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The 55+ best Black Friday TV deals 2024: Early sales live now

Looking to take advantage of early Black Friday TV deals to upgrade your home theater? Now is the perfect time to save big on OLED, QLED, and other top models from brands like Sony, LG, and Samsung.

Close-up of a speaker for the SteelSeries Arena 9. It is on a wall shelf next to a few RPG rule books and merch from the 2018 Netflix revival of She-Ra
The most immersive gaming speaker system I've ever tested is not made by Bose or Sonos
A Sony Bravia Bar 8 and Sony Bravia 7 Mini LED TV on a pink and orange background
Save up to $1,100 on this Sony Bravia 7 TV and soundbar bundle at Amazon
JBL Clip 5 bluetooth speaker
One of the best portable speakers I've tested projects booming sound (and it's 40% off)
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This Roku soundbar turned my old TV into an immersive 4K theater experience
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The 55+ best Black Friday TV deals 2024: Early sales live now

Looking to take advantage of early Black Friday TV deals to upgrade your home theater? Now is the perfect time to save big on OLED, QLED, and other top models from brands like Sony, LG, and Samsung.
3 days ago by Taylor Clemons in TVs
Close-up of a speaker for the SteelSeries Arena 9. It is on a wall shelf next to a few RPG rule books and merch from the 2018 Netflix revival of She-Ra

The most immersive gaming speaker system I've ever tested is not made by Bose or Sonos

The SteelSeries Arena 9 can connect with up to three devices simultaneously, making it an excellent choice for multi-use media spaces.
3 days ago by Taylor Clemons in Speakers
A Sony Bravia Bar 8 and Sony Bravia 7 Mini LED TV on a pink and orange background

Save up to $1,100 on this Sony Bravia 7 TV and soundbar bundle at Amazon

If you've been waiting to upgrade your home theater, now is your chance to snag an awesome bundle deal from Sony that includes a Bravia 7 Mini LED TV and a Sony Bravia Bar 8 ahead of Black Friday.
3 days ago by Taylor Clemons in TVs
JBL Clip 5 bluetooth speaker

One of the best portable speakers I've tested projects booming sound (and it's 40% off)

When it comes to Bluetooth speakers, small size usually means small sound -- unless it's the JBL Clip 5, which produces surprisingly powerful audio.
4 days ago by Jack Wallen in Speakers
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This Roku soundbar turned my old TV into an immersive 4K theater experience

Roku's Streambar Pro boosts TV audio while adding 4K streaming, and it's relatively affordable at $180.
6 days ago by Artie Beaty in Speakers
Amazon Echo Pop

The Echo Pop smart speaker is just $18 with this pre-Black Friday deal

An Echo Pop is the perfect way to add a little pop of Alexa to your life ahead of Black Friday sales (pun intended). The discount affects all four colorways.
6 days ago by Maria Diaz in Speakers
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Sonos' latest audio products transformed the way I watch movies at home - here's how

The new Sonos Arc Ultra and Sub 4 deliver clear audio, a sleek design, incredible bass, and every smart speaker feature you could possibly want.
6 days ago by Jada Jones in Home Entertainment
The Bose Soundlink Max.

One of the most immersive speakers I've listened to is not made by Sony or JBL (and it's on sale)

The Bose Soundlink Max offers everything a portable Bluetooth speaker should: volume, sound clarity, and a rugged form factor. And right now, it's $100 off.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Speakers
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One of the most immersive portable speakers I've tested is not made by Sony or Bose

If loud is more important than audiophile-quality sound, Tronsmart has a Bluetooth speaker for you. Also, the device is on sale for $80 on Amazon.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Speakers
Bose Smart Soundbar (2024) with the Bose Ultra Open earbuds and soundbar remote

One of the most immersive soundbars I've tested is refreshingly compact (and $100 off right now)

The Bose Smart Soundbar features a robust design that can power up any home audio setup, and it's still less than competing devices.
1 week ago by Jada Jones in Home Entertainment
The Creative Pebble X Plus Bluetooth speaker set.

These Bluetooth speakers deliver rich lows and crisp highs for just about any genre of music

If you're looking for a set of wireless speakers that can punch up the bass without muddying the sound, the Creative Pebble X Plus is a real winner.
1 week ago by Jack Wallen in Speakers
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Finally, desktop speakers that look stylish without compromising on sound quality

The Edifier QR65 speakers prove you don't need to spend thousands on high-end audio products for immersive sound.
2 weeks ago by Jada Jones in Speakers
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One of the best soundbars I've tested is not made by Bose or Sony (and it's $200 off)

The LG S95TR soundbar delivers immersive audio quality and has loads of unique features. It is currently $200 off on LG's online store.
2 weeks ago by Artie Beaty in Speakers
A turntable on a wooden table with black bookshelf speakers on either side of it

The best speakers to play vinyl records: Expert recommended

We talked to music industry experts and tested some of the best speakers on the market to enhance the sound of your vinyl collection.
3 weeks ago by Allison Murray in Speakers
Echo Show 8

Amazon's Echo Show 8 is the best smart home hub and speaker right now. Here's why

Amazon's third-generation Echo Show features faster speeds and an ambient display to streamline your smart home experience.
3 weeks ago by Maria Diaz in Smart Home
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