<![CDATA[ Latest from Tom's Guide in Speakers ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/speakers Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:06:42 +0000 en <![CDATA[ I just tested KEF’s first soundbar — it’s $2,500 and one of the best home cinema products I’ve ever used ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/kef-xio-review i7yMLY8ifxMLWsRDL3iWwh Fri, 12 Jun 2026 12:06:42 +0000 <![CDATA[ Tribit has done it again — the brand-new StormBox Micro 3 rivals JBL for under $70 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/tribit-stormbox-micro-3-review GixpRa8FQxJtpdg6BjjXKc Wed, 10 Jun 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You can take a portable Bluetooth speaker with you camping, but here's why it's not the best idea to use it on your hike ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/you-can-take-a-portable-bluetooth-speaker-with-you-camping-but-heres-why-its-not-the-best-idea-to-use-it-on-your-hike mbzDA9fGDG5Af56fMQAtKJ Mon, 08 Jun 2026 10:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Don't suffer through muffled commentary this World Cup — these 5 soundbars will ensure you hear every goal (from just $53) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/dont-suffer-through-muffled-commentary-this-world-cup-these-5-soundbars-will-ensure-you-hear-every-goal-from-just-usd53 CN3CY8pX46dvAsofZpFcAJ Sun, 07 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 best new products from High-End — the world's biggest audio show ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/5-best-new-products-from-the-worlds-biggest-high-end-audio-show AAZ588ZXBiD8dKL2jL7p58 Sat, 06 Jun 2026 11:30:00 +0000 Mon, 08 Jun 2026 08:11:14 +0000 <![CDATA[ I ditched my $54 JBL Go 5 to listen to music on the $49 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 speaker — and 8BitDo does something JBL doesn't ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-ditched-my-usd54-jbl-go-5-to-listen-to-music-on-the-usd49-8bitdo-retro-cube-2-speaker PCFPgk6gdVziF4qUvtouDR Sat, 06 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Wed, 10 Jun 2026 13:54:41 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 6 review ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/sony-bravia-theatre-bar-6-review JPJ9sact2yGAeqTJbMQRga Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve never seen a speaker as cute and quirky as the NES-inspired 8BitDo Retro Cube 2 — and it boasts surprisingly good sound for just $49 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/8bitdo-retro-cube-2-review 8ei5bCyM7HPHw2GcZGhR7K Tue, 02 Jun 2026 09:38:42 +0000 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ Google's new $99 smart home speaker leaks — here's how it compares to the Apple HomePod Mini and Amazon Echo Dot Max ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/googles-new-usd99-smart-home-speaker-leaks-heres-how-it-compares-to-the-apple-homepod-mini-and-amazon-echo-dot-max pWhCdYKVfatzNXLg8jX25R Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:12:14 +0000 Tue, 02 Jun 2026 00:12:20 +0000 <![CDATA[ This affordable, pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker is on sale for less than $25 — here's 11 more speaker deals to get the party going ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/this-affordable-pocket-sized-bluetooth-speaker-is-on-sale-for-less-than-usd25-heres-11-more-speaker-deals-to-get-the-party-going kmrrfuyWk3BY9aUcQoJCw4 Fri, 29 May 2026 11:25:39 +0000 <![CDATA[ I tested LG’s first FlexConnect soundbar for 3 months — this could be the future of surround sound ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/lg-sound-suite-h7-soundbar-review Ma9prvTQ8WEHpAsCRegj7B Thu, 28 May 2026 09:30:00 +0000 Thu, 28 May 2026 18:48:27 +0000 <![CDATA[ I test Bluetooth speakers for a living, and these are the 3 I'll be using all summer long — and they start at just $20 on sale ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/i-test-bluetooth-speakers-for-a-living-and-these-are-the-3-ill-be-using-all-summer-long-and-theyre-all-under-usd140 BHAtTqEANQSnhXmHhJBm2X Sun, 24 May 2026 06:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ This Fender Bluetooth speaker doubles as an amp for your guitar — and it’s just $300 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/this-fender-bluetooth-speaker-doubles-as-an-amp-for-your-guitar-and-its-just-usd300 GjCgUmrpbgCsVJikP2hDPJ Sat, 23 May 2026 07:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've been using this tiny Bluetooth speaker for 3 months — its surprisingly big sound has transformed my home listening (and it's on sale right now) ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/ive-been-using-this-tiny-speaker-for-3-months-and-its-surprisingly-big-sound-has-transformed-my-home-listening-and-its-on-sale-right-now MmzBPYWuUuUTmo4oeFMgdA Sat, 16 May 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar hands-on review: Finally, a real Sonos Arc Ultra rival ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/soundbars/bose-lifestyle-ultra-soundbar-hands-on-review-finally-a-real-sonos-arc-ultra-rival it9DXiPHRqkjDuhbFXxMXa Sat, 16 May 2026 07:15:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been testing the Bose Lifestyle Ultra speaker for a week — Sonos has some real competition ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/smart-speakers/bose-lifestyle-ultra-speaker-review dFn6TzGg5gDkYsYw3FcW4j Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Fri, 15 May 2026 13:33:17 +0000 <![CDATA[ You don't have to buy the most expensive Bluetooth speaker for awesome sound — here are my top picks under $30, $50 and $100 ]]> https://www.tomsguide.com/audio/bluetooth-speakers/you-dont-have-to-buy-the-newest-or-most-expensive-bluetooth-speaker-for-awesome-sound-here-are-my-top-picks-for-any-occasion-that-wont-break-the-bank 5aHpeeQPm3j24P6RsVDRUm Wed, 13 May 2026 06:30:00 +0000 <![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[ 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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:31 +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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:30 +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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:30 +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 Tue, 09 Jun 2026 10:32:27 +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 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[ 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