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Every speaker we've measured, scored out of 10 on the same rig. Newest first.

ReviewsPSB iQ2 speaker review: A seriously capable pair of all-in-one powered speakers

The PSB iQ2 gives you a ton of ways to listen, with connections for just about everything.

Dave Carr2w ago

ReviewsThe Sonos Beam Ultra might be all the soundbar you need

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After using the Beam Ultra in a few very different rooms, I’m impressed by how much it can do on its own.

Dave Carr3w ago

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ReviewsI listened to Sony’s new ULT TOWER MAX, and it made my leg hairs move

The ULT TOWER MAX is ridiculous in the best way possible.

Dave Carr1mo ago

ReviewsGoogle Home Speaker review: The AI hub that forgot it's supposed to be a speaker

Six years of waiting, and the audio is an afterthought.

Adam Birney3mo ago

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ReviewsBose Lifestyle Ultra speaker review: Better than Sonos?

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A compact premium smart speaker with impressive sound, wide streaming support, and room to grow into a full home audio system.

Dave Carr5mo ago

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ReviewsBose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar review: Bose goes all in on home theater

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A premium soundbar built for expansion.

Dave Carr5mo ago

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ReviewsJBL Xtreme 5 review: Bigger, louder, and redesigned where it counts

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With a new driver layout, more power, and built-in lighting, the Xtreme 5 feels like a real upgrade.

Dave Carr5mo ago

TestedValue7Connection8.5Portability7Build9Design8

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ReviewsJBL Go 5 review: Small upgrades, same ultra-portable appeal

8.3

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The JBL Go 5 sticks to what it does best: it’s a small, durable, grab-and-go speaker built for convenience, not power.

Dave Carr6mo ago

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ReviewsJBL BandBox Trio review: AI-powered guitar practice done right

8.2

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JBL enters the world of guitar practice amps with genuinely useful AI features.

Dave Carr6mo ago

TestedValue6.5Portability8.5Build8Design9Features9

ReviewsSonos Play review: Better with Wi-Fi

7.6

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The Sonos Play is portable and IP67 rated, but it’s far more useful within the Sonos Wi-Fi ecosystem.

Dave Carr6mo ago

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ReviewsSonos Era 100 SL review: A simpler way into Sonos

7.9

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The new Era 100 SL drops the mic, keeps the sound, and comes in cheaper.

Dave Carr6mo ago

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ReviewsEdifier M90 review: Desktop speakers with HDMI eARC

8.4

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Can one speaker system really handle both desktop listening and TV audio?

Dave Carr6mo ago

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