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Soundfreaq Sound Spot review

Due to its especially low price, our expectations of Soundfreaq’s Sound Spot were pretty low, but we came away surprised at how much oomph it delivers. Once again, Soundfreaq manages to hit a sweet spot with its aggressively-priced speakers.
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Monster iSport Freedom review

Built to stand up to the elements and your sweaty workout, Monster’s iSport Freedom on-ear wireless headphones are one of the first to offer a premium audio experience paired with cord-free convenience.
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Klipsch Music Center KMC 3 Review

Klipsch’s first go at a wireless portable is a big success in our book. Thought a little bottom heavy, this speaker is perfectly capable of bumping the background tracks at any party.
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Sennheiser Momentum on-ear review

On-ear headphones don’t get a ton of recognition these days. It seems like folks tend toward either extremely small earbuds or big over-ear cans. But the Sennheiser Momentum make a strong case for the middle, combining comfort with style and incredible sound.
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Samsung UN46FH6030 review

Samsung’s brilliant internal processing creates a gorgeous picture, but unfortunately, the TV’s cheap panel relegates the experience to only one location in the house: front and center.
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Matrix Audio QUBE 2 Review

While the QUBE 2 doesn’t deliver the stereo goods as the “world’s smallest stereo speaker,” it can get mighty loud and represents a big step up from the tinny speakers found in most laptops today.
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Bose SoundLink Mini review

Bose delivers on its big sound from a tidy package promise with its SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker. Though the bass tended to spiral out of control at times, it provided rich midrange and detailed treble that never failed to impress all who heard it.
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Beyerdynamic T70p review

After an outstanding experience with Beyerdynamic’s Custom One Pro, we eagerly dug into the company’s T70p headphones, a model which aims to deliver professional sound quality without the need for a headphone amp.
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Grace Digital GDI-BTSP201 Review

Grace Digital’s compact Bluetooth bookshelf speakers offer stereo separation and a more traditional driver arrangement than most single-cabinet options. But how’s the sound quality? We found out.
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Jabra Sport Wireless Plus Bluetooth review

We review Jabra's latest sporty Bluetooth in-ear headphones, which aim to bring wireless music to active athletes.
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Phiaton Fusion MS430 review

As the latest addition to Phiaton’s Moderna series, the $180 Fusion exhibit a more refined sense of style than previous offerings while maintaining the punchy feel and open sound stage we’ve come to love.
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Philips Action Fit SHQ3205 review

At just $40, all Philips’ Sports Earhook headphones had to do was stay in place and not fizzle out with exposure to a little sweat to be worth their asking price. As It turned out, they delivered far more than that.
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Ultimate Ears Mini Boom review

It is rare that a speaker delivers on its “big sound, small package” promise as well as the UE Mini Boom does. As compact portable Bluetooth speakers go, the Mini Boom is one of the biggest-sounding there is.
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Marshall Stanmore review

A follow-up to the Hanwell, Marshall’s Stanmore delivers cutting-edge tech in a more compact package; but its sound quality, while good, doesn’t match the price tag.
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Cambridge Audio Minx Go review

While you might not expect a premium brand like Cambridge Audio to come out strong with a budget audio device, its Minx Go Bluetooth speaker is a mighty offering at palatable price point.
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Bowers & Wilkins P7 review

The Bowers & Wilkins P7 make the best case yet for a $400 designer headphone. Vivid detail, warm, powerful bass and superb dynamics are the hallmarks of this fine over-ear headphone.
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Panasonic SC-NP10 review

When is a speaker dock not a dock at all? When it’s the Panasonic SC-NP10 wireless speaker. Part tablet stand and part Bluetooth speaker, the SC-NP10 turns mobile video devices into mini home theaters.
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Bose QC20i ANC review

The QC20i are Bose’s first active noise-cancelling in-ear offering and, as noise-cancellers go, they’re spectacular. However, some over-processed sound quality curbs our enthusiasm somewhat.
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Samsung Shape M7 review

With the Shape M7, Samsung took a working wireless audio formula and embellished it with additional functionality and its own personality. Wondering how it would stack up to Sonos, we put the M7 through its paces.
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SOL Republic Tracks Air review

Sol Republic dives into wireless headphone territory with its Tracks Air headphones. Unfortunately, lackluster sound and too much signal noise has us looking elsewhere.
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KEF V300 review

KEF’s V300 system is a plug and play alternative designed to flank your television with flat-panel speakers rather than underscore it with a bulky sound bar. We dug deep to find out if KEF could deliver its signature sound from such a svelte system.
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KEF M500 review

If ever there was a speaker company that needed to make a headphone, it is KEF. This British company’s talent for designing audio gear that is as beautiful to look at as it is to listen to is truly remarkable, and the M500 exemplify that standard.
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Samsung PN51F5500 review

Plasma may be on its way out, but it still offers the best picture quality available until OLED comes down to a price that mere mortals can afford. Samsung’s F5500 offers a ton of features at a suspiciously low price, making it an attractive option this holiday.
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Klipsch GiG review

Klipsch’s GiG Bluetooth speaker surprises with firm bass and impressive stereo separation from a very small package, but minor pairing and control issues mar its usability.  
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House of Marley Liberate review

The House of Marley likes its bass, and nowhere is that more evident than the Liberate on-ear headphones. Well-built and eco-friendly, these headphones offer well-sculpted treble, but pound your head with enough bass to incite a migraine.
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Bose SoundTouch 20 review

Bose’s first go at a wireless network speaker feels a lot like a Sonos product, but comes with some clever features as well as Bose’s signature sound.
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Sol Republic Relay review

Given Sol Republics sold record of well-designed products, we found ourselves eager to see what it could do with earbuds fashioned for an active lifestyle. Here, we review the Relays, an earbud that promises to stay in place, shrug off sweat and dirt, and sound good doing it.
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Panasonic SC-NA30P review

Panasonic’s new SC-NA30 is an attractive little portable speaker that combines a host of features, powerful sound, and extended battery life. But unlike the last two Panasonic speakers we tested, this one has one notable problem.
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IUI Design Mini Mirror Boombox review

iUi Design’s latest creation is a Bluetooth speaker shaped like the side view mirror on a Mini Cooper, allowing you to take a miniature piece of the vaunted British racecar anywhere. It certainly looks cool, but how does it sound?
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Orb Audio Mod1x review

We recently took a close look at an updated and supposedly improved pair of Orb’s root design, the Mod1X satellite speakers, to find out if they could match their intriguing style with high-grade performance.
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PlayStation Gold review

With the new Gold Stereo Wireless Headset, Sony throws a ton of features into a light, stylish design that should please any gamer looking for good sound in an affordable, comfortable package.
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Polk Audio Buckle review

Expanding its rustic Heritage collection into the headphone genre, Polk Audio offers its take on minimalist design and sculpted sound with the new Buckle over-ear. Here, we dig deep into the Buckle’s quirky design and sound.
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Audiofly AF45 review

Audiofly dips into entry-level in-ears with the AF45, hoping to bring its flair for top notch performance to the popular $50 price point. We took the ‘phones for a ride to see if they offer performance that makes them worth trading up from your stock smartphone buds.
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NYNE Bass review

The NYNE Bass is a rugged wireless speaker system featuring bluetooth media streaming, device charging over USB, and 10 hours of battery life.