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The latest speaker reviews, news, and buying guides all in one place. Whether you’re looking for a Bluetooth speaker or a soundbar to round out your home theater, Digital Trends has the expertise you need to help guide your purchasing decision.

The Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4-channel surround sound system set up in a luxurious living room.

Best soundbar deals: Save on Bose, Samsung, Vizio, and more

Today you can upgrade your home theater audio with some savings, as we've rounded up the best soundbar deals you can shop right now.
McIntosh MX200 AV Processor.

McIntosh’s MX200 AV processor includes full Dirac Live room correction

GoldenEar T66

GoldenEar T66 loudspeaker review: This one is personal

Sony Bravia Quad Review

Sony Bravia Theatre Quad review: Big-sound dreams do come true

Vizio 2021 elevate soundbar.

How to connect a soundbar to a TV: a guide to cables, connections, and features

Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar Mini - right angle view.

How to choose a soundbar: size, subwoofers, surround sound, and more

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Beats Pill tips and tricks

The three colors of Beats Pill: gold, red, and black.

What color Beats Pill should you get?

The 2024 Beats Pill and an aging Sonos Play:1.

The new Beats Pill might replace Sonos on my back porch

A pair of Beats Pill speakers.

The Beats Pill is back, baby!

The Samsung Q-Series 11.1.4-channel surround sound system set up in a luxurious living room.

Best soundbars of 2024: a sound upgrade for your TV

An iPhone playing Dolby Atmos Music from Apple Music sitting in front of a Sonos Arc soundbar.

Spatial audio over AirPlay could be a game changer for Dolby Atmos

Sonos Ace logo earcup close-up.

Sonos Ace review: These headphones are almost as awesome as we’d hoped

The Sonos Ace are a superb set of wireless headphones that have the potential to become a must-have accessory for Sonos owners.
Morel Audio BIGGIE in the Ruby Red finish, sitting atop a coffee table.

Morel Biggie wireless speaker promises big sound in a small package

The Morel Biggie is anything but. It's a compact Bluetooth speaker you can take around the house, and even outside, thanks to the extended 50-meter range.
The Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker.

Bose SoundLink Max review: back to Bluetooth form

The Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth speaker sounds great whether indoors or powering the party outdoors, without trying to do too much more than that.
Queen Rock Montreal streaming in IMAX Enhanced with DTS:X on Disney+.

DTS:X finally gets major streaming support starting with Disney+

Dolby Atmos' spatial audio stranglehold over the streaming world is about to end as Disney+ adds support for DTS:X via IMAX Enhanced movies.
A diagram of headphone-based spatial audio.

Spatial audio via headphones: how science crams 9 speakers and a subwoofer inside your head

If spatial audio formats like Dolby Atmos normally use a bunch of speakers arranged around your room, how can you hear it using headphones?
samsung hw q990b atmos soundbar review ry 9

The 5 best soundbars for Samsung TVs in 2024

Upgrade your home theater with one of the best soundbars for Samsung TV. These run the gamut from ultra-prmeium to affordable, but all produce rich audio.
An iPhone 14 displaying the Amazon Music app with a Dolby Atmos Music playlist, next to a set of Apple AirPods Max headphones.

What is Dolby Atmos Music, and how can you listen to it at home and on the go?

Dolby Atmos Music is an immersive way to hear new tracks, as well as old favorites, but you'll need the right combo of gear to get it. Here's how it works.
Alexa app on phone.

What to do if your Amazon Alexa app is not working

Experiencing issues with the Amazon Alexa app? Here are a few ways you can fix an unresponsive Alexa app or one that's not working as intended.
A blue Google Nest Mini mounted on blue/gray wall.

How to reset a Google Nest Mini smart speaker

If you’re thinking about swapping out Google's entry-level smart speaker, you’ll first need to wipe your device. Here's how to factory reset a Google Nest Mini.
Pioneer VSX-535 AV receiver.

Pioneer’s latest budget-friendly Dolby Atmos AV receivers start at $379

Pioneer has announced two new Dolby Atmos AV receivers – the 7.2 VSX-835 and the 5.2 VSX-535.
Person listening to spatial audio using Apple AirPods Max headphones.

What is spatial audio? The 3D sound experience fully explained

Do you need Apple products to hear spatial audio? No, and that's not the only myth we'll bust in this in-depth explainer.
The Amazon Prime Video app icon on Roku.

Amazon Prime Video makes Dolby Vision, Atmos a paid upgrade

Amazon Prime Video subscribers who remain on the service's ad-supported tier may find their streaming quality has been compromised.
Dolby Flex Connect feature

Dolby’s Vegas flex: in person with FlexConnect and Dolby Atmos in-car

I got an insider look and listen to what Dolby FlexConnect could mean for the future AV, in-home and in-car.
The front panel of the Samsung Music Frame snaps off so you can swap it out with other artwork.

Samsung’s Music Frame makes audio look as good as it sounds

We got our first look (and listen) at Samsung's Music Frame — a speaker that essentially is what you get if you marry a picture frame with a quality speaker.
Samsung Music Frame speaker.

Samsung’s new Dolby Atmos wireless speaker doubles as a picture frame

Samsung's latest wireless speaker is Dolby Atmos-capable, but with a built-in picture frame, it could look as good as it sounds.
View of Soundboks 4 showing drivers and woofer.

Soundboks 4 review: loud enough for a whole city block

The Soundboks 4 is a refined iteration of the venerable party speaker. Just take care to plan out how long you want to use it on battery.
Mother and daughter dancing in living room with Govee smart lights on.

How to deck out your pad with smart home gadgets for the holidays

Planning for the holidays can be a stressful experience, but there are a variety of great smart home gadgets that can make your winter season a bit more jolly.
The LG S70TY soundbar.

LG’s 2024 slate of soundbars are tailor-made for its televisions

LG's trio of 2024 soundbars are meant to look as great as they sound — particularly if you pair them with an LG television.
Dolby Atmos Under attack.

Samsung, Google are attacking Dolby Atmos’ monopoly on 3D sound, and it’s going to get ugly

Dolby Atmos has become synonymous with immersive 3D sound, but the brand is about to face a new challenger from Google and Samsung.
You Asked Ep 13

You Asked: Is Dolby Vision a must-have? And how to handle Atmos with irregular ceilings

In this installment of You Asked, we'll break down whether no Dolby Vision is a deal-breaker, how to get Atmos sound with funky ceilings, and plasma upgrades.
A Marantz AV 10 receiver displaying Dolby Atmos text on front panel.

The ultimate guide to Dolby Atmos: what it is and how to get the best possible sound

Dolby Atmos can be a great surround sound experience. But just because your gear bears an Atmos label, that doesn't mean you've got Atmos sound. Here's why.
Polk Signa S4 Dolby Atmos 3.1.2 soundbar.

The best Dolby Atmos soundbars for 2023

Looking for next-level home theater sound? Dolby Atmos-equipped soundbars offer immersive 3D sound. We've rounded up some of the best at a variety of budgets.

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