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 ...

Best Micro Portable Speakers:* - *Tribit Micro 2* - Ludicrously good sound for the price. - *Marshall Willen* - Most stylish, ...

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Sure, sound is subjective, but we still put all of the speakers we review through a defined set of tests to determine which sound the best. Check out our audio testing regimen. I’m PCMag’s home ...

When reviewing or testing out speakers, whether it’s a compact Bluetooth speaker, a set of bookshelf speakers, or a huge, powerful party speaker, having a consistent process and some dependable points ...

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

If you plan on creating an atmosphere around you when you work, play games or kick back and relax on your PC you’re going to need a pair of computer speakers. And if you’re budget conscious, you’ll ...

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 ...

Have your radio stations’ top programmers had enough with the auditorium test? Could there be a more efficient and tech-savvy way to help determine what your station’s music library and core artists ...

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

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