Speakers

We spent over a week testing Samsung’s premium Dolby Atmos soundbar. Find out why the audio experience is impressive – but not perfect for everyone.

Samsung expands customization options for the Music Frame with a new White Bezel. Easily switch between Black and White to match your style and home decor.

Sony isn't just improving its TVs this year; it's also trying to make it easier for owners to get the best possible picture out of their sets.

The Music Frame is an innovative and stylish speaker, combining the functionality of a wireless speaker with the aesthetic appeal of a customizable photo frame.

Samsung launches the Music Frame at CES 2024, a speaker and picture frame combo that transforms both your listening experience and home aesthetics.

Don't miss this limited-time offer on the Sonos Era 100, now $199. Experience excellent sound quality and Bluetooth connectivity with this Alexa smart speaker.

For most people looking to buy a standalone Sonos speaker, the Era 100 is the way to go. It's a feature-rich upgrade to the One and worth the extra $30.

Samsung’s slim HW-Q800C soundbar and subwoofer pairing earns our Editor’s Choice, bringing simplicity and superior sound to the home theater experience.

I reviewed Lovesac's Sactionals StealthTech and was wowed by the integrated speakers' ability to produce an enjoyable, immersive home theater experience.

Though the HomePod Mini comes at a price premium, it's the best (and most budget-friendly) way for Apple users to voice control their gadgets.

We're used to avoiding malware and phishing attempts on our PCs and smartphones, but now these scams are coming to our smart speakers.

We walked the show floor at IFA, Europe's largest consumer electronics show, and found 20 products that we'd love to own. 

Alexa's latest features promise new independent content, with skills that will read blog posts, play university lectures, and bring new options to your Daily Briefing.

The Sonos Beam soundbar serves as your TV speaker, Alexa-enable smart speaker and a networked speaker for a Sonos whole home system. 

These six Google Assistant-enabled speakers are designed to meet your needs, whether you're inside or outside your home.

Personalize your Alexa-enabled device with your own apps, including interactive stories, flashcards, and apps to help the sitter care for your child or pet. 

Google unveiled two new smart speaker products that offer solid alternatives to their Echo counterparts. But do these new speakers make the grade?

Samsung's latest soundbar offers high-end performance in a single, svelte speaker package.

A new software update turns Amazon's wireless Tap speaker into a hands-free smart home device.

The Vizio SB3821-D6 has set a new soundbar price-performance benchmark, delivering authoritative bass, a natural-sounding midrange and clean treble.

The Google Home speaker with built-in Google Assistant is the first, and likely the biggest, competitor to Amazon Echo and its Alexa household assistant.

Google Home may be smarter than Amazon's Alexa-powered Echo or even Apple's Siri, with a wider array of compatibilities and capabilities than either.

The Philips Shoqbox Mini is a handy little portable Bluetooth speaker with the ability to serve double-duty in the shower.

The Sonos Wireless HiFi System delivers terrific sound, a broad range of music services, a simple-to-use app and best-in-class whole-home coverage.

The new Bose SoundLink Bluetooth Color speaker and On-ear headphones offer premium mobile Bose sound at competitive prices.

The combination of excellent sound quality, long-lasting battery, easy portability and water resistance makes the Ultimate Ears BOOM Bluetooth speaker our top pick.

Samsung new wireless speakers and components easily mix and match for a whole home audio system.

The Vizio S4221w-C4 is the best soundbar under $300, hands down. Find out why it's our top pick.

Adorable speakers with an iPod/iPhone dock that produce great sound.

Great sound, the ability to charge and sync with your computer and a built-in mic for calls make the Audyssey Audio Dock a compelling package.

From ottomans to ceiling fans, a wide variety of home furnishings and fixtures now are hiding speakers in the most inconspicuous—and surprising—places.