
Marantz Wants to Kill the Soundbar Once and for All with Its New Hi-Fi Streamer
Soundbars are the first step on the journey to better TV audio. This versatile streamer makes a case to skip it altogether.

Soundbars are the first step on the journey to better TV audio. This versatile streamer makes a case to skip it altogether.
By Jack Seemer

A string of fast-follow updates have now addressed some of the Sonos community's concerns, setting a positive precedent other companies could learn from.
By Ben Bowers

It doesn't matter how good your TV's picture quality is, the built-in speakers suck. Should you upgrade to a soundbar or speakers?
By Tucker Bowe

Some speakers cost little more than $100. Others go for more than $1,000. Here's where your money is really going.
By Tucker Bowe

The Sonos Ace is the company's first pair of noise-canceling headphones.
By Tucker Bowe

A dive deep into what separates the two most popular wireless speakers that support Dolby Atmos: the Sonos Era 300 and Apple HomePod.
By Tucker Bowe

Streaming lossless-quality audio is cheaper and easier than ever before.
By Tucker Bowe

Vibrations are integral to vinyl setups, as long as you can control them.
By Tucker Bowe

Want better audio from your iPhone, MacBook or Android? Get one of these.
By Tucker Bowe and Jack Seemer

Looking for a great stereo receiver for your bookshelf speakers? Start here.
By Tucker Bowe

Bluetooth earbuds are nice when you’re out and about. But at a desk, nothing beats a pair of giant, wired cans.
By Eric Limer

Do automatic turntables sound better, worse or the same as manual turntables?
By Tucker Bowe

This puck-shaped object sits on your turntable's spindle and helps improve sound quality.
By Tucker Bowe

Size matters when it comes to high-end audio, making tower speakers the best choice for people who take their music or their movies seriously.
By Tucker Bowe

Sonos speakers sound great and are easy to use. But there are still some little-known features that can improve your experience.
By Tucker Bowe

There's a myth that subwoofers actually make speakers sound worse. It couldn't be further from the truth.
By Tucker Bowe

For the best audio quality, stop committing these vinyl-record no-nos.
By Tucker Bowe

Don't be fooled. Dolby Audio and Dolby Atmos aren't even close to the same technology.
By Tucker Bowe

A seminal piece of hi-fi gear from the late '90s returns nearly two decades after its original release but not without a few thoughtful tweaks.
By Jack Seemer

Mastering plays an important role in the way music sounds. So why would a record label do it twice?
By Sean Evans