Bluetooth Speakers

by Gabby Bloch ·Posted
Sonos has reinvented its flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar with the release of the Arc Ultra. Promising enhanced dialogue clarity, improved tuning and a deeper and more powerful bass response, the brand touts unprecedented performance and an immersive sound experience that surpasses any of its previous designs. And to get a fuller picture of the Ultra’s potential, we paired it with Sonos’s latest
by Gabby Bloch ·Posted
So, you want to host a party for the holidays—maybe a little eggnog, a few latkes, and some holiday tunes will convince your boss to give you that end-of-year raise. But you’ll need some quality speakers to play all of those Mariah Carey tracks. If you’re reading this article, we’re guessing you don’t already have a home sound system in place. So, we’re going to give you some easy and affordable options to equip your home with a quality-sounding speaker setup. Whether
by John Foldi ·Posted
Bose announced the next generation of its popular SoundLink Flex portable speaker. Featuring a ruggedized design and packed with listener-friendly features, including a party mode and 12-hour all-day battery power, the SoundLink Flex is the ultimate go-anywhere, survive-anything audio device.
by Gabby Bloch ·Posted
Bose just announced the SoundLink Max Portable Speaker, a portable powerhouse offering premium sound quality, a durable, travel-friendly build, and enough battery life to keep the party going for a whopping 20 hours. Bose SoundLink Max
by Mos Khan ·Posted
Apple has announced a new, supposedly improved, second-generation HomePod Smart Speaker. The announcement comes just a day after the reveal of the new MacBook and Mac mini, continuing Apple’s recent trend of rolling out revised products on the heels of its keynote. The revamped HomePod is the first update to the full-sized model
by John Foldi ·Posted
After three years since its last release, Ultimate Ears is announcing the WONDERBOOM 3, the latest addition to the WONDERBOOM wireless speaker line, designed for use outdoors. Proudly showing improvements in nearly every aspect of the speaker, the WONDERBOOM 3 boasts a longer range of 131', improved battery life of up to 14 hours, and two convenience features targeted at those in the Google mobile ecosystem: Google
by Rebecca Melville ·Posted
Big transitions, like leaving for school, can be difficult for many of us. But with the right products, you can bring the creature comforts and security of home to college. As anticipation for the new academic year mounts, consider some of our suggestions as potential parting gifts to ensure the college student in your life is set up for success. The Basics In many of today's courses, especially for students interacting with storage-demanding multimedia, a hard drive is considered a necessity. For new students, a good storage device can easily
by Eric Calvi ·Posted
JBL’s newly announced EON700 Series portable PA loudspeakers and subwoofer with Bluetooth represent a major step forward in innovation and technology for the popular EON range. By upgrading drivers and amplifiers, refining waveguides, supercharging the effects package, and incorporating the most up-to-date Bluetooth protocol and universal app control, the JBL engineers have delivered a pro-grade system that sounds clear and natural at any volume, anywhere in the room, and makes setup and operation a breeze.
by Todd Vorenkamp ·Posted
Not every specification for the products that B&H Photo sells requires a secret decoder ring. We all know what height, width, length, and weight are. Photographers are familiar with megapixels and ISO ranges. However, there is one specification that pops up across many product lines that you might not be familiar with: IP Rating. You will find the “IP Rating” specification on products like hard and waterproof cases,
by Rebecca Melville ·Posted
As temperatures warm up and beautiful summer weather abounds, now is the perfect time to bring out the picnic blankets, cold drinks, and a couple of pals. Of course, you’re going to want music while you’re kicking it, and we have a couple of great portable speaker options to consider while you plan your first summer hang. – Best Bluetooth Speaker Overall: Bose® SoundLink Revolve+™ II – Best Compact Bluetooth
by Rich R ·Posted
True to their name, Transparent speakers are designed to provide clear sound and feature a unique see-through cabinet. They come with a Bluetooth receiver preinstalled for wireless streaming and can be upgraded with optional Wi-Fi adapters, as well as AirPlay, Sonos, Amazon Echo, and Chromecast built-in devices; two 3.5mm inputs are also onboard. These speakers consist of a tempered glass cabinet with an aluminum frame and can be placed on a tabletop or wall-mounted with included hardware. With two models to choose from and two style
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted
Bose® has just announced two new wireless speakers, the SoundLink Revolve™ II and Revolve+™ II. Like their predecessors, the SoundLink Revolve™ and Revolve+™, these portable, pint-size speakers deliver astonishingly powerful sound—enough to fill an entire room with 360° of jaw-dropping audio. On top of that, the enhanced Bluetooth speaker line also includes several important upgrades, including better battery life,
by M. Brett Smith ·Posted
Music is the great enhancer. No matter where you are or what you're doing, virtually everything is better with a song. With that sentiment in mind, we've put together a list of some of our favorite speakers and portable music players. With each device, we've also included a song recommendation—just a handful of tracks we've been listening to a lot lately. Hope you enjoy! Sonos Move 2 Last fall, Sonos released the Move 2, the
by Jason T ·Posted
As someone who has been obsessed with all things audio for most of my life, I always find it interesting to hear what people have to say about sound quality. I find it especially fascinating to hear the opinions of people who aren’t in the audio field themselves. A great live sound engineer once said to me, “Most folks know something doesn’t sound right; they may not be able to tell you why, but they know something sounds off the mark.” I think there’s a lot of truth to that statement. Just ask my wife, who’s heard a lot of the songs I’ve
by Andrew Eisele ·Posted
If you are in the market for a pair of compact, desktop studio monitors, check out the JBL104-BT. Available in Black or White, the 104-BT utilizes a custom 60W Class-D amplifier to power the 4.5" coaxial drivers. All the electronics are housed in one monitor, which connects and powers the included satellite. The low-frequency port complements