After a blind listening test and over 40 hours of casual use with a number of speakers, we think the JBL Playlist is the best Chromecast speaker for the majority of people. It sounds good, looks great, and is priced…

After 75 hours of research, interviews, and producing sound professionals and regular people listen to the very same phrases spoken into 25 distinct USB microphones, we remain convinced that the Yeti by Blue makes your voice sound exactly the best…

We tested 10 top-rated headphone amp plus USB DAC combo components with a blind-listening panel with three different headphones, five laptops, an iPhone, and also an iPad, then up with laboratory dimensions of the panelists’ favorites. We decided that many…

If you’ve got a child in your life who needs a set of headphones, the Puro BT2200 is the best option to protect growing ears. After putting in around 80 hours of studysuch as speaking to experts in the WHO,…

We have spent countless hours over several years testing multiroom radio speaker systems in each possible room–even outside–and Sonos remains the smartest choice for most homes. It supports the widest variety of streaming services, offers exceptional audio quality across its…

After more than three dozen hours of testing by our expert panelists we believe the Skullcandy Ink’d Bluetooth is the best set of Bluetooth in-ear headphones available under $50. Though nothing about this cost is ideal, if you’re looking for…

After exploring 39 different MP3 players and testing seven top-rated possibilities, we found the SanDisk Clip Sport Plus is the best MP3 player under $100 for most people. Its built-in clip, water resistance, and Bluetooth support make it the perfect…

Hearing aids cost thousands of dollars, which is in part why only some 20 percent of Americans with hearing loss use them. For those with moderate hearing loss, private audio amplification products (PSAPs) can be nearly as effective at around…

After conducting a comprehensive survey of Wirecutter subscribers and combining those insights together with the results of our prior testing, we think the Sonos Playbar or Playbase is the ideal soundbar for most individuals, based on the kind of TV you…

After putting in 40 hours exploring 35 car stereos and talking to specialists, and spending another 20 hours analyzing nine of the most promising models, we think that the Sony XAV-AX100 is your best stereo for drivers that are replacing…