The new Echo Dot Max smart speaker is packed with clever Alexa features, but how does it fare when it comes to sound quality?

We’ve recommended smart speakers for a whole range of purposes in home automation: Now it’s time to take a step back and cover some of the big questions: What is a smart speaker and why is it such an ...

The Belkin SoundForm Elite Hi-Fi disappoints on several counts: Overemphasized bass response, a hollowed-out midrange, and no support for AirPlay or pairing two speakers in stereo. The wireless ...

The perfect way to enjoy your favorite tunes at home or on the go is with a portable smart speaker. These compact devices combine powerful sound quality with smart technology, allowing you to play ...

These are not the first wireless JBL speakers to bear the Authentics label. That name goes back to 2014, when JBL introduced the Authentics L8 and L16, a set of wooden veneer, Quadrex foam grille ...

Consumer Reports has no financial relationship with advertisers on this site. There are now around 50 smart speakers in Consumer Reports' ratings, with a variety of designs, features, and prices. It's ...

Overview: Top wireless speakers offer long battery life, premium sound, and smart connectivity for seamless music ...

While it’s generally true that wireless speakers cost more than the wired variety, the price gap isn’t as wide as it once was. These days, you can get a fantastic speaker for around $200, and unless ...

Wouldn’t it be great if you could use Roku’s Wireless TV Speakers as surround speakers for the Roku Smart Soundbar? Well, good news: you’ll be able to do just that starting next month. A ...

If necessity is the mother of invention, then frugality and ingenuity must at least be second cousins. This story starts back in 2018 when yours truly finally moved to the suburbs after grinding it ...

For decades, some music fans have tried to simplify the task of shopping for a solid speaker by following a four-word mantra: Buy a Bose speaker. Since the 1960s, the company has made innovative, high ...