ReviewsPSB iQ2 speaker review: A seriously capable pair of all-in-one powered speakersThe PSB iQ2 gives you a ton of ways to listen, with connections for just about everything.Dave Carr·todayBottom lineThe PSB iQ2 offers a modern design to match its extensive feature set and can handle just about anything I’d want from a pair of powered speakers.
ReviewsThe Sonos Beam Ultra might be all the soundbar you need8OverallAfter using the Beam Ultra in a few very different rooms, I’m impressed by how much it can do on its own.Dave Carr·1w agoTestedValue7·Connection8·Build8·Features9Bottom lineThe Sonos Beam Ultra delivers impressive sound for movies and plenty of bass without taking up much space.
ReviewsI listened to Sony’s new ULT TOWER MAX, and it made my leg hairs moveThe ULT TOWER MAX is ridiculous in the best way possible.Dave Carr·2w ago
ReviewsGoogle Home Speaker review: The AI hub that forgot it's supposed to be a speakerSix years of waiting, and the audio is an afterthought.Adam Birney·3mo agoTestedValue4·Connection5·Build6·Design7·Features8Bottom lineThe Google Home Speaker is a smarter assistant and a worse speaker than the older Nest Audio.
ReviewsBose Lifestyle Ultra speaker review: Better than Sonos?8OverallA compact premium smart speaker with impressive sound, wide streaming support, and room to grow into a full home audio system.Dave Carr·4mo agoTestedValue7·Connection9·Build8·Design8·Features8Bottom lineThe Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker delivers impressive sound quality for its compact size, especially once you hear a stereo pair in action.
ReviewsBose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar review: Bose goes all in on home theater8OverallA premium soundbar built for expansion.Dave Carr·4mo agoTestedValue7·Connection9·Build8·Design8·Features8Bottom lineThe Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar works well on its own, but the real experience starts once you add the optional subwoofer and rear speakers.
ReviewsJBL Xtreme 5 review: Bigger, louder, and redesigned where it counts8OverallWith a new driver layout, more power, and built-in lighting, the Xtreme 5 feels like a real upgrade.Dave Carr·5mo agoTestedValue7·Connection8.5·Portability7·Build9·Design8Bottom lineThe JBL Xtreme 5 is a meaningful upgrade, with stronger bass, more output, and a redesigned driver layout that actually makes a difference.
ReviewsJBL Go 5 review: Small upgrades, same ultra-portable appeal8.3OverallThe JBL Go 5 sticks to what it does best: it’s a small, durable, grab-and-go speaker built for convenience, not power.Dave Carr·5mo agoTestedValue8·Connection8·Portability9·Build8.5·Design8Bottom lineThe JBL Go 5 is a small update, not a major upgrade.
ReviewsJBL BandBox Trio review: AI-powered guitar practice done right8.2OverallJBL enters the world of guitar practice amps with genuinely useful AI features.Dave Carr·5mo agoTestedValue6.5·Portability8.5·Build8·Design9·Features9Bottom lineThe JBL BandBox Trio is pricey, but it’s a genuinely useful practice tool for guitarists who want more than a basic amp.
ReviewsSonos Play review: Better with Wi-Fi7.6OverallThe Sonos Play is portable and IP67 rated, but it’s far more useful within the Sonos Wi-Fi ecosystem.Dave Carr·6mo agoTestedValue6·Portability7·Build8·Design8·Features9Bottom lineThe Sonos Play is a solid portable speaker that fits best inside the Sonos ecosystem.
ReviewsSonos Era 100 SL review: A simpler way into Sonos7.9OverallThe new Era 100 SL drops the mic, keeps the sound, and comes in cheaper.Dave Carr·6mo agoTestedValue8·Connection9·Build7·Design7.5·Features8Bottom lineThe Sonos Era 100 SL aims to deliver the same sound as the Era 100 for less money, but it still makes the most sense if you plan to use it as part of …
ReviewsEdifier M90 review: Desktop speakers with HDMI eARC8.4OverallCan one speaker system really handle both desktop listening and TV audio?Dave Carr·6mo agoTestedValue8·Connection9·Build8·Design8·Features9Bottom lineThe Edifier M90 is a versatile speaker system that works just as well on a desk as it does beside a TV.