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Zeppelin Pro speaker on a wooden surface next to a lego flower

This stunning smart speaker looks like it’s from the future and sounds even better

By Tammy Rogers published

Bowers & Wilkins’ latest speaker is an excellent mix of form and function. It delivers great sound, and its stunning airship-like shape makes sure it stands out in the living room.

Speakers
The JBL Charge 6 near the pool.

JBL Charge 6 review: JBL's got greatness playing on repeat

By Alex Bracetti published

The JBL Charge 6 is a moderate upgrade to a consumer favorite and stands out as one of the market’s top picks under $200.

Speakers
A Marshall Heston 120 soundbar on a TV stand.

Marshall Heston 120 Soundbar review: Rock n’ roll styling meets movie magic

By Tammy Rogers published

A rockstar that lives under your TV

Soundbars
the belkin soundform isolate are a pair of budget headphones in black, with soft pillowy cups, control buttons on each cup, and ANC

These $59 headphones are so uncomfortable they gave me a headache

By Erin Bashford published

Belkin SoundForm Isolate headphones are cheap, and that’s pretty much all they’ve got going for them. They’re uncomfortable and sound like bass took a day off.

Headphones
the samsung hw-s801d soundbar and subwoofer in white, an ultra slim soundbar with on-bar buttons, a remote, and separate subwoofer with a black cone

Samsung HW-S801D Ultra Slim soundbar review: One for the Samsung TV owners

By Erin Bashford published

The Samsung HW-S801D Ultra Slim soundbar excels in a few areas: size, sound, and ease of use. But for just a 3.1.2 channel setup, it feels costly for what it's offering.

Soundbars
the samsung hw-s60D soundbar photographed on a wooden coffee table with a panasonic tv and a samsung soundbar against a blue background

Samsung HW-S60D review: An affordable upgrade from TV speakers, but only if that TV’s a Samsung

By Erin Bashford published

Samsung HW-S60D has good sound, but I wouldn’t say it’s mind-blowing. With the Smart Things app, it’s easy to control, but most features require a Samsung TV.

Soundbars
Nank Ultra headphones

I swapped my Bose Ultra Open for these $80 open earbuds — here’s what happened

By Nick Harris-Fry published

The Nank Ultra headphones are good value open earbuds with a clip-on design that fits well for running and other workouts.

Earbuds
the rode wireless go gen 3 microphone with one receiver, two transmitters, shown against a blue background and with accessories like dead cat, charging ports, and cables

I just tested the perfect mic for content creators — and there's a reason why you see it in so many TikTok videos

By Erin Bashford published

The Rode Wireless Go Gen 3 is the mic for content creators: just $300 for professional-level 32-bit quality is a force to be reckoned with.

Audio
Sony ULT Field 3 speaker

Sony ULT Field 3 review: this rugged Bluetooth speaker brings the bass

By Ryan Epps published

Sony's bass-fueled ULT Field 3 has some stellar features for a sub-$200 Bluetooth speaker but its overreliance on ULT Power Boost and limited portability hold it back.

Bluetooth Speakers
Tribit StormBox Lava Bluetooth Speaker photographed in front of a blue background.

I just found my perfect summer Bluetooth speaker — ground-shaking bass and it only costs $129

By Ashley Thieme published

The bass performance of the Tribit StormBox Lava is earth shattering but the price tag won't shatter your wallet.

Bluetooth Speakers
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