wireless and bluetooth speakers

Like most people in the civilized world, I love music. It has the power to change moods, dredge up long lost memories, and unite people like nothing else. Thanks to ever-evolving technology, we’ve mostly moved past turntables, vinyl collections and those giant, multi-piece amplifier systems, to having our entire music collection housed happily on our smartphones, tablets or computers. That means our music has become infinitely more portable, too. Where “back in the day” I could only invite friends...

 There’s nothing like getting outdoors as the weather turns from winter to spring. Taking music with you just makes the time spent in the fresh air all the sweeter. Even better than having a speaker that likes being outdoors, is having one that won’t mind splashes or spills. We’ve assembled a list of speakers that aren’t afraid of the water.

Heading off to college without a big screen TV & stereo? You can still enjoy quality music with one of our picks for best portable Bluetooth speaker

 When you’re lining up some smooth tunes to keep you company, the last thing you want is the stress of a difficult set-up. Everything seems to be going wireless nowadays, from cameras to keyboards, and Monster pulls off the art of the wireless speaker beautifully–no stressful fiddling necessary.

Denon makes some of the best mid-range electronics on the market. I particularly like their gear because it isn’t overly pricey but yet is extremely well engineered to sound great and is built to last. I have had Denon in my home for a long time and it has proven to be excellent value. Now I am thrilled to see that they have come out with a new wireless speaker system, Denon HEOS. I recently got my hands on all three Denon wireless speakers to test them out and I loved everything about them – the look, the features, the quality, and most importantly the sound.

It’s easily one of the most popular and well known wireless Wi-Fi speakers on the market today. But it’s no wonder people want to know if Sonos speakers live up to the hype. I received a Sonos PLAY:1 speaker recently for a couple weeks of testing and review in my home. Is it everything it’s cracked up to be? Let’s find out. How to set up Sonos PLAY:1 Setting up the Sonos speaker could not have been easier. With about two clicks,...

The Beoplay A9 is a piece of sculptural furniture as much as a speaker. What's it like having this much power in at home & how well does it work?

 Polk Audio has been a long-standing player in the loudspeaker market, producing respectable speakers at price points with wide appeal. Their latest entry into the wireless market, the Omni S2 Rechargeable wireless speaker sure looks great, let’s find out if it should be on your audio wish list.

As good as your PC or laptop might be, you can make it even better with accessories. A wireless keyboard, a touch-enabled mouse or a set of powerful external speakers will improve your experience without having to upgrade the computer itself. And few companies can match Logitech when it comes to computer accessories —in quality, design or sheer selection of products. I recently had the opportunity to try out a trio of Logitech’s latest: the Logitech Ultrathin Touch Mouse, TK 820 Wireless Keyboard and Z600 Bluetooth speakers. Here’s what I thought of them.

  Never be without your music with Altec Lansing Bluetooth Portable Speakers!