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Sonos has announced the Beam, a $399 soundbar that works over HDMI to provide sound for TVs and uses Alexa to become a smart speaker than can take on the Echo and the HomePod. Can the hybrid Sonos ...
Hey, Alexa, find me the best soundbars. TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011.
Prime Day is in full swing, and if you’ve been eyeing a Fire TV upgrade, now’s the time to act. Amazon’s own streaming devices are not only super easy to use, but they also offer fast performance, ...
Polk’s React soundbar keeps the integrated Alexa, but refines the Command Bar with a more traditional look, improved bass, and the option of adding a wireless subwoofer and surround speakers.
The soundbar also supports Bluetooth for wireless music playback, which is helpful for streaming services that don't work with Alexa. The Command Bar offers a few ways to adjust the sound quality.
With the Prime Day sale currently underway, the Beam Gen 2 is at a historic low: you can get it for $369, reduced from its normal price of $499 (26% off). If you’re looking to bring cinema-quality ...
Polk has another take on Alexa in a soundbar. The Polk Command bar looks like it has an Echo Dot embedded in it, but has custom electronics and costs $299. Is it worth it?
Yamaha’s subwoofer-less YAS-109 soundbar brings a noticeable sonic upgrade to smaller rooms, and with great features and Amazon Alexa built-in, it’s one of the most convenient entry-level ...
And, in the case of the Polk React, built-in Alexa means you can pair the soundbar with your existing compatible speakers, making it even more budget-friendly. Today's best soundbar deals.
Polk’s all-in-one React soundbar boasts sweet sound, onboard Alexa, and the option to add more speakers, all for a budget-friendly price.
Polk’s $250 React soundbar is designed to remedy this somewhat. On its own, it’s an Alexa-powered smart speaker that can deliver decent virtual surround sound. But you can also boost the ...