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The argument behind the numbers: what our writers think the speakers industry is getting right, and where it keeps lying to you.
Features & OpinionsI went hands-on with JBL’s new Cove speakers, and one really stands outMore JBL speakers? Here’s the lowdown on the new Cove lineup.Dave Carr · 1w ago
Features & OpinionsThe JBL Xtreme 4 does one thing the newer Xtreme 5 can’tThere’s still one very good reason I’d buy the older Xtreme 4, and it’s not the lower price.Dave Carr · 3w ago
Features & OpinionsDon't buy the JBL Charge 6. Buy these three speakers insteadThe JBL Charge 6 is a solid speaker, but these three alternatives may be worth buying instead.Dave Carr · 7mo ago
Features & OpinionsBest Bluetooth speakers to buy instead of JBLJBL speakers are popular, but they’re not your only option.Dave Carr · 7mo ago
Features & OpinionsI tested the battery life of JBL’s Charge 6 and Flip 7, and the results surprised meJBL’s battery life claims sound impressive until you turn the volume up. Dave Carr · June 19, 2025
VersusSonos Roam 2 vs JBL Flip 6: How smart should your speaker be?To Flip? Or to Roam? That is the question. Dave Carr · June 5, 2025
Features & OpinionsThe truth about lossless audio on Bluetooth speakers. It’s pointless.Spoiler alert: your mono beach speaker isn’t built for critical listening.Dave Carr · May 28, 2025VersusJBL Charge 6 vs Soundcore Boom 2: Is brand loyalty worth the price?If getting the most for your money matters, the Soundcore Boom 2 is the underdog you definitely shouldn’t overlook.Dave Carr · April 25, 2025
VersusJBL Charge 5 vs JBL Flip 6Travel with your tunes, but with which JBL speaker?Jasper Lastoria · March 27, 2025
Features & OpinionsGoodbye JBL PartyBoost, hello Auracast: What this means for youJBL changes the tune on speaker pairing yet again—but this time for the better.Adam Birney · March 15, 2025
Features & OpinionsIs JBL still the king of Bluetooth speakers?When value vs. brand recognition is the name of the game. Dave Carr · March 13, 2025
VersusJBL Charge 6 vs JBL Charge 5: Is the upcharge worth it?Does JBL's latest lead the Charge for best Bluetooth speaker?Adam Birney · March 11, 2025More speakers coverage