Brent Butterworth

If you’re looking to build a compact, affordable stereo system, we like our top-pick mini stereo amplifier for its combination of power and features.

Producing your own podcast can be simple and affordable. Here’s the gear and services you need to get your voice out to the world.

The EarMen Eagle is our favorite portable headphone amplifier/DAC because of its appealing combination of convenience, performance, and affordability.

The Triangle Borea BR03 passive speakers and the Edifier S1000MKII powered speakers are the best we’ve tested under $600.

The Roland FP-10 is our favorite budget digital piano for beginners because it offers the most realistic feel and sound among models in its price range.

Our top pick offers the ideal combination of power, ease of use, and versatility, making it the best tool for most at-home beard groomers.

We recommend the Antennas Direct ClearStream Flex antenna because it performed well in our tests and offers more installation flexibility than the competition.

The Polk MagniFi Mini AX is the all-around best soundbar because of its big, immersive sound, small footprint, affordable cost, and easy operation.

The UE Wonderboom 3 is the all-around best portable Bluetooth speaker because it sounds good and looks cool, and it’s the most rugged model we’ve tested.

After 30 hours of research and testing five different models, we recommend three USB audio interfaces for DIY home recording. Read on to see our picks.