Arylic LP20 vs WiiM Pro: Which AirPlay 2 and Google Cast Streamer to Buy
Arylic LP20 vs WiiM Pro: both add AirPlay 2 and Google Cast to old speakers. The LP20 has a sub out and a remote; the WiiM Pro has Roon and room correction.
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The Best Music Streamers for Your Stereo: WiiM, Arylic, and FiiO Compared
The best music streamers for adding AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and Roon to speakers you already own, from WiiM, Arylic, and FiiO.
WiiM Pro Plus Review: The WiiM Pro With an AKM DAC, a Better Line Input, and a Remote
WiiM Pro Plus review: the WiiM Pro's streaming and Roon support with an AKM AK4493SEQ DAC, a 2V line input, and a voice remote. Who should pay extra.
7.6/ 10
Beats 360 Review: $349.99 Headphones With Swappable Cushions and IPX4 Sweat Resistance
Beats 360 review: swappable cushions, IPX4, 32-hour battery and Beats' strongest ANC for $349.99, but no wired audio. Who should buy it, and who shouldn't.
8/ 10
Sonos Ace Ultra Review: $449 Noise-Cancelling Headphones Built for a Sonos Home
Sonos Ace Ultra review: 35-hour battery, stronger ANC, aptX Lossless and Wi-Fi Headphone Linking for $449. Who should buy it, and who should skip it.
Sonos Ace Ultra vs Beats 360: Which New Noise-Cancelling Headphones Should You Buy?
Sonos Ace Ultra ($449) vs Beats 360 ($349.99): ANC, sound, battery, wired audio, fit and ecosystem compared, plus which one to buy for your home.
7.5/ 10
Hisense HS2100 Review: Budget 2.1 Soundbar With Wireless Sub
Our Hisense HS2100 review: a cheap 2.1-channel soundbar with a wireless sub, HDMI ARC, and easy pairing on Hisense TVs. Here's who should buy it.
Arylic LP20 Review: AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and an AK4490EQ DAC
Arylic LP20 review: add AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and an AK4490EQ DAC to speakers you already own, plus a subwoofer output for the system.
FiiO SR11 Review: AirPlay & Roon Ready Hi-Res Streaming Bridge
FiiO SR11 review: a compact AirPlay and Roon Ready streaming bridge with high-res USB output, Gigabit Ethernet, and an LCD, built to feed an external DAC.
WiiM Pro Review: Budget Hi-Res AirPlay 2 & Multiroom Streamer
WiiM Pro review: a compact Hi-Res streamer with AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Roon Ready, multiroom, EQ, and digital outputs. What it does well and who it's for.
WiiM Pro vs FiiO SR11 vs Arylic LP20: Which Wireless Music Streamer to Buy
WiiM Pro vs FiiO SR11 vs Arylic LP20: how these wireless music streamers compare on streaming, DACs, outputs, and value—and which one you should buy.
Is the Star Wars Echo Dot Any Good?
The Echo Dot Star Wars Bundle pairs a 5th Gen Alexa smart speaker with a light-up Mandalorian helmet stand. Here's who it's for and where it makes sense.
Best Soundbars Compared - Bose, Sony, Polk Audio
There are a lot of options in this category, and many products promise the same things. I put Bose Smart Soundbar (Dolby Atmos, Alexa Built-in) (official page), Sony HT-X8500 2.1ch Dolby Atmos/DTS:X Soundbar with Built-in Subwoofer (official page), Polk Audio MagniFi Max SR Home Theater Surround Sound Bar (official page) side by side to focus on what tends to matter most in real usage: key feature differences, practical tradeoffs, and overall value.
Best Noise-Cancelling Headphones - Sony, Bose, Bowers & Wilkins
There are a lot of options in this category, and many products promise the same things. I put Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones (official page), Bose QuietComfort Headphones (official page), Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones (official page) side by side to focus on what tends to matter most in real usage: key feature differences, practical tradeoffs, and overall value.
Best AV Receivers Compared - Marantz, Yamaha, Sony
When you're comparing products like these, it usually comes down to balancing features, build quality, and value rather than chasing one perfect spec sheet. Here we're looking at Marantz Cinema 60 7.2-Channel 4K/120 and 8K Home Theater Receiver (official page), Yamaha RX-A4A AVENTAGE 7.2-Channel AV Receiver (official page), Sony STR-AN1000 7.2 Channel 8K AV Receiver (official page) and breaking down what each one does better in everyday use.
Kids Headphones Shootout: noot products Kids Headphones K11 vs MIDOLA Kids Headphones
If you're comparing kid's headphones, you're usually balancing sound quality, portability, and battery life rather than chasing one perfect spec sheet. Here we're looking at noot products Kids Headphones K11 ! (official page), MIDOLA Kids Headphones ! and breaking down what each one is better at in everyday use.