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technology2 days ago•13 min saved

Sound Quality Takes Center Stage: The 10 Bluetooth Speaker Brands Ranked

A tech article ranks the top Bluetooth speaker brands by sound quality, averaging reviews across multiple models rather than judging a single device. The list features Bang & Olufsen, Bowers & Wilkins, Audio Pro, JBL, Sonos, Sony, Ultimate Ears, Bose, Marshall, and Harman Kardon, highlighting each brand’s strengths (premium fidelity from B&O and B&W, powerful bass and versatility from JBL/UE, smart features from Sonos, dynamic range from Sony, rock-oriented dynamics from Marshall, and warm low-end from HK) while noting common caveats like high prices or occasional feature gaps. The methodology involved normalizing ratings from various outlets to produce a representative brand-wide ranking.

via bgr.com|

#audio-quality #bluetooth #brand-rankings

technology22 days ago•8 min saved

Prime Day Prep: Deep Discounts on Soundbars and Speakers Across Brands

Amazon is rolling out early Prime Day discounts on popular soundbars and speakers from brands including Sonos, Beats, Roku and JBL, with notable deals on Echo Dot Max, Beats Pill, Sonos Beam Gen 2, Roku Streambar SE and JBL Bar 1300X, among others—making it a strong time to upgrade home audio before the main Prime Day event.

via PCMag|

#amazon #deals #prime-day

technology23 days ago•8 min saved

Prime Day Sound Savings: Major Discounts on Echo, Sonos, Beats, and Roku

Amazon is slashing prices on top-brand speakers and soundbars ahead of Prime Day, with deals on Echo Dot Max, Beats Pill, Roku Streambar SE, Sonos Beam Gen 2, Sonos Era 300, and Sonos Arc Ultra. Highlights include Echo Dot Max for $64.99, Beats Pill for $99.95, Beam Gen 2 for $369, Arc Ultra for $899, Roku Streambar SE for $87.41, and Era 300 for $379, among other editor-approved discounts.

via PCMag|

#audio #deals #prime-day

technology1 month ago•10 min saved

Hack Me Through the Speaker: BLE Flaw Lets Firmware Takeover

A Creative Sound Blaster sound bar exposes a Bluetooth Low Energy interface that requires no authentication, enabling a nearby attacker to send commands and even reflash the device’s firmware to act as a USB keyboard, potentially compromising the host system. While USB commands require authentication, the BLE path does not, making proximity access enough for exploitation. The finding highlights BLE as a common vulnerability in consumer electronics and suggests air-gapping or securing edge devices like speakers.

via Hackaday|

#bluetooth #firmware #security

speakers1 month ago•53 min saved

Bowers & Wilkins unveils the D5: the pinnacle of the 800 Series Diamond gets a tech overhaul

Bowers & Wilkins has introduced the D5, the fifth generation of its 800 Series Diamond, a seven-model lineup announced during its 60th anniversary year. The new range features refreshed finishes, redesigned top plates and enclosures, revised drive-unit pods and the Space Frame Bracing to cut vibrations, plus upgraded crossovers and aluminium top-plate coupling for improved openness, lower distortion and greater dynamics. The lineup includes seven models (805 D5, 804 D5, 803 D5, 802 D5, 801 D5 and two centre-channel models HTM81 D5/HTM82 D5) and accompanying stands, with UK prices from around £8,000 to £43,000 (US pricing up to about $65,000 for the flagship 801 D5).

via What Hi-Fi?|

#800-series-diamond #bowers-and-wilkins #d5

technology1 month ago•5 min saved

This Week's Essential Hi-Fi and Home-Theater Gadgets

Gear Patrol rounds up eight notable new releases in hi-fi and home theater, from Astell&Kern SP4000T vacuum-tube player to Sony Bravia 9 II True RGB TVs, Fiio Level 1 amp, Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless, Tidal Piano Classic speakers, Sony Bravia Theater Trio, Luxman D-100 Centennial CD/SACD player, and Andover Audio Andover-One MK2 turntable, with pricing hints and key feature highlights.

via Gear Patrol|

#audiophile #headphones #hi-fi

speakers1 month ago•61 min saved

Desk-Side Duel: Ruark MR1 Mk3 Beats Cambridge L/R S in Compact Desktop Speaker Shootout

What Hi-Fi? compares two compact active desktop speakers, the Ruark MR1 Mk3 and Cambridge Audio L/R S. Cambridge offers a clean, feature-rich package with tunable DSP modes, while Ruark delivers bigger, more engaging sound and a built-in phono stage with broader inputs. At the same price, the Ruark MR1 Mk3 is the more versatile, entertaining pick, though Cambridge remains a solid, well‑balanced alternative.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#cambridge-audio-lr-s #desktop-speakers #hi-fi

technology1 month ago•4 min saved

Graduates Push Back on AI Hype at Commencement

Graduates across the U.S. boo AI-optimistic remarks from speakers at commencements, turning the moment into a broader pushback against tech hype; while some leaders frame AI as a tool reshaping production and jobs, the class’s reaction underscores skepticism about an AI-driven future and the culture of tech-led optimism.

via Stereogum|

#ai #boos #graduation

technology3 months ago•8 min saved

Last-Chance Audio Bonanza: 35+ Headphone and Speaker Deals in Amazon's Spring Sale

Amazon's Big Spring Sale is wrapping up with 35+ headphone and speaker deals from brands like Apple, Sony, Bose and Sennheiser. Highlights include Apple AirPods 4 with ANC for $156, Sony WH-CH520 for $48, Sennheiser Momentum 4 for $200, Beats Studio Pro for $180 and JBL Xtreme 3 for $200, among others. The sale runs March 25–31 and ends tomorrow; Prime membership isn’t required to shop, though Prime perks may apply and prices will continue to update as discounts roll in.

via CNET|

#amazon #audio #deals

technology3 months ago•6 min saved

This Week’s Must-Hear Audio Gadgets and Collectible Editions

Gear Patrol’s weekly gadget roundup highlights the latest audio gear and special editions, from Apple’s AirPods Max 2 with an upgraded H2 and Live Translation to Denon’s first Bluetooth turntable, Casio’s Special One lacquer edition of the S100X, and refreshed speakers and IEMs across brands.

via Gear Patrol|

#audio #gadgets #headphones

gadgets5 months ago•50 min saved

Sonos slashes hundreds off Era speakers and soundbars during Super Bowl sale

The Verge reports Sonos is discounting a wide range of its gear for a Super Bowl sale through February 16, including Era 100 ($179), Era 300 ($379), Beam Gen 2 ($369), Arc Ultra ($899), Sub 4 ($759), and Sub Mini ($399), with some prices matching or beating refurbished options.

via The Verge|

#deals #gadgets #sonos

technology5 months ago•85 min saved

Edifier S880DB MKII proves budget speakers can punch above their weight

A Tom's Guide review by Erin Bashford praises the Edifier S880DB MKII desktop speakers as premium-sounding and feature-packed for their $449 price. The design blends cream and wood with substantial build quality, and the five connectivity options (RCA, 3.5mm, USB-C, optical, Bluetooth) make them versatile for turntables, TVs, and more. The addition of a dedicated subwoofer out on the MKII lets you enhance bass without sacrificing space, and the speakers still deliver strong, room-filling sound even without a sub. Bashford calls Edifier’s offering a standout that shifts the perception of “budget” brands, delivering high-end performance in a compact footprint—one of the best desktop setups she’s heard in years.

via Tom's Guide|

#budget #edifier #hi-fi

technology6 months ago•3 min saved

Eversolo Unveils Stylish Bookshelf Speakers Designed for Ikea’s Kallax

Eversolo has launched the SE100 passive bookshelf speakers, designed to fit seamlessly into Ikea Kallax shelves, targeting audiophiles with high-quality specs and a sleek design, expected to be released in 2026 at around $399.

via TechRadar|

#audio #eversolo #ikea

technology6 months ago•7 min saved

CES 2026 Unveils Innovative Portable Audio Gear and Hidden Gems

CES 2026 showcased a variety of innovative hi-fi audio products, including Ikea's $10 portable Bluetooth cube speaker, Pro-Ject's high-end Debut Reference 10 turntable, Edifier's versatile desktop system, and Klipsch's reentry into headphones, along with new streaming amplifiers, revamped desktop speakers, and modern portable hi-fi players, highlighting the latest trends in consumer audio technology.

via Gear Patrol|

#audio-equipment #ces-2026 #hi-fi-gear

technology6 months ago•2 min saved

Fender Unveils New Wireless Headphones and Speakers at CES 2026

Fender has entered the consumer audio market with new wireless headphones and Bluetooth speakers, featuring advanced sound technology, multiple connectivity options, and modular design, with products set to debut at CES 2026.

via What Hi-Fi?|

#ces-2026 #fender #headphones