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<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Speakers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers Sun, 26 Apr 2026 12:30:00 +0000 en <![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[ Bose, JBL and Anker Bluetooth speakers are up to $130 off in time for spring — 11 deals for the ultimate picnic vibe ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/bose-jbl-and-anker-bluetooth-speakers-are-up-to-usd130-off-in-time-for-spring-11-deals-for-the-ultimate-picnic-vibe UcgXUSTZHhEV3CNxDsjuzW Sat, 25 Apr 2026 10:30:00 +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[ I struggled to hear movie dialogue until I got a soundbar — here's my top 6 recommendations for every budget ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/i-struggled-to-hear-movie-dialogue-until-i-got-a-soundbar-heres-my-top-6-recommendations-for-every-budget fCacqLDEVrQpxmYy39JxY9 Sat, 18 Apr 2026 07:30:00 +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[ These 5 March Madness soundbar deals will transform your living room into courtside seats ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/these-5-march-madness-soundbar-deals-will-transform-your-living-room-into-courtside-seats eX5X2cpmUsscn3BraCgVCf Sun, 15 Mar 2026 06:00:00 +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 <![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[ My desk is finally cable-free thanks to the Edifier QR65 speakers which double as a fast charger for your devices — and they’re currently $130 off ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers/my-desk-is-finally-cable-free-thanks-to-the-edifier-qr65-speakers-which-double-as-a-fast-charger-for-your-devices-and-theyre-currently-usd130-off LnXm6LaBbqQRU4e8mpQvz3 Mon, 16 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +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[ I test Bluetooth speakers for a living — here are my 5 favorite deals for Presidents' Day ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-test-bluetooth-speakers-for-a-living-here-are-my-5-favorite-deals-for-presidents-day VSHG5sszutvxMpSxTZZdS9 Fri, 13 Feb 2026 11:34:45 +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[ Need a last minute Super Bowl sound upgrade? Grab one of these five soundbars and it'll arrive before the big game ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/need-a-last-minute-super-bowl-sound-upgrade-grab-one-of-these-five-soundbars-and-itll-arrive-before-the-big-game iwh6nVM5BwhHGxUBzif5r6 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 11:24:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ No fumbles here! I've picked the best Super Bowl soundbar deals for every budget ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/best-super-bowl-soundbar-deals-bring-stadium-sound-to-your-living-room-from-usd79 EKzcKqZTmq3LRQ9rwoNJ36 Wed, 04 Feb 2026 21:22:47 +0000 Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:17:31 +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[ My highest-rated soundbars are on sale right now before the Super Bowl — yes, including Bose, Samsung, and Klipsch ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/my-highest-rated-soundbars-are-randomly-on-sale-right-now-yes-including-bose-samsung-and-klipsch XoLrFynfkf8h4NZbfbiwL5 Fri, 30 Jan 2026 15:30:29 +0000 Sat, 31 Jan 2026 19:11:25 +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[ Don't miss these 9 epic soundbar deals — get perfect sound for the Super Bowl starting at $99 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/dont-miss-these-9-epic-soundbar-deals-get-perfect-sound-for-the-super-bowl-starting-at-usd99 WVfD2M97hCnErEUGeCrwCJ Sun, 25 Jan 2026 10:30:00 +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