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Best TVs: Top picks and plain-language explanations of specs and features
There are plenty of great smart TVs. Our guide cuts through the alphabet soup to tell you everything you need to know to buy the one that's right for you.
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Best noise-cancelling headphones
Active noise-cancelling headphones aren't just for travel, and the best models won't mess with your audio experience in the ways that some early models did.
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KEF updates its R-series speaker lineup with noise-reducing tech
KEF’s Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) promises to create an “acoustic black hole” that eliminates distortion.
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Andover Audio SpinStage review: Audiophile quality, great price
This phono pre-amp offers beautifully enhanced signal amplification for turntable fans looking to maximize their vinyl listening experience.
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Best turntables and record players for listening to your vinyl
The analog listening experience you'll get from records is very different than playing CDs or streaming music. We'll help you find the right one for your budget.
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Best surge protector: Reviews and buying advice
Far better than ordinary power strips, these products will protect your expensive electronics from dangerous power spikes. We'll help you pick the right one for your home or small office.
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Best smart lighting for your connected home
Today’s smart lighting is brighter and easier to control than ever, but choosing the right solution for your environment remains a challenge.
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The Marshall Middleton Bluetooth speaker is ready to rock
The Middleton is the latest speaker from Sweden's Zound Industries, which builds speakers and headphones under license from Marshall Amplification.
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Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 review: Awesome sound, average ANC
The superior audio brand offers great sound at a premium price, but the competition has better noise cancellation—and for less money.
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Best soundbars to improve your TV's audio in 2023
Find the best soundbar for music and movies and that's the perfect fit for your budget.
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Sennheiser Ambeo Plus review: Convincing virtual surround sound
This soundbar delivers a compelling surround-sound experience from a single speaker enclosure.
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Bowers & Wilkins announces Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2 in-ear headphones
The British audio company will soon ship second generations of the true wireless, noise-cancelling headphones it brought to market in 2021.
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Victor Cosmopolitan 8-in-1 Music Center review: Play and digitize
This entertainment center handles a host of digitization chores and its appearance is a conversation starter. Its tape deck, however, is one of its weak spots.
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Victrola Music Edition 2 review: Visually brilliant, intolerably harsh
We’ve discovered that Victrola makes some excellent turntables and record players, so this Bluetooth speaker’s weaknesses surprised us.
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Best Bluetooth speakers of 2023: Reviews and buying advice
We'll help you find the best wireless speakers for pairing with your smartphone or tablet—whatever your budget, and whatever music floats your boat.
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HomePod (2nd generation): Apple's second shot at the high end
Apple once again asks a premium price for a home audio device.
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Best smart thermostat: Reviews and buying advice
There are so many smart thermostats to choose from today. We'll help you pick the right one.
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Soundcore Rave Party 2 Bluetooth speaker review: Versatile and very loud
Anker's large Bluetooth speaker sounds great and can double as a karaoke machine or even a public address system.
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ATSC 3.0 in 2023: Why NextGen TV still needs another year
The latest on ATSC 3.0 NextGen TV, and why your current TV will still work for years to come.
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