Best 40 speakers based on 440 expert reviews

Our research includes 440 expert total reviews for 40 best speakers. The highest average score is 92%, while the lowest is 66% (a gap of 26%). There are about 11 reviews per product. Reviews come from sites like PCMag, Wired, and more. Click on a product to see more information (including which reviews were included). This list gets updated every few days as we routinely add the latest products.

1: Mackie CR3-X

Avg. Expert Score (2 Reviews)

Jan 05, 2021 · The Mackie CR Series CR3-X is built well but does not compare to some more expensive options. While rugged and offering a decent amount of heft they are not overbearing in weight. As always I recommend you treat your speakers with care. The materials used are decent but not high-end.

-- homedjstudio.com

2: Amazon Echo Dot With Clock

Avg. Expert Score (19 Reviews)

2019-10-16 · The Good The Echo Dot with Clock brings all the best elements of 2018's third-gen Dot and adds a smart quality-of-life upgrade in the form of an LED clock display. The Bad The $60 price tag edges...

3: Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar

Avg. Expert Score (17 Reviews)

2019-06-28 · The Good The Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar is the best-sounding single speaker I've ever heard. It offers the most realistic emulated surround at any price. The sound bar offers advanced connectivity,...

4: Klipsch The Fives

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

Jul 17, 2020 · The Fives from Klipsch look and sound fantastic, with far more connectivity options than your standard pair of bookshelf speakers. MSRP $799.00 $799.00 at Amazon

5: Sonos Move

Avg. Expert Score (18 Reviews)

Sep 18, 2019 · Sonos Move When you first encounter the Move, Sonos' first portable speaker, be prepared for something big. At 9.44 inches tall and 6.6 pounds (3 kg), it's significantly larger than the Sonos One...

6: Ultimate Ears UE Boom 3

Avg. Expert Score (16 Reviews)

Nov 12, 2019 · The UE Boom 3 is a fantastic waterproof portable speaker, but Ultimate Ears hasn’t improved the audio quality despite the increased price. For IP67 waterproof/dust-proof

-- techradar.com

7: JBL Flip 5

Avg. Expert Score (11 Reviews)

JBL’s Flip 5 is a simple soul with Bluetooth-only playback and modest features, but if you desire a rugged, great-sounding portable speaker and can sacrifice voice control or hands-free call ...

-- techradar.com

8: JBL Boombox 2

Avg. Expert Score (8 Reviews)

2020-06-23 · JBL maintained the IPX7 rating, so the Boombox 2 is well suited to being around splashing water and rain. You could submerge it in clear water for up to 30 minutes, and it can even float, except it...

-- techradar.com

9: Amazon Echo (4th Generation)

Avg. Expert Score (16 Reviews)

As powerful as the Echo Plus Strong bass for the size Built-in smart home hub

10: Sony SRS-XB43

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

Jun 08, 2020 · At $249.99, the SRS-XB43 is the biggest and most expensive model in Sony's new trio of portable, waterproof Bluetooth speakers. It's also priced fairly for the amount of audio firepower it...

11: Amazon Echo Studio

Avg. Expert Score (19 Reviews)

Nov 06, 2019 · The Amazon Echo Studio is the first smart speaker to offer Dolby Atmos -- for music and movies -- as well as Sony's own 360 Reality Audio.While both Atmos music and 360 Reality Audio will work ...

12: Ultimate Ears Hyperboom

Avg. Expert Score (13 Reviews)

Two-minute review The Ultimate Ears Hyperboom is a powerful party speaker that allows you to easily take your music from inside your home to the great outdoors. Ultimate Ears is one of the market...

-- techradar.com

13: Libratone Zipp 2

Avg. Expert Score (12 Reviews)

2019-01-23 · The Libratone Zipp 2 compared to the Sonos Play:1 For this review we were only provided a single Zipp 2, so we weren’t able to try out Soundspace Link – Libratone’s own system for multi-room sound...

-- techradar.com

14: Audioengine A1

Avg. Expert Score (9 Reviews)

Accurate stereo audio performance with no DSP Wired aux in and subwoofer out AAC and AptX support

15: JBL Go 3

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

Jul 20, 2020 · The JBL Clip 3 isn’t exactly a new speaker, but if you were waiting for a Clip 4 to be announced at CES 2020 (like we were), sorry to tell you that it didn’t happen. So for the foreseeable future, this is the best Clip you can get, which isn’t a bad thing since it’s a very good speaker.

-- soundguys.com

16: Apple HomePod mini

Avg. Expert Score (15 Reviews)

Solid audio performance with rich bass and bright highs Multiple speakers can be grouped and used as stereo pairs Easy Siri voice control Good Apple Home app integration for smart home controls

17: Roku Streambar

Avg. Expert Score (14 Reviews)

Oct 28, 2020 · The Roku Streambar easily adds good sound to any TV along with Roku’s well-known streaming interface and ridiculously simple setup. This versatile compact soundbar sells for $130 /£130, making it...

-- techradar.com

18: Sonos Sub

Avg. Expert Score (13 Reviews)

Feb 24, 2020 · We almost never review subwoofers on their own, so we have virtually nothing to compare the Sonos Sub with directly. But for far less than the $700 that merely gets you a Sonos Sub, you can enjoy a...

19: Marshall Emberton

Avg. Expert Score (9 Reviews)

Sep 09, 2020 · The Marshall Emberton is a compact speaker for the outdoors. Marshall’s spree of 2020 product launches continues with the portable Emberton wireless speaker.

-- trustedreviews.com

20: Marshall Stanmore II Voice

Avg. Expert Score (12 Reviews)

Dec 19, 2018 · Marshall Stanmore II Voice – Design and features Designed to look like the cab of a Marshall amp, the Stanmore II Voice is a big lad – about the size of a bread bin or large toaster.

-- trustedreviews.com

21: Bose Portable Home Speaker

Avg. Expert Score (12 Reviews)

Jan 16, 2020 · Bose has long been a huge player in the world of Bluetooth speakers – and its latest model, the Bose Portable Home Speaker, is on course to cement that reputation even further.

-- techradar.com

22: Anker SoundCore Flare 2

Avg. Expert Score (11 Reviews)

2020-04-24 · The Anker Soundcore Flare 2 is the latest addition to Anker’s line of portable Bluetooth speakers and is available now. The Flare 2 is Anker’s flagship portable Bluetooth speaker, coming in at ...

-- techradar.com

23: Roku TV Wireless Speakers

Avg. Expert Score (12 Reviews)

Nov 21, 2018 · The Roku wireless speakers are not the sound bar killer I hoped for, but they are articulate, ridiculously easy to set up, and ideal for music-loving Roku TV owners. The Roku TV Wireless speakers ...

24: Anker Soundcore Rave Neo

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

Anker Soundcore Rave Neo review: Fat, punchy bass for the dance floor Flashy lights and kickin' low-end output highlight this Bluetooth speaker that can simulcast with hordes of its brethren

-- techhive.com

25: JBL Link Music

Avg. Expert Score (13 Reviews)

Solid audio performance with rich bass and decent balance between lows and highs Can get quite loud for its size Supports hands-free Google Assistant control Compatible with AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, and Chromecast

26: JBL Bar 5.1 Surround

Avg. Expert Score (12 Reviews)

Oct 29, 2020 · The JBL Bar 5.1 Surround is a 5.1 setup that uses 'Multibeam' technology along with its integrated surround speakers to improve its surround performance without having to use rear satellites. Its sound profile delivers a punchy and boomy bass suitable for action flicks and EDM music.

27: Bose Home Speaker 300

Avg. Expert Score (11 Reviews)

Jul 17, 2019 · The Good The Bose Home Speaker 300 offers a choice of Alexa or Google Assistant and excellent microphone response. It's able to play quite loud and still register voice commands. Connectivity is ...

28: JBL Bar 9.1

Avg. Expert Score (13 Reviews)

Jul 24, 2020 · The JBL Bar 9.1 is a 9.1 channel wireless surround system capable of playing Dolby Atmos soundtracks. Everyone loves the effect Dolby Atmos object-based sound can have on a film soundtrack, but ...

-- trustedreviews.com

29: Amazon Echo Flex

Avg. Expert Score (13 Reviews)

2020-08-25 · The Echo Flex measures just 72mm high and 67mm wide, and protrudes just 40mm from the wall once it’s been plugged in, but Amazon has still managed to squeeze a useful set of features into it....

-- techradar.com

30: Marshall Kilburn II

Avg. Expert Score (12 Reviews)

2018-08-30 · Marshall’s Kilburn II is a fantastic update to its bestselling predecessor, with a stunning retro amp-inspired design and a well-rounded sound. While the bass can be a little muddy at times, it’s...

-- techradar.com

31: Roku Smart Soundbar

Avg. Expert Score (10 Reviews)

Before I go any further, I should note that this review is for the regular Roku Smart Soundbar, and that an onn.-branded Roku soundbar also exists. That one is cheaper ($130 instead of $180) and...

32: Klipsch Cinema 600

Avg. Expert Score (4 Reviews)

Dec 18, 2020 · Thus, $499 is a relatively modest price for a 3.1 system that can really bring the rumble, and the Klipsch Cinema 600 delivers crisp dialogue and excellent music performance, as well. For $250...

33: Marshall Uxbridge Voice

Avg. Expert Score (10 Reviews)

Apr 24, 2020 · Marshall’s latest smart speaker, the $199.99 Uxbridge Voice, is its smallest and least expensive yet. The audio performance is quite good considering the speaker's size, with rich bass depth...

34: Bose Soundbar 500

Avg. Expert Score (8 Reviews)

Oct 11, 2019 · The Bose Soundbar 500 is simple to use and sounds good for its size — exactly what you would expect from Bose. With the option to add a subwoofer and satellites, it could be the basis for a ...

-- tomsguide.com

35: Lenovo Smart Clock Essential

Avg. Expert Score (14 Reviews)

The Lenovo Smart Clock Essential is an appealing device for $50. It offers you a Google Assistant smart speaker with a clock in case you're a fan of Google and jealous of the Echo Dot with Clock....

36: JBL Pulse 4

Avg. Expert Score (8 Reviews)

Oct 09, 2019 · JBL's Pulse Bluetooth speaker line has always felt a little gimmicky, but the latest Pulse 4 is genuinely impressive. Sure, its $199.95 price seems somewhat inflated, but it delivers powerful audio...

37: Creative Stage Air

Avg. Expert Score (13 Reviews)

Creative Stage Air review ... Getting something better is easy enough, and when it’s as cheap as the Creative Stage Air, it may be worth giving it a shot. For $40 (£45, around AU$70) the Stage ...

-- techradar.com

38: Polk Audio Signa S3

Avg. Expert Score (4 Reviews)

Aug 07, 2020 · The Polk Audio Signa S3 has a lot going for it, including built-in Wi-Fi and exceptional stereo sound. If you were planning on using a soundbar for more than just movies, and were planning on...

-- digitaltrends.com

39: Hogtalare

Avg. Expert Score (2 Reviews)

2020-07-17 · The Hogtalare is a big, powerful stereo speaker designed to fit perfectly in Ikea's Kallax furniture, but it also costs far more than your average shelving unit. #Amplify; #BackToSchool; Reviews ...

40: Anker Nebula Soundbar Fire TV Edition

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

The Roku Smart Soundbar proved that you can combine a streaming player with a soundbar for respectable results at a reasonable price, but it also left room for improvement. That's why I was very...

-- tomsguide.com

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