Bose Frames Tempo review: the specs to beat

For those people, I can absolutely see the appeal of the Bose Frames Tempo, which have speakers built right into their frame and will stay planted on their…

Creative Stage V2 review: A budget soundbar superstar

With its crisp performance and dedicated subwoofer, the Creative Stage V2 is one of the best cheap soundbars ever … ( read original story …)

HomePod Mini: Round, Full of Sound, and Now Torn Down

Apple’s mini-est smart home speaker still has secrets months after launch. We cracked it open looking for undisclosed sensors, and took a tour along the way. ( read…

JLab takes on Bose with new glasses-ready audio device

JLab’s latest JBuds aren’t buds at all. Instead, as the all-virtual CES 2021 approaches, JLab has revealed a product that’s a not-so-inconspicuous take on Bose’s impressive audio sunglasses,…

RS Recommends: The Best Bluetooth Speakers Under $200

But not everyone’s looking to invest hundreds to connect a sound system to their TVs or just to listen to tunes next to the grill — sometimes a…

5 On Your Side: Make the most of your smart speakers

By Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter How many of the awesome features do you really use with your smart speaker? Music, weather and podcasts…

Mic Moves: The Right Placement for Your Songs

For the vast majority of us who don’t reside in a soundproof living space, those increasingly spiffy effects samples that come included in most recording packages these days…

This center channel speaker by Pioneer is on sale for just $80 right now

This content is made possible by our sponsor; it is not written by and does not necessarily reflect the views of Engadget’s editorial staff. A home theater setup…

Panasonic reveals super-slim soundbar to take on the Sonos Beam

HTB490, a slimline soundbar that could suit smaller homes — or just those who’ve never wall-mounted their TV and need a soundbar that won’t get in the way….

Audiozen’s Alchemy Embrace: a hybrid amp with ‘hug intensity’ control

The Embrace, a replacement for the company’s best selling Alchemy ‘hybrid’ integrated amplifier, uses separate tube preamp and power stages – a decision the company describes as being…