JBL just upgraded two of our favorite Bluetooth speakers — one’s big and powerful, and one’s cheap and portable

JBL has launched the Go 5 and Xtreme 5, two new portable party speakers which upgrade some of our favorite Bluetooth blasters.
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After living with the Sonos Play, I think it’s the only speaker you need — here’s why

The perfect wireless speaker doesn’t exis… Oh wait

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I spent 3 weeks testing the Sonos Play, and I love it — and the sound isn’t even the most important thing

How much do you value flexibility? Since I’ve used the Sonos Play, I value it a lot

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‘Dolby Atmos with headroom to spare’ — my afternoon with Denon’s ‘Sonos-busting’ trio of wireless speakers (and why WiiM should also be worried)

Denon launched ‘Sonos-busting’ 200, 400, and 600 wireless speakers — think multiple drivers, all-stereo presentation, multi-room smarts, and chic looks
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I tested Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker and although I enjoyed its balanced audio, its high price feels hard to justify

Bose’s bijou Bluetooth speaker delivers solid sound, excellent durability, and stylish looks, but I’d still buy a rival instead — here’s why.
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I put the Bluesound Pulse Flex and Sonos Era 100 wireless speakers against each other — and it was hard to choose between ‘in-your-face bass’ or ‘richer mid-range textures’

I compared Bluesound’s and Sonos’s wireless speakers and I never expected it to be this hard to pick an undisputed sonic champ.
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These small and stylish wireless stereo speakers pack in Hi-Res connectivity, turntable phono support, HDMI, aptX and more — and all at a seriously tempting price

Elipson’s new active speakers have extensive wired and wireless connectivity including an MM phono stage and aptX HD
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Immersive sound, awesome battery life, and karaoke functionality for good measure — Marshall just scored a second hit with its latest party speaker

I tested Marshall’s second party speaker, and it may be smaller, but my word does it pack a punch — here’s how I rated it.
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I tested my favorite Bose and B&O audiophile Bluetooth speakers in a head-to-head showdown — here’s the one I’d buy with my own money

I’ve tested over 40 Bluetooth speakers, and after pitting these similarly priced Bang & Olufsen and Bose models against one another, there’s only one I’d actually buy.
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Full interview: Sonos CEO Tom Conrad explains why they built the new Sonos Play, how they’re improving the app after its disaster, and what he thinks of Dolby Atmos FlexConnect and the state of music streaming services

AV Insider: Digging into the background of Sonos’ return to releasing speakers, plus the threat to its soundbars from Dolby Atmos FlexConnect
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