Most people treat their Bluetooth speaker like a sidekick, something to hum along while drinks flow and conversations swirl.

But parties aren’t the time for critical listening, so what we recommend by the pool or for a DJ is very different than what we’d look for in our best powered speakers or best bookshelf ...

It looks sleek. Thanks to the DCB41 set’s minimalist, modern design, it’s one of the best-looking powered speaker systems we’ve seen. It’s available in black, orange, blue, and walnut ...

Today’s best smart speakers can tee-up your ... And two of those speakers together can easily power a larger living space, although the Echo is the better choice if volume is a priority.

Whether your home audio setup is geared towards movies and TV or your focus is music (vinyl or digital, it doesn't matter), having a great set of speakers is key. And while you may feel the draw ...

A powered speaker has its amplifier built in ... and some are still among the best speakers available. Again, refer to our reviews and you’ll be able to tell if an older product has fallen behind. If ...

Still, finding the best speakers is an ever-present challenge ... Bring the forest back to your room The Edifier R1280T ...

USB-powered speakers reduce cord clutter ... If your speakers also come with a woofer, this is best placed on the ground, since the heavier vibrations it produces will likely cause some rattling ...

Learn more Audioengine has been making some of the best and most popular desktop speaker systems ... The company has seemingly dropped “Wireless” from the name, as all its powered speakers now have ...

Kanto is well-known for making some of the best and budget-friendly active loudspeakers — its TUKs being the standout example. The company’s YU2 is a smaller and minimalist powered speaker system. It ...

They don't blend in to your garden the way the Victrola rocks and the aforementioned Bose do, but they make up for that by being some of the best reviewed solar powered speakers you can find.

RMS power rating is 50 watts ... We’re rounding out our list of the best 4x10 speakers with this option from Boss Audio, which we recommend if you’re looking for one with a lot of features ...