If you can find them!

Earbuds
the rode ai-1 audio interface in black with an XLR input, a headphone input, and 2 speaker outputs

Rode AI-1 review

By Erin Bashford published

The Rode AI-1 is one of the easiest and simplest audio interfaces out there. What it lacks in frills, it makes up for in pure efficiency.

Audio
the soundpeats air5 pro earbuds in black and bronze with a black charging case and ear tips

Soundpeats Air5 Pro review: Sound way better than $79

By Erin Bashford published

The Soundpeats Air5 Pro are budget earbuds with hi-res audio codecs, and sound surprisingly good for the $79 price. However, they're not perfect.

Earbuds
Marshall Kilburn III on a wooden surface

I just tested the Marshall Kilburn III — and it's one of the best Bluetooth speakers ever

By Tammy Rogers published

Marshall's latest speaker boasts massive bass, and the same classy look we’ve come to expect from the British Marque.

Bluetooth Speakers
the skullcandy x bose method 360 anc earbuds in white, with a long charging case, a carabiner clip, and various silicone tip sizes

Skullcandy Method 360 ANC review: So 2008, never 2000-late

By Erin Bashford published

Skullcandy’s Method 360 ANC are trying to bring the late noughties back, and I’m not mad. With pumping Bose bass and ANC, they perform well above their price.

Earbuds
the budget majority naga 60 soundbar in black, showing its buttons and remote

Majority Naga 60 review: A worthy TV speaker upgrade

By Erin Bashford published

The Majority Naga 60 soundbar is a compact soundbar for a super-affordable price of just $67… and while its sound won’t blow you away, I was actually surprised.

Soundbars
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