Have you ever wondered why your loudspeaker features a port or vent? Bass reflex speakers offer a number of advantages over sealed cabinet. We explain how they work. Loudspeakers come in all shapes ...

Sure, sound is subjective, but we still put all of the speakers we review through a defined set of tests to determine which sound the best. Check out our audio testing regimen. I’m PCMag’s home ...

Full-size soundbars measure around 50 inches in width, making them perfectly suitable for a big-screen TV with a 65-inch or ...

I’ve tested a lot of portable speakers over the years—some punchy, some smart, some built to survive a weekend camping trip. But none have genuinely surprised me the way the Brane X has. When I first ...

The 2nd-gen HomePod has only been on shelves for a week, but many shoppers might think it’s been out for years. Even though Apple’s original full-size HomePod was discontinued in 2019, the new model ...

Sony's ULT Field 1 speaker packs heavy bass into a low-profile design great for indoor and outdoor use. There’s cause for celebration: Sony just announced a new line of products with names that don’t ...

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TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.

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I took him up on his kind offer and bought myself a pair of Legacy Signature SE’s—a very nice floorstanding speaker some 4-feet tall, weighing well over 100 pounds each, with a list price of a good ...