Audio

Bose takes immersive audio to the next level

The $349 Ultimate Ears Epicboom is the go anywhere Bluetooth music system with strong durability and big sound shaking up the portable speakers category.

The $39 JLab JBuds Mini are a super-compact wireless earbuds design with great features and performance.

$179 Sennheiser Accentum over-ear headphones deliver strong ANC and signature sound performance with lengthy playtimes for budget-conscious buyers.

The Ambeo Soundbar Mini delivers impressive virtual Dolby Atmos sound from Sennheiser's smallest and easiest to set up soundbar yet, but you're going to want to pay extra for the sub.

The $199 PreSonus Eris Sub 8BT is one of the most flexible subwoofer solutions we've encountered and brings a big boost to all kinds of movie and music setups.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 flagship wireless earbuds are even better than I anticipated, with best-in-class sound, improved noise cancelation, and a smaller, lighter design.

The Sonos Move 2 packs serious upgrades for its high price

First impressions of Bose's new flagship cans

These no-frills $49 open-ear headphones look like a bone-conduction design and deliver bold sound perfect for active lifestyles on a budget.

Apple takes everything we loved about the original AirPods Pro and moves things on with better battery life and 2x stronger ANC performance, making the AirPods Pro 2 a substantial upgrade.

The Jabra Elite 10 are the company's top-flight wireless earbuds with strong audio and noise cancelation performance to challenge top rivals.

Everlasting and sonically engaging, the Jabra Elite 8 Active ANC earbuds are among the best sports headphones out there.

This Sony SRS-XB100 Bluetooth speaker doesn’t skimp on sound quality and it compact and portable design makes and strong durability make it a winner for life on-the-go inside and out.

The flexible Sony STR-AN1000/TA-AN1000 AV receiver/amp has 360 Spatial Sound Mapping, and its processing wizardry sounds bigger than its power rating suggests.

The JBL Boombox 3 is on the large side but has a wide sound and booming bass with plenty of power to rock any party — indoors or out.

The Razer Nommo V2 Pro delivers big sound and booming bass at a premium price.

The Marantz Cinema 50 is a knockout AV amp with a sharp contemporary design, advanced HDMI connectivity for movie fans and gamers alike, and superb immersive audio.

The Mojawa Run Plus deliver enjoyable sound in and out of the water, and are strong contender for the best bone-conduction headphones you can buy right now.

Despite having substandard ANC, these Soundcore by Anker earbuds come at a great price backed by strong audio, battery life, and special features.

At $49, the third-gen Echo Buds are a bargain for those invested in Amazon’s ecosystem, though there are plenty of compromises to consider.

The Sony WF-1000XM4 are the wireless earbuds upgrade we’ve anticipated, with better aesthetics, sound, noise cancellation and battery life.

These $99 Anker Soundcore Space A40 earbuds offer great sound and features at the price, but ANC performance could be improved.

If you don’t mind narrow audio and superheated foam padding, the Beats Studio Pro offer some key feature upgrades on the older Beats Studio3 Wireless.

The H20 Audio Tri Pro offer satisfactory bone conduction performance, but despite having versatile playback options some features are poorly executed.

The Shokz OpenFit are open-ear earbuds, offering all-day comfort and ambient awareness without spoiling audio performance.

The Sony HT-AX7 portable Bluetooth speaker package creates an immersive sphere of sound ideal for smaller screens, and it looks like no other speaker system we've seen.

These pool-friendly bone-conduction headphones offer versatile performance in a comfortable design at an attractive price.

The orb-shaped Devialet Mania Bluetooth speaker is a luxury portable aimed at high-quality audio fans. It delivers great sound and powerful bass, but there's a big catch.

If you’ve been wary of bone-conduction headphones, the Shokz OpenRun’s workout-friendly design and better-than-expected sound might just change your mind.