Walmart cuts prices on this Bose wireless speaker and Samsung Soundbar
Don't settle for a cheap soundbar or wireless speaker. Walmart has great sales on the Samsung HW-N550 Soundbar System and Bose SoundTouch 20 Series III wireless speaker this week. Both are great options if you're looking to upgrade the sound in your home.
Sony HT-S350 review
Sony’s new midlevel soundbar, the HT-S350, offers tons of power, big bass, and a sleek look for $300. But mediocre features and a focus on might over detail make it easy to miss the little things. In our review, we’ll explain why you may want to look elsewhere for great TV sound at this price.
Vizio’s new TVs and soundbars go on sale today. Here’s where and for how much
Vizio announced pricing and specs for all of its latest TV and soundbar models, offering a wide range of awesome choices for your home theater upgrade, especially with upcoming support for Apple Airplay 2 and HomeKit coming to its SmartCast 3.0 smart TV platform.
Sonos Beam review
Sonos makes some of the best single-speaker home theater products, but they’re expensive. A more affordable model would help a lot of people make the jump to Sonos. The Sonos Beam looks to be that product, with Alexa built-in. But did Sonos remove too much in the effort to keep the price down?
Sony releases wireless turntable, new soundbar amid slew of 2019 audio devices
Sony has announced pricing and availability for its 2019 home audio lineup, including a brand-new wireless turntable, a new soundbar, and a slew of Bluetooth speakers that range from small and portable to huge and cupholder-laden. Availability for some products begins now, with the last hitting shelves in mid-May.
From 8K TVs to soundbars, Samsung reveals pricing on its 2019 lineup
As of today, you can order Samsung's latest art-filled Frame TV and Q Series soundbars from the tech giant, with select retailers to come. The company also laid out pricing across its vast home theater lineup, including for its QLED TVs, from its 8K to 4K lines, as well as multiple other TVs for 2019.
Vizio’s 3.1-channel soundbar system is now 35 percent off
Nothing improves the sound of your TV like an external speaker, and there is no easier or more affordable way to add one than a soundbar. So scoring 35 percent off on a Vizio 3.2 channel soundbar system is a great way to get better sound on the cheap without sacrificing qualities or features.
Samsung’s new soundbars adjust settings to onscreen content in real time
Home theater soundbars may be a dime a dozen these days, but that doesn't mean they can't add something new to the experience. Samsung's HW-Q70R and Q60R can automatically change their EQ and other settings to better match what's happening onscreen, and are more affordable than the company's top-end line of soundbars.
All three of LG’s new soundbars will be available before summer
LG has finally announced pricing and availability to the three soundbars it announced at CES 2019. They'll come out in April or May of this year (depending on the model), and will retail between $400 and $1,300, with top-tier models coming with Dolby Atmos and advanced Meridian audio processing.
Samsung HW-N950 soundbar review
Samsung’s first Dolby Atmos soundbar became the bar to beat for thrilling Atmos surround sound. With the HW-N950, the company has attempted to one-up its own creation by once again offering the best surround soundbar in the business. But is it worth its kingly price tag?
Amazon slashes prices on Samsung, Sonos, and Vizio soundbars for the big game
If you're looking to upgrade your TV's sound without paying out the nose, then a good soundbar is a cost-effective alternative to expensive and difficult surround sound speakers setups. We've rounded up a handful of the best brand-name soundbar deals on Amazon to help you out.
Polk Audio’s Command Bar joins Alexa’s multiroom music party
Polk's Command Bar is a home theater soundbar with Alexa built in. But with a new update, it can also be grouped with Amazon's Echo products, and other third-party speakers, to produce a sophisticated multi-room, whole-home sound system, all of which can be controlled by your voice.
From Atmos to WiSA: These are the coolest soundbars of CES 2019
While some companies chose not to play this year, CES 2019 still had a ton of impressive soundbars at the show. From Klipsch to Vizio, the soundbars at this year's show brought a ton of new features and plenty of power. We've rounded up the coolest soundbars we saw at the show.
JBL/Harman launch smart soundbar, new speakers, and a guitar amp/speaker combo
Harman Kardon and JBL have announced four new audio lines that will hit the market in 2019. New offerings from the conglomerate companies include a brand-new smart soundbar, portable speaker, smart home theater speakers, and a massive portable speaker with both guitar and microphone inputs.
Sony looks to get the party started at CES with new boombox featuring cupholders
Sony has announced a slew of new audio products at this year's CES conference in Las Vegas, including a brand-new Dolby Atmos soundbar, several smart speakers, and a massive portable boombox with built-in cupholders that's aimed at those who want to take their dance party anywhere.
Vizio’s latest soundbars double down on Dolby Atmos — again
Vizio brought a myriad of new soundbars to CES 2019, including two new Dolby Atmos bars that offer big sound in a smaller profile, bringing the brand's Atmos offerings to five. Smaller bars fill out the line for a versatile collection. We've got all the details of the lineup here.
Sennheiser says you have to hear its new Ambeo soundbar to believe it
Sennheiser has announced its new 5.1.4 Ambeo soundbar at this year's CES conference in Las Vegas. It's a Dolby Atmos-enabled device that re-creates object-based surround sound so vividly and with such fidelity that the company claims that you have to hear it to believe it.
From soundbars to headphones, here are the best last-minute audio deals
Whether you're looking for a great new pair of headphones or a fantastic new soundbar to bolster the sound of your brand-new television, these are the best audio deals to be found this holiday season. We've scoured the internet to find you the best discounts on the highest-quality gear.
Vizio is still rocking the Black Friday spirit with these TV and soundbar deals
If you missed out on all the great TV deals this past Black Friday and Cyber Monday, don't worry, Vizio has you covered. The company has some great discounts on its most popular 4K TVs and sounbar systems. But don't delay -- some of these deals only last one day.
Vizio 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar review
Soundbars with true Dolby Atmos surround sound have historically been a rich man’s game, often costing well over $1,000. Vizio’s new 5.1.4 Dolby Atmos soundbar undercuts similar competitors by hundreds of dollars, so we spent some quality time with the system to find out if it can hold its own.
Yamaha MusicCast Bar 400 (YAS-408) review
Yamaha’s latest soundbar is all about multiroom audio, offering multiple ways to play including creating your own surround sound system using MusicCast speakers. We spent a week with the bar to see if its chameleon ways make it worth its $500 price. The answer is a bit more complicated than expected.
Anker Soundcore Infini soundbar review
Best known for its battery chargers, Anker has expanded into audio in a big way in recent years with its Soundcore lineup, including Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and soundbars. The latest example is the Soundcore Infini soundbar. At just $99, it makes for a very affordable add-on to your entertainment setup, but is it worth the cash?
Score a refurbished Sonos Playbar for $150 off while supplies last
One way to get better sound out of your TV (without going through the trouble of setting up a surround sound speakers) is to buy a soundbar. The Sonos Playbar is one of our favorites, and you can now score a professionally refurbished model for $150 off while stock lasts.
Hands-on with Sennheiser’s seriously impressive Ambeo virtual surround soundbar
Sennheiser first showed off its Ambeo 3D virtual surround soundbar at CES at the beginning of the year, but now that we’ve had more hands-on time with it at IFA, we’re more impressed than ever, and convinced that it might be the best virtual surround soundbar we’ve encountered to date.
TV speaker buying guide: Everything you need to know
This TV speaker buying guide clearly sets out your speaker options to boost your TV audio for more explosive sound and clearer dialog. Learn about soundbars, soundbases, powered speakers, and home-theater-in-a-box systems, and pick what you think will be best for your space and listening style.
Samsung’s Harman buyout could prove its worth in new Dolby Atmos soundbars
In 2017, Samsung bought out audio powerhouse brand Harman, which itself owns a ton of major audio brands. Now it seems that purchase may be paying off, as Samsung is launching two new Dolby Atmos-enabled soundbars that can make for maximum immersion without taking over your room with speakers.
Yamaha’s new MusicCast soundbar lets you add speakers for more immersive sound
Yamaha’s new MusicCast BAR 400 soundbar doesn’t just let you easily trade up from your TV’s built-in speakers, it also lets you add optional MusicCast 20 or MusicCast 50 rear surround speakers to make for a more immersive experience, whether you're watching a movie or listening to music.
Polk Command Bar Review
Amazon’s incredibly popular voice assistant, Alexa, is everywhere these days, but how well does it work when controlling your TV? We put Polk’s new Alexa-enabled Command Bar to the test to find out if it can stand up to the Sonos Beam.
Sony HT-Z9F 3.1 soundbar review
Sony once again flexes its processing might with its latest soundbar, the HT-Z9F. Loaded with features and packing powerful virtual surround in a tiny package, the Z9F stretches far beyond its boundaries for impressive performance. But, is this the nimble sound system you’ve been looking for?
Samsung HW-NW700 soundbar review
Samsung changed the script for the latest addition to its Sound+ soundbar line, the NW700. With an eye trained directly on newer Samsung TV owners, this specialized soundbar has a tough case to make for its $700 price tag. Still, if you’re a certain kind of buyer, this could be the right fit for you.
LG’s new soundbars and speakers fit into nearly every budget
Earlier this year, LG announced new models of its soundbars as well as new portable speakers alongside its Google Assistant-powered ThinQ smart speaker. Now the company has announced pricing and availability for the new soundbars and speakers, with models that fit into any budget.
Yamaha’s new YAS-108 soundbar has a slim footprint, beefy 3D sound
Yamaha's new YAS-108 soundbar improves on the YAS-107 model with slimmed-down looks and even better Bluetooth. Those looking for an affordable home theater option get even more bang for their buck, as the company maintains its position as one of the best value audio brands.
Speakers for TV, surround sound speakers, soundbars, more: Speakers Explained
Whether you are looking for speakers for your TV, surround sound speakers, computer speakers, or a simple soundbar, we explain different types of speakers and what they are good (and bad) for, from big towers to tiny satellites.
Vizio debuts three soundbars with Dolby Atmos to complement its 2018 4K TVs
Today Vizio unveiled its 2018 4K TV lineup, and to bring sound to match the picture, the company has also announced three new soundbars, all of which feature Dolby Atmos object-based surround sound for a more immersive viewing experience than what standard soundbars provide.