If you're a movie watcher, go "Center Centric HT," music lovers should opt for the "Stereo Plus Three HT" approach. In other words, put your home theater dollars where they'll do the most good.

Sonos just launched its new Play wireless speaker, bringing back the moniker for its portable range from over a decade ago.

The beauty of a portable Bluetooth speaker is in its simplicity. You turn it on, and it automatically pairs with your phone and lets you play music. It’s uncomplicated. That said, many of today’s ...

The American audio company has unveiled a "no fuss" stereo amplifier for modern hi-fi systems.

Before you start looking for your home theater audio system, first determine whether you're mostly going to watch movies and TV or listen to music. Ex-movie theater projectionist Steve Guttenberg has ...

Growth in the global home audio market may have stagnated, but the surrounding conversation is changing fast. That’s according to Futuresource Consulting’s latest Audio Tech Lifestyles consumer ...

Bose jumps into the smart speaker fray with a high-quality compact offering that promises to get better over time. Bose is masterful at building compact speakers that deliver performances out of ...

The Acton III is a compact home speaker that is built to live on a shelf, sideboard, or desk and actually look like it belongs there. You get the familiar Marshall styling with the textured cabinet, ...

Apple’s HomePod speaker is an excellent addition to any smart home or entertainment system. Adding one Apple HomePod can make your life easier, but adding two HomePod speakers can be transforming.

So, you've decided to buy your first — or next — smart speaker. This is especially true for aging adults who may have mobility or dexterity challenges. There’s nothing more natural and intuitive than ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...