Sony SRS-X2 Review: Solid-Sounding Bluetooth Speaker By Michael Gowan If you value balanced sound and an affordable price the most in a Bluetooth speaker, strongly consider the Sony SRS-X2.
UE Mini Boom Review: Little Speaker, Big Sound By Michael Gowan The affordable UE Mini Boom sounds good, gets loud and keeps the frills to a minimum.
Polk MagniFi: Slim Soundbar with Booming Bass By Michael Gowan The slim Polk MagniFi soundbar produces a ton of bass, and makes movies and TV shows sound great.
Jawbone Mini Jambox Review: Great Budget Bluetooth Speaker By Michael Gowan Matching good audio performance and an ultraportable design with a flash of style, Jawbone’s Mini Jambox makes a strong case for a place inside your bag.
Braven BRV-1 Review: One Tough Little Speaker By Michael Gowan Braven's rugged and affordable BRV-1 tackles the elements and delivers good sound.
Soundfreaq Pocket Kick Review: Ultraportable Stereo Sound By Michael Gowan The Soundfreaq Pocket Kick packs stereo sound and speakerphone function into an attractive – and very portable – package.
Razer Leviathan: A Soundbar for Gamers By Michael Gowan Razer’s Leviathan soundbar improves the gaming experience, and it’s big, bassy sound may please music and movie lovers, too.
Yamaha YAS-203 Review: Big Sound, Affordable Price By Michael Gowan Yamaha's YAS-203 soundbar creates a big, immersive sound while keeping the price affordable.
Zvox Soundbase 570 - All About That Bass By Michael Gowan The Zvox SoundBase 570 boosts dialogue well and delivers booming bass without a separate subwoofer.
JBL Cinema SB100 Review: Simple Sound Booster By Michael Gowan JBL's affordable Cinema SB100 delivers enhanced sound with few frills in a simple package.
Vizio S4251w-B4 5.1 Surround Soundbar Review By Michael Gowan Vizio's S4251w-B4 delivers true 5.1 sound in the convenient form of a soundbar for an affordable price.
Sonos Playbar: Premium Sound at a Premium Price By Michael Gowan The Sono Playbar soundbar fills your room with rich sound, whether from movies or music--if you're willing to pay a premium for the experience.
Creative Sound Blaster Roar Review: Bursting with Sound and Features By Michael Gowan The Creative Sound Blaster Roar is a Bluetooth speaker that delivers big and bold audio for a reasonable price.
Boombot Rex Review: Feature-Rich and Rugged Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker By Michael Gowan With plenty of features, the rugged Boombot Rex is a good ultraportable Bluetooth speaker for on-the-go music lovers.
TiVo Roamio Review: Intuitive DVR for Cord Cutters By Michael Gowan TiVo's Roamio is a great DVR for live TV, but lacks the app variety that many cord cutters want. A limited-edition $50 model debuts Sept. 14.
Boom Swimmer Review: Waterproof, But So-So Audio By Michael Gowan Boom's rugged, flexible and waterproof Swimmer Bluetooth speaker can go everywhere, but the sound quality doesn't impress.
UE Boom vs Bose SoundLink Mini: Speaker Face-Off By Michael Gowan Both the Bose SoundLink Mini and UE Boom are excellent portable Bluetooth speakers, but which one is best?
The Cheapest Ways to Get HBO on Your TV By Michael Gowan, Kevin Ohannessian Cable companies are starting to offer HBO as part of budget-priced packages. What are the most cost-effective ways to get HBO in your home?
Slingbox M1 Review: Easily Stream Live TV Online By Michael Gowan SlingBox M1 beams live and DVR'd cable or satellite TV over the Net to computers and mobile devices, with good quality and no monthly fees.
Braven 570 Review: Good Features, Low Price By Michael Gowan The Braven 570 Bluetooth speaker packs in a ton of features and delivers decent audio performance at an affordable price.
JBL Flip 2 Review By Michael Gowan The Flip 2 is an affordable, portable Bluetooth speaker that gets plenty loud, but the fidelity won't wow you.
Bose SoundLink Mini Review By Michael Gowan The Bose SoundLink Mini boasts excellent audio quality and booming bass for a speaker its size, but it’s lacking some features.
JBL Charge Review: Solid Sound with Power to Spare By Michael Gowan The JBL Charge delivers good sound performance for a $150 portable Bluetooth speaker, and it can double as a backup battery.
Philips Shoqbox 7200 Bluetooth Speaker Review By Michael Gowan The Shoqbox 7200 is packed with more features than most Bluetooth speakers in this price range, but the sound just isn't good enough.
JBL Pulse Bluetooth Speaker Review: See Your Music By Michael Gowan The JBL Pulse's LED lights are a treat for the eyes, but the sound on this Bluetooth speaker is just average.
