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Sonos Era 100 vs. Era 300: Budget or brawn?
Find out whether the Sonos Era 100 or the Era 300 is your ticket to sonic paradise
Sonos creates excellent smart speakers that prioritize sound quality and versatility. Depending on your needs and budget, your Sonos system might comprise a single portable speaker or up to 32 units throughout your home. Best of all, you can start small and build up from there. With the Sonos app, the entire operation is centralized at your fingertips, whether you want to stream the same music throughout your home or play different sources in discrete zones, for example.
JBL's ultra-portable Go 3 Bluetooth speaker is half price for Prime Day
Beaches, barbecues, picnics and more — the JBL Go 3 is ready for adventure anytime, anywhere
The JBL Go 3, a lightweight and waterproof speaker, joins Amazon's Prime Big Deal Days at a half-off discount.
Sonos Move review: Indoorsy, outdoorsy, and pricey
The Sonos Move combines top-notch sound with reliable connectivity and controls
The Sonos Move is a rare breed of wireless speaker as it performs as well in Bluetooth connectivity as in Wi-Fi mode. It offers top-quality sound, reliable connection, and controls. It isn't the easiest speaker to move, but the Sonos Move offers a lot if you're after a crisp-sounding portable speaker.
Sonos announces a more affordable version of its Roam portable speaker
Lose the mic, but save some bucks
Last year, Sonos introduced its Roam portable speaker, and while we loved how it sounded, it was pretty pricey to start with — a situation that only got worse with a $10 post-launch hike the company blamed on the semiconductor shortage. Maybe to help atone for that, Sonos has now launched another version of the speaker that ditches the built-in mic and manages to shave off a few bucks in the process.
Take a whopping $250 off this Harman Kardon speaker with Google Assistant
eBay has this Wi-Fi speaker for just $94
We've featured the Harman Kardon Citation 100 a few times before on this site: it's a great smart speaker with an almost unbelievable price. At 0 (nearly four times the price of a comparable Nest Audio), even fans of the audiophile brand would be hard-pressed to justify the MSRP. Today's discount, down to just $94, isn't quite the cheapest we've ever seen. But it's still a fantastic deal for anyone in the market.
Major leak reveals new affordable Sonos Bluetooth speaker in full
It'll use Bluetooth for your phone and Wi-Fi for connecting to a standard Sonos system
Sonos speakers are highly regarded, but they don't come cheap. The company's least expensive product is the One SL, a stripped-down model that takes the smart speaker functionality out of the One, and it's still $180. A new leak shows two firsts for Sonos: a speaker designed with throw-it-in-your-backpack portability in mind, and one that's a hair cheaper than anything else it offers.
Ultimate Ears is perhaps best known for its line of outdoor portable Bluetooth speakers, like the Wonderboom 2, but the company has other products too. The Hyperboom is a massive speaker designed for indoor use (but is still portable), and now you can get it for $340. That's a savings of $60 from the usual price.The Hyperboom is 14.3 inches tall and 7.5 inches across, with music controls on the top and a pullout strap. UE says it should last up to 24 hours on a single charge, but you can also charge other devices from it, using the USB Type-A connector. The speaker itself sadly uses microUSB for power, not Type-C, or you can use the included barrel-plug adapter for quicker charging. In addition to Bluetooth connectivity, the Hyperboom has inputs for 3.5mm and optical audio.
Sony has taken the wraps off two new premium wireless home speakers: the RA5000 and the RA3000. The RA5000 is the one you see above, and it's kind of hard to deny its resemblance to an electric razor. Artem argues it looks like a set of atabaque drums.
Google found its last crate of unsold Home Max speakers, and you can buy one for $179
This might be your last chance to get Google's big boi smart speaker
Google confirmed earlier this month that it discontinued the large Home Max smart speaker. The company now recommends people buy two Nest Audio speakers and connect them in stereo mode for a similar experience, but if you still want the real deal, Google has now restocked the Home Max for possibly the last time.
Get a refurbished JBL Charge 4 waterproof speaker for just $90
The Free X wireless earbuds are also on sale for $35
JBL produces dozens of speakers and other audio products designed for outdoor/water use. One of them is the JBL Charge 4 speaker, which is a bit old at this point, but is still an excellent portable Bluetooth speaker. Now you can get it from Woot for just $89.99, and other JBL audio products are on sale too.
Ringing alarms and timers on a Google Nest speaker can now be stopped from another room
Ding! Time for an overdue feature addition
Stop me if you think you've heard this one before. You set up a cooking timer on your Nest speaker or display in the kitchen, then go chill in the living room or the bedroom. When the timer rings, it just doesn't stop until you move your ass over to the kitchen and talk to that particular speaker, because yelling "stop" to the other Assistant units littered around your house doesn't do anything. We've complained about this for years, but the problem should finally be far behind us as Google is rolling out timer and alarm control across the entire house.
Add a powerful subwoofer to your Sonos setup for just $549 ($150 off)
Pair it with the Sonos Playbar for a new soundsystem
Ever feel the need to have a bone-rattling experience in sound to go with your favorite album or movie? Achieve that dream with the Sonos Sub — a wireless Subwoofer with deep bass — for only $549 today, a full $150 off the standard price.The Sonos Sub wirelessly connects to your other Sonos devices, giving you the freedom to place it where and how you like it. It can function on its base, on its side, inside cabinets, or under furniture. Sonos has even eliminated the bassy "buzz" we're all so familiar with by projecting the speaker drivers inward, making sure you never have to deal with rattling floors or equipment.
Bluetooth speakers are a dime-a-dozen these days, but a true audio system that happens to include Bluetooth connectivity is something you don't see on the cheap very often. Today, Target put this SOLIS Stereo Vacuum Tube Audio System on mega sale, and it's an incredibly tempting offer.
If you've been looking for a Bluetooth speaker to use in the great outdoors, JBL's line of waterproof Charge speakers is an excellent choice. The Charge 4 is now available for just $94.99 from Amazon-owned Woot, a savings of $55 from the current Amazon price.The JBL Charge 4 offers an IPX7 waterproof rugged design, up to 20 hours of playtime from its rechargable 7,500mAh battery, and support for pairing with other JBL speakers (using the JBL Connect+ app). You can listen to music over Bluetooth or a wired 3.5mm connection, and the speaker charges over USB Type-C.
Bluetooth speakers might not seem like the most exciting product category, but it turns out there's still room for a little innovation. At CES 2020, POW Audio announced two new speakers that fold up for increased portability: the Una Biz and Una Ultra.
Sometimes, the best places to sit back and kick up the music are also a bit perilous for fragile electronics. Whether you're heading to the beach, hiking a nearby trail, or taking a float trip downstream, you're going to need a rugged Bluetooth speaker that can withstand the journey ahead. The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 for just .99 ( off) on Amazon and other retailers was built to endure all of these challenging environments and more.The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 2 is a portable wireless Bluetooth speaker featuring 360-degree sound that can be amplified via an outdoor boost function. Its chassis is rated at IP67, making it waterproof and dustproof, plus its lightweight build is even engineered to float, just in case your speaker falls into a pool, lake, or stream. Finally, a hefty 13-hour battery means you can keep your tunes rolling all day long without running out of juice.
If you're looking for a powerful and waterproof Bluetooth speaker, JBL's Boombox is probably a good option for you. Many retailers are now selling it for $350, which is $150 less than its original retail price, even though it's been going for about $450 recently.
Marshall speakers are extremely popular, mainly thanks to their retro looks and impressive audio quality. Unfortunately, they're also known for their particularly high price, which can be a roadblock for some, especially considering there are cheaper options on the market. Thankfully, the Stanmore II Bluetooth speaker just dropped to $200, which is $150 off the MSRP, making it a much more relevant contender.
Whether you're looking for a power bank, new wireless speakers, true wireless headphones, or a projector, Anker's range of products is known to be reliable and affordable. Thanks to a special deal on the company's lineup, you can save up to $175 on a bunch of products today on Amazon.
A couple of weeks ago, Amazon unveiled a bunch of new smart speakers, including the all-new Echo, as well as a refreshed Echo Dot that features a built-in LED clock. Both devices are now available on the retailer's site, selling for $100 and $60, respectively.The "all-new" third-generation Echo uses the same internal structure as the Echo Plus, which means you get the premium sound quality of the Plus speaker with the "standard" one. It also comes with various fabric styles to match your interior and personal taste.The "Echo Dot with Clock" is also very similar to its predecessor, but now features an always-on LED clock for added convenience. You can also customize it to show other information such as the outdoor temperature, timers, and alarms.Both devices are now officially selling on Amazon. The Dot is available in Sandstone only, but you can get the larger speaker in Charcoal, Heather Gray, Sandstone, and Twilight Blue.Buy: Amazon (Echo), (Echo Dot with clock)