Scott WilkinsonFreelance contributor, TechHive
Scott has written about audio and video technology for 30 years in a wide variety of publications. As a professional musician, he can be heard on the soundtracks of Gladiator, Myst, and other movies and video games.
They're expensive, but you get what you pay for; in this case, exquisite sound in a compact package. And now they support AirPlay 2 as well.
Vizio 2019 product showcase: The value-oriented manufacturer has an impressive lineup
Vizio TVs and soundbars get better every year while maintaining down-to-earth prices, which is great news for consumers.
The sound quality is fairly good overall, especially with rock music, but I had several problems with its operation.
With support for Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and Google Assistant, this speaker is a beautifully crafted speaker, but it carries a premium price tag.
RevoNext QT5 review: This in-ear monitor offers tremendous bang for very few bucks
The sound quality is superb—as long as you use the right eartips for your specific ears.
Audio performance improves with ANC on, but it's still somewhat congested and veiled, especially in noisy environments.
It’s fabricated from high-end materials, including aluminum and genuine leather, but this speaker’s sound quality left me saying "meh."
The price is delightful, and it looks great, but those two pluses can't overcome this speaker's overblown low end.
Strong water resistance and support for the ability to wirelessly combine two of these speakers into a true stereo pair make for a real winner.
Puro Sound Labs PuroQuiet review: These headphones are designed to protect children's hearing
The active noise cancellation in these headphones works very well, and it significantly improves the sound quality to boot.
Sound quality is quite good—as long as you listen with active noise cancellation enabled; otherwise, it's just too boomy.
PSB M4U 8 headphones review: Very fine noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones
Superb sound and top-notch active noise cancellation make these wireless cans hard to beat.
Harman Kardon Enchant 800 soundbar review: There are many better values in home audio
This Harman Kardon soundbar beats the audio quality of a TV's onboard speakers, but other options offer far better value.
JBL Everest 710GA headphones review: Superb sound and Google Assistant on demand
JBL's latest wireless headphones can broadcast your music to other Bluetooth headphones, letting you share the fun with friends. And many will find it handy to have Google Assistant available at a touch.
JBL Xtreme 2 review: A sturdy Bluetooth speaker that's up for serious partying
Boasting a weatherization rating of IPX7, JBL's beefy Xtreme 2 portable Bluetooth speaker can deliver the tunes just about anywhere.
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