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Anker SoundCore Boost review: A wireless speaker that bumps the bass

Toward the high-end for Anker but still affordable, the SoundCore Boost mini Bluetooth speaker gives the JBL Flip 4 a run for its money.

by David Carnoy Oct 5, 2017

Price: $79.00 - $89.99 Check prices

Very good

B&W PX headphones' auto-pause, auto-resume sensors are a turn-on

Find out how the slickly designed PX stacks up against the premium Bluetooth noise-cancelling competition from Bose, Sony and Beats.

by David Carnoy Oct 3, 2017

Price: $399.99 Check prices

Yamaha's YAS-207 sound bar lives up to high expectations

The Yamaha YAS-207 is an excellent sound bar package which offers sound quality which soars above others' at the price.

by Ty Pendlebury Oct 2, 2017

Price: $299.95 - $389.88 Check prices

Outstanding

Bose QuietComfort 35 II review: The best, now with Google

With a new button that links directly to Google Assistant on your phone, Bose's otherwise unchanged flagship noise-cancelling gets a little more personality -- and functionality.

by David Carnoy Oct 2, 2017

Price: $349.00 - $349.99 Check prices

Outstanding

The Riva Audio Arena offers a big sound in a small, portable package

The Riva Arena is a likable Chromecast speaker that offers the option of portable use and is perfect for use in the bathroom or by the pool.

by Ty Pendlebury Sep 26, 2017

Price: $249.00 Check prices

Very good

These affordable wireless headphones are light as a feather

The BackBeat Fit 300 Series is a mostly well-designed Bluetooth sports headphone that costs $80.

by David Carnoy Sep 22, 2017

Price: $79.99 Check prices

Meet SoundSport Free, Bose's $250 AirPods killer

Bose's SoundSport Free totally wireless earphones are more expensive, but they may sound and fit better than the AirPods.

by David Carnoy Sep 21, 2017

Price: $249.99 Check prices

Bose's tiny SoundLink Micro Bluetooth is a pocket powerhouse

While it may not be a bargain, Bose's smallest and most affordable wireless speaker is arguably the best sounding speaker for its size.

by David Carnoy Sep 15, 2017

Price: $109.00 - $109.99 Check prices

Excellent

Jaybird's Freedom 2 wireless sports headphone gets key upgrades

The second-generation Freedom's tips and cord-management system have been revamped, significantly improving the headphone.

by David Carnoy Sep 14, 2017

Price: $129.99 - $199.99 Check prices

Jaybird Run: Is it the AirPod competitor you've been waiting for?

We go hands-on with Jaybird's wireless sports buds, which only cost slightly more than Apple's AirPods.

by David Carnoy Sep 14, 2017

Price: $179.99 - $303.03 Check prices

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Latest Audio Reviews and Previews

Anker SoundCore Boost review: A wireless speaker that bumps the bass

B&W PX headphones' auto-pause, auto-resume sensors are a turn-on

Yamaha's YAS-207 sound bar lives up to high expectations

Bose QuietComfort 35 II review: The best, now with Google

The Riva Audio Arena offers a big sound in a small, portable package

These affordable wireless headphones are light as a feather

Meet SoundSport Free, Bose's $250 AirPods killer

Bose's tiny SoundLink Micro Bluetooth is a pocket powerhouse

Jaybird's Freedom 2 wireless sports headphone gets key upgrades

Jaybird Run: Is it the AirPod competitor you've been waiting for?

​Sonos One is the best sounding smart speaker you can buy

Honest Ads Act looks to regulate election ads, Nielsen to track streaming services

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Apple iPhone 8

Samsung Galaxy Note 8

Google Home Mini

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August Smart Lock (2017)

This week on CNET News See all

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Is the iPhone 8 Plus or Pixel 2 better at video recording?

Thor: Ragnarok review: It will rock your world

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Silliness aside, Amazon now has to pick a new second home

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