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Echo Dot Max on a book shelf

Amazon Echo Dot Max review: The first smart speaker for the AI era

By Mike Prospero published

The Amazon Echo Dot Max is a very good Alexa+ smart speaker, but doesn’t have enough new features to warrant an upgrade over the 4th-generation Echo.

Smart Speakers
Amazon Echo Studio on a book shelf

Amazon Echo Studio (2025) review: Bringing the bass

By Mike Prospero published

The Echo Studio is the best smart speaker for an Amazon-centric home theater system and smart home, but those focused more on audio quality will still prefer the Sonos Era 100.

Smart Speakers
the earfun air pro 4+ earbuds in black showing the ear tips, charging case, and being worn

I tested these $99 earbuds — and I’m being so serious when I say they’re genuine AirPods Pro competitors

By Erin Bashford published

The EarFun Air Pro 4+ are the best budget earbuds I’ve ever tested. With delicate, balanced treble and a rich midrange and bass, these are the buds to beat.

Earbuds
the creative stage pro soundbar and subwoofer, a super-budget home cinema system with 2.1 channels and a remote control photographed on a wooden tv stand with a TV behind

A soundbar and subwoofer for $170? I couldn’t quite believe it either, but the Creative Stage Pro is surprisingly impressive

By Erin Bashford published

Creative Stage Pro goes where very few soundbars go: a soundbar-and-subwoofer for $170. It’s surprisingly impressive, but can’t contend with premium options.

Soundbars
The Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds in their case on a stone plinth against a blue background

Soundcore Sleep A30 review: I have insomnia and these are the only sleep earbuds I'll be using from now on

By Peter Wolinski published

The Soundcore Sleep A30s make serious headway over the previous and are the only sleep earbuds I'd recommend you buy.

Earbuds
Sennheiser HDB 630

I just tested Sennheiser's newest ANC headphones, and they're the most detailed wireless headphones I've ever used

By Tammy Rogers published

Sennheiser's new ANC headphones are a winning formula with epic sound and a very comfortable fit — but they cost more than just about everything else.

Over-Ear Headphones
Skullcandy Push 720 Open in black and silver colorway with charging case photographed on a blue background

Skullcandy Push 720 Open review

By Ashley Thieme published

The Skullcandy Push 720 Open are decent waterproof workout buds with a useful case, but you can get more for your money elsewhere.

Earbuds
the denon home sound bar 550 with a gray mesh casing and touch controls for bluetooth on the top with a remote and smart home integration

I tested Denon’s top-of-the-range soundbar and it’s everything you’d expect from an audiophile brand — but there’s a catch

By Erin Bashford published

The Denon Home Sound Bar 550 is a premium soundbar with incredible audio quality and sound system integration, but at a cost.

Soundbars
A pair of Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 on-ear headphones

I’ve been testing the Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 headphones — and these are the only on-ear cans I'd ever buy

By Nikita Achanta published

The Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 on-ear headphones make nearly every genre sound phenomenal, and they boast highly effective ANC and long battery life too.

Headphones
Beats Powerbeats Fit

Beats Powerbeats Fit review: A confusing entry into the Beats family

By Tammy Rogers published

The Beats Powerbeats Fit bring an improved fit and a different sound profile, as well as a smaller charging case. They don’t get some of the upgrades we were hoping for, however.

Earbuds
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