LoginI spent 3 weeks testing the Sonos Play, and I love it — and the sound isn’t even the most important thing
26 March 2026 at 14:00
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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
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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
I tested Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker and although I enjoyed its balanced audio, its high price feels hard to justify
22 March 2026 at 14:30
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 tested Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker and although I enjoyed its balanced audio, its high price feels hard to justify
I tested Bose’s smallest Bluetooth speaker and although I enjoyed its balanced audio, its high price feels hard to justify
22 March 2026 at 14:30
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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- Immersive sound, awesome battery life, and karaoke functionality for good measure — Marshall just scored a second hit with its latest party speaker
Immersive sound, awesome battery life, and karaoke functionality for good measure — Marshall just scored a second hit with its latest party speaker
17 March 2026 at 14:41
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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- ‘Bass-heads need not apply’: I tested a polished-sounding wireless speaker with an impeccable sense of space — it’s just a shame that it flubs the sub
‘Bass-heads need not apply’: I tested a polished-sounding wireless speaker with an impeccable sense of space — it’s just a shame that it flubs the sub
10 March 2026 at 02:00
I loved this wireless speaker’s ace connectivity and sense of space and but have to ask: where’s the bass?
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- I enjoyed testing this accomplished active stereo speaker system, until it threw in the towel too easily
I enjoyed testing this accomplished active stereo speaker system, until it threw in the towel too easily
7 March 2026 at 12:00
The KEF Coda W has plenty to recommend it but the active pair of stereo speakers has involved the brand in an arms race with itself…
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- I spent two weeks with Cambridge's all-new active bookshelf speakers and they're an immediate pound-for-pound market-leader contender
I spent two weeks with Cambridge's all-new active bookshelf speakers and they're an immediate pound-for-pound market-leader contender
4 March 2026 at 10:34
The Cambridge L/R S active stereo speaker system has picked the hardest fight against market leaders, but it's a pound-for-pound contender.
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- Sonos could finally be making good on its 'two products per year' pledge — if this Sonos AirPlay 2 speaker leak proves legit, I think it'll be the perfect mid-range portable buy
Sonos could finally be making good on its 'two products per year' pledge — if this Sonos AirPlay 2 speaker leak proves legit, I think it'll be the perfect mid-range portable buy
2 March 2026 at 15:30
Best Buy Canada leaked an unannounced Sonos Bluetooth speaker, and it could be the perfect mid-range device we've been waiting for.
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- I reviewed Philips' affordable Fidelio stereo speakers that look 'too good to be true' on the spec sheet — and they nearly pull it off
I reviewed Philips' affordable Fidelio stereo speakers that look 'too good to be true' on the spec sheet — and they nearly pull it off
21 February 2026 at 14:00
An active wireless speaker system with specification beyond the asking price, and an actually useful app — what’s the catch?
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- I tested a sub-£20 Bluetooth speaker from Groov-e, and while the build is basic and the audio doesn't amaze, I wouldn't write if off — here’s why
I tested a sub-£20 Bluetooth speaker from Groov-e, and while the build is basic and the audio doesn't amaze, I wouldn't write if off — here’s why
17 February 2026 at 17:00
The Groov-e Thunder is affordable and many will appreciate its RGB lighting, but muddy audio and a plasticky build hold it back.
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- I reviewed Fluance's Ri91 wireless active stereo speakers, and I loved them for the price — except for a couple of concerns
I reviewed Fluance's Ri91 wireless active stereo speakers, and I loved them for the price — except for a couple of concerns
5 February 2026 at 00:55
The Fluance Ri91 are fantastic in most regards, especially for the price – but I wobble on quality control concerns
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- I tested the JBL Boombox 4 and it's a wonderful party companion — but one minor flaw holds it back from audio perfection
I tested the JBL Boombox 4 and it's a wonderful party companion — but one minor flaw holds it back from audio perfection
3 February 2026 at 23:00
The JBL Boombox 4 is a premium party speaker that delivers killer sound with punchy bass and superb battery life.
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- This powerful wireless hi-fi speaker has all the modern connections you could want — and a touchscreen to control things easily
This powerful wireless hi-fi speaker has all the modern connections you could want — and a touchscreen to control things easily
3 February 2026 at 14:10
The Primare Allt-i-Ett is a jack of all trades, and perhaps a master of them too, with basically every spec you'd ever want.
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- JBL's new portable speakers have 'stem AI' for jamming — they can remove any instrument or vocal from songs in realtime, no internet required
JBL's new portable speakers have 'stem AI' for jamming — they can remove any instrument or vocal from songs in realtime, no internet required
23 January 2026 at 17:52
JBL's BandBox Solo and Trio play songs in the key of AI
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- This retro-style Bluetooth speaker is trying to outdo Marshall at its own game, but is it up to the task?
This retro-style Bluetooth speaker is trying to outdo Marshall at its own game, but is it up to the task?
18 January 2026 at 00:00
The Edifier ES60 is a decent retro-style speaker, but its audio performance and underwhelming battery life hold it back from brilliance.
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- This pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker takes aim at the JBL Go 4 — but sadly, 3 key flaws hold it back
This pocket-sized Bluetooth speaker takes aim at the JBL Go 4 — but sadly, 3 key flaws hold it back
8 January 2026 at 11:56
I reviewed a cheap alternative to JBL’s smallest Bluetooth speaker — is it worth buying?
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- LG’s xboom Bluetooth speakers were some of the best of 2025, and 4 new models are coming in 2026
LG’s xboom Bluetooth speakers were some of the best of 2025, and 4 new models are coming in 2026
2 January 2026 at 11:28
will.i.am's smart wireless speakers come in four new flavors
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- WiiM's first ever wireless speaker hits (almost) all the right notes
WiiM's first ever wireless speaker hits (almost) all the right notes
25 December 2025 at 15:30
Buy the Sound on WiiM, would you? I support you – although I'd always recommend reading this review first…
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- I reviewed Marshall’s mid-sized Bluetooth speaker and its stereo sound blew me away
I reviewed Marshall’s mid-sized Bluetooth speaker and its stereo sound blew me away
7 December 2025 at 16:00
The Marshall Middleton II boasts excellent sound quality, a classy design, and plenty of battery life, but almost fittingly, it can sometimes feel stuck in the middle.
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- One of the best cheap Bluetooth speaker makers just revealed a rival to the JBL Go 4 – here's why it caught our eye
One of the best cheap Bluetooth speaker makers just revealed a rival to the JBL Go 4 – here's why it caught our eye
18 November 2025 at 17:30
The TRIBIT PocketGo brings you a compact Bluetooth speaker with 'mighty sound', for not much money at all.
