Loudspeakers News & Reviews

Yamaha PDX-B11 Review

We’re not going lambaste the PDX-B11 and slap it with the worst Bluetooth speaker rating ever, but we certainly can’t recommend it, either. (6 out of 10) Pros Clean, powerful midrange...
Vizio S4251W-B4 Home Theater Sound Bar Review

The Vizio S4251W-B4 soundbar offers full surround sound thanks to its wireless subwoofer and satellites, but its sound quality isn’t quite up to snuff. (3 out of 5) Pros 5.1-channel surround...
Boston Acoustics A360 Loudspeaker Review

The Boston Acoustics A360 floorstanding loudspeakers are well built and look good at $800/pair. High quality parts are used in the cabinet construction and the drivers are decent quality. Although the...
Vizio SB4251W-B4 Review

Vizio’s SB4251W-B4 delivers the sort of features and control that users have been longed after for years now, and does it with style, finesse and surprisingly good audio quality. (8.5 out...
Geneva Model S Wireless Speaker

Geneva today announced the Model S Wireless, an all-in-one table-top speaker system offering completely re-engineered components, higher-grade electronics, speaker drivers and the convenience of instant wireless connectivity for a more impressive...
Sharp HT-SB60 Sound Bar Home Theater System Review

One of the few soundbars built for 60-inch HDTVs, the powerful Sharp HT-SB60 produces an expansive sound field for movies if you don’t mind a slightly bright sound and hefty price...
LG NB3730A Sound Bar Audio System Review

The LG NB3730A combines an app-filled media hub with a nice-sounding soundbar, at a slightly imposing price tag. (3.5 out of 5) Pros Good sound quality Loads of online services Bluetooth...
Energy Take Classic I/O 4 and 5 Outdoor Speakers

Energy today announced their first-ever outdoor speakers with the debut of two budget-priced models: Take Classic I/O 4 (0.5-inch tweeter and a 4-inch woofer) and Take Classic I/0 5 (1-inch tweeter...
Bowers and Wilkins Z2 Review

Over the last ten years, iPod docks have become ubiquitous, with offerings from ever major (and not so major) manufacturer and at every price point imaginable. However, over the last couple...
Klipsch KMC 3 Bluetooth Speaker

Klipsch announced their first Bluetooth speaker, model KMC 3, into the new Klipsch Music Center series line. With dual 2-inch, full-range drivers and a dedicated 5.25-inch subwoofer, the KMC 3 produces...
Divoom Onbeat-200 Bluetooth Speaker

Divoom just introduced the Onbeat-200, a 3-inch rechargeable, portable wireless speaker that features Bluetooth capabilities for playing music or using it as a speakerphone. The Bluetooth speaker features precision-tuned 50 mm drivers...
Wilson Audio Duette Series-2 Loudspeakers

Wilson Audio just announced the Duette Series-2, an audiophile-grade, no-compromise, stand-mount loudspeaker designed to be used in a wide variety of room configurations. The Duette Series-2’s tweeter performance is enhanced by...
The Best Soundbars

For many people, the experience of watching movies and TV shows at home is changing—fast. New smartphones and tablets are letting us access our favorite programs in ways we’ve never imagined...
Niles Cynema Soundfield In-Wall Soundbar System

Niles Audio today introduced Cynema Soundfield, an innovative soundbar speaker system, which features a unique in-wall mounting system that allows it to be perfectly centered under flat-panel displays without the hassle...
NuForce S3-BT Review

The S3 BT have a light and airy touch that we found especially well suited to acoustic and instrumental music. (8.5 out of 10) Pros Gorgeous upper register Smooth warmth in...
Braven BRV-1 Review

When it comes down to it, even though it’s pricey, we dig the BRV-1’s great sound and tough design and can’t help but to throw it a recommendation. (8 out of...
Panasonic SC-HTB70 Review

The Panasonic SC-HTB70 offers solid audio performance and Bluetooth connectivity in an all-in-one soundbar package that’s priced right. (3.5 out of 5) Pros Integrated Bluetooth Good overall sound Works facing foward,...
Subwoofer Back Panel Controls Explained

Andrew Welker, Axiom Audio Design Engineer, explains the subwoofer controls and amplifier settings on the back panel of powered subwoofers, and offers advice on what you may need to adjust. The...
G-Project G-Boom Review

Not only can the G-Boom stand up to rough conditions, it puts out more power, clarity, and vibrancy than a speaker in its price range has a right to. (8.5 out...
NYNE NH-5000 Review

The flexible NYNE NH-5000 speaker dock offers iOS docking and wireless Bluetooth audio at a nice price, but it has some design flaws and sound quality is only average. (3 out...