Michael Gowan

BlueAnt’s Soundblade under-monitor desktop speaker system looks great and works well with movies and games, delivering clear voices with good bass levels.

Audioengine’s A2+ desktop speakers deliver well-balanced, detailed sound without taking up a lot space.

JBL’s 104-BT desktop speakers have good connectivity and deliver great sonics with a wide soundstage at an attractive price.

This Bluetooth speaker on wheels has big bass and fun features to let the good times roll

Kanto’s Ora computer speakers have small footprint that's perfectly suited to compact desktop setups, and produce a wide soundstage with great audio for discerning home office users.

The Vizio M-Series M512a-H6 brings Atmos height, separate surrounds and a subwoofer at an affordable price — and with some effort required.

The JBL Boombox 3 is on the large side but has a wide sound and booming bass with plenty of power to rock any party — indoors or out.

This portable outdoor Bluetooth speaker has plenty of bling and big boombox-style bass to get the party started, and comes at a great price.

The Beats Studio Buds is a tiny yet feature-stuffed set of wireless earbuds with very good sound — though it’s not good for calls.

The Tribit StormBox Micro Bluetooth speaker packs a lot of sound into a very portable package.

The Bose Smart Soundbar 900 supports Atmos, has bags of features and produces good sound — though not as good as you’d expect for the price.

If bass, wide sound and small size are what matters, the Mini AX soundbar will grab your attention.

Despite some picture problems, the Insignia 4K Ultra HD Fire TV Edition delivers an enjoyable viewing experience thanks to Fire TV OS.

This Alexa-powered soundbar produces impressive bass without a subwoofer, though it lacks a truly wide soundstage.

The Samsung Q60T QLED TV costs less, adds Alexa and delivers sharp detail and bright colors — as long as you don’t push it too hard.

Samsung’s Q70T delivers good color and sharp images at a decent price.

The Roku Streambar Pro, which combines a soundbar and Roku streaming device, is easy to set up and has good sound — but can be sluggish as a streamer.

The compact JBL Bar 5.0 MultiBeam soundbar delivers rooming-filling Atmos audio and good bass — but you can’t make many adjustments.

With a new look, a little more ruggedness and improved sound, the JBL Charge 5 is one of the best Bluetooth speakers — just not one of the cheapest.