Flat panel speakers are heavily reliant on the material they’re mounted on for the best acoustic quality. In particular, for DML (distributed mode loudspeaker) speakers, sound is produced ...

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Here’s how it works. It’s never been easier to move your music from room to room (and even outside) than with the best Bluetooth speakers. There are loads of different options out there ...

When you want to listen to your favorite music on the go, you can skip pesky cords and cables–that’s where the best Bluetooth speakers shine. Not only are they portable and user-friendly ...

Please verify your email address. The rise of the smart home has brought a ton of exciting gadgets into our lives, perhaps none as impactful as the smart speaker. What started as a novelty — a ...

Wireless & Bluetooth Speaker Ratings CR’s labs evaluate wireless speakers on features, ease of use, and—most critically—sound quality. Read our advice on finding the best speaker for your ne ...

This 2.1 speaker set from Razer is a great choice if you’re looking for quality audio to play games, watch movies, and pump up your favorite jams. Not only does its stylish design look great ...

Amazon’s Echo line of smart speakers and voice assistant Alexa cannot call 911 for you. They won't reliably report your location and don't offer a callback number, so they don't meet the ...

Ultranet is a protocol created by audio manufacturer Behringer to transmit up to 16 channels of 24-bit sound over a Cat-5 cable. It’s not an open standard, though: Behringer doesn’t offer an ...

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Available in all sizes, including replaceable battery and rechargeable models, as well as wall-powered units, the Bluetooth speaker receives digital audio streams from the host device, which are ...

Bose has been making powerful and quality speakers for many years. Here are our current favorites from this top brand. Executive Editor David Carnoy has been a leading member of CNET's Reviews ...