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I tested these £99 bookshelf speakers that look like they stepped right out of the noughties
By Erin Bashford published
The Majority D80 speakers are compatible with a range of connection outputs, making them pretty versatile, but the sound quality is majorly lacking.

I just upgraded from my TV's built-in speakers with this $99 soundbar — and I'm never going back
By Erin Bashford published
The Sony HT-S100F is a simple, budget soundbar with no Dolby Atmos or smart home integration. But for just $99, the sound quality is amazing.

I just tested these epic powered speakers: Don't buy a $400 soundbar, buy these instead
By Tammy Rogers published
The Fluance Ri71 are a great pair of powered stereo speakers at an incredible price — but the addition of an HDMI ARC port makes them one of the best buys of 2025.

I just tested these headphones powered by vacuum tubes — and they sound incredible
By Tammy Rogers published
The ecoute headphones are a great sounding pair of headphones that come at a high price.

I put this $500 Bose soundbar to the test — it’s a great smart home product, but it won’t impress movie fans
By Erin Bashford published
The Bose Smart Soundbar is a fantastic smart home product, but it won’t impress true hi-fi fanatics thanks to its lackluster bass and too-crisp treble.

I just tested these $199 “luxury” headphones — and they easily beat JBL and Beats
By Nikita Achanta published
The JLab Epic Lux Lab Edition headphones sound great across a range of genres, have long battery life, and are mighty comfortable — but there are some flaws.

I can’t believe this Samsung soundbar is under $300 — it performs like a premium setup
By Erin Bashford published
The Samsung HW-B650 is a punchy soundbar + subwoofer combo with an impressive surround-sound experience, a range of playback modes, and great bass.

I just tested this all-in-one Dolby Atmos surround soundbar — and it made me feel like I'm at the movies
By Erin Bashford published
At $1,699, the JBL Bar 1300X isn’t the cheapest option on the market, but it is one of the best bang-for-buck soundbar systems out there.
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