Latest reviews of Hi-fi and AV speakers

An entry-level soundbar standing on the shoulder of giants.

This wireless speaker is the closest thing to a boombox for the 21st century.

The JBL Boombox is a monstrous portable speaker that not only gets loud, but stays crisp when pumping the volume.

MINI REVIEW Despite its hearty build quality, the Braven Stryde 360 fails to stand out from the competition.

The Braven Ready Solo is a rugged, great-sounding speaker that you can take and mount just about anywhere.

MINI REVIEW The Minirig Mini is a well-engineered miniature speaker that punches above its weight.

It may not have the latest digital assistant smarts, but this wireless speaker proves its worth with sound quality.

Can’t justify paying for a Google Home Max? The JBL Link 300 is a good alternative.

MINI REVIEW The LG SJ8 a movie-focused soundbar that offers tons of features ... some of which might not be that important to you.

CES 2018 One of the first of Google’s Smart Displays, the LG WK9 Wireless has everything the Amazon Echo Show has and more … well, except a price.