Multiroom Audio

Now playing: album art that lives in your room, not your phone

From budget to bonkers, these devices bridge the visual gap between streaming music and records/CDs.

Nov 3 • Simon Cohen

Multiroom smartspeaker shootout: Sonos vs. Bose, Denon, and Wiim

Before you go shopping for a Sonos Era 100, Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker, Denon Home 200, or Wiim Sound, see how they compare.

Oct 28 • Simon Cohen

Apple Music is now on Bluesound. Please hold your applause.

Bluesound users finally get a long-awaited native implementation of Apple Music. But it arrives without lossless, hi-res, or Dolby Atmos support.

Oct 20 • Simon Cohen

Sonos Ace Ultra review: We got what we wanted, with a catch

Sonos’ latest wireless headphones can finally be controlled by the Sonos app. So why am I complaining?

Oct 5 • Simon Cohen

Sonos already knows what's wrong with its Ace headphones. Will its new version fix it?

All signs point to a September launch for the Sonos Ace Ultra, a sequel that can't afford to be a minor upgrade.

Aug 12 • Simon Cohen

Sonos is slowly undoing a two-year-old mistake

It's not a complete reversal, but users can now access tabs and other features that the 2024 app redesign infamously scrapped.

Jul 23 • Simon Cohen

Bose Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar review: a Dolby Atmos soundbar for the anti-Sonos crowd

Bose’s new flagship soundbar copies some of Sonos’ best features while reducing the need for a central app — an approach with mixed results.

Jun 28 • Simon Cohen

PSB's iQ speakers make hi-fi listening more affordable and streaming friendly

Two new models, lower prices, and way more colors.

Jun 23 • Simon Cohen

Sonos Play review: the portable speaker that can (almost) do it all

The Play's combo of sound quality, versatility, and longevity leaves it with few true competitors.

Jun 17 • Simon Cohen

Wiim's first soundbar: Affordable Dolby Atmos and a one-of-a-kind display

The Wiim Bar puts a circular touchscreen at the center of an expandable, sub-$500 soundbar.

Jun 3 • Simon Cohen

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