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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.
VersusJBL 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
VersusSony ULT Field 5 vs JBL Xtreme 4: Best portable party speaker?Bass-heavy titans clash: Sony's light show meets JBL's party pedigree.Adam Birney · April 22, 2025
VersusSony ULT Field 3 vs JBL Charge 6: Best Bluetooth speaker under $200?Which speaker takes the crown as your go-anywhere music companion?Adam Birney · April 18, 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, 2025
VersusJBL Flip 7 vs JBL Flip 6: Should you flip to the newest model?New Flip, same script?Adam Birney · March 11, 2025
VersusJBL Flip 7 vs JBL Charge 6: Battle of the new JBL portablesWhich of JBL's latest speakers is the best bang for your buck?Adam Birney · March 10, 2025
Features & OpinionsYou told us: Most of you struggle with the Sonos App updateOver 5,000 SoundGuys readers weighed in on the Sonos app disaster—here's what we learned.Adam Birney · February 26, 2025
Features & OpinionsDon't waste your money on Bluetooth speakers with this "feature"When your speaker plays in all directions, nobody wins.Dave Carr · February 23, 2025
Features & OpinionsJBL Charge 6 wishlist: All the features I want to seeThe JBL Charge 5 is one of JBL's most popular speakers to date. Can JBL do better?Lil Katz · September 25, 2024More speakers coverage