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Klipsch Quintet review

As compact speaker systems go, it just doesn’t get much better than the latest iteration of Klipsch’s Qunitet system, where build quality, rich sound and impressive dynamics come together in an attractive and affordable package.
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Grace Digital GDI-BTSP201 Review

Grace Digital’s compact Bluetooth bookshelf speakers offer stereo separation and a more traditional driver arrangement than most single-cabinet options. But how’s the sound quality? We found out.
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KEF V300 review

KEF’s V300 system is a plug and play alternative designed to flank your television with flat-panel speakers rather than underscore it with a bulky sound bar. We dug deep to find out if KEF could deliver its signature sound from such a svelte system.
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GoldenEar Technology Triton Seven review

We heard the GoldenEar Technology Triton Seven speaker at CES a little over a year ago, but we had to hear it on our equipment to believe it. We spent months with the speakers in various rooms, and produced this full review.
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Orb Audio Mod1x review

We recently took a close look at an updated and supposedly improved pair of Orb’s root design, the Mod1X satellite speakers, to find out if they could match their intriguing style with high-grade performance.
JBL LSR305

JBL LSR305 review

JBL's LSR305 boast a lot of fancy tech, especially for a set of monitors under $300. But buzz words aside, these speakers offer a serious wallup of quality performance for the money.
SVS Prime Speakers

SVS Prime Series speaker system review

Bang-for-your-buck is both an overused term and a well-worn concept, but the SVS Prime Series speakers challenge preconceived notions with performance that well exceeds even the most far-flung expectations for their price.
Sharp WiSA Audio System

Sharp Wireless High-Res Audio Player review

Sharp’s Wireless High Res Audio player is a little ahead of its time, but it signals a future where ditching cables doesn’t mean sacrificing so much as an ounce of sound quality.
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Grovemade Wood Speakers and Amp review

Grovemade breaks free from its wooded accessories with a Wooden Speaker & Amp combo that sounds warm, deep, and totally unique.
ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 review

Elac Uni-Fi UB5 review

The Uni-fi UB5 bookshelf speakers more than earn their silver thanks to powerful bass and gorgeous detail that only improves as your system is upgraded.
Logitech Z337 with Bluetooth review

Logitech Z337 with Bluetooth review

Logitech’s Z337 PC speakers offer decent PC audio that’s just okay for music, but its Bluetooth support adds some real convenience.
Fugoo Go

Fugoo Go review

The Fugoo Go is, from a design perspective, fundamentally Fugoo, and built to take on whatever beating you may have to dish out. It also bears the distinction of being able to play quite loud.
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KEF Q150 bookshelf speakers review

KEF’s latest pair of Q-series bookshelves have been fully redesigned to offer sparkling treble, hefty bass, rich and warm mids, and a dimensional soundstage at a price that won’t cash out your savings.
Crosley Radio S100 review

Crosley Radio S100 review

Can powered, Bluetooth-enabled bookshelf speakers for less than $200 win your heart? Read our Crosley S100 review to find out.
Aperion Verus II

Aperion Audio Verus II Grand review

In our Aperion Audio Verus II Grand review, we find out how well the company’s latest audiophile tower speakers stack up to the competition.
Polk Signature Series review

Polk Signature Series review

Our Polk Signature Series review reveals the company still knows how to design a high-performance speaker that’s easy on the wallet.
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Monoprice Monolith K-BĀS review

Monoprice’s Monolith K-BAS speakers deliver bass worthy of the speaker’s name, but a dip in the treble and midrange glosses over details.
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Definitive Technology Demand Series D9 review

Definitive Technology’s D9 Demand Series speakers showcase incredible clarity and stereo imaging in our review. But are they worth the extra green?
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SVS SB16-Ultra subwoofer review

If you’ve ever wondered what’s the best subwoofer you can buy, then wonder no longer. The SVS SB16-Ultra is it.
Tivoli Model One Digital Review

Tivoli Audio ART Model One Digital review

Our Tivoli Model One Digital review reveals that despite great sound, problems with Wi-Fi and limited streaming support stops us short from falling totally in love.
Bowers & Wilkins 702 S2 review

Bowers and Wilkins 702 S2 Review

The Bowers and Wilkins 702 S2 speakers are a beautiful pair of floorstanding speakers that beautifully reproduce instrumental music, but they may not be right for everyone.
Focal Sib Evo Dolby Atmos 5.1.2

Focal Sib Evo Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 review

Focal’s Sib Evo speakers offer real, multi-channel Dolby Atmos sound in a package that’s as affordable as a soundbar, and almost as discrete. We put them to the test.
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Logitech G560 review

Looking to upgrade your gaming cave? Look no further than the Logitech G560 gaming speakers, which offer powerful sound and multicolor light arrays which react to the games you’re playing.
JBL Boombox review

JBL Boombox review

The JBL Boombox might have a retro name, but it’s got distinctly modern features. The massive, $450 speaker makes most portable Bluetooth speakers look puny by comparison, boasting a beefy 20,000mAh battery which can charge two phones at once. It also sounds good, thanks to plenty of park-thumping bass.
Focal Dome Flax 5.1 review

Focal Dome Flax 5.1 review

There are plenty of ways to land high-quality surround sound, but Focal’s Dome series does things differently. Small yet powerful speaker packages that can setup in almost any room, the Dome Flax are the latest (and priciest). At $2,000, are the Dome Flax worthy of consideration?
JBL 306P MkII review

JBL 306P MkII review

The JBL 306P MkII are a stylish and affordable set of powered studio monitors geared towards budget conscious content creators. Whether you’re a podcaster, videographer, or bedroom musician, the 306P MkII are a perfect tool to shape the sounds of your latest home project.
LG ThinQ WK7 review

LG ThinQ WK7 review

There’s a lot to like about the LG WK7 smart speaker with ThinQ technology. It offers solid sounding bass and vocals, and gets the job done as a Google Assistant smart speaker. We tested the speaker out to learn more about LG’s latest effort, which also happens to be a pretty affordable option for those seeking more thump.
Marshall Kilburn II review

Marshall Kilburn II hands-on review

You’ll have to speak up, because we’ve been testing the Marshall Kilburn II Bluetooth speaker -- and it’s shockingly loud. Designed not just for indoors use, this speaker has a battery inside that makes it ideal for outdoor use too. Aside from the volume, how does the Kilburn II sound and perform?
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Amazon Echo Sub review

Amazon introduced the Echo Sub for Echo speaker owners who wanted to inject some room-moving bass into their smart speaker experience. We took the new Alexa-friendly sub for a spin and quickly learned that it’s a niche product, but one that does its odd job extremely well.
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Paradigm Persona B hands-on review

Paradigm’s astonishingly transparent Persona B bookshelf speakers offer incredible sound to bring you inside the studio, onto the stage, and closer to the souls of your favorite musicians than ever. With the ability to virtually disappear behind the instruments, they offer one of the most satisfying listening experiences you’ll find.
Riva Concert Review

Riva Concert review

The Riva Concert series speaker is a fantastic small-profile smart speaker with Alexa integration, truly excellent sound, and great looks, making it the perfect addition to your kitchen, living room, or bedroom. With even more features than the Sonos One.
Roku Wireless Speakers

Roku Wireless Speakers review

Roku boldly steps into audio with its new Roku Wireless Speakers, an affordable, tailor-made sound solution for your Roku TV. But do they hold up under sonic scrutiny? We put them to the test to find out if these speakers are worth choosing over a soundbar or other audio solution.
Marshall Stanmore II Voice review

Marshall Stanmore II Voice review

Can a Bluetooth speaker combine voice assistant smarts with great sound quality, or do you always have to separate the two? Marshall's Stanmore II Voice adds Amazon Alexa to prove it’s possible, while maintaining the signature sound we’ve come to expect.The Stanmore II has been shaking our floor, and here's our review.
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Hands on: Mass Fidelity Core

Mass Fidelity eschews the path of Sonos and AirPlay and goes it alone using Bluetooth and spatial technology to spread audio out with verve.
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Hands on: Logitech’s Z600 PC speakers go Bluetooth but not completely wireless

Logitech's touch-controlled, Z600 Bluetooth Speakers can pair up to three devices at once and require no special app, but are they worth the $150 price tag?

Cambridge SurroundWorks 200 Review

Add a complete home theater system to your favorite room with only three pieces. The Cambridge SurroundWorks 200 may suprise you with its full sound.

Niro 1.1 Pro Home Theater System Review

Niro takes a novel approach to home theater surround sound with the Niro 1.1 Pro home theater system, a setup that uses only a center speaker and a subwoofer.

Kenwood HTB-506 Review

The HTB-506 system reviewed here is one of the latest home-theater-in-a-box offering from Kenwood. Featuring the new VR-707 receiver as its base, the HTB-506 has a lot to offer.
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.