Sony LSPX-S1 Review: This Speaker-Light Combo Is Sleek But Dumb By Mike Prospero published 9 April 18 The Sony LSPX-S1 is a stylish Bluetooth speaker/LED light combo, but you're better off with a smart speaker (or several) for this kind of money.
Onkyo Smart Speaker G3 Review: A Great Google Home Alternative By Michael Gowan published 27 March 18 Not yet rated Editor's Choice The Onkyo Smart Speaker G3 sounds great and can do almost everything a Google Home speaker can.
Not Funny: Amazon Working on Alexa's Creepy Laughing By Henry T. Casey published 8 March 18 Amazon's digital assistant is laughing, randomly, without users asking it to chuckle. Fortunately, Amazon says it's got a solution.
Soundots Bluetooth Speaker Review: Awesome Modularity, High Price By Sherri L. Smith published 28 February 18 Editor's Choice The Sound Dimension Soundots XCEL Ai-1 offers easy modularity, light customization and good audio quality in a sturdy aluminum-and-steel chassis.
Face-Off: Sonos One Beats HomePod, Google Home Max and Amazon Echo By Mike Prospero published 17 February 18 After evaluating sound quality, design, smart features and more, we chose the Sonos One as the smart speaker to beat.
Guess What? Sonos One Speakers Also Damage Wood By Mike Prospero published 15 February 18 The Apple HomePod isn't the only smart speaker that can leave white stains on your wood furniture.
The HomePod Launch Is Officially a Fail, So What Now? By Mark Spoonauer published 15 February 18 While the HomePod excels at audio, Siri's weaknesses, Apple Music lock-in and a wood-damaging design threaten to derail Apple's smart speaker efforts.
HomePod Review Roundup: What Critics Love (and Hate) By Henry T. Casey published 14 February 18 We've seen the first reviews of Apple's HomePod, and — minus some hiccups — the news sounds pretty good for those awaiting the Apple speaker.
Razer Nommo Chroma Review: Big Sound, Slick Looks By Michael Andronico published 11 February 18 Editor's Choice The Razer Nommo Chroma is an impressive set of gaming speakers with rich, loud sound and customizable RGB lighting.
Speak Music Muse Review: Alexa Comes to Your Car By Mike Prospero published 6 February 18 This small Bluetooth dongle lets you use Alexa while you're driving, but the voice assistant could respond faster.
Apple’s HomePod: Too Little, Too Late? By Caitlin McGarry published 25 January 18 Apple is taking on Amazon and Google with the HomePod, but a delayed launch and limited capabilities could doom the new product.
Yamaha YAS-706 Soundbar Review: Robust Multiroom Audio By Michael Gowan published 23 January 18 Yamaha's YAS-706 delivers full sound and a robust feature set, though it's better for video than it is for music.
Yamaha YAS-207 Soundbar Review: Affordable Surround Sound By Michael Gowan published 22 January 18 Editor's Choice Yamaha's slim YAS-207 soundbar creates an immersive experience for watching movies and TV, though it isn't as good for music.
Sennheiser Enters the Soundbar Game with Ambeo 3D By Sherri L. Smith published 11 January 18 Sennheiser just unveiled its first soundbar: the Ambeo 3D.
Google Home Max vs. Sonos One: Why Sonos Wins By Mike Prospero published 6 January 18 We compare the Home Max and Sonos based on design, audio quality, their virtual assistants and more.
LG's New ThinQ Speaker Has Google Assistant Inside By Don Reisinger published 28 December 17 LG has announced a new audio lineup that includes a Dolby Atmos soundbar and a smart speaker that supports Google Assistant.
Sonos and Bose Smart Speakers Can Be Hacked (Report) By Don Reisinger published 28 December 17 A security flaw could leave your Sonos speakers open to hacking, a new report claims.
UE Megablast review: Excellent sound, limited Alexa skills By Michael Gowan last updated 11 February 20 The UE Megablast sounds great, but it can't do everything an Amazon smart speaker can.
Sony HT-ST5000 Soundbar Review: Superb Sound for a Premium Price By Michael Gowan published 21 November 17 Editor's Choice The Sony HT-ST5000 soundbar delivers detailed audio, booming bass and encompassing Atmos surround sound, but the quality comes at a steep price.
iHome iAVS16 Review: Someone Made a Good Alexa Alarm Clock By Mike Prospero published 15 November 17 Alexa is built into this clever but pricey alarm clock, which also has physical buttons to let you control smart home devices and get some more shut-eye.
Harman Kardon Invoke Review: Great Speaker, But Cortana Needs Work By Mike Prospero published 30 October 17 The first smart speaker with Cortana sounds fantastic, but Microsoft's virtual assistant lags behind Alexa and Google Assistant.
Sonos One Review Roundup: What Critics Love and Hate By Don Reisinger published 18 October 17 The Sonos One reviews are in, and its sound quality and Alexa integration impress, but this smart speaker has some drawbacks. Here’s the pros and cons.
Google Home Mini vs. Echo Dot: Which Cheap Smart Speaker Wins? By Mike Prospero published 14 October 17 The Google Home Mini has some advantages over the Echo Dot, especially in sound quality, but Amazon's little smart speaker is simply more versatile.
Google Home Mini Review Roundup: What Critics Love and Hate By Don Reisinger published 12 October 17 Is Google’s cheap smart speaker worth buying? Here are the pros and cons.
Face-Off: Google Home Max vs. Apple HomePod vs. Sonos One By Mike Prospero published 4 October 17 From design and smart home capabilities to sound quality and value, here's how these premium smart speakers compare.
Sonos One Is the Smart Speaker to Rule Them All By Henry T. Casey published 4 October 17 Sonos' latest speaker packs Alexa and great audio for $200, and it will also support Google Assistant and Siri.
The Best-Reviewed Center Speakers on Amazon By Michael Gowan published 16 September 17 Building a home theater is a project (and not always a simple one), but you can go one speaker at a time, and the center channel is where to start.
Samsung MS750 Review: A Great, Multiroom-Ready Soundbar By Michael Gowan published 15 September 17 Packed with features, including 4K and multiroom capabilities, Samsung's HW-MS750 delivers crisp, clear audio in an attractive package.
The Best-Reviewed Bookshelf Speakers on Amazon By Michael Gowan published 9 September 17 Looking for good home audio at a reasonable price? Here are the best bookshelf speakers you can buy.
LG SJ9 Soundbar Review: Atmos for Under $1,000 By Michael Gowan published 10 August 17 LG's SJ9 soundbar fills the room with sound and can decode Dolby Atmos, but it doesn't sound as good as other soundbars in this price range.
