The 15 Best Speakers, Headphones & Hi-Fi Gear of CES 2025

This year’s Consumer Electronics Show was rich with headphones, earbuds, turntables and all kinds of speakers.

Denon’s 22-speaker EV audio system promises hearing tests to make sure each speaker is tailored to you

Don’t let Denon’s slightly bland PR photos fool you: its new in-car audio system is seriously exciting, but all the best bits are invisible. The new Denon Car…

The Most Stylish Home Audio Devices to Level Up Your Decor & Sound

Let’s face it: The best speakers and home audio gadgets aren’t always the best to look at. At times, it feels like the better the sound, the more…

Onkyo Reinvents Hi-Fi With New Powered Speakers and Streaming Audio

Onkyo has had streaming amps in the past, but like many recent Onkyo products, they were a reskin of the equivalent Pioneer ones. These new devices are designed…

Onkyo Reinvents With New Powered Speakers and Streaming Audio

Onkyo has had streaming amps in the past, but like many recent Onkyo products, they were a reskin of the equivalent Pioneer ones. These new devices are designed…

This Samsung audio system is great for Dolby Atmos and has an $874 markdown

Experience movie theater-style surround sound in the comfort of your own home with the Samsung HW-Q990C 11.4.1-Channel Soundbar, now on sale for $1,025.

The ultimate guide to Dolby Atmos: what it is and how to get the best possible sound

Dolby Atmos can be a great surround sound experience. But just because your gear bears an Atmos label, that doesn’t mean you’ve got Atmos sound. Here’s why.

30 New Speakers to Upgrade Your Hi-Fi System in 2025

From Sonos’s new soundbar to the return of Bose’s legendary loudspeaker, the best new speakers from 2024 will upgrade any audio setup in 2025.

Matter speakers are coming to stream music and tell you when the wash is done

Matter, the smart home standard designed to connect and control all your smart home devices, could soon support speakers. Chris LaPré, CTO of the Connectivity Standards Alliance (CSA),…

11 Mistakes You Might Be Making When Installing A Home Theater System

Film enthusiasts and sports fanatics alike flock to big screens and immersive hi-fi sound setups. These entertainment tools bring the viewing experience to an entirely new level, and…