Brent Butterworth

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

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.