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Front view of man wearing Monoprice Monolith M1070C.

Monoprice M1070C review: Giant cans miss on planar’s promise

Monoprice M1070C review: Giant cans miss on planar’s promise

Monoprice attempts to make planar magnetic technology accessible and affordable, but something's definitely missing.
Side view of a man wearing Rode NTH-100.

Rode NTH-100 review: Super-comfy studio cans

Rode NTH-100 review: Super-comfy studio cans

Rode's first set of headphones are beautifully designed and comfortable, but do they have what it takes to beat the world's favorite studio monitors?
Side view of the Polk MagniFi Mini AX soundbar.

Polk MagniFi Mini AX review: Tiny soundbar, giant TV sound

Polk MagniFi Mini AX review: Tiny soundbar, giant TV sound

Polk's latest soundbar squeezes big, bold, and powerful sound into a tiny speaker. But does it do Dolby Atmos as well as other soundbars at this price?
Astell&Kern AK UW100

Astell&Kern AK UW100 review: Seriously great sound

Astell&Kern AK UW100 review: Seriously great sound

Astell&Kern's first wireless earbuds face some stiff competition, but the $299 AK UW100 sound fantastic.
The Jabra Enhance Plus earbuds snap together magnetically.

Jabra Enhance Plus review: Hear what you’ve been missing

Jabra Enhance Plus review: Hear what you’ve been missing

Jabra's new Enhance Plus hearables promise to enhance your hearing for clearer conversations and music.
Bose Soundbar 700

Bose Soundbar 700 review: Simple yet exhilarating sound

Bose Soundbar 700 review: Simple yet exhilarating sound

Can a single soundbar really provide great home theater sound for TV, movies, and music? If it's the Bose Soundbar 700, then the answer is most definitely, yes.
Bose Smart Soundbar 300

Bose Smart Soundbar 300 review: Sweet sound for small rooms

Bose Smart Soundbar 300 review: Sweet sound for small rooms

At $400, the Bose Smart Soundbar 300 isn't cheap, but its tiny frame powers great audio, while its voice assistant options make you a hands-free media master.
Bose Smart Soundbar 900 close-up.

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review: Atmos adds to the immersion

Bose Smart Soundbar 900 review: Atmos adds to the immersion

Bose's first Dolby Atmos soundbar, the Smart Soundbar 900, goes head-to-head with the Sonos Arc -- and the results may surprise you.
1More ComfoBuds Mini seen beside their charging case.

1More ComfoBuds Mini review: Tiny earbuds, big bass

1More ComfoBuds Mini review: Tiny earbuds, big bass

1More's tiny ComfoBuds Mini are aimed at folks who have a hard time getting a comfy fit from other wireless earbuds, but a few flaws keep them from being ideal.
Eargo 6 seen beside a traditional hear aid.

Eargo 6 hearing aid review: A tiny taste of what’s to come

Eargo 6 hearing aid review: A tiny taste of what’s to come

Eargo recently released the newest version of their invisible hearing aids, the Eargo 6. Here's how they stack up after a couple weeks of testing.
Top view of the Vizio M-Series 2.1 soundbar.

Vizio M-Series 2.1 (M215a-J6) review: A Dolby Atmos intro

Vizio M-Series 2.1 (M215a-J6) review: A Dolby Atmos intro

For well less than $200, Vizio gives budget-minded TV owners an easy way to dip their toes into Dolby Atmos.
A woven mat and ingredients shown on the Sony X95K's display.

Sony Bravia X95K mini-LED TV review: Bright and deep

Sony Bravia X95K mini-LED TV review: Bright and deep

Sony's X95K is a flagship 4K mini-LED TV that aims to offer vivid HDR picture quality with a higher degree of accuracy than the competition
Sudio E2 wireless earbuds in their charging case.

Sudio E2 review: A Swedish spatial surprise

Sudio E2 review: A Swedish spatial surprise

Sudio's latest wireless earbuds do active noise cancellation and wireless charging, but they also offer a virtual spatial audio mode that is surprisingly good.
Sony Bravia XR A95K TV.

Sony A95K QD-OLED TV review: A quantum leap for OLED

Sony A95K QD-OLED TV review: A quantum leap for OLED

The Sony A95K is the first QD-OLED TV you can buy and the new technology has many excited. Is the hype real? Find out in this review.
An image of Yellowstone National Park is seen on the TCL 6-series Google TV's display.

TCL 6-series Google TV (R646) review: Gorgeous but glitchy

TCL 6-series Google TV (R646) review: Gorgeous but glitchy

The Google TV version of TCL's vaunted 6-Series sports some enticing improvements. But is it ready for your living room?
LG XBOOM 360.

LG XBoom 360 review: Loud sound and lights for your home

LG XBoom 360 review: Loud sound and lights for your home

LG literally takes the XBoom 360 full circle with a slick design friendly to any home decor, while also letting you blast tunes from it with real authority.
JBL Charge 5.

JBL Charge 5 review: Potent and portable party speaker

JBL Charge 5 review: Potent and portable party speaker

The JBL Charge 5 is the kind of speaker you get when you want some mobility to go with sound that attracts a crowd in spite of a midsized footprint.
Jabra Elite 4 Active.

Jabra Elite 4 Active review: Workout buds that won’t make your budget sweat

Jabra Elite 4 Active review: Workout buds that won’t make your budget sweat

Jabra's latest workout earbuds manage to find a sweet spot between features and price that will make budget-conscious athletes very happy.
The Hisense U7G TV showing off an image of breakfast foods.

Hisense U7G 4K HDR TV review: Confidently click ‘buy now’

Hisense U7G 4K HDR TV review: Confidently click ‘buy now’

The Hisense U7G offers tremendous value, but just how good is it? Read on to find out why this TV is just a no-brainer buy.
Sony Z9J TV with an image of multicolor, glittery swirls on screen.

Sony Bravia XR Z9J Master Series 8K HDR TV review: Peerless but pricey

Sony Bravia XR Z9J Master Series 8K HDR TV review: Peerless but pricey

The Sony Bravia XR Master Series Z9J is one of the most aspirational TVs you can buy today. Does it have the chops to back up its astronomical asking price?
Tree image on the Hisense U9DG TV.

Hisense U9DG dual-cell 4K HDR TV review: A hard sell

Hisense U9DG dual-cell 4K HDR TV review: A hard sell

Hisense is the first to bring a dual-cell TV to market, but what is this new tech, how does it work, and should you buy it?
Roku Streaming Stick 4K.

Roku Streaming Stick 4K review: The Roku stick to get

Roku Streaming Stick 4K review: The Roku stick to get

The Roku Streaming Stick 4K (and Streaming Stick 4K+) set the new high-water mark for the company's inexpensive streaming hardware.
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review: The new standard for streaming sticks

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max review: The new standard for streaming sticks

Amazon just made one of the best and more affordable streaming sticks even better, making the Fire TV Stick 4K Max the one to get.
Edifier NeoBuds Pro.

Edifier NeoBuds Pro review: A new standard in affordable audio

Edifier NeoBuds Pro review: A new standard in affordable audio

Want amazing sound, active noise cancellation, and crystal-clear transparency? The Edifier NeoBuds Pro have it all, for way less money than the competition.
Beats Flex

Beats Flex review: More bass, more battery, and a lower price

Beats Flex review: More bass, more battery, and a lower price

Even if Apple had simply dropped the price of the BeatsX, we'd be happy, but the Flex's bigger battery, great sound, and auto-pause option seal the deal.
LG A1 OLED 4K HDR TV screen displaying imagery of a colorful desert.

LG A1 OLED 4K HDR TV review: Less OLED for less money

LG A1 OLED 4K HDR TV review: Less OLED for less money

The LG A1 OLED is the least expensive OLED TV series LG makes, but are the sacrifices worth the slim price cut?
KEF Mu3 True Wireless Earbuds

KEF Mu3 true wireless earbuds review: Beauty and the beat

KEF Mu3 true wireless earbuds review: Beauty and the beat

KEF's reputation as a top-tier audio brand means we have very high expectations for the $230 Mu3, the company's first true wireless earbuds. Do they deliver?
Mountain, landscape view on the screen on the Sony A80J 4K HDR OLED TV.

Sony A80J OLED TV review: You can stop looking now

Sony A80J OLED TV review: You can stop looking now

The Sony A80J may not have every bell and whistle, but it is one of two OLED TVs everyone should consider buying.
The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 and their case sitting on the ground.

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: No-brainer buds

Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 review: No-brainer buds

Samsung's most basic true wireless earbuds are anything but basic. In our review, we take a look at whether the Galaxy Buds 2 might be right for you.
Island/Beach imagery on the TCL 6-Series model R648 screen.

TCL 8K 6-Series (R648) TV review: Way more than 8K

TCL 8K 6-Series (R648) TV review: Way more than 8K

TCL's new 8K 6-Series boasts high resolution, but its 8K screen isn't all that makes this TV special. We cover why you shouldn't miss out on this TV.
Soundcore Life P3 inside charging case.

Soundcore Life P3 review: A new standard for affordable earbuds

Soundcore Life P3 review: A new standard for affordable earbuds

Soundcore's Life P3 true wireless earbuds cost just $80, and yet they're loaded with features like ANC and wireless charging. Are they too good to be true?
LG SP9YA Dolby Atmos soundbar

LG SP9YA Soundbar review: Setting a high bar for Dolby Atmos

LG SP9YA Soundbar review: Setting a high bar for Dolby Atmos

Can you get the fully immersive benefits of Dolby Atmos from a single soundbar plus a subwoofer? If it's LG's $1,000 SP9YA, the answer is yes.
Apple HomePod mini in hand

Apple HomePod Mini review: Finally, the smart speaker Apple needs

Apple HomePod Mini review: Finally, the smart speaker Apple needs

Apple failed to make an impression with the original HomePod, but the HomePod mini is poised to change that.
Bowers & Wilkins PI5 true wireless earbuds in their charging case.

Bowers & Wilkins PI5 review: Sophisticated style, big bass sound

Bowers & Wilkins PI5 review: Sophisticated style, big bass sound

B&W's first true wireless earbuds face stiff competition, but the PI5 offer a stylish alternative to noise-canceling models from Sony, Bose, Apple, and Jabra.