UE Boom 2 Review: Louder and Tougher By Michael Gowan published 15 September 15 With more ruggedness and a few new features, the UE Boom 2 makes for a good all-around portable Bluetooth speaker.
Marshall Kilburn: A Rockin’ Portable Speaker By Michael Gowan published 25 August 15 Editor's Choice With excellent fidelity and plenty of power, the portable Marshall Kilburn fills any space with great sound.
UE Roll Review: One Fun Waterproof Speaker By Michael Gowan published 12 August 15 Editor's Choice Ultimate Ears' latest speaker looks different, sounds good and isn’t afraid of the water — all for an affordable price.
JBL Clip/Clip+ Review: Small Speaker, Great Sound By Michael Gowan published 3 August 15 Editor's Choice JBL's Clip ultraportable Bluetooth speaker delivers excellent sound in a small package for only $50.
Braven BRV-PRO Review: Made Tough, Cool Add-ons By Michael Gowan published 6 July 15 The rugged Braven BRV-PRO is designed to keep up with your active life, with optional accessories that make the speaker even more useful.
JBL Charge 2+ Review: Shakes Off Water, Sounds Great By Michael Gowan published 24 June 15 JBL's latest version of the Charge adds water resistance and offers better sound, making an affordable portable speaker even better.
Sony SRS-X55 Review: Big, Balanced Sound By Michael Gowan published 16 June 15 Sony's latest Bluetooth speaker impresses with excellent sound quality for the price, but its large size and weak battery life limit its portability.
iDevices iShower2 Review: Sing in the Shower By Michael Gowan published 2 June 15 If you want some musical accompaniment in the bathroom, the iShower2 offers several convenient features, although the sound is average.
Braven BRV-HD Bluetooth Speaker Review: Solid Sound By Michael Gowan published 28 April 15 The BRV-HD delivers very good sound, but isn’t as portable or rugged as some other outdoor Bluetooth speakers.
Top New Sony Soundbar Affirms Decline of the A/V Receiver By Sean Captain published 20 April 15 With the power and features of a full surround-sound kit, Sony's top soundbar makes the case to stop festooning the room with speakers.
Fugoo Tough Bluetooth Speaker Review: Rugged Shell, Sweet Sound By Michael Gowan published 15 April 15 The Fugoo Tough combines extreme weatherproofing, a long-lasting battery and good sound in a portable package.
UE Megaboom Bluetooth Speaker Review: Big Sound from a Tough Speaker By Michael Gowan published 15 April 15 Editor's Choice The UE Megaboom delivers loud and clear audio in a tough, waterproof design.
Anker A7908 Bluetooth Speaker Review: Affordable, Long-Lasting Sound By Michael Gowan published 31 March 15 Anker's little Bluetooth speaker lasts all day on a charge and delivers decent sound, but some flaws keep it from excelling.
Sony SRS-X2 Review: Solid-Sounding Bluetooth Speaker By Michael Gowan published 25 March 15 If you value balanced sound and an affordable price the most in a Bluetooth speaker, strongly consider the Sony SRS-X2.
UE Mini Boom Review: Little Speaker, Big Sound By Michael Gowan published 18 March 15 The affordable UE Mini Boom sounds good, gets loud and keeps the frills to a minimum.
Polk MagniFi: Slim Soundbar with Booming Bass By Michael Gowan published 13 March 15 The slim Polk MagniFi soundbar produces a ton of bass, and makes movies and TV shows sound great.
Jawbone Mini Jambox Review: Great Budget Bluetooth Speaker By Michael Gowan published 12 March 15 Editor's Choice Matching good audio performance and an ultraportable design with a flash of style, Jawbone’s Mini Jambox makes a strong case for a place inside your bag.
Braven BRV-1 Review: One Tough Little Speaker By Michael Gowan published 11 March 15 Braven's rugged and affordable BRV-1 tackles the elements and delivers good sound.
Soundfreaq Pocket Kick Review: Ultraportable Stereo Sound By Michael Gowan published 9 March 15 The Soundfreaq Pocket Kick packs stereo sound and speakerphone function into an attractive – and very portable – package.
Razer Leviathan: A Soundbar for Gamers By Michael Gowan published 19 February 15 Razer’s Leviathan soundbar improves the gaming experience, and it’s big, bassy sound may please music and movie lovers, too.
Yamaha YAS-203 Review: Big Sound, Affordable Price By Michael Gowan published 10 February 15 Yamaha's YAS-203 soundbar creates a big, immersive sound while keeping the price affordable.
Mass Fidelity Core Gets Subwoofer, Brings the House Down By Sherri L. Smith published 8 January 15 Mass Fidelity announces a wireless subwoofer to its already powerful Core speaker to thunderous results.
Supersized Fugoo XL Wireless Speaker Can Get Wet By Sherri L. Smith published 6 January 15 Fugoo's sophomore effort the XL series is bigger, louder and tougher than the originals.
Zvox Soundbase 570 - All About That Bass By Michael Gowan published 5 November 14 The Zvox SoundBase 570 boosts dialogue well and delivers booming bass without a separate subwoofer.
JBL Cinema SB100 Review: Simple Sound Booster By Michael Gowan published 20 October 14 JBL's affordable Cinema SB100 delivers enhanced sound with few frills in a simple package.
Vizio S4251w-B4 5.1 Surround Soundbar Review By Michael Gowan published 6 October 14 Vizio's S4251w-B4 delivers true 5.1 sound in the convenient form of a soundbar for an affordable price.
SOL Republic Deck Ultra Wireless Speaker is Party Ready By Sherri L. Smith published 30 September 14 The SOL Republic Deck Ultra Bluetooth Speaker offers twice the volume and twice the range.
Sonos Playbar: Premium Sound at a Premium Price By Michael Gowan published 29 September 14 The Sono Playbar soundbar fills your room with rich sound, whether from movies or music--if you're willing to pay a premium for the experience.
Creative Sound Blaster Roar Review: Bursting with Sound and Features By Michael Gowan published 12 September 14 The Creative Sound Blaster Roar is a Bluetooth speaker that delivers big and bold audio for a reasonable price.
Mass Fidelity Core: Bluetooth Speaker and Soundbar in One By Sherri L. Smith published 4 September 14 Mass Fidelity's Core Speaker could make your stereo obsolete, combining amazing multi-directional audio with a host of inputs.