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The JBL Summit Everest speakers showing the large speaker drivers
I heard JBL's awesome new Summit Everest speakers, and they nearly blasted me out of my seat

By Verity Burns Published

The new enormous flagship speakers are some of the most powerful I’ve ever heard — and some of the largest and most expensive.

Speakers
Man holding the JBL Xtreme 5
JBL Xtreme 5 review: unbelievable bass meets class-leading durability

By Harry Padoan Published

I tested the JBL Xtreme 5 and it’s one of the most exciting-sounding speakers I’ve ever used, with earth-shaking bass and gigantic amounts of power.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Person holding JBL Go 5 next to another person holding the JBL Go 4
Is the JBL Go 5 worth buying now that the JBL Go 4 is cheaper? I tested both — here's my pick

By Harry Padoan Published

Which little speaker is better value? I used them side-by-side to work out which is better bang for your buck.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
JBL Go 5 with lights on
JBL Go 5 review: the best tiny Bluetooth speaker

By Harry Padoan Published

The JBL Go 5 is an excellent small-sized speaker that improves on just about everything that we loved about its predecessor.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Man holding JBL Live Buds 4 case
JBL just refreshed its touchscreen-equipped earbud line with better sound, ANC, and call quality — here’s everything you need to know

By Harry Padoan Published

JBL is refreshing its touchscreen-equipped earbuds with the new JBL Live 4 series.

Earbuds & Airpods
JBL Tour One M3 in hand
“The more experienced listeners are, the less bass-heavy they want the sound”: JBL is changing the way its flagship headphones sound, and I've heard the difference — here’s how I rate it

By Harry Padoan Published

The JBL Tour One M3 just got a major update with a new sound at the fore — I spoke with JBL about the changes, and heard them for myself.

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Wireless Headphones
JBL Live 780NC single earcup
JBL Live 780NC review: audio and perks far beyond these headphones' humble price tag

By James Holland Published

The JBL Live 780NC offer great if somewhat bass-heavy sound, a vast array of features including Dolby Atmos support, and an impressive battery life.

Wireless Headphones
JBL just upgraded two of our top Bluetooth speakers — one big, one small

By Tom Bedford Published

JBL has launched the Go 5 and Xtreme 5, two new portable party speakers which upgrade some of our favorite Bluetooth blasters.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Person holding JBL Clip 5 next to someone holding the UE Wonderboom 4
JBL Clip 5 vs Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4: two flyweights punch it out in a closely-contested Bluetooth speaker battle

By Harry Padoan Published

Here’s what happened when I pitted JBL and UE’s small-sized Bluetooth speakers against each other.

Wireless & Bluetooth Speakers
Testing Yamaha's elite soundbar made me appreciate the humble rear speaker

By James Davidson Published

They may not seem the most important, but rear speakers can make or break an immersive setup, as I discovered after testing a Yamaha soundbar.

Soundbars
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