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Speakers Apr 18, 2022

Best Sound Bar of 2022

by Michelle Powell and Matt Bento

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How to Choose a Home Wireless Speaker

Trying to figure out the best way to fill your home with music? In the age of mobile devices a wireless speaker is generally the easiest way to move your music from a tactile touchscreen...

How to Choose a Soundbar

How to Choose a Soundbar

Is your movie night lacking a bit of audio power? Are those cinematic soundtracks not moving you in the way that they should? A soundbar is the simplest fix to these problems

Bose Smart Soundbar 700

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Bose Smart Soundbar 700

This soundbar delivers a huge, immersive sound that impresses our testers with its richness and balance while offering a multitude of options for streaming music and

Vizio V-Series 2.1 Home Theater Sound Bar V21-H8

Vizio V-Series 2.1 Home Theater Sound Bar V21-H8

Dollar for dollar this soundbar delivers an awesome value thanks to its useful features set, easy setup, and connection options. This is the perfect budget soundbar to pair with your...

Sony HT-S350

Sony HT-S350

This soundbar may not have many bells and whistles, but it has great performance where it counts. This is the best-sounding model in the entry-level price range.

Sonos Beam

Sonos Beam

Fans of the Sonos Ecosystem will find the Beam a welcome addition to their speaker arsenal, though it delivers a solid performance on its own

Sonos Arc

While this soundbar requires a big financial commitment, the reward is worth it, especially for folks with an existing Sonos system.

JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam

JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam

This soundbar has all the bells and whistles found in much more expensive models, but an quite match their sound quality. However, for the price, we think it's pretty impressive.

Samsung HW-A450/ZA 2.1ch

Samsung HW-A450/ZA 2.1ch

This soundbar arrives ready to rumble with a subwoofer, but our testers found it underwhelming, particularly when it comes to the low end of the sonic spectrum

Yamaha YAS-109

If your looking for a soundbar to pair with your new flatscreen, this model is a logical starting point and a huge improvement on your tv's speakers but compared to the competition, it's...

Polk Audio Signa S3

Polk Audio Signa S3

This soundbar is a great way to get more out of your flat screen, featuring several dialogue enhancing modes and an external subwoofer for rumbling bass

Soundcore Infini Pro

Soundcore Infini Pro

There are more than a few options for entry-level soundbars, and this model offers Dolby Atmos support and a Bluetooth connection, but it's not our top choice for a soundbar on a budget.

Bose TV Speaker

Folks looking for a big sound in a small package may find just what they need from this small and simple soundbar, though it lacks many features of its competitors.

Sony SRS-RA3000 360

Sony SRS-RA3000 360

An incredible speaker supporting HiFi audio, and designed with connectivity in mind, this is an ideal product for those searching with a budget.

Amazon Echo Studio

Amazon Echo Studio

Seamless smart home connectivity and immersive audio have made this speaker designed from the ground up to integrate fluidly into any network and provide an incredible auditory experience.

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

Editors' Choice

Bose SoundLink Revolve+ II

With superior audio quality at all volumes, this speaker takes home our top accolades and is the best choice for the discerning audiophile who needs a speaker that can go almost anywhere.

Anker Soundcore 3

Anker Soundcore 3

If you're searching for an affordable portable Bluetooth speaker, this model is worth a look, as it offers impressive volume for its size and has great battery life.

JBL Clip 4

Armed with the Clip, you'll have no excuse not to bring a soundtrack for your life anywhere you want to go. Though audiophiles will likely pass on this little speaker, it provides...

Sonos Roam

Sonos Roam

This wireless charging model does well on its own, but it can also integrate into a larger Sonos home speaker system. It has an excellent, well-balanced sound where the bass never...

Sony SRS-XB33

Sony SRS-XB33

This speaker caters to the party-goer with its fun, app programable lights and wall thumping volume, but it doesn't provide the best audio quality

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2

Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2

A tough, loud, water-resistant option that produces rich sounds in all directions, making it perfect for a picnic at the beach or a day out on the water.

Sonos Five

Editors' Choice

Sonos Five

If your goal is to build the best sounding multi-speaker system possible, this is the most logical place to start. Providing great overall sound quality with booming, room-filling bass...

Vizio 29" 2.0

Built-in Tv speakers generally sound bad, and this soundbar is the most cost-effective way we've found to improve upon that listening experience. For those that don't need

JBL Clip 3

For those that want a speaker to follow them wherever they go, this tiny music box sounds good while barely being larger than most smartphones. If you want something that is a bit more...

Sonos One SL

Sonos One SL

With impressive clarity, sleek aesthetics, and a relatively attractive price point, the Sonos One SL is a great option for those looking for great sound quality on a budget.

Bose Home Speaker 300

Bose Home Speaker 300

With great sound quality and a myriad of connection options, this small speaker is a great choice for those that want a Bluetooth and/or line-in option. It also offers WiFi streaming for...

Sonos Move

Sonos Move

Offering all the benefits of a standard Sonos speaker with the option to utilize its battery and move it our onto the porch, the Move adds an outdoor element to the already fantastic Sonos...

Sonos Playbar

Sonos Playbar

The best overall sound quality a soundbar can offer. That's what you get with the Playbar, which absolutely blew us away when listening to everything from action movies to concerts.

JBL Flip 5

JBL Flip 5

Good sound in an average-sized and waterproof package makes this speaker a great beach or boat companion. It is also quite loud for its size, making it a decent option if you want to get...

JBL Charge 4

JBL Charge 4

Offering complete waterproofness and exceptional battery life in a large body that can really pump out the tunes, this speaker is great when volume is a priority, and you don't mind...

Sony SRS-XB32

Sony SRS-XB32

We wanted to like this speaker because it sounds good, is waterproof, and loud, but it is heavy enough that we were always left reaching for other speakers anytime we headed for the beach...

VIZIO SB2821-D6

VIZIO SB2821-D6

If you're all about that bass and all about that budget, this is one of the least expensive ways we've found to give your TV the boom you've been looking for. With a convenient, Bluetooth...

Samsung Sound+ Premium

Samsung Sound+ Premium

While this is a good overall soundbar, it definitely isn't the best choice if you're shopping in its price range. You could either get better sound quality for the same price, or get...

UE Boom 3

If you want a loud speaker that can keep up with pretty much any adventure you throw at it, this is a great option. If portability is your main concern, then you may want to

Bose Home Speaker 500

Editors' Choice

Bose Home Speaker 500

Providing best-in-class sound quality and built-in Alexa capabilities, this is the first speaker we'd choose in almost any situation. If you're thinking of eventually building a...

Marshall Stanmore II

Marshall Stanmore II

In our opinion, this speaker offers slightly above average sound for a far above average price tag. It certainly isn't a bad speaker, but you can get better sound for the same or less...

Bose SoundTouch 20

Bose SoundTouch 20

While this model is no longer the cream of the crop, it still offers great sound quality and particularly powerful bass. If you want something with smart features built-in, this isn't for...

Sonos PLAY:1

Sonos PLAY:1

For those that want a relatively inexpensive building block for a multi-speaker system, you need look no further. This speaker provides great sound in a small package

Amazon Echo Sub Bundle

Amazon Echo Sub Bundle

For those that want multiple speakers and a subwoofer to put in a single room, this package is a fairly good deal. If you're looking to put lots of speakers in multiple rooms, however

Tribit XSound Go

Tribit XSound Go

For those seeking a totally waterproof and reasonably inexpensive speaker, this is the best option we've found. Sure, there are

Sony SRS-XB21

Sony SRS-XB21

Boasting quite a bit of volume from a fairly small, and inexpensive speaker, this is a good choice for those looking for something loud on the cheap.

Bose Soundlink Revolve+

Editors' Choice

Bose Soundlink Revolve+

For those times when you need a battery powered speaker with enough volume to keep a large group of people dancing, this incredible sounding speaker can

Q Acoustics M4

Q Acoustics M4

Unable to match the sound quality of other models in its price range, we would not recommend this soundbar to anyone. There are better options available.

ZVOX SB500

ZVOX SB500

For those that have large TVs and want good sound at a less than premium price, you will find both good performance and matching aesthetics in the ZVOX SB500.

Marshall Stanmore

Marshall Stanmore

For those that like a vintage rock aesthetic and mostly listen to the like of Jimi Hendrix, this speaker is great. However, other models in teh same price range do sound better.

Bose SoundTouch 10

Bose SoundTouch 10

For those seeking a simple, good sounding, small speaker for their living room or kitchen, this model offers pretty much everything you could want and nothing that you don't.

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4

For those that want to be able to listen to music in any room, but don't want to invest in a multi-speaker system, this speaker offers a very cost effective and downright elegant solution.

Sonos PLAY:3

Sonos PLAY:3

If you want to put a speaker in every room of your house, this speaker is a great starting point. It can easily fill even your largest room with sound, and offers nearly endless...

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4

Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4

The Harman Kardon Onyx Studio 4 has good sound quality and plenty of volume, but it is so large it really stretches the definition of the word 'portable'. It's great if you want something...

Sony XB10

Sony XB10

Booming bass from a small speaker, the Sony XB10 packs quite a punch into a tiny and relatively inexpensive package. If you're looking for

VIZIO SB3851-D0

VIZIO SB3851-D0

Combining the simplicity of a soundbar with satellite speakers that provide true surround sound, the VIZIO SB3851-D0 is great choice

Bose SoundLink Micro

Bose SoundLink Micro

Considering its tiny stature, this speaker sounds amazing. You won't believe that music is coming from a speaker that can fit in most pockets. Our only complaint is its relative lack of...

Yamaha YAS-108

Yamaha YAS-108

If you're looking for a great audio experience on a budget you can't do much better than the YAS-108. It provides rich, well balanced sound

TaoTronics TT-SK15

TaoTronics TT-SK15

If you're pining for a TV that sounds better but are on a shoestring budget, the TaoTronics TT-SK15 is the perfect option.

Anker SoundCore 2

Anker SoundCore 2

The SoundCore 2 is a simple, inexpensive speaker with a decent waterproof rating. We think it will please most listeners, and it's certainly better than...

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