Brent Butterworth

Klipsch’s The One II Bluetooth speaker is a great way to get full, satisfying sound in the home with no need for complicated setup or special apps.

Used audio gear can be a bargain, a style statement, and a lot of fun. Just be aware of the risks involved.

The Syitren R300 is our favorite portable CD player because it offers a great mix of performance and convenience for a reasonable price.

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.

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.

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

For powerful, precise bass in stereo and home theater systems, the best subwoofer is the affordable and compact Rogersound Labs Speedwoofer 10S MKII.

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

Using the affordable, battery-powered, Bluetooth-enabled Syitren R300 may be the easiest way to listen to your old CDs and enjoy new ones.

The Alvarez RU22C is the best ukulele for beginners because it has great sound and styling, and its concert-size body is good for kids and adults alike.

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.

The MultiShape can replace up to nine dedicated personal-care tools, from hair clippers to a toothbrush. We found it bulky and, for some tasks, inefficient.

No matter what kind of turntable and audio gear you have, it is possible to get them working together. Here’s how.

We love the Andover Audio SpinBase because it makes setting up a vinyl-record playback system easy, and it sounds shockingly good.

The OSD Audio AP650 is the best all-around choice in a passive outdoor speaker because it sounds great and has a rugged, sealed design with a versatile mount.

This inexpensive silicone scrubber is easy to use in the shower, and the gentle probing of its tiny fingers feels a bit like getting a facial.

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.

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.

Our pick for the best surround-sound system has a stylish design and great sound.