I heard, and felt, Victrola’s new ‘soundbase for turntables’ speaker — and this risky idea just might work

A beefy speaker you rest your turntable on top of, but vibrations aren’t really a concern, based on my time with it

You can score a refurbished Sonos Arc SL soundbar for just $320
You can score a refurbished Sonos Arc SL soundbar for just $320

Woot has an excellent deal on refurbished Sonos Arc SL soundbars, the 2020 model that’s similar to the original Arc aside from not having any microphones. It debuted for $749, but you can get one with a one-year Sonos warranty for $319.99 while supplies last. If this discount doesn’t sell out quickly (which it may), […]

Ikea’s $10 Kallsup speakers are tiny, colorful, and surprisingly loud
Ikea’s $10 Kallsup speakers are tiny, colorful, and surprisingly loud

Ikea’s new cute, colorful Kallsup Bluetooth speakers cost just $10 (€5 in Europe) each and feature instant Bluetooth pairing. Pair one to your phone, then, with a two-button sequence, another Kallsup can join the party. You can theoretically pair up to 100. The team I chatted with at CES – where Ikea is making its […]

Cambridge has unveiled three active bookshelf speakers at CES and it’s not hard to see the KEF resemblance

I’ll take a set in orange: Cambridge’s new active bookshelf speakers are so thoroughly un-Cambridge – in the best way

Fender’s new Bluetooth speakers can play audio from four sources simultaneously
Fender’s new Bluetooth speakers can play audio from four sources simultaneously

Fender, the guitar maker also known for its amps and speakers, has a new consumer electronics brand called Fender Audio making its debut at CES 2026. In addition to a new pair of wireless headphones, Fender Audio has announced a pair of portable Bluetooth speakers called ELIE, which is short for “Extremely Loud Infinitely Expressive.” […]

LG’s new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove song vocals
LG’s new karaoke-ready party speaker uses AI to remove song vocals

LG is adding a karaoke-focused party speaker to its lineup of Xboom devices, which is built in collaboration with Will.i.am. Announced this week, LG says the Stage 501 speaker comes with an “AI Karaoke Master” that can remove or adjust vocals from “virtually any song,” similar to the Soundcore Rave 3S. It can also adjust […]

I’ve tested more than 30 Bluetooth speakers, but this model surprised me for one key reason — and it’s not from Bose or JBL

The Marshall Middleton II plates up impeccable audio quality, and its stereo sound is absolutely spectacular.

I love these active speakers’ stacked feature-set, but they lag a little in one key area

The Edifier S880DB MKII active bookshelf speakers look great and shine at the top end but lack bass are up against cheaper, and better, alternatives.

I’m an audio reviewer, and these are the top 5 Bluetooth speakers of 2025 — picks from JBL, B&O, LG and more

What are the top 5 Bluetooth speakers of 2025? I tested more than 30 models to find out.