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AKG N60NC Wireless: A smaller alternative to Bose's QC35

AKG's excellent-sounding on-ear wireless noise-canceling headphones have one advantage over their full-size competitors: They're more compact.

 by 23 hours ago

Price: $299.95 - $299.99 Check prices

Very good

Riva Audio waves Wand, makes deep bass appear in small Wi-Fi speakers

Bluetooth speaker manufacturer Riva Audio is branching out with a series of Chromecast-ready speakers which are available from today.

 by 2 days ago

Cheaper LG Atmos sound bar goes great with Google

The LG SJ9 Atmos sound bar sounds very good, but its main draw is Dolby Atmos audio and Chromecast built-in for a relatively affordable price.

 by 5 days ago

Price: $746.99 - $899.99 Check prices

Very good

Focal's highly rated Listen headphone cuts the cord

French company Focal makes some great-sounding headphones. Now it's introducing its first wireless model.

 by 7 days ago

Anker takes on AirPods with Zolo Liberty Plus earphones

China-based Anker has launched a new line of totally wireless in-ear headphones that it hopes will compete with Apple's AirPods.

 by 8 days ago

Keep it simple, sound bar

The Q Acoustics Media 4’s minimalist features set, built-in subwoofer, and fuss-free sound make an attractive alternative to more elaborate sound bar systems.

 by 9 days ago

Price: $379.99 - $699.99 Check prices

Excellent

Light and comfy wireless headphone at an affordable price

This lightweight in-ear wireless headphone features dual drivers and includes a nifty magnetic clasp.

 by Jun 17, 2017

Price: $49.99 Check prices

Very good

If you don't care about Dolby Atmos, buy this receiver

The Yamaha RX-V483 may not have as many features as its rivals, but it offers excellent sound at an affordable price

 by Jun 13, 2017

Price: $399.95 Check prices

Excellent

Comfortable in-ear monitors that sound great, but at a cost

The $1,300 Fender FXA9 IEMs aren't cheap, but they boast great sound quality and sit comfortably in the ears.

 by Jun 8, 2017

Price: $1,299.99 Check prices

X-mini shows off its biggest portable speaker yet

The portable-speaker manufacturer goes big with a huge portable 360-degree speaker that can fill up a room with sound.

 by Jun 7, 2017
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