We compare the Samsung HW-T450 vs HW-T550 vs HW-T650 As televisions continue to make strides in picture quality, smart features, and thinness, there’s one feature that they almost always fall behind on: great sound. Televisions that combine both a slim design with impressive sound quality are far and few between—and that’s just a matter of physics. Speakers make…
Since single-handedly starting the wireless hi-fi industry more than a decade ago, Sonos has continued to grow to its product lineup, introducing increasingly advanced devices. This week, the company debuted their most ambitious product yet, the Sonos Arc soundbar. With a wealth of features that are poised to make it one of the best soundbars available, the Sonos…
Sonos basically invented the networked wireless speaker, and in the decade since the PLAY:5 debuted, they’ve continued to evolve and expand their offerings. Today, Sonos offers a refined product selection that offers wireless audio solutions for mutli-room music, movies, and outdoor listening. They’ve been extra popular lately, as countless people are seeking ways to make home life a…
Shure has been making audio products for nearly a hundred years, and in that time they’ve earned the adoration of some of history’s most popular musicians, cementing their status as one of the top names in the business. But while audio industry pros laud the brand’s technical prowess, you don’t often see their name brought up alongside typical…
So you’ve just unboxed and set up your new LED TV, fired up Netflix to put on an intense action blockbuster, hit “play,” and…now you’re underwhelmed. It probably looks great, but you might find the sound lacking. Because while the picture on modern 4K TVs is impressive, the audio quality on nearly all flat panel TVs will most…
The biggest broadcast in the sporting world is just over two weeks away, giving you a bit of time to prepare for the ultimate game day viewing experience. If you held out on buying a new TV and any A/V equipment during the holiday shopping season, there’s no better time than now to do just that. We know…
The Klipsch BAR lineup has been a wildly popular soundbar series, marrying the company’s renowned sound with a visual design that’s just different enough from the typical black slabs to make them stand out in a sea of uniformity. We caught up with Klipsch at CES to learn about some refreshes to the existing models, along with a…
The world of technology is always changing and evolving. Revolutionary products like flat screen TVs, smart assistants, and tablets have all had their stint as the “Next Big Thing”. This year at CES, one of the leading contenders for that title is bendable screens. With a number of companies rolling up to Las Vegas with their takes on…
The secret to intelligent, immersive audio is a selfie? Well, sort of. Sony’s 360 Reality Audio system aims to deliver a customized, enveloping audio experience through any old pair of headphones. A key component of the this system is an analysis of your ear shape, which is done through the accompanying app. Snap a pic of your ear,…
Another holiday season is in the books! We hope you and yours had a great time, and that everyone’s top gift wishes were fulfilled. For many, that meant getting a new TV, digital camera, video game console, or other high tech gadget. Any of those things are sure to bring joy to, but you may have found yourself…
