Recent Audio News, Reviews, and more https://gcp-assets-origin-fly.cnet.com/bundles/cnetcss/images/core/logo/cnet_og.png https://www.cnet.com/topics/audio#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d https://www.cnet.com/topics/audio#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d https://www.cnet.com/deals/bose-soundlink-flex-bluetooth-speaker-deal/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d81c8118b-2398-4ebf-9916-7c464e6ad5d2Wed, 08 Apr 2026 17:45:00 +0000The Bose SoundLink Flex is one of our favorite Bluetooth speakers and now you can score one for $40 off, just in time for warmer weather.Sneha Iyer https://www.cnet.com/deals/bose-3-1-home-theater-system-deal/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3de3261e31-60d0-4a67-b396-2d03732e9c33Mon, 06 Apr 2026 13:05:00 +0000Hear your favorite movies in a whole new way with this bundle with speakers, a soundbar and bass for just $1,897.Priya Tiwari https://www.cnet.com/deals/ultimate-ears-everboom-bluetooth-portable-speaker-sale-record-low-deal/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d352edc50-4688-44da-a2c4-191be23e4e02Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:26:00 +0000The Ultimate Ears portable Bluetooth speaker just hit a record low price.Katelyn Chedraoui https://www.cnet.com/deals/samsung-sale/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3db4dbc9fd-9e09-4f8b-9983-f9ca18d359a8Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:54:00 +0000These "buy more, save more" deals on Samsung monitors, indoor and outdoor TVs and sound systems make it the perfect time for a home upgrade.Adrian Marlow https://www.cnet.com/videos/samsung-galaxy-buds-4-pro-the-complete-guide-features-and-walk-through/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d06b27f12-49a9-40f1-92f7-a44d612832a9Sat, 28 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000Learn to get the most out of your Samsung Galaxy Buds 4 Pro. 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So which is better? CNET's audio expert David Carnoy compares their design, features, noise canceling and voice-calling performance. His conclusion might surprise you.David Carnoy https://www.cnet.com/deals/open-box-amazon-fire-tv-soundbar-2-0-deal/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d2452819f-e0d9-4e42-ad91-8d4947131483Fri, 27 Feb 2026 16:16:00 +0000That's an incredible savings of $80. How can you pass that up?Ingrid Cruz https://www.cnet.com/deals/yamaha-true-x-bar-50a-soundbar-deal/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3dae6ecb0b-3241-4c6c-9cb8-b5cd25f6f0f0Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:30:00 +0000Nab a $200 discount on the Yamaha True X Bar 50A soundbar with this one-day deal.Adrian Marlow https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/stop-headphone-headaches-6-tweaks-i-use-for-all-day-comfort/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d097dfc8a-07c5-4e99-853e-2cbb93e0097aTue, 24 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0000Headphone headaches are common, especially for gamers or remote workers. 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Try tweaking these audio settings.Ty Pendlebury https://www.cnet.com/deals/jbl-flip-7-portable-speaker-deal/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d49b9e99c-8011-43e8-a8bb-e862043cd04cThu, 05 Feb 2026 12:05:00 +0000Grab the CNET-approved JBL Flip 7, and let it handle the music while you handle the crowd.Sneha Iyer https://www.cnet.com/tech/home-entertainment/hdmi-vs-optical-which-digital-audio-connection-to-use/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d1e3af154-b0b5-11e3-a24e-d4ae52e62bccTue, 03 Feb 2026 16:00:07 +0000Do you need an HDMI cable to connect your TV to your soundbar or receiver or will optical work?Geoffrey Morrison https://www.cnet.com/deals/sonos-soundbars-and-speaker-deals/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d591cc32d-3ad1-450e-8d77-95850c4139ddMon, 02 Feb 2026 13:45:00 +0000You've only got days left to snag these Sonos soundbars and speakers at these prices.Sneha Iyer https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/what-is-eq-how-to-improve-the-sound-of-your-headphones/#ftag=CAD-01-10aai3d38947e67-189f-4e96-92ad-a093210697c6Wed, 28 Jan 2026 13:08:00 +0000Why suffer through mediocre sound for music or struggle to hear dialogue? 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