We round up the best powered speakers after testing dozens, starting at active speakers under $500 for turntables, streaming, and TVs.

When you’re choosing a wireless speaker, sound matters. Whether you listen to Billie Eilish or Billie Holiday, you want a model that helps you hear every detail on the original recording. That’s why ...

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We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Altec Lansing has been in the speaker game for a long time. One of my first ever sets of PC speakers came from Altec Lansing. Skip forward to ...

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If you want to get the very best sound out of your wireless speakers, you’ll need three things: a tape measure, your favorite music, and your ears. As our testing shows, all wireless speakers are not ...

Best Micro Portable Speakers:* - Tribit Micro 2 - Ludicrously good sound for the price. - Marshall Willen - most stylish, but I slightly prefer the Tribit. - Wonderboom 3 - Loud, Clear, Cheap, ...

This speaker not only has powerful, crystal-clear sound but also is a beautifully designed piece of art that delivers all-day ...

No less sturdy is the battery life, which is nothing short of relentless. In testing, the AO’s claimed 25 hours proved plenty ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

Apple released its much-hyped HomePod speaker to the masses last week, and the general consensus among early reviews is that it sounds superb for a relatively small device. But most of those reviews ...