<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide AU in Speakers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/au/audio/speakers Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I went hands-on with the Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker — and Sonos should be worried ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/i-went-hands-on-with-the-bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-and-sonos-should-be-worried zmffsBsihXaahdMGtf6dkE Tue, 05 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Tue, 05 May 2026 17:50:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the JBL Xtreme 5 for a week and I'm obsessed — this upgrade needs to come to every Bluetooth speaker ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-tested-the-jbl-xtreme-5-for-a-week-and-im-obsessed-this-upgrade-needs-to-come-to-every-bluetooth-speaker BGnFcb4MZN3otp9YLzPwah Sat, 02 May 2026 10:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the JBL Xtreme 5 vs JBL Xtreme 4 — and it's closer than I thought ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-vs-jbl-xtreme-4 vZSqGbmibADUX3QzWsP3FK Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the JBL Go 5 vs JBL Go 4 budget Bluetooth speakers — and there’s a clear winner under $60 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/jbl-go-5-versus-jbl-go-4-face-off kth94ZaQEviQoAJdLwtSb9 Sat, 25 Apr 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Denon Home 400 — and it's the Sonos Era 300 alternative audiophiles have been waiting for ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/denon-home-400-review zNopZ9rPxR58wPP6jLTbFj Fri, 24 Apr 2026 10:01:02 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 13:51:34 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the long-awaited JBL Xtreme 5 — and it’s the most rugged, bassiest, and gnarliest Xtreme yet ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/jbl-xtreme-5-review juBAcPYkd42GgorPAD2LL9 Fri, 24 Apr 2026 09:49:58 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m soundtracking my summer with the $54 JBL Go 5 — it’s one of the best budget speakers I’ve ever used ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/im-soundtracking-my-summer-with-the-usd54-jbl-go-5-its-one-of-the-best-budget-speakers-ive-ever-used y5m5DyrRcDeLzfk7zMvahd Wed, 22 Apr 2026 08:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ The JBL Go 5 is one of the best budget speakers I’ve tested, and it offers stellar sound for just $54 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/jbl-go-5-review VgS84gKcFw3YVZPH5trFcf Tue, 21 Apr 2026 14:59:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ These custom JBL speakers are the viral summer accessory of 2026 — and you can get one for $69 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/these-custom-jbl-speakers-are-the-viral-summer-accessory-of-2026-and-you-can-get-one-for-usd69 oc6AqBj2QqL5pwQZXsKn4D Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:25:02 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 15:58:21 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test Bluetooth speakers for a living and these are my 12 top picks for outdoor listening this summer ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-test-bluetooth-speakers-for-a-living-and-these-are-my-12-top-picks-for-outdoor-listening-this-summer MCWuZdE9bSkSDsKov84Gmc Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:30:00 +0000 Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:39:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ Move over, Sonos — this Marshall soundbar is now my favorite for small spaces ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/move-over-sonos-this-marshall-soundbar-is-now-my-favorite-for-small-spaces SAvzwBx4DRNQGCs2vcJVQL Thu, 09 Apr 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Marshall’s compact soundbar isn’t just a pretty face — I tested it and it feels like a genuine threat to the Sonos ecosystem ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/marshall-heston-60-review d3jLZVokQUNY36qGPc7NTB Tue, 07 Apr 2026 13:50:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ I found the perfect use for Sonos’ new Era 100 SL speakers, and I couldn’t be happier ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/i-found-the-perfect-use-for-sonos-new-era-100-sl-speakers-and-i-couldnt-be-happier yqNa4gHL8LTAJidrZoi8qj Sun, 29 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos Play review: One of the best portable speakers in years ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/sonos-play-review TFHXUhTaenyRTUGY68HccU Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:27:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ I upgraded my $40 turntable with these Onkyo speakers, and the sound quality was unrecognizable ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/i-upgraded-my-usd40-turntable-with-onkyos-usd250-speakers-and-the-sound-quality-was-unrecognizable wATNetdcF9yjiiryFFjSB6 Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Onkyo’s sub-$300 bookshelf speakers — and they’re the easiest way to get premium on a budget performance ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/onkyo-gx-30arc-review-amazing-sound-at-an-amazing-price UDrAahkzxuEBpeMRVALtaX Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Marshall Bromley 450 and the Marshall Bromley 750 party speakers — and the winner surprised me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-bromley-450-versus-marshall-bromley-750-face-off Gf43ceDHwU3oE6nhsNhQfn Wed, 18 Mar 2026 05:45:00 +0000 Wed, 25 Mar 2026 09:38:43 +0000 <![CDATA[ Forget Bose — there's no better party speaker on the planet than the brand-new Marshall Bromley 450 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/forget-the-bose-s1-pro-the-brand-new-marshall-bromley-450-just-redefined-party-speakers 5UnLEb5Yw2877Lh3avGFdk Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the ‘best party speaker of 2026’ — here's why you should buy the Marshall Bromley 450 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-bromley-450-review nRQ7AvEuaEcadEw4hJ5XZ8 Tue, 17 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos launches Sonos Play and Era 100 SL speakers — specs, price and what’s new ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/sonos-launches-two-new-speakers-for-2026-what-you-need-to-know-about-sonos-play-and-era-100-sl vCHPVPDEJ75EsMkbesah7V Tue, 10 Mar 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos’ new portable speaker leaks early at Best Buy — here’s what we know ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/sonos-new-portable-speaker-leaks-early-at-best-buy-heres-what-we-know exAjPBF7uN3qstGm236QcF Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:13:00 +0000 Mon, 02 Mar 2026 17:28:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested everything from a $100 Bluetooth speaker to a $6,000 Hi-Fi setup — and the results surprised me ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/i-tested-everything-from-a-usd100-bluetooth-speaker-to-a-usd6-000-hi-fi-setup-and-the-results-surprised-me JQxiBtUxyWQNxwkBX26vVZ Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:30:00 +0000 Wed, 29 Apr 2026 13:24:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love doing karaoke in the shower — and these top-rated waterproof Bluetooth speakers are up to the challenge ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-love-doing-karaoke-in-the-shower-and-these-top-rated-waterproof-bluetooth-speakers-are-up-to-the-challenge azLTBYhSRMqDZzxGvFSioR Mon, 23 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the 'Death Star of speakers' for a week — and they deliver audiophile sound along with a killer design ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/creative-pebble-nova-creative-pebble-x-plus-the-winner EH7ZGapKNzYVJiPUoza3Nc Sat, 21 Feb 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the Creative Pebble X Plus and it's the cheapest way to get speakers and a subwoofer — but might not impress audiophiles ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/creative-pebble-x-plus-review suAhRsTVLwMnSXqaQkTAe9 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:18:45 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:32 +0000 <![CDATA[ 10-year-old me would have loved these Star Wars-esque computer speakers — and adult me absolutely loves the powerful sound quality ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/creative-pebble-nova-review 7ezzGiPHgV4wTBCBYzuWA7 Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:01:08 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested Samsung's flagship soundbar — it's good but falls down in these two key areas ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-tested-samsungs-flagship-soundbar-its-good-but-falls-down-in-these-two-key-areas kZ7Ez9sr3hGjEfxvqmNcbN Fri, 20 Feb 2026 09:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Cambridge Audio's new desk speakers are some of the best I've ever tested — they punch far above their weight class ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/cambridge-audios-new-desk-speakers-are-some-of-the-best-ive-ever-tested-they-punch-far-above-their-weight-class NoBPdzr8233KoeugwDTSRE Tue, 17 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested the Audio Pro Addon C5 MKII, and it's a stylish, buildable home hi-fi system — but a few things hold it back ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/audio-pro-addon-c5-mkii-review xFRy4Upz9WDhZCRM7ZUCgF Fri, 13 Feb 2026 15:29:01 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:31 +0000 <![CDATA[ Remember your childhood Creative computer speakers? They're actually good now — I tested these $70 ones that blew me away! ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/i-thought-these-usd70-orb-shaped-computer-speakers-from-a-legacy-brand-were-just-a-gimmick-but-i-was-blown-away-when-i-turned-them-on mEFcXeo2NciW64pKPsvZnc Fri, 13 Feb 2026 06:45:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 14:53:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ These tiny computer speakers are perfect for those short on space, and they cost less than $70 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/creative-pebble-pro-review J5HooSxnXBw8qs2uLP5V2N Thu, 12 Feb 2026 13:10:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:30 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested this Bluetooth speaker with 20 hours of battery life, and it's only $19 for Presidents' Day deals ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-tested-this-bluetooth-speaker-with-20-hours-of-battery-life-and-only-costs-usd19-in-the-presidents-day-deals q67E5qMh9yRH2jYxmVf2NP Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:13:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ I revitalized the sound quality on my tiny bookshelf speakers with this free, unassuming change — here's why it works ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/i-revitalized-the-sound-quality-on-my-tiny-bookshelf-speakers-with-this-free-unassuming-change-heres-why-it-works igKHQwGuUL8frEqVnArRNH Sat, 07 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Edifier M60 review: Teeny-tiny but major big-speaker energy ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/edifier-m60-review MeiQJjPTMWhwSZNukyBoUY Fri, 06 Feb 2026 15:47:56 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:21:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ This budget speaker looks totally premium — and it almost nails it in the sound department too ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/edifier-es20-review jHcfTKjXYZnqQPR5uJGyeH Fri, 06 Feb 2026 12:31:39 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:28 +0000 <![CDATA[ Alexa+ now available for everyone — and there's even a free tier for non-Prime members ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/alexa-now-available-for-everyone-and-theres-even-a-free-tier-for-non-prime-members ZqyDd4DPPruQT2NrCy9tJK Wed, 04 Feb 2026 14:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just tested the JBL Flip 7 — is it the best compact Bluetooth speaker yet? ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-just-tested-the-jbl-flip-7-is-it-the-best-compact-bluetooth-speaker-yet PaW6wedgL4sCZNSNmqHsjH Wed, 04 Feb 2026 08:15:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sonos' new amp is meant to be hidden away — and it'll rely on a stable app to work properly ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/sonos-new-amp-is-meant-to-be-hidden-away-and-itll-rely-on-a-stable-app-to-work-properly EaUronNByKrMy6FQq7xCBG Fri, 30 Jan 2026 11:48:57 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Expensive doesn’t mean good’: here’s why I’ll be sticking with my $40 speaker over this $200 one ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/expensive-doesnt-mean-good-heres-why-ill-be-sticking-with-my-usd40-speaker-over-this-usd200-one 95vgaTabr2wiXBhvcdS2GW Fri, 30 Jan 2026 09:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Are you using the wrong port for your soundbar or console? Here’s what you need to know about your TV’s HDMI ports ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/tvs/are-you-using-the-wrong-port-for-your-soundbar-or-console-heres-what-you-need-to-know-about-your-tvs-hdmi-ports LaAKxYbyxHmTS9cNBSz2TK Thu, 29 Jan 2026 08:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'More than just a pretty face’: the Edifier ES60 is a fantastic speaker... with a couple of compromises ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/edifier-es60-review Ajgz3gktmjT2P2nVhGmczg Wed, 28 Jan 2026 10:49:31 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:26 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘I didn’t think a traditionally budget brand could make such good premium speakers’ — here’s why the Edifier QR65 are never leaving my desk ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/edifier-qr65-premium-speakers-from-a-traditionally-budget-brand Rvfsg7cfztvFZhfyoPDtBZ Sat, 24 Jan 2026 06:01:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Like taking a hot bath in bass': This mid-range Marshall speaker sounds way bigger than it looks ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/marshall-middleton-ii-review zNf73gKanBACcvGemnUBKk Thu, 22 Jan 2026 13:54:42 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:25 +0000 <![CDATA[ I just ditched my soundbar for these headphones — and It's better than you think ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-just-ditched-my-soundbar-for-headphones-its-better-than-you-think TViMCFsVtxkb4jyzEzkNrh Tue, 20 Jan 2026 13:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'Punch way above their weight' — my new speakers are a masterclass in how to shuck off a 'budget' stereotype ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/punch-way-above-their-weight-my-new-speakers-are-a-masterclass-in-how-to-shuck-off-a-budget-stereotype JYEk8a8s6SjLzu5QobbybP Sun, 18 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Change these Sonos soundbar settings immediately to get the best performance out of your TV and movie watching ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/change-these-sonos-soundbar-settings-immediately-to-get-the-best-performance-out-of-your-tv-and-movie-watching btdEbcX9f2x8iqZLNVePXX Thu, 15 Jan 2026 11:43:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ So you've got a Samsung soundbar — here are 5 settings you need to change to get the performance possible ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/so-youve-got-a-samsung-soundbar-here-are-5-settings-you-need-to-change-to-get-the-performance-possible aYLWyJHQpSExWiqbWWWCtN Wed, 14 Jan 2026 10:53:52 +0000 Wed, 14 Jan 2026 11:13:45 +0000 <![CDATA[ ‘It sounds so good, I forgot I was supposed to be reviewing it’: Samsung QS750F review ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/samsung-qs750f-review sT4vi8dHuNwiiA8nKp67cH Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:23:17 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:24 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked the VP of Alexa+ about Amazon's AI coming to new smart glasses — 'You’re going to hear things from us in 2026' ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/ai/i-asked-the-vp-of-alexa-about-amazons-ai-coming-to-new-smart-glasses-youre-going-to-hear-things-from-us-in-2026 gpMBeAQ9shwDttjKxsFL8M Sat, 10 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Yamaha True X Surround 90A review: I’ve never experienced Dolby Atmos like this before ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/yamaha-true-x-surround-90a-review n6zrbdsjLqXLCMimeqqNWb Fri, 09 Jan 2026 14:40:00 +0000 Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:31:23 +0000