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I tested the Denon Home 600 — and it’s one of the most ambitious smart speakers yet
The Denon Home 600 smart speaker is huge at 18 inches long, with 8 speakers and a built-in sub. But it’s pricey and has a few app-related issues.
I tested the Edifier MR5 — and they’re budget-friendly studio monitors with energy and clarity
RecommendedThe Edifier MR5 are budget-slash-midrange studio monitors with a huge five connectivity types, great sound quality, and actually useful app functionality.
Pound for pound, these Sennheiser open-back headphones are the best I’ve ever tested, and only cost $199 on sale
Editor's ChoiceThe Sennheiser HD 550 stay true to the brand’s core tenets: supreme audio quality at a fair price.
These are the 6 best soundbars we've tested to boost your home audio
The best TV speaker systems we've tested for immersive movie sound are also great options for gaming and music listening too.
Best Bluetooth speakers 2026: Top models for great sound
The best Bluetooth speakers we've tested for home and outdoor sounds — rated for style, audio quality, connectivity, battery life and value.
I've tested soundbars twice its price but the 23-driver JBL Bar 1300XMK2 would be my desert island choice
I tested JBL's new flagship soundbar, and the Bar 1300MK2 might just be the best penny-per-performance option on the market in 2026.
The JBL Xtreme 5 and Marshall Stanmore IV cost the same so which one should you buy? I’ve tested both and here’s what I think
Both the rugged JBL Xtreme 5 and the mains-powered Marshall Stanmore IV cost $399 each, so which one is right for you? Here's the one I'd pick.
I tested JBL’s newest flagship soundbar — and it’s proof you don’t need to spend $2k on a full home theater setup
Editor's ChoiceThe JBL Bar 1300XMK2 is one of the best ways to get a full cinematic audio experience at home, with a powerful subwoofer, immersive Atmos, and clear dialogue.
