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Soundboks Go review: A portable and expandable party powerhouse

The Soundboks Go may be its smallest speaker to date, but it's still a loud party in a box, and it will fit right in anytime you want to draw a crowd.
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How to install Dolby Atmos ceiling speakers

Traditional Dolby Atmos systems involve an array of ceiling speakers that help to create a three-dimensional soundstage. Here's how to install a pair or two.
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Razer Leviathan V2 review: A PC gaming soundbar done right?

After seven years of silence, Razer returns with a sequel to its forward-thinking PC gaming soundbar.
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Denon’s new soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos at a budget price

Denon's most affordable soundbar now comes with a built-in subwoofer and Dolby Atmos sound.
DIY Perks at home soundbar for computers.

Now this is a soundbar for PCs that actually makes sense

This DIY YouTuber took on the task of making a soundbar for PCs that actually aims the sound up at your face.
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Vizio M-Series 2.1 (M215a-J6) review: A Dolby Atmos intro

For well less than $200, Vizio gives budget-minded TV owners an easy way to dip their toes into Dolby Atmos.
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Monoprice Harmony Capsule 200 review: Middling middle ground

Monoprice gives the Harmony Capsule 200 all the budget trappings, yet has a hard time letting out enough sound to make it stand out.
Polk Signa S4 Dolby Atmos 3.1.2 soundbar.

Polk Signa S4 Soundbar review: Simply better TV sound

Polk's latest soundbar lacks features like voice assistants, AirPlay, and Chromecast, but it has killer Dolby Atmos sound and a setup that couldn't be easier.
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What is a smart speaker? Why you need one and which one to buy

Smart speakers are becoming a common household device -- here's everything you should know about them, what they're for, and what to look for when buying one.

Best gifts for a first-time smart home setup

Don't get bogged down thinking about what to get someone who's just starting a smart home. Here are the gifts for first-time smart home setup.
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Mercedes-Benz is getting immersive audio thanks to Dolby Atmos

The flagship Mercedes Benz S-Class is gaining a new feature in the form of immersive audio: Dolby Atmos.
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TCL Roku TV Alto R1 Wireless Soundbar review: It’s so easy

Roku has simplified streaming TV, now, it's moving onto home theater audio with the new Alto R1 Wireless Soundbar for Roku-enabled TVs.
Sonos Beam Gen 1 and Gen 2, stacked vertically.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) review: Improved immersion with Dolby Atmos

The original Sonos Beam was a nearly perfect small-size soundbar for bedrooms. With the addition of Dolby Atmos, the Gen 2 model is even better.
The Bose Smart Soundbar 900.

Bose’s new flagship soundbar delivers Dolby Atmos for home theaters

Bose's latest flagship soundbar, the Smart Soundbar 900, adds Dolby Atmos to the company's line-up while keeping smart speaker features and an elegant design.
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How to wall-mount your Google Nest Mini

The Nest Mini and similar small smart speakers from Google can be wall-mounted anywhere, giving you plenty of options for placement: Here's how to do it safely.
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Netflix begins rolling out support for spatial audio, starting with iOS devices

Apple's spatial audio for movies creates a virtual movie theater sound experience when using headphones. Now, Netflix has started to support it.
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The Roku Streambar is perfect for dorm-dwelling students

The Streambar is not Roku's first 2-in-1 player/speaker, but it's the most compelling one for college students wanting to make the most of dorm room spaces.
Echo Studio sitting next to a plant.

The best Alexa speakers

Whether it's for the home, or something you want to carry along on a trip, we rounded up the best Alexa speakers for any occasion.
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Sony’s HT-A9 promises fully immersive Dolby Atmos from four wireless speakers

Sony is taking a new approach to home theater sound with its four-speaker HT-A9 system, while the HT-A700 provides a more traditional soundbar design.
A TV showing the Comcast Xfinity X1 interface for the 2020 Tokyo Games.

The 2020 Tokyo Games will be the first in Dolby Vision and Dolby Atmos

The 2020 Tokyo Games will be historic in many ways, but for those watching from home, they'll be the first to be broadcast in Dolby's Vision and Atmos formats.
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Sonos Beam vs. Sonos Playbar

You can't go wrong with a Sonos soundbar, but how to choose between the big and bold Playbar, and smaller, smarter Beam? We put them head-to-head to find out.
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One of the best Dolby Atmos soundbars is 30% off for Prime Day

There's nothing like getting a truly good deal on Prime Day and we can assure you, this is one of them: The Vizio Elevate Dolby Atmos soundbar is just $680.
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Apple HomePod Mini review: Finally, the smart speaker Apple needs

Apple failed to make an impression with the original HomePod, but the HomePod mini is poised to change that.
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Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock review: The time is now

The Amazon Echo Dot (3rd Gen) with Clock shares many outstanding features with past iterations, but now it gains the convenience of displaying the actual time.
Person listening to spatial audio using Apple AirPods Max headphones.

Why Apple makes you use AirPods Pro for Dolby Atmos movies

Apple's spatial audio support for Apple Music works with all types of headphones, but when it comes to video, it's a decidedly different story. Here's why.
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Soundbars vs. speakers

The type of audio solution you go with is determined by sound quality, room type, and connectivity.
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Vizio 2021 soundbars go big on Dolby Atmos and HDMI eARC support

Vizio has unveiled its full lineup of 2021 soundbars and we're breaking down the features, specs, prices, and more for all of the company's new models.
Belkin SoundForm Elite Hi-Fi wireless charging

Belkin SoundForm Elite Hi-Fi review: Finally, a smart speaker with utility

It's not every day you find a smart speaker that does more than play music, which is what makes the Belkin SoundForm Elite Hi-Fi very unique in the space.
Bang & Olufsen Besound Explore

Bang & Olufsen unveils ultra-rugged, portable Bluetooth speaker

Known for the type of sleek, high-end audio equipment that gets featured in Hollywood films, Bang & Olufsen took the rugged route with Beosound Explore.
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JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam soundbar review: Add a little Dolby Atmos to your life

If you're looking for a small, simple single speaker to give your TV the oomph it's missing, the Dolby Atmos-capable JBL Bar 5.0 Multibeam is the answer.
Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos soundbar

Sonos Arc review: A solid soundbar for the Dolby Atmos era

The $799 Arc is Sonos' first Dolby Atmos-capable soundbar, fulfilling years of customer requests. Now that it's here, does it deliver? Here's our full review.
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Software update adds height audio control to Sonos Arc soundbar

Owners of Sonos' Arc Dolby Atmos soundbar can now take control over height channel volume instead of having the Sonos software set the levels automatically.
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Awesome ferrofluid-filled speaker visualizes your music with alien-like goop

What happens when you put magnetic liquid inside a speaker and start playing music? An artist in Korea built his own rig to find out.
Amazon Echo Dot (4th Gen) with Clock on table.

7 things you didn’t know Alexa could do on an Amazon Echo smart speaker

Your Amazon Alexa smart speaker is jam-packed with features, many of which are lesser-known but incredibly useful.