Worst 51 Speakers based on 618 Expert 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...

Jun 25, 2021 · Available in black, dark blue, light blue, pink, or taupe, the cylindrical SRS-XB13 measures approximately 3.8 inches wide all around and weighs in at roughly 9 ounces. The upward-firing 46mm...

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 ...

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 ...

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....

Bose is known for getting big sound out of small packages, and its $549.95 Soundbar 500 is strikingly thin. It delivers rich lows, detailed highs, and laudable balance, with built-in Amazon Alexa...

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...

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...

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....

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...

Jun 28, 2019 · The Bose Home Speaker 300 is a solid smart speaker, and a better value than the larger 500 model. It delivers a powerful mono output and should easily fill most rooms with clear, surprisingly...

Oct 30, 2019 · Roku Smart Soundbar performance The Roku Smart Soundbar is on the cheaper end of the soundbar spectrum. As such, you can expect it to provide better sound than your TV's built-in speakers but not...

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

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

Oct 02, 2019 · The Bose Portable Home Speaker is one of the more intuitive smart models we've tested, and if you have other Bose smart speakers, it will fit right into your multi-room setup. While it delivers...

The Bar 9.1 measures 2.4 by 48.4 by 4.7 inches (HWD) with the rechargeable speakers magnetically docked, and frankly, that's the most important measurement, because even if it measures 2.4 by 34.8 by 4.7 inches when they're not attached, you'll need to plan for that space—6.8 additional inches on either side—wherever you place or mount the bar (the system ships with mounting supplies for both the soundbar and the two surround speakers). The bar and speakers are black, with black metallic grille paneling covering the divers. The subwoofer is a substantial 17.3 by 12.0 by 12.0 inches, and weighs 24.5 pounds. Internally, the 400-watt soundbar houses four racetrack-style drivers and two up-firing full-range drivers, as well as three 1-inch tweeters. The two 60-watt surround speakers deliver audio via a single up-firing driver and a 1-inch tweeter. The total of four up-firing drivers in the bar and the two side speakers are the Dolby Atmos drivers. The 300-watt sub has a 10-inch down-fir...

Oct 29, 2020 · The JBL Bar 5.1 Surround is a 5.1 setup that uses 'Multibeam' technology 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. It also has room correction and you can even stream music to the bar using a variety of wireless options.

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 ...

Dec 07, 2020 · JBL makes plenty of large, powerful Bluetooth speakers, but the Go 3 isn’t one of them. At $39.95, the Go 3 is about as portable (and affordable) as it gets—it’ll fit in any backpack or tote...

May 20, 2021 · The Streambar Pro looks like a very large Roku Premiere, sharing the same general shape with curved corners on one side and sharp corners on the other. It's much, much bigger, though, measuring 2.8...

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 ...

Dec 21, 2020 · Polk Audio's Signa S3 is a 2.1 soundbar system that aims to bring theater-style rumble into your home for a very affordable $249. That's a low enough price that it’s fair to wonder just how much...

Jun 08, 2020 · The Sony SRS-XB43 is a bass-forward Bluetooth speaker with an outdoor-friendly design, built-in LED lighting, and lots of power for the price. Like What You're Reading?

Jan 04, 2019 · Marshall's Stanmore II Voice smart speaker improves upon the already-solid audio of the Stanmore II Bluetooth while adding your choice of Amazon Alexa or Google Assistant voice control to the mix.

Nov 16, 2020 · The orb-shaped, 0.8-pound HomePod mini is available in space gray or white, and measures 3.3 by 3.9 inches (HW), with a flat panel on the top and on bottom preventing it from being a perfect...

Oct 26, 2020 · So, the Amazon Echo Dot (4th Generation) is just a smaller version of the full-size Echo (4th Generation): that’s to say, that the new model is a little bigger than a baseball (100 x 100 x 89mm).

Sep 04, 2020 · Two-minute review The Marshall Emberton Bluetooth speaker almost looks like a novelty gift you get for someone when you couldn't afford the full and 'real' thing. It's effectively a miniaturized...

Feb 27, 2020 · The new Ultimate Ears Hyperboom is one big hunk of Bluetooth speaker. It features a water-resistant build and a quite-necessary built-in handle. Other welcome features include EQ that adjusts the...

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...

Feb 09, 2021 · But for the fourth-gen Clip 4, JBL has moved to a more oval shape and bulked up the speaker slightly. It's a tad heavier at 0.24 kilograms (0.53 pounds) vs. 0.22 kilograms (0.49 pounds) for the...

Apr 01, 2021 · The Anker Soundcore Motion Boom lands in the top tier of sub-$100 portable wireless speakers. At $89.99, its relatively compact, fully waterproof design delivers impressively robust bass response,...

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

Jun 09, 2021 · With surprisingly robust Dolby Atmos-compatible directional audio, Amazon's Echo Studio delivers just as much power as smart speakers that cost twice as much.

May 22, 2019 · Libratone's new line of Zipp wireless speakers look familiar, but include smart features like Amazon Alexa and Spotify Connect compatibility. While it's only a mono speaker, the $299 Zipp 2 still...

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

Mar 17, 2021 · JBL’s latest update to its portable Bluetooth speaker lineup, the Xtreme 3, comes at the right time when outdoor gatherings are the norm. As the name suggests, this $349.95 speaker isn't...

Apr 27, 2021 · JBL’s latest update to its successful lineup of portable, outdoor-friendly Bluetooth speakers, the $179.95 Charge 5, gets just enough improvements to keep it at the head of the pack. For starters,...

The fourth-generation Echo is a near-sphere, measuring 5.2 inches tall and 5.7 inches wide, available in black, blue, or white. Amazon notes that the fabric and aluminum it uses in its Echo speakers are 100-percent recycled materials. It's a fun new design, and looks similar to Apple's forthcoming HomePod mini. The light ring has been moved from the top of the speaker to the base, providing a less direct glow that’s still recognizable by lighting up blue when you speak your chosen wake word for Alexa. The top panel holds buttons for Alexa, volume up, volume down, and mic mute. The back is home to the connector for the power adapter and a 3.5mm audio output. Underneath the fabric sits a 3-inch woofer and dual 0.8-inch front-firing tweeters, through which the Echo supports Dolby audio (but not Dolby Atmos surround sound like the Echo Studio, which features four drivers, including a 5.3-inch woofer). They’re the same size drivers as in the Echo Plus and the third-generation Echo, but w...

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

Available in glossy black or white models, the 15.3-by-15.8-by-6.2-inch Sub has an interesting shape with a little window (the acoustic slot) through the middle of its body. It almost resembles a blocky, display font version of the letter O. The size is similar to plenty of subs we see, but the look is more design piece than eyesore, making its PC tower-like footprint a little easier to accept. There are very few markings of any kind on the speaker. The front panel has the Sonos logo, and the left panel houses a status light and Join button for joining a wireless network. Internally, the Sub employs two class-D amplifiers that power dual force-canceling drivers, positioned face to face. The Sub can dip down to 25Hz, and its highest crossover frequency is 110Hz. You'll want to make sure that at least one face of the Sub isn't too close to a wall or otherwise obstructed—the ported acoustic slot needs to breathe in order for efficient driver performance. The speaker can also be place...

Mar 24, 2021 · The Sonos Move offers on-the-go Bluetooth play, as well as integrating with a multi-room networked speaker system over Wi-Fi. In this way, it’s got most of the functionality of a regular Sonos,...

Apr 30, 2020 · The JBL Boombox 2 is a big, portable Bluetooth speaker that delivers powerful bass depth and high volumes. At $499.95, it’s also quite expensive. The speaker's boosted bass and sculpted highs...

Jan 07, 2021 · The Klipsch Cinema 600 is a better soundbar than the Klipsch Cinema 400. The 600 is a 3.1 setup, so it has a dedicated center channel that can reproduce dialogue-centric content more accurately. It also has a better soundstage performance, and it gets louder. That said, the 400 has a more balanced sound profile out-of-the-box.

Jul 19, 2021 · For a tiny Bluetooth speaker, the $50 Tribit StormBox Micro has plenty to offer. It’s fully waterproof, has a built-in tear-resistant strap, and can work as a speakerphone.

The JBL Flip 5 is a simple soul – perhaps too simple for some in this world – but that minimalist approach has allowed JBL to focus on performance and create one of the best-sounding budget...

Available in matte black or walnut models, The Fives have MDF enclosures covered in real wood veneers, with tweed-covered cloth grilles that snap into place magnetically for easy removal and placement. The grilles are attractive and have a retro Klipsch logo emblazoned on a medallion in the lower right corner. For the black model, the grilles have a grid-like tweed pattern, while the walnut grilles have a less geometric, more natural crosshatched tweed pattern. What the grilles hide are, for some of us, the real things of beauty—each speaker is armed with a horn-style 1-inch titanium dome tweeter and a 4.5-inch fiber composite cone woofer. With or without the grilles, these speakers look fantastic—the surface underneath the grilles is all black, and the horns, in particular, catch the light in a lovely way. Measuring 12.0 by 6.5 by 9.3 inches each (HWD), the speakers combine for a total of 160 watts. The woofers account for 60 watts apiece and the tweeters for 20 watts apiece, deliv...

May 25, 2021 · The Mackie CR3-X keeps the footprint small in both size and weight. The Mackie CR3-X is a compact set Multimedia Reference monitors. The smaller size lends itself perfectly to smaller studios where space is at a premium. They can also comfortably sit on most bookshelves.

Apr 29, 2021 · Tribit isn’t really a name that comes to mind when we think of companies that might have JBL and Sony nervously watching their backs, but the Tribit StormBox Pro comes very close to ...

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,...

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...

Jul 31, 2020 · The Denon Home 150 is the smallest effort in the Japanese brand’s wireless speaker range, with smarts, built-in HEOS and Hi-Res audio capability. Denon’s Home series of speakers is its answer to...