Photograph: Chris Haslam Plugged into my father’s 20-year-old Arcam amplifier, powering a pair of equally vintage Mordaunt Short floorstanding speakers, the Streamplayer works smoothly. It did...
Every audio system requires amplification. In a traditional hi-fi set-up, the loudspeakers are always “passive”—which is to say, they don’t produce their own power. Instead, they...
The subwoofer is no joke, at about 13 x 16 inches and 18 pounds, but it’s not something you’ll need to move once you get it...
Awesome Accessories Which karaoke accessories you need will depend on what kind of system you buy. For example, if you’re buying a portable Bluetooth speaker that...
Despite the Grip’s smaller size, JBL pegs battery life on both speakers at the same 14-hour maximum. On the Grip at least, that might be overpromising....
The Google Nest Hub for $100 is a great bedside speaker for Google Assistant users. The 7-inch screen feels like a smartphone propped up on its...
Comparing Our Favorite Alexa Speakers Other Alexa (or Alexa-Compatible) Speakers There are a lot of Echo devices out there, and some third-party speakers that are Amazon...
If your current TV speakers aren’t impressing you, the easiest way to upgrade your movie night is with a sound bar. Our favorite compact option, where...
Under the surface are 11 individually powered speakers, including two five-inch woofers, two midrange drivers, two tweeters, and five “full-range” drivers. The collection includes both side-firing...
Looking for a juiced-up Bluetooth speaker that can also keep your other devices charged? The JBL Charge 6 is currently marked down to just $130 on...
