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The Smart Sonos One Alexa Speaker Is Now Just $150

By Hilda Scott published 29 April 19

Our favorite Alexa-powered smart speaker hits its lowest price yet.

Marshall Stanmore II Voice Review: A Bluetooth Speaker That’s Ready to Rock

By Marc Chacksfield published 4 April 19

For those who are about to rock, the Stanmore II has just about everything you need--as long as you don’t mind spending a big chunk of money.

How to Connect an Amazon Echo to a Harmony Remote

By Mike Prospero, Monica Chin published 28 February 19

You can connect the Amazon Echo smart speaker to the Logitech Harmony Elite universal remote. Here's how to make your home theater controlled by your voice.

Fugoo Style-S vs. Style XL: Which Fugoo Speaker Is Best?

By Michael Gowan published 3 February 19

Fugoo's Style-S and Style XL are both excellent Bluetooth speakers. Which is right for you?

Move Over Alexa, Google Assistant on Sonos Is Worth the Wait

By Marc Chacksfield published 9 January 19

Sonos finally shows off its Google Assistant integration. But you can't have it... yet.

Alexa Or Google Assistant? These Headphones Have Both

By Monica Chin published 8 January 19

Harman's JBL Live puts two voice assistants in one headset, but that may not be enough.

I Just Tried the World's Thinnest Bluetooth Speaker

By Michael Andronico published 8 January 19

Lenovo's 700 Ultraportable Bluetooth Speaker is the world's thinnest, packing big sound and lots of features into an 11-mm-thin design.

Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 Review: Impressive Sound, Future-Proof

By Michael Gowan published 5 December 18

The Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 offers good sound and plenty of features, but you'll get the most out of it if you invest in additional MusicCast speakers to expand to a 5.1 system.

Roku TV Wireless Speakers Review: Quality Sound (If You Own a Roku TV)

By Marshall Honorof last updated 15 June 21

Audiophiles who already own a Roku TV and want the simplest sound solution should consider the Roku Wireless Speakers.

Is the Samsung HW-MS550 Worth Buying?

By Michael Gowan published 20 November 18

The Samsung HW-MS550 is a compelling, affordable soundbar option that offers plenty of inputs and support for multiroom sound.

JBL Flip 4 Review: The New Sub-$100 Speaker King

By Michael Gowan last updated 6 April 20

Editor's Choice

The JBL Flip 4 improves on an already-solid speaker line, adding more battery life, more ruggedness and better sound.

Is Apple's Refurbished HomePod Worth Buying?

By Don Reisinger published 14 November 18

Apple's HomePod isn't cheap. But is a refurbished version of the company's smart speaker worth buying?

Amazon Alexa Blueprints Finally Launches in the UK: the Ultimate Way to Customize Alexa

By Marc Chacksfield published 14 November 18

Amazon gets personal with its latest launch...

Devialet Phantom Reactor hands on review: big sound, miniaturized

By Marc Chacksfield published 9 October 18

Devialet has a plan for audio domination and it’s taking its time to make sure it works. The latest part of this is the brilliant Phantom Reactor and it’s been 10 years in the making. Devialet managed to gain prominence in the audio industry around thre

The Devialet Phantom Reactor is the ‘most powerful compact speaker in the world’

By Marc Chacksfield published 9 October 18

Well, this is impressive. Devialet, makers of the premium powerhouse Phantom, has gotten its incredible shrinking ray out and managed to squeeze the look and sound of its flagship device into the Devialet Phantom Reactor - a compact speaker that, despite

Samsung HW-N850 Review: A $1,100 Beast of a Soundbar

By Michael Gowan published 4 October 18

The Samsung HW-N850 is a big soundbar that produces big sound and comes packed with the latest features, including Dolby Atmos.

Amazon Echo Dot (2nd Gen) Review: Your Cheapest Alexa Gateway

By Anna Attkisson, Michael Andronico published 26 September 18

The Amazon Echo Dot is an easy way to update your home stereo system with smart home features.

Vizio SB36512-F6 Review: A Great, Affordable Dolby Atmos Soundbar

By Michael Gowan published 24 September 18

The Vizio SB36512-F6 brings true surround sound into your living room at an affordable price, has a ton of features and settings, and can handle the height of Dolby Atmos encoding.

Polk Command Bar Review: An Affordable Alexa Soundbar

By Michael Gowan published 6 September 18

The Polk Command Bar, with Alexa voice control, delivers resonant dialog and good overall sound, though Alexa can be finicky.

Bang & Olufsen's $3,500 Circular Speaker Is the Best Kind of Ridiculous

By Philip Michaels published 31 August 18

Bang & Olufsen's new Beosound Edge delivers an eye-catching design, clever controls and impressive sound in a circular package.

Cavalier Maverick Review: Finally, an Attractive Alexa Speaker

By Michael Gowan published 31 August 18

The Cavalier Maverick portable smart speaker sports premium touches such as leather and aluminum, and sounds good overall—though you can get better-sounding portable smart speakers for less.

What Sonos' IPO Means For Your Smart Home

By Monica Chin published 2 August 18

Here's why one of the biggest smart-home players just went public.

Roku's $200 Wireless Speakers Will Fix Your Subpar TV Sound

By Marshall Honorof published 16 July 18

The Roku TV Wireless Speakers could help Roku TV owners get a much more powerful aural experience.

Sonos Beam FAQ: A Smart Soundbar with Alexa Inside

By Don Reisinger published 21 June 18

The Sonos Beam is a compact soundbar with Alexa integration that lets you control your TV and do a lot more. But is it right for you?

Millions of Roku and Sonos Devices Easily Hacked: What to Do

By Paul Wagenseil published 20 June 18

First Google devices, and now Roku and Sonos streaming players can be attacked via web browsers running on PCs. They won't be the last.

14 Best Road Trip Gadgets

By Mark Spoonauer, Don Reisinger published 26 May 18

Keep everyone entertained, connected and safe on your next road trip with our top picks.

JBL Link Bar Hands-on: The Ultimate Android TV Soundbar

By Philip Michaels published 9 May 18

Because the upcoming soundbar from JBL is powered by Android TV, that means you can add Google Assistant into your home entertainment setup.

JBL Link 500 Review: A Google Home Alternative with Big Sound

By Michael Gowan published 1 May 18

The JBL Link 500 is a good large speaker with Google Assistant inside, but you'll be better served with two Sonos Ones or the Google Home Max.

JBL Link 300 Review: A Booming Midsize Smart Speaker

By Michael Gowan published 25 April 18

The JBL Link 300 delivers most of the features you want in a smart speaker along with above-average sound — especially if you love bass.

Sony LF-S50G Review: A Good Google Home Alternative