Logitech Z523 Review
In our review of Logitech’s Z523 desktop speakers we learn that they shake off their inexpensive price tag and boom with the big boys.
Snell Acoustics IC-K7 Review
In our review of the Snell Acoustics IC-K7 bookshelf speakers we find out that the IC-K7's sound will appeal to even the most discerning listener.
Boston Acoustics VS 344 Review
We review the stealthy Boston Acoustics' VS 344 floor-standing loudspeakers which feature their proprietary drivers and superior engineering.
Joey Roth Ceramic Speakers Review
We review Joey Roth’s Ceramic Speakers which are a revelation in stylish audio technology
Altec Lansing Expressionist Ultra MX6021 Review
We review the Altec Lansing’s Expressionist Ultra MX6021 PC speakers which feature surprising power and a unique design.
Axiom Epic Grand Master 500 Review
The Grandmaster 500 speaker system from Axiom Audio offers knockout performance at an extremely reasonable price.
EMP Tek Impression Series E55Ti Review
Review: The E55Ti tower speakers, part of EMP Tek's Impression Series, offer clean, lively sound and an attractive finish that make them a solid buy.
Edifier Sound To Go (MP250) Review
Review: Edifier's Sound To Go portable speaker provides a solution for laptop owners who want better sound quality in a small, portable package.
Aperion Audio Verus Forte Review
Review: Aperion’s Verus Forte loudspeakers dress up the packaging and sound of the fabled Intimus line, but keep price under $1,000 a pair for the towers.
Boston Acoustics A Series Review
Review: Boston Acoustics A-Series speakers defy their value-oriented price point with big, satisfying midrange, plenty of sonic detail, and a handsome finish.
Paradigm MilleniaOne 5.0 System with MilleniaSub Review
The Paradigm MilleniaOne 5.0 speakers and MilleniaSub bulldoze the notion of underpowered “lifestyle audio systems” with astoundingly clear, full sound from a tiny package.
Hercules XPS 101 Review
Review: The Hercules XPS 101 multimedia speaker system dazzles with sharp design, but grates on music lovers with fatiguing highs and overly thumpy bass.
Boston Acoustics CS 260 II Review
Boston Acoustics’ CS 260 II defies its $200 price tag by performing on par with speakers at twice the price, even if it can’t quite compete on looks.
Pioneer S-DJ05 Review
Review: The Pioneer S-DJ05 active speakers target DJs and audio professionals with tight, tonally accurate sound from a compact, portable package.
Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS SE Review
Review: The Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS SE cube speaker system looks sharp at an affordable price point, but the micro size leaves midrange lacking.
Paradigm A2 Review
Review: Paradigm’s A2 speakers are a total knockout and, at about $500 a pair, a tremendous value, too.
Monster Clarity HD Model One Review
Review: The Clarity HD Model One from Monster delivers big sound in a lightweight package, mixable inputs and a built-in iPod dock.
Aperion Audio Verus Grand Tower Review
Aperion Audio’s Verus Grand tower speakers obliterate competitors priced at twice and three times as much, winning them a much-deserved Editor’s Choice award and a spot in our test labs.
Martin Logan Motion LX16 Review
Martin Logan’s Motion LX16 bookshelf speakers distill the company’s signature technology down to a more compact, affordable package that still delivers big sound.
Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS Digital Cinema Review
The Boston Acoustics SoundWare XS Digital Cinema throws sound well beyond its tiny size, and looks good doing it.
Fluance ESHTB Review
The Fluance ESHTB Higher Fidelity 5-speaker home theater system impresses up high, but disappoints down low with nearly nonexistent bass.
Velodyne Impact 12 Review
Velodyne delivers outstanding audio performance in an attractive, wallet-friendly subwoofer.
Klipsch RF-62 II Review
Klipsch’s RF-62 II home theater system grabs listeners with rock-solid bass, wide-open midrange, tasty, detailed highs and a remarkably wide and seamless soundstage.
Samsung HT-E6500W Review
Samsung raises the bar for home-theater-in-a-box systems with the HT-E6500W, an spendy but powerful and surprisingly well balanced 5.1-channel system.
MartinLogan Dynamo 1000w Review
MartinLogan’s potent Dynamo 1000w subwoofer has no shortage of gut-scrambling power, yet still remains nimble and musical.
Sonos Sub Review
Sonos finds some missing oomph with its Sub wireless subwoofer, a potent box of boom to round out the bottom of end of your Sonos system, no wires needed.
Bowers & Wilkins MT-60D Review
Bowers & Wilkins MT-60D speaker system pairs solid satellites with one of the most outstanding subwoofers we’ve ever had the pleasure of testing.
Paradigm Millenia CT System Review
Paradigm's Millenia CT system puts most other compact, self-powered speaker systems to shame with supreme sound the defies its compact size.
SVS SB13-Ultra Subwoofer Review
The SVS SB13-Ultra floored us – and even the neighbors – by belting out the most perfectly reproduced bass we've ever had the pleasure of hearing.
KEF T100-Series 5.1 Review
KEF’s T100 speaker system looks too thin to deserve a stamp of audiophile approval, but sounds bigger – and better – than plenty of much larger traditional speakers.
Pioneer SP-PK52FS Review
Pioneer pulled in the help of high-end speaker designer Andrew Jones in an effort to pull its standard speaker line’s reputation out of the garage and into the great room. In our review, we find out if Pioneer’s tactic worked.
Klipsch HD Theater 600 Review
Though Klipsch’s HD Theater 600 may be a bit finicky when it comes to placement, a little time and attention pays back with well-balanced, exciting sound delivered from a package that looks smart wherever you end up putting it.
SVS Ultra Series Review
SVS absolutely blew us away with its Ultra Tower Surround speaker system. While SVS isn’t the only Internet-direct speaker manufacturer testing pre-conceptions about what value is supposed to mean, it is certainly one of the best. Simply put, you need to check these speakers out.
Fluance XLHTB Review
Fluance delivers some outrageous bang-for-your-buck factor with the towers in its XLHTB system; however, a center channel that doesn’t deliver clear dialog is a big problem in our book, and the reason we had to reduce the score of this otherwise shockingly high-value speaker system.
Omega Speaker Systems Super 3T Desktop Review
Hand-made in Connecticut, the beautifully finished Omega Super 3T Desktop are capable of creating a sound that’s remarkably similar to a pair of electrostatic speakers, but without the electrostatic price or space considerations.
Joey Roth Ceramic Subwoofer Review
Nearly three years after the debut of the Joey Roth ceramic speakers comes the companion Ceramic Sub, and it’s just what the system needed.
Boston Acoustics M-series System Review
We dig into one of Boston Acoustics’ most ambitious efforts to date: the M-Series speakers. As beautiful to look at as they are to hear, this series delivers the audio goods in a big way; but some weak surround speakers and a little bit of sticker shock temper our enthusiasm.
Axiom LFR-1100 with ADA-1500-4 review
Axiom’s all-out, no-apologies LFR1100 speakers, DPS 1100 and ADA-1500-4 amplifier are a formidable and harmonious combo capable of delivering some of the most satisfying sound we’ve heard from any system under $10,000
Former Senior Editor, A/V
After receiving his Bachelor in Music with an Audio Production focus from Ithaca College and Master of Music in Keyboard Collaborative Arts from the University of Southern California, he began working for Home Theater Magazine in 2003. His time in the print and online publishing world has been spent as a writer, editor, copy editor, researcher, and test lab technician. Before joining Digital Trends, Higgins was the Managing Editor of Tech at Reviewed, part of the USA Today network, where he led the website’s tech coverage. He has previously written for Wirecutter, IGN, Projector Central, T3, Sound & Vision, and Home Theater Magazine covering projectors, televisions, headphones and earbuds, sound bars and speakers, and monitors. He is a yearly attendee at CES and an ISF level 3 certified calibrator.
In addition to his career in publishing, Higgins has been a professional musician since the late 90s, having performed on piano in solo recitals, as a collaborative partner with various singers and instrumentalists, and with the Pacific Symphony. He also is an accomplished guitarist and, with his pop/rock band, has played such hallowed L.A. venues as the Troubadour, Roxy, Viper Room, and House of Blues. For 10 years, he was a teacher and music director at a private school in Los Angeles, and following his teaching career spent some time in the film industry as a post-production sound editor and composer.
Originally from just outside Boston, Higgins has been a Los Angeles resident since 2001 where he lives with his wife, son, two rescue dogs, and parrot. When not working, he spends his time watching TV shows about cooking and serial killers, preparing for his next D&D session, ignoring the growing list of games in his Steam gaming library, and building Legos with his son.