Audio Components

Riva is not the most recognizable name in the wireless speaker industry, but the audio quality and connectivity options in the Riva Arena warrant serious consideration.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it has been replaced by another product.

Editor’s Note: This product has been removed from our side-by-side comparison because it is no longer available.

The Bose SoundTouch 10 has a compact and attractive design with some unique design features that make it easy to control. There are six assignable preset buttons on the top panel to quickly access your favorite music.

This wireless speaker from Bang & Olufsen has an incredibly detailed sound stage controlled with the best companion app we tested.

The Sonos brand is synonymous with hi-fi, whole-home audio. The PLAY:1 is the most affordable wireless speaker in the Sonos family, with the same app and a surprisingly dynamic range. The design is compact, durable and stylish.

Sony is well known for making quality audio gear, but we got mixed results from our listening panel for this wireless speaker. The connectivity options are impressive and include compatibility with smart speakers that use the Google Assistant.

This wireless speaker has six amplified speakers and two passive radiators that offered the best 360-degree sound stage in our tests. It was also one of the loudest speakers we tested, which pairs well with its portable design.

The V-Moda Remix is a compact and durable wireless speaker with a headphone amp to power high-impedance headphones. There are two color options for the 3D printed speaker enclosure: black leather and silver aluminum.