Learn more› By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear. He has been reviewing speakers and other audio products for more than 30 years. We’re currently calling ...

Opinions expressed by Forbes Contributors are their own. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. Yamaha has been making superb audio for decades. The Japanese ...

Learn more› By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear ... harsh and congested compared with the pricier Yamaha R-N303. This receiver has some features that ...

If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more In case you’ve forgotten, Sonos basically invented the multi-room category of home audio. It started as a software company in the early ...

Wireless & Bluetooth Speaker Ratings CR’s labs evaluate wireless speakers on features, ease of use, and—most critically—sound quality. Read our advice on finding the best speaker for your ne ...

Amazon’s Echo line of smart speakers and voice assistant Alexa cannot call 911 for you. They won't reliably report your location and don't offer a callback number, so they don't meet the ...

Bluetooth speakers have been a major fixture in my life ever since I picked up the original Ultimate Ears Boom in college. I use them to listen to podcasts or my favorite playlists while I’m ...

Ty Pendlebury has worked at CNET since 2006. He lives in New York City where he writes about streaming and home audio. Expertise Ty has worked for radio, print, and online publications ...

I do have one rule of thumb: Once the price of a soundbar exceeds $500, you may find it more worthwhile to save for an AV receiver and speakers. Whether it's connecting a phone over Bluetooth or ...

Want better audio from your TV? From our lab to your living room, these are the best soundbars we've tested. I’ve been PCMag’s home entertainment expert for over 10 years, covering both TVs ...

Today's best TVs, while visually stunning, often sacrifice audio quality in favor of sleek designs. Those razor-thin screens don't have the space to house powerful speakers that can deliver a ...