Vizio has unveiled two new M-Series soundbars for its 2023 TV and audio range, including the second Elevate model with motorized height drivers. The M512E-K6 M-Series Elevate ($800) is a Dolby Atmos/DTS:X surround soundbar with front heights and a wireless subwoofer. It offers HDMI ARC and HDMI in, Bluetooth and dedicated voice assistant input. Conversely, …
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Soundbars and powered speakers are great for regular use. But if you want the best sound possible, you’ll want a pair of passive speakers powered by an AV receiver or amplifier. No matter what your budget, there’s a set of speakers for you — from the adorable $65 Dayton Audio B652-AIR to the seriously thrilling $999 Bowers and Wilkins 606 …
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This story is part of Amazon Prime Day, CNET’s guide to everything you need to know and how to find the best deals. Vizio has unveiled three Amazon Prime Day soundbar deals to coincide with its TV deals, including $300 off its flagship system the Elevate. The biggest saving of the sale is $300 off the Dolby Atmos-capable Elevate P514a. …
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Whether you have a small TV, or only a tiny place to fit an external speaker, there’s no reason to sacrifice sound quality as result. There are quite a few great-sounding soundbars that can fit into cramped spaces, and they come with a surprising number of features. For example, the Roku Streambar is not only a compact soundbar but also …
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Streaming music from a service like Spotify or Apple Music may be great, but it’s not always convenient. For starters you’ll need a solid internet connection and, while you can download songs for offline play, if you stop paying the monthly fee the access to your music disappears. Buying digital music such as MP3s or FLACs makes sense for a number …
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So, you’ve decided it’s time to cut the cable TV cord to save money and hassle, but you don’t want to lose live news and sports. Or, you have Netflix, Amazon Prime and Disney Plus and want to bolster your binge-watching sessions with actual live TV channels. We’ve tested all six of the major live TV-streaming services, and two of them came out on top: Sling TV and YouTube TV. Both are CNET …
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If you’re looking for a pair of active noise-canceling true wireless earbuds, and don’t want to pay the $200 or more for something like the Apple AirPods Pro, you might be interested in the AXS Audio Professional Earbuds. The AXS earbuds cost $149, in either satin white or satin black, and come from the same person who brought us the …
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Google says its live TV streaming service YouTube TV is rolling out 5.1 surround sound on Android TV, Google TV and Roku this week. The company shared the news in a series of tweets this afternoon, saying: “We know you’ve been waiting, and it’s *finally* ready. 5.1 Audio is rolling out this week across Google TV, Android TV, and Roku …
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This story is part of WWDC 2022, CNET’s complete coverage from and about Apple’s annual developers conference. Apple unveiled the latest addition to its popular line of laptops at its WWDC event in Cupertino on Monday: the 13.6-inch MacBook Air for 2022. The new Air boasts a number of new features, including the new M2 chip, a fan-free chassis and a …
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Back in 2017 Sonos released one of its best products for the money: the Sonos One smart speaker, which offered great sound and an affordable entry into Sonos’ excellent whole home audio system. When the Sonos Beam soundbar appeared it wasn’t the same kind of slam dunk, in part due to its relatively high price. Now, with the arrival of the Sonos …
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