Amazon goes spherical for its refreshed Echo smart speakers
At Amazon's September event, the company introduced a refresh to its Echo line of smart speakers, which surprisingly features a new spherical design.
Bang & Olufsen unveils ultra-rugged, portable Bluetooth speaker
Known for the type of sleek, high-end audio equipment that gets featured in Hollywood films, Bang & Olufsen took the rugged route with Beosound Explore.
Hands on: Emie Radio Bluetooth Speaker
Fans of retro design for modern equipment will love the Emie Radio, a compact little Bluetooth speaker that looks and sounds like a transistor radio.
Amazon slashes the price of the Yamaha soundbar we called the Best of 2019
Amazon keeps lining up fantastic daily deals in the lead up to its Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales. Today you can save 43% on Digital Trends' Best Soundbar of 2019. Amazon slashed the price of the Yamaha YAS-207BL in a 24-hour sale that ends at midnight PT.
Great deal! These are our three favorite Amazon tech bargains today
Thursday's Amazon tech Gold Box deals feature a Bluetooth speaker, an amplified indoor TV antenna, and a convertible laptop carrying bag.
Great deal! These are our 3 favorite Amazon tech bargains today
Friday's Amazon Gold Box deals feature portable, durable products to make life easier, with discounts up to 66 percent off.
Great deal! These are our three favorite Amazon tech bargains today
Thursday's Gold Box deals of the day include a home security camera, a smart home siren, and a pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker.
This is the best Bluetooth speaker under $100 you can buy right now
The Ultimate Ears Boom 3 Bluetooth speaker is both wireless and waterproof. Amazon is offering it for just $80, a steep discount from its usual $150.
Google Nest Audio review: Big muscles, strong results
After several years waiting for a successor, the Google Nest Audio is poised to make an impact as a powerful, room-filling speaker perfect for the smart home.
I didn’t think the HomePod mini could replace my soundbar — but it did
Sometimes you need better audio than your TV can muster. The HomePod mini provides exactly that, while also serving as an able replacement for soundbars.
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.
Bose Soundtouch 300 setup and unboxing: Get a great picture and stellar audio
Bose's top-of-the-line soundbar can beef up your TV's sound, and our Bose SoundTouch 300 setup & unboxing guide is here to help.
Best Cyber Monday Portable Bluetooth Speaker Deals: Bose, JBL, and Ultimate Ears
Cyber Monday is your last chance to score a great deal on a cheap portable speaker. Here are all the best Cyber Monday portable wireless speaker deals we've found for today -- Cyber Monday 2019 -- from the big brands like Beats, Bose, JBL, Sony and Ultimate Ears. Hurry! There are only a few hours left to save money.
Embrace the upsell! Your new TV deserves one of these killer sound systems
No one wants to blow their budget after shelling out for a new TV, but this year we’re asking you to get upsold on sound with our handy guide. We promise, your ears will thank you.
3 soundbar deals you can’t afford to miss today
Get the Insignia NS-HMSB20, Yamaha YAS-109, and Samsung HW-S60T soundbars today at Best Buy for as little as $50.
What is a smart speaker? Why you need one and which one to buy
Smart speakers are becoming a common household device -- here's everything you should know about them, what they're for, and what to look for when buying one.
The best Cyber Week Bluetooth speaker deals for 2020
Final hours: Cyber Week Bluetooth Speaker deals are the best discounts on speakers from top brands like Bose, Marshall, and JBL. Grab 'em before they're gone.
Belkin SoundForm Elite Hi-Fi review: Finally, a smart speaker with utility
It's not every day you find a smart speaker that does more than play music, which is what makes the Belkin SoundForm Elite Hi-Fi very unique in the space.
This waterproof Bose bluetooth speaker is $79 at Staples for Black Friday
Blast your favorite Christmas music this holiday season with the Bose SoundLink Color II, now just $79 for Black Friday.
TCL Alto 8+ soundbar with Fire TV down to just $75 for Black Friday
Black Friday soundbar deals are here and we've found an exceptionally low price on the TCL Alto 8+ soundbar that doubles as a 4K Fire TV streaming media player.
Samsung’s 2020 soundbar lineup adds Dolby Atmos to your TV starting at $700
Samsung has formally announced its full 2020 soundbar lineup including its Q Series flagship models with wireless subwoofers, surround modules, and Dolby Atmos.
Vizio V-Series 5.1 Soundbar review: Putting the ‘V’ in value
Vizio's V Series 5.1 soundbar may not have a rock-solid set of features, but it does add 5.1 surround sound audio and DTS Virtual:X for a bargain of a price.
Vizio M-Series 5.1 soundbar shows up as a Costco exclusive for $300
Vizio continues to release its 2021 soundbar models, including the $1,000 Elevate and the newest addition, a $300 5.1 M-Series model that is only at Costco.
LG SN7Y soundbar review: Great Atmos sound for less
The LG SN7Y comes with plenty of interesting perks like 3.1.2-channel setup and support for Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, making for a value-rich $500 price point.
Now this is a soundbar for PCs that actually makes sense
This DIY YouTuber took on the task of making a soundbar for PCs that actually aims the sound up at your face.
Tivoli ushers in the spring with its new limited-edition Bluetooth speakers
Tivoli is no stranger to audio devices that focus on looking great in addition to sounding great, and it is keeping that tradition alive with its new limited-edition spring themed portable speakers, which are available in Bluetooth and digital audio broadcasting versions.
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.
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.
Tribit StormBox Micro review: River-tested, ears-approved
The Tribit StormBox Micro is a pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker that boasts eight hours of battery life, an IP67 weather resistance rating, and exceptional sound.
Monoprice Harmony Capsule 200 review: Middling middle ground
Monoprice gives the Harmony Capsule 200 all the budget trappings, yet has a hard time letting out enough sound to make it stand out.
Polk Signa S4 Soundbar review: Simply better TV sound
Polk's latest soundbar lacks features like voice assistants, AirPlay, and Chromecast, but it has killer Dolby Atmos sound and a setup that couldn't be easier.
Disney+ has a Dolby Atmos problem. Here’s what you need to know
Disney+ might be the latest and greatest streaming service, but it's not without flaws. We've discovered that not all streaming devices that have a Disney+ app are getting the best available Dolby Atmos audio content. Here are the devices that work and those that are having problems.
With Cortana in a coma, Microsoft’s smart home ambitions look bleak
Microsoft’s Surface event on Wednesday showed all of us yet again that there’s always one more thing to get excited about. But there was no mention of Cortana, Microsoft's oft-forgotten voice assistant.
TCL Roku TV Alto R1 Wireless Soundbar review: It’s so easy
Roku has simplified streaming TV, now, it's moving onto home theater audio with the new Alto R1 Wireless Soundbar for Roku-enabled TVs.
The best soundbars
Picture this: You just unboxed your shiny new TV, ready to drool over delicious 4K resolution and syrupy HDR colors. The only problem is that its speakers suck. Soundbars offer a way to crank up the audio power of your TV. Here are our picks for the best soundbars available.
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 SR-C20A review: Clear sound in a compact soundbar
With its $180 SR-C20A, Yamaha built a pint-sized soundbar that features the versatility to fit a variety of different applications within your home.
Klipsch The Fives review: Soundbar killers
The Fives by Klipsch are the first powered speakers that are HDMI ARC compatible, and they put soundbars to shame with their incredible audio quality.