Best Speakers for 2019
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Vizio SB3621
The Vizio SB3621n-E8 is the best budget soundbar we've ever heard, period.
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Q Acoustics 3020i
The Q Acoustics 3020i bookshelf speakers combine cutting-edge design with excellent sonics.
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Elac Debut 2.0 B6.2
The Elac Debut B6.2 changes things up with a greater emphasis on build quality and sonic clarity
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Sonos One
With great sound, a compact size and the option of either Google Assistant or Alexa, the Sonos One reaffirms its place as the best smart speaker for the money.
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ELAC Uni-Fi UB5
The ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 shattered our expectations for the sound quality we could expect from a speaker of its size and price.
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Pioneer SPEBS73-LR
The Pioneer Elite SP-EBS73-LR is, hands down, the very best-sounding bookshelf/surround speaker we've heard in its price class.
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Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar
If you want the most realistic surround sound from a single speaker, the Sennheiser Ambeo Soundbar is the best there is.
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Emotiva Airmotiv T1
The Emotiva Airmotiv T1's dynamic sound will appeal to budget audiophiles hankering for a big-speaker sound for music and home theater.
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SVS Prime Tower
The SVS Prime Tower's highly transparent sound will appeal to audiophiles hankering for big-speaker sound at a price they can afford.
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Pioneer SP-SB23W
The Pioneer SP-SB23W is the best affordable sound bar if you care about sound quality, with its outstanding sonics making up for some of its design limitations.
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Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3
The Bowers & Wilkins 805 D3 are the supercharged sports cars of the high-end speaker world, combining whiplash-inducing looks, cutting-edge technology and exquisite performance.
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Pioneer SP-PK52FS
Pioneer's budget 5.1 speaker package performs nearly as good as systems that cost twice as much, making it one of the best values in home audio.
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JBL Flip 3
The third iteration of the JBL Flip is the best yet, and one of the best portable speakers you can get in its price range.
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JBL Clip 2
Top tiny waterproof Bluetooth speakerThe JBL Clip 2 improves with full waterproofing, boosted battery life
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