Audio Components

Latest Updates

best cassette to mp3 players

Best cassette to MP3 converters 2025: convenient devices to preserve audio memories

By Andy Hartup last updated

Buying Guide The best cassette to MP3 converters effectively preserve audio memories and offer a user-friendly experience for music enthusiasts.

Beats vs Bose graphic

Beats vs. Bose: which brand offers superior headphones?

By Ian Stokes last updated

We've pitted the two audio giants, Beats, and Bose, against each other so you can find the best choice for you.

Polk Audio

Best soundbars: Dolby Atmos, voice assistants, great sound quality, and more

By Ian Stokes last updated

Buying Guide Put the best soundbar under your TV for a massively improved audio experience.

Best smart speakers

Best smart speakers: Alexa, Siri, Google, Sonos and more

By Luke Edwards last updated

Buying Guide Complete your home audio set up with one of the best smart speakers that will keep you entertained.

What is Dolby Atmos

What is Dolby Atmos? (And does your home theater need it?)

By Rich Lee published

Feature What is Dolby Atmos? Well, it's one of the best ways to elevate your movie-viewing experience at home.

Image shows the Treblab Z7 Pro headphones on a glass table.

Best headphones: wireless, earbuds, and more chosen by experts

By Ian Stokes published

Buying Guide Get the most out of your music with the best headphones, including models from Beats, Bose, Sony, and more

Sonos Move Review

Sonos Move review

By Luke Edwards published

Review The Sonos Move is a great smart speaker option for anyone that wants true battery-powered portability.

Image shows the Marshall Emberton on an outdoor wooden table.

Marshall Emberton speaker review

By Lloyd Coombes published

Review The Marshall Emberton is the brand's smallest speaker to date, but it is surprisingly powerful, and looks it great, too.

Shure MV7

Best USB microphones 2022

By Luke Edwards published

Get the best USB microphone for your recording needs, be it vlog, podcast, music and beyond.

Audio-Technica AT2020USB+

Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ Microphone review

By Luke Edwards published

Review The Audio-Technica AT2020USB+ microphone offers pro-level quality in an easy-to-use top-quality build.

JLab Talk Pro

JLab Talk Pro USB Microphone review

By Luke Edwards published

Review The JLab Talk Pro is an affordable option for anyone that wants a USB microphone with some great features.

Shure MV7

Shure MV7 review

By Luke Edwards published

Review The Shure MV7 gets you pro-quality recording with both USB and XLR connectivity, perfected for podcasting.

Apogee HypeMic

Apogee HypeMic review

By Luke Edwards published

Review The Apogee HypeMic offers analog studio-quality compression in a USB microphone.

Blue Yeti Nano

Blue Yeti Nano USB Microphone review

By Luke Edwards last updated

Review The Blue Yeti Nano is a sub-$100 microphone with features beyond the price.

Earfun Free Pro headphones earbuds

Earfun Free Pro review

By Ian Stokes published

Review The Earfun Free Pro earbuds are the best value headphones in town, blowing the competition out of the water.

Cheap Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds and a free $20 Amazon gift card? Yes please

Cheap Sony WF-1000XM3 earbuds and a free $20 Amazon gift card? Yes please

By Lloyd Coombes published

Deal Amazon has slashed the price of the WF-1000XM3/S, and is throwing in a $20 gift card too.

International Women's Day

10 perfect audiobooks to celebrate International Women’s Day

By Molly Cleary published

Feature Mark International Women's Day 2022 with the help of an excellent audiobook.

Polk Audio T50 Review

By Billy Bommer last updated

Review You get a lot of speaker for your money here, although this is now an older model.

Emotiva Airmotiv T1 Review

By Billy Bommer last updated

Review These are fancy speakers, and look great, but they need a separate amp.

ELAC Debut F6.2 Review

By Billy Bommer last updated

Review These speakers are good for vocals, so ideal for TV, but they lack the bass to carry music.