C’mon, Apple — if Sonos can admit it was wrong about Bluetooth, so can you
Sonos and Apple have many things in common, including their resistance to offering Bluetooth on their smart speakers. We think that should change.
Apple AirPlay 2 supports 24-bit lossless audio, but you can’t use it
If AirPlay is limited to 16-bit CD-quality streams, how is the HomePod able to use AirPlay at a better-than-CD 24-bits?
New Sonos speakers apparently confirmed by accessory company
Sonos' next speakers could be called the Era 100 and 300 according to a leaked document from Sanus.
Marshall’s latest Bluetooth speaker has four drivers for 360 sound
Marshall's Middleton speaker packs 20 hours of battery life in a fully waterproof body, surrounded by drivers on all sides.
BluOS will be updated to 4.0 with a fresh look, new features
The software that powers wireless speakers from Bluesound and others has been given a new user interface that's easier to navigate.
Bang & Olufsen celebrates Lunar New Year 2023 with Silk Road-inspired limited editions
The Danish audio company has created special editions of its most popular products including the Beoplay EX and H95 headphones.
Devialet managed to pack two subwoofers into a speaker the size of a small purse
The Devialet Mania stands only as tall as a smartphone, but it packs four full-range drivers, two subwoofers, and a 10-hour battery.
House of Marley is back with its loudest, sustainably-designed Bluetooth speaker
The House of Marley Get Together 2 XL is big and loud and can double as a speakerphone, but it's also one of the most sustainably designed speakers you can buy.
Victrola’s new turntable is a plug-and-play vinyl solution for Sonos fans
Victrola's Stream Carbon is an $800 turntable with a twist: it can stream records directly to any Sonos speaker without any additional hardware.
Sony’s SRS-XV900 pumps its party speaker lineup to the next level
Sony's new SRS-XV900 is a rolling tower of party power, with nine discrete drivers, LED lighting, a karaoke function, and a 25-hour battery.
LG updates its XBoom 360 speaker with better sound, battery, and water resistance
We liked LG's XBoom 360 speaker, but we like the look of the new X03 model even more now that it has improved sound, battery life, and water resistance.
New leak hints at Sonos’ future: Bluetooth, spatial audio, and lots more home theater
Leaked photos have led to a report that Sonos is working on a replacement for its aging flagship that could support Bluetooth, spatial audio, and more.
UE refreshes its Wonderboom waterproof speaker with longer battery life, new colors
Ultimate Ears has just dropped the third generation of the small but mighty Wonderboom speaker. It's more sustainable and has a longer battery life.
Marshall readies its Woburn, Stanmore, and Acton speakers for the future of Bluetooth
Marshall has new versions of its Woburn, Stanmore, and Acton home Bluetooth speakers that are ready for LE Audio in the future via app-based software updates.
How to use Apple AirPlay and AirPlay 2
Learn how to use Apple Airplay. Sharing content from your mobile device to TV screens and smart speakers with Apple's AirPlay and AirPlay 2 is easy.
Edifier MP230 Hands-on Review: The pint-sized, retro Bluetooth speaker brings a vintage vibe
Edifier's MP230 portable Bluetooth speaker brings a vintage Mad Men vibe to your bookshelf while it delivers sweet tunes to your ears.
Marshall’s third-generation home speakers go eco-friendly with a wider soundstage
The Marshall Acton III, Stanmore III, and Woburn III are speakers with eco-friendly materials and solid sound.
KEF’s second-generation LSX II connects to all your audio
KEF's latest LSX II speakers are just as slick as the previous generation, now with better connectivity and hi-res audio support.
KEF LS60 bring wireless hi-res audio to floor-standing speakers
Floor-standing speakers are traditionally connected to a powerful amp and receiver, but KEF's LS60 Wireless are a fully independent hi-res sound system.
Sonos announces $279 Ray Soundbar and its own voice control
Sonos has announced the new, lower-priced Ray soundbar, its own voice control system, and new colors for Sonos Roam.
Ikea launches $65 Bluetooth lantern speaker with Spotify Tap
Ikeas' Vappeby Bluetooth speaker is dustproof, water-resistant, and has an LED light. But it's also the first Bluetooth speaker to integrate Spotify Tap.
Denon adds a wireless subwoofer to Home family of speakers
Denon's Home family of wireless speakers now has a dedicated wireless subwoofer -- the $599 Denon Home Subwoofer.
Sonos Roam SL ditches the microphone and saves you $20
Sonos' smallest, portable speaker now comes in a version that doesn't support voice assistants.
Astell & Kern’s first BT speaker offers hi-fi sound for $499
Though pricey for a Bluetooth speaker, the Acro BE100 boasts hi-fi performance with support for both LDAC and aptX HD hi-res codecs.
The best wireless kitchen smart speakers
The kitchen is an excellent place for a smart speaker to listen to music or podcasts. These kitchen speakers are wireless, durable, and easy to move around.
Bose SoundLink Flex is a waterproof speaker that knows what’s up
Bose's latest SoundLink speaker is the $149 SoundLink Flex, a small, rugged waterproof speaker that can adjust its sound based on its orientation.
B&W’s Zeppelin gets rebooted as a $799 hi-res smart speaker
B&W has brought back its iconic Zeppelin wireless speaker, but this time, it's more expensive, more powerful, and more capable.
Ikea’s new Symfonisk Table Lamp speaker lets you mix and match lampshades
Ikea has released a new version of its Symfonisk Table Lamp speaker that lets you mix and match shades and pick from a greater selection of light bulbs.
You can now buy an Amazon Echo Studio With Billie Eilish’s face on it
Billie Eilish has legions of faithful fans and those people can now buy a version of the Amazon Echo Studio speaker with the singer's face on it.
Ikea leaks details of its next Sonos Symfonisk Table Lamp
An unreleased version of the Ikea Symfonisk Table Lamp, with swappable shades and a redesigned base, has been spotted by a Reddit user.
Sonos is raising the prices of most of its speakers
Wireless speaker giant Sonos has announced that it will be raising the prices of its most popular products by as much as $100, starting September 12,
DTS Play-Fi wants to eliminate the speaker wires in your 5.1 home theater setup
For several years, DTS Play-Fi has offered an alternative to Apple AirPlay and Google Chromecast for wireless audio. Now it has its sights set on your TV.
Sony’s latest wireless speaker doubles as a pricey artificial candle
Sony's newest Bluetooth speaker looks more like a candlestick than a speaker, thanks to the illuminated glass cylinder that also provides 360-degree sound.
Ikea’s $199 Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker lets you hang your tunes on a wall
Ikea's third collaborative project with Sonos is the $199 Symfonisk Picture Frame Speaker, a Wi-Fi speaker that hangs on a wall and has swappable art covers.