Home Audio
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Enter Our Apple HomePod Mini Holiday Giveaway
Enter for your chance to win an Apple HomePod Mini just in time for the holidays! Tiny in size, not in performance. And jam-packed with innovation.
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JBL Reimagines Home Audio with Stylish, User-Friendly Component System
JBL turns the page on mid-tier audio system design with sleek, light-color components, simple interfaces and setup, all while delivering rich, immersive sound.
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How to Hide Your TV Cords
There are easy and inexpensive fixes that can help disguise and organize the jumble of cords, and even hide them in your walls.
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Samsung Music Frame Now Offers a Fashionable White Bezel
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.
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Samsung S800D Soundbar Review: Big Sound, Ultra Slim Profile
Looking for a premium soundbar that won't dominate your space? Samsung's S800D delivers impressive Dolby Atmos audio in an ultra-slim package. Read our review.
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Samsung Music Frame Review: An Innovative Blend of Sound and Style
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.
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How to Connect Bose Headphones & Earbuds to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Bose headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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Samsung Music Frame: Where Sound Meets Art
Samsung launches the Music Frame at CES 2024, a speaker and picture frame combo that transforms both your listening experience and home aesthetics.
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How to Connect JBL Speakers and Headphones to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your JBL speakers or headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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Save $50 Off the Sonos Era 100 - An All Time Lowest Price
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.
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TCL S Class 5.1 Soundbar: Big Sound, Small Price, Effortless Install
The TCL S Class 5.1 soundbar delivers a significant audio boost over what's available from most TVs, with good surround separation for movie soundtracks.
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Sonos One vs Sonos Era 100: Should You Upgrade?
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.
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How to Connect a Bluetooth Speaker or Headphones to Your TV
Find out if Bluetooth is available on your TV, and consult our step-by-step instructions on pairing a Bluetooth speaker or headphones with your TV.
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Amazon Turns Echo Dot Smart Speakers into WiFi Extenders
If you own an eero mesh WiFi system, you'll be able to use current and new Echo Dot, Echo Dot Kids, and Echo Dot Clock smart speakers as WiFi extenders.
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The New Samsung S800B Defines the Ultra-Slim Soundbar Category
The S800B is an innovative soundbar that defines the ultra-slim soundbar category, offering an aesthetic advantage and clear, balance sound.
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Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2022 Awards
Our team of tech industry veterans scoured this year's exhibit halls to pick our absolute favorite products for the Techlicious Top Picks of CES 2022 Awards.
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Lovesac Sactionals StealthTech is an Impressive Hidden Home Theater
I reviewed Lovesac's Sactionals StealthTech and was wowed by the integrated speakers' ability to produce an enjoyable, immersive home theater experience.
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HomePod Mini Is a Smart Speaker Worth Buying for Apple Users
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.
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The Best Wireless Headphones for Watching TV
Here are the wireless headphones that offer the best balance of sound quality, comfort, and wireless range for general viewers, as well as gamers and audiophiles.
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Roku Smart Soundbar Now Works with Wireless Surround Speakers
Turn your Roku Smart Soundbar into a surround sound system with Roku Wireless Surround speakers and sub.
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Smart Speaker Malware Can Record You and Steal Passwords
We're used to avoiding malware and phishing attempts on our PCs and smartphones, but now these scams are coming to our smart speakers.
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Amazon Brings Alexa to Everything from Alarm Clocks to Eyeglasses
Some of Amazon's new Alexa devices are a little odd, but Echo speakers, Ringsecurity cameras, and other practical gadgets are getting solid upgrades for reasonable prices.
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Sonos Finally Debuts a Bluetooth Speaker: Sonos Move
The Sonos Move is a powerful, rugged Bluetooth speaker that works on and off the Sonos network.
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New Blueprint Sharing Feature Promises a Lot More Alexa Skills
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.
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How to Connect Blackweb Headphones & Earbuds to Bluetooth
Follow these three steps to pair your Blackweb headphones with your Android phone, iPhone or laptop. Still having trouble? We’ve got tips on how to get it working.
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The Sonos Beam is 3 Speakers in One
The Sonos Beam soundbar serves as your TV speaker, Alexa-enable smart speaker and a networked speaker for a Sonos whole home system.
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How to Get an Amazing Movie Experience at Home
Everything you need to know to recreate the movie theater experience in your home.
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6 Best Google Assistant Speakers
These six Google Assistant-enabled speakers are designed to meet your needs, whether you're inside or outside your home.
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Echo Dot Kids Edition Is a Smart Speaker Just for Kids
With FreeTime Unlimited and new kid-friendly Alexa skills, Alexa could become your child's virtual best friend.
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Easily Build Your Own Alexa Apps
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.
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Review of the Apple HomePod
It's difficult to recommend HomePod to anyone except Apple adherents. I simply cannot comprehend what needs HomePod fills or what value it presents.
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10 Fun Free Games to Play with Amazon’s Alexa
Let Alexa play host to your next family game night with these 10 fun brainy games.
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Google Unveils Home Mini & Home Max Smart Speakers
Google unveiled two new smart speaker products that offer solid alternatives to their Echo counterparts. But do these new speakers make the grade?
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Amazon Introduces New Amazon Echo & More Alexa Products
Amazon expands its lineup of Alexa-enable Echo products with models that control your smart home and double as your alarm clock.
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The Best Soundbar Under $250
The Vizio SB3821-D6 has set a new soundbar price-performance benchmark, delivering authoritative bass, a natural-sounding midrange and clean treble.
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The Best Affordable Outdoor Speakers
The right outdoor speakers can make your next backyard party or beach trip a gathering to remember.
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What Amazon Alexa Can Do & How to Get It
Move over, Siri. Alexa, Amazon's voice-activated virtual helper, is here to make your life easier, more convenient and more productive.
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Samsung Radiant 360 R7 Wireless Speaker Brings 360-degree Sound
Samsung's first omni-directional wireless speaker sports 360-degree sound, but is it worth the steep price tag?
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Review of the Philips Shoqbox Mini BT2200
The Philips Shoqbox Mini is a handy little portable Bluetooth speaker with the ability to serve double-duty in the shower.
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Speaker from Devialet May Offer the Best Sound In the World
The Devialet Speaker debuts in the U.S. with unparalleled sound quality for a fraction of the cost of high-end systems.
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The Best Wireless Music System
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.
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Amazon Echo: A Siri-like Digital Assistant for Your Home
The Amazon Echo speaker features a cloud-based, Siri-like digital assistant who can access your phone's playlist, search the web and more.
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Sonos Speakers Now Connect Directly to WiFi
A new software update called Sonos 5.1 lets the Sonos speaker line connect directly to your home wireless network without a $50 Sonos Bridge.
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The Best Portable Bluetooth Speaker
The combination of excellent sound quality, long-lasting battery, easy portability and water resistance makes the Ultimate Ears BOOM Bluetooth speaker our top pick.
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Tivoli Albergo: A Designer Clock Radio with Custom Cabinets
Tivoli's latest home audio offering, the Albergo, is a designer clock radio with optional wood, fabric and leather cabinets.
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The Soundbase: Big TV Sound from a Flat Speaker
Enhance your TV viewing experience with one of these all-in-one super-slim speakers that also act as a base for your TV.
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Samsung Offers More Wireless Home Audio Options
Samsung new wireless speakers and components easily mix and match for a whole home audio system.
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The Best Soundbar: JBL Cinema SB400
The JBL Cinema SB400 wins our award for Best Soundbar with excellent surround sound effects and the best deep bass we’ve heard from a soundbar. -
Best Soundbar under $300: Vizio S4221w-C4
The Vizio S4221w-C4 is the best soundbar under $300, hands down. Find out why it's our top pick.
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How to Buy Headphones
Take these features into consideration before buying your next pair of headphones.
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Sonos Playbar Connects to Your TV & Wireless Music System
Wireless high-fidelity leader, Sonos, introduces a home theater soundbar that works with existing wireless speaker ecosystem.
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The Best Soundbars for Your TV
Add one of these soundbars (Single Speaker Surround Sound) to dramatically improve your HDTV's sound quality without taking over your living room.
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Play Real Basketball in Your Living Room
NBA Baller Beats is the first video game where you can use a real basketball when you play.
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Electric Friends: Cute Speakers for Kids
Adorable speakers with an iPod/iPhone dock that produce great sound.
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Sonos Play:3: Streams Quality Music to Small Spaces
Sonos lowered its entry level pricing to $299 with its new Play:3, a small all-in-one that combines a music streamer and speaker.
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How to Set up a Home Theater for Every Space
With some easy-to-follow tips, you can create a movie theater-like surround sound experience in your living room, den or even your bedroom.
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How to Buy a 5.1 Surround Sound System
A 5.1 channel surround sound system is essential for enjoying a cinema-quality experience at home.
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How to Baby-proof Your Home Theater
Baby-proofing your home entertainment gear will help protect both your investment and your child. Follow these seven tips to a safer home.
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Bose VideoWave is a Major Leap Forward in Surround Sound
The new Bose VideoWave offers top-notch surround sound packaged into a 46" LCD TV, along with the best universal remote I've seen.
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Audyssey Audio Dock: The Best iPod/iPhone Dock for Your Desk
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.
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Tivoli Introduces the Most Beautiful Clock Radio
Tivoli upgrades its beautiful table radio, the Model One, with a dual alarm clock, a variety of wood and lacquer cabinet colors and more radio features, including RDS for displaying song titles and 5 station presets.
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Outdoor Speakers that Blend with Your Decor
Here are some speaker options that will let you enjoy your tunes in style while relaxing on the patio, in the garden or by the pool.
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Acoustic Research XSight Touch Universal Remote Review
With a color touchscreen and backlit keypad, the Acoustic Research XSight Touch universal remote delivers the functionality of all your remotes, plus one-button access to activities like "Watch TV."
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Speakers that Hide in Furniture and Fixtures
From ottomans to ceiling fans, a wide variety of home furnishings and fixtures now are hiding speakers in the most inconspicuous—and surprising—places.
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Five Tips for Setting up Your Surround Sound System
Stepping up to true surround sound system will greatly enhance your movie viewing experience. To get the best sound, though, make sure you follow these five important tips.
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Boston Acoustics Duo-i plus Brings Style and Sound to Any Room
More than a just a clock radio, Boston Acoustics’s Duo-i plus will easily bring beautiful music to any room in the house.
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Improving Your Home Theater Environment
Short of relocating your movie watching to the basement, there are a few things you can do to improve the quality of your home theater environment.
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Cut the Wires and Keep the Music with the Sonos Speaker Bundle 150
With a Sonos system, you can listen to all the digital music that lives on your computer, or Internet radio and music subscription services without a computer.
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Overview of Wireless Music Systems
Get your tunes wirelessly in any room with these audio systems.