While we test for the responsiveness and how effective the integration of Alexa is within a speaker, our usual considerations of sound quality, build and other features remain paramount. Various third ...

Affordable wireless audio has come a long way in recent years. Here are the best low-cost Bluetooth speakers we've tested, along with what you need to know when shopping for one. I've been a ...

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With their fantastic sound quality, classic design, and low cost, the Edifier R1280DB (and their Bluetooth-less cousins, the R1280T) are by far the best value overall 2.0 speaker set you can buy a ...

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Our audio experts have tested and selected the best wireless speakers for this guide, drawing on years of experience, reviewing countless devices. Every speaker here has undergone thorough testing ...

The best smart speakers offer oodles of functionality beyond playing music. Smart speakers come with built-in voice assistants equipped with skills to help you with a range of everyday tasks.

Here’s how it works. The best Alexa speakers blend rich sound with snappy voice controls. Which one you should buy comes down to your needs. Amazon and other audio manufacturers (such as Sonos ...

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That includes the overhead lighting (there’s a Noguchi ceiling lamp, but it contains one bulb and is too dim) and all the lamps and sconces. As soon as the sun goes down, I turn on the Big ...