AV receivers
Best AV receivers
Headphones
Best Headphones
MP3 players
Best MP3 players
Speakers
Best Speakers
From Alexa to Google Assistant, Bose to Sonos, AirPlay 2 to Chromecast, Polk to Onkyo: there's a good-sounding Wi-Fi speaker for you. Here's how to choose.
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The Vizio SB2020n-G6 is an enjoyable and easy-to-use sound bar but it's beaten by several similarly priced speakers, including one of Vizio's own.
$69.99 - $73.40 Check prices
We compared affordable, full-featured AV receivers from Denon, Onkyo, Sony and Yamaha. Which one wins?
The Denon AVR-S750H offers everything an AV enthusiast needs, from generous sound quality to plenty of connectivity.
$489.00 - $499.99 Check prices
Now with the option to choose either Google Assistant or Amazon Alexa, the Sonos Beam is the most versatile compact sound bar you can buy.
$398.50 - $399.00 Check prices
With its durable, eye-catching design and smooth sound, the MW65 ANC gets high marks, but the $499 price tag hurts its broader appeal.
The excellent-sounding Vizio SB36512-F6 is the only Dolby Atmos sound bar we can currently recommend, and it doesn't cost a king's ransom.
$343.85 - $498.00 Check prices
It's worth spending a little extra on a turntable which brings your vinyl collection to life. CNET tests five of the best step-up models.
The Audio Technica ATH-M50xBT offers consistently high sound quality for both wireless and wired use, making them great for music fans looking to trade up from entry-level models.
$179.00 - $179.99 Check prices
