Michael Gowan
Michael Gowan is a freelance technology journalist covering soundbars, TVs, and wireless speakers of all kinds of shapes and sizes for Tom’s Guide. He has written hundreds of product reviews, focusing on sound quality and value to help shoppers make informed buying decisions. Micheal has written about music and consumer technology for more than 25 years. His work has appeared in publications including CNN, Wired, Men’s Journal, PC World and Macworld. When Michael’s not reviewing speakers, he’s probably listening to one anyway.
Latest articles by Michael Gowan
Best TV Wall Mounts in 2024 for flat-screens of all shapes and sizes
By Michael Gowan last updated
If you plan on mounting your new 4K TV, our guide to the best TV mounts can help you pick out the perfect brackets.
Best 70-inch TVs in 2024
By Nick Pino last updated
The best 70-inch TVs offer a larger screen and a higher resolution along with excellent brightness and a smart TV platform.
Tribit StormBox Flow review: The pocket-friendly speaker that plays all day
By Michael Gowan published
The Tribit StormBox Flow portable Bluetooth speaker delivers good overall sound with decent bass level and can play for up to 30 hours.
Best Bluetooth TV adapters 2024
By Michael Gowan last updated
The best Bluetooth TV adapters let you connect wireless headphones and speakers to any TV.
JBL Boombox 3 review
By Michael Gowan published
The JBL Boombox 3 is on the large side but has a wide sound and booming bass with plenty of power to rock any party — indoors or out.
Razer Nommo V2 Pro review
By Michael Gowan published
The Razer Nommo V2 Pro delivers big sound and booming bass at a premium price.
Tribit StormBox Blast review: This Bluetooth speaker keeps the summer sounds rocking out all day long
By Michael Gowan last updated
This portable outdoor Bluetooth speaker has plenty of bling and big boombox-style bass to get the party started, and comes at a great price.
Beats Studio Buds review: Surprisingly affordable ANC earbuds
By Michael Gowan last updated
The Beats Studio Buds is a tiny yet feature-stuffed set of wireless earbuds with very good sound — though it’s not good for calls.
UE Wonderboom 2 review
By Michael Gowan last updated
UE's Wonderboom 2 hit a sweet spot for small Bluetooth speakers, delivering good bass and vocals in an easily portable package.
Yamaha YAS-209 review: A great Alexa soundbar for less
By Michael Gowan last updated
The Yamaha YAS-209 delivers solid, all-around sound for a midpriced soundbar, and Alexa makes controlling it easy.
Tribit StormBox Micro review
By Michael Gowan last updated
The Tribit StormBox Micro Bluetooth speaker packs a lot of sound into a very portable package.
How to control your Sonos speakers with Alexa
By Michael Gowan, Mike Prospero last updated
Here's how to connect Sonos with Amazon's voice assistant.
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review: Decent sound but pricey
By Michael Gowan last updated
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 supports Atmos, has bags of features and produces good sound — though not as good as you’d expect for the price.
Bose SoundLink Color Review: Bold Sound
By Michael Gowan last updated
Bose's SoundLink Color delivers excellent audio for the money in your choice of five colors.
Polk MagniFi Mini AX review: Small soundbar, big sound
By Michael Gowan published
If bass, wide sound and small size are what matters, the Mini AX soundbar will grab your attention.
Creative Pebble V3 review: Small, mighty, stylish
By Michael Gowan published
The Creative Pebble V3 produce good sound for their size and price — and look good, too.
Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX Certified Computer Speaker review
By Michael Gowan published
The Klipsch ProMedia 2.1 THX speaker delivers great sound at a good price — if you’ve got the space for a subwoofer and don’t need Bluetooth.
Vizio V-Series (2021 Model) review
By Michael Gowan published
The Vizio V-Series is a solid TV for the price, if you can live with low brightness and poor HDR performance.
Bose Companion 2 Series III review
By Michael Gowan published
Bose Companion 2 Series III sound great and aren’t too big — but lack the latest tech.
Vizio P-Series Quantum (P65Q9-H1) review
By Michael Gowan published
The Vizio P-Series Quantum (P65Q9-H1) delivers a crisp picture with great contrast at a good price — but its software holds it back.
Klipsch AW-650 Outdoor Speaker review
By Michael Gowan published
The Klipsch AW650 Outdoor Speakers are big in size, sound and price.
Sonos Beam (Gen 1) review
By Michael Gowan published
The first-generation Sonos Beam delivers very good sound for a small soundbar, and comes with Alexa voice controls.
Android TV vs. Fire TV: Which smart TV OS is better?
By Michael Gowan published
We compare Android TV to Fire TV to find out which smart TV OS offers the better experience.