Popular Audio Brands: All Reviews & News from JBL, Sony, Bose & Co.
Interested in a specific HiFi, headphone, or audio brand? On this overview page, you’ll find all reviews, news, buying guides, and best-of lists from STEREO GUIDE sorted by manufacturer. Whether JBL, Sony, Bose, Yamaha, Sonos, Cambridge Audio, or Nubert: with one click, you’ll access all relevant articles for a brand and stay up to date on current products, new releases, and reviews.
The brand overview is continuously expanded and updated. This way, you’ll quickly find the right information on speakers, soundbars, headphones, streaming systems, HiFi components, and car audio solutions from your preferred manufacturers.
Popular Brands at STEREO GUIDE
JBL
Bluetooth speakers, party boxes, soundbars, and home theater systems are among the core focuses of the JBL brand. Find everything about JBL here.
Sony
From premium headphones to Bluetooth speakers, soundbars, and home theater solutions, Sony is one of the most important audio brands worldwide. Find everything about Sony here.
Bose
Bose stands for wireless speakers, soundbars, multiroom systems, and headphones with a focus on ease of use and noise cancellation. Find everything about Bose here.
Yamaha
The traditional Japanese brand offers soundbars, HiFi components, AV receivers, and audio solutions for music and home theater enthusiasts. Find everything about Yamaha here.
Sonos
Multiroom audio, streaming, and modern soundbars have made Sonos one of the most recognized audio brands in recent years. Find everything about Sonos here.
Sennheiser
The German specialist is one of the most important manufacturers of high-quality headphones, headsets, and audio technology. Find everything about Sennheiser here.
Cambridge Audio
The British brand combines modern streaming, classic HiFi expertise, and timeless design into high-quality audio components. Find everything about Cambridge Audio here.
Nubert
Direct sales, German engineering, and a wide range from active speakers to soundbars define the Nubert brand. Find everything about Nubert here.
Klipsch
The traditional American brand is known for horn-based speakers, active systems, and home theater solutions with high dynamics. Find everything about Klipsch here.
Edifier
From desktop speakers to living room-friendly active systems, Edifier offers modern audio solutions with an attractive price-performance ratio. Find everything about Edifier here.
Teufel
The Berlin-based brand Teufel is one of the best-known German audio manufacturers. The range extends from Bluetooth speakers and soundbars to home theater systems, headphones, and HiFi components. Find everything about Lautsprecher Teufel here.
All Reviews, News & Guides on JBL, Bose, Sony & Co.
Sony ULT Tower 10 party box review
As loud as a jet taking off: rock concerts via Bluetooth at original volume
The Sony ULT Tower 10 impressed in the review with music playback at 110 decibels, natural sound tuning for party speakers and extremely powerful bass.
Sony ULT Field 7 Outdoor Bluetooth Speaker review
Is that tube a challenge to the boombox?
The Sony ULT Field 7 scored highly in the review with its powerful bass and pleasant vocal reproduction. But is that enough to beat the JBL Boombox 3?
Cambridge Audio introduces Melomania P100
First wireless over-ear headphones with noise-canceling from the British company
With the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100, the renowned British hi-fi brand presents its first over-ear headphones with ANC.
Sony ULT Field 1 mobile Bluetooth speaker review
Mobile music fun to carry on a strap
The Sony ULT Field 1 is an excellent small Bluetooth speaker in terms of naturalness and bass. Is it also better than the JBL Flip 6?
JBL Go 4 mini Bluetooth speaker review
Should you Go 4 it?
As the smallest Bluetooth speaker of its brand, the new JBL Go 4 is hard to beat in terms of mobility. However, this requires compromises in terms of sound.
JBL Clip 5 Mini Bluetooth Speaker review
Hang on with music
The design of the JBL Clip 5 is strongly based on its predecessor. However, the review showes that it has taken a step forward in terms of both sound and functionality.
Klipsch Detroit mobile Bluetooth speaker review
The compact party speaker with hi-fi ambitions
Review: The Klipsch Detroit is the counterpart to the Marshall Middleton. What can the mobile Bluetooth speaker do for outdoor activities?
Edifier R1700BT review: active speakers at a very competitive price
A powerful contribution to combating inflation
The Edifier R1700BT are a positive surprise in terms of sound, features and workmanship. Only one DSP gimmick failed the review.
Sennheiser MOMENTUM sports headphones set new standards
Heart rate monitor in the ear: TWS in-ears for sport and fitness
The latest Sennheiser Momentum Sport sports earphones with fitness tracker bring an innovative boost to the training of sports enthusiasts.
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 now in stores
New British in-ear with aptX Lossless support
Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 with aptX Lossless support is a new attempt by the British company to expand its position in the in-ear segment.
Review: Klipsch Austin Mini Outdoor Speaker
Austin's powers: The trekking partner with real bass
The very smallest Klipsch offers amazingly full-bodied sound and solid features in outdoor use. You shouldn’t expect any hi-fi miracles.
Cambridge Audio Alva ST Bluetooth turntable review
Bluetooth - the third way to play LPs
The Cambridge Audio Alva ST is a turntable for many applications: on the phono input, but also on the high-level input or via Bluetooth.
Marshall Monitor II A.N.C. review
Hard Rock around the clock
With its stylish retro design, the Marshall Monitor II hides many modern functions. The sound in our test? Hard rocking, fast and not really gentle.
Klipsch The One Plus review
Retro speaker with PC connection
The Klipsch The One Plus is aimed at the small, select circle of retro Bluetooth speakers. It is technically at the forefront with a USB socket for PCs.
Review: JBL Authentics 500 with Alexa Cast
Back to the future: this retro box has real power
The JBL Authentics 500 brings retro charm as well as a powerful, dynamic sound. It was a real pleasure to do the sound check.
Klipsch Nashville review
The new "field worker" replaces the couch potatoes
The Klipsch Nashville takes a new, outdoor-ready approach – a worthy replacement for the Heritage and Heritage Groove?
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones review
Quiet please! The non-plus-ultra for frequent flyers
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones ensure absolute silence in noisy environments. In addition to the top ANC, they rely on 3D audio. A review.
Review: Klipsch The Three Plus with phono and USB
Vinyl joins Bluetooth with retro style
With The Three Plus, Klipsch wants to compete with the retro Bluetooth speakers from Marshall. Its wild card is extensive connectivity.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds review
Bose raises expectations: Will there ever be a step up from Ultra?
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds replaced the QC II after a short build time. The Bluetooth in-ear combines extremely effective ANC with 3D audio.
Sony SRS-XB100 review
With app and new sound tuning better than the Sony SRS-XB13?
The Sony SRS-XB100 replaces XB13. The review will reveal whether it sets an exclamation mark among mini Bluetooth speakers with its app and new tuning.
JBL Soundgear Sense review
How good are the first open-ears from JBL?
The JBL Soundgear Sense open-ear headphones surprised us with a listening experience that is closer to hi-fi speakers than the usual in-ears.
Sennheiser IE 600 review
Merciless dynamics: stage sound with turbo effect
The Sennheiser IE 600 is a passive, wired in-ear monitor with ultimate dynamics, playability and precision. But we missed warmth and gentleness.
Klipsch Gig XXL review
XXL beats enter the scene: could Klipsch beat JBL´s Partybox 110?
Review Klipsch Gig XXL vs JBL Partybox 110. This Bluetooth speaker is a real challenger of the bestseller. Mic and natural sound included.
Sony WF-1000XM5 review
Private Investigations in sound - the best ANC with great wearing comfort
Review Sony WF-1000XM5: Probably the most effective ANC among the TWS meets a balanced, long-term sound and exceptional wearing comfort.
Klipsch Gig XL review
Party and well-balanced sound in a cube
A cube-shaped, pretty portable and light-weight party speaker by Klipsch with mic included offering balanced hi-fi sound and simple operation.
Sony SRS-XV800 review
Big in Japan: Sony's sumo among party boxes
Review: Sony SRS-XV800: A big, heavy Bluetooth party speaker that spoils bass enthusiasts. Despite light(show), there is also shadow.
JBL Partybox 110 with app review
Compact, lightweight, but powerful: How good is this party box bestseller?
Review: JBL´s Partybox 110 is a true bestseller. This Bluetooth P.A. offers features as the bigger JBLs yet is more affordable and portable.
Sony WH-CH520 review
It's a Sony, but it's not expensive
The Sony WH-CH520 Bluetooth headphones offer long battery life and are as lightweight as they are affordable. However, it is only average in the sound check.
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Klipsch Gig XXL – the new party box
They will rock you!
With the new Klipsch Gig XXL, the US speaker specialist wants to enter the party speaker business and compete with JBL.
Sony WF-C700N with ANC review
Sony's bargain in-ear bluetooth headphone with ANC
The ergonomic Sony WF-C700N mini earbuds offer Active Noise Cancelling and many features at an affordable price. The sound is balanced, but not overly dynamic.
Sony WH-CH720N with ANC review
Mobile Bluetooth over-ear with app and ANC at an entry-level price
The Sony WH-CH720N over-ear headphones offer a lot of features including a very good app for very little money. There was light and shade in the test.
Sony SRS-XB13 review
Rich bass compared to size and price
With rich bass and practical features, the Sony SRS-XB13 proves to be a big highlight among mini Bluetooth speakers in the test.
Sennheiser Sport True Wireless review
The fin trick for athletes
Small fins hold Sennheiser Sport True Wireless in-ears securely in the ear. They belong to the balanced to calm sound artists.
Review: Klipsch The Nines with HDMI
Cloud number nine for those who like bass
The Klipsch The Nines active speaker set replaces an entire hi-fi system with floorstanding speakers. It plays bass powerful and dynamic in large rooms via HDMI on the TV.
Bose Smart Soundbar 600 review
As cheap Dolby Atmos can be: Can that really be from Bose?
The Bose Smart Soundbar 600 is capable of Dolby Atmos. It showed many strengths in review. Only the 3D sound fell short of expectations.
Sennheiser CX Plus True Wireless review
The noise-canceling plus in silkiness for long listening sessions
Sennheiser’s CX Plus TWS is an affordable wireless in-ear with noise cancelling and voluminous, silky sound – absolutely long-lasting!
JBL Bar 1300 review with Dolby Atmos
Is it a bar-gain? JBL-Soundbar with sub and true 3D surround
JBL´s latest soundbar JBL Bar 1300 offers true Dolby Atmos, detachable wireless rear speakers and plenty of bass.
Review: Klipsch Heritage The Fives
Vintage Cinema
From HDMI to phono input to app, the Klipsch Heritage Fives offer a coherent overall package. Playful sound with fun factor.
Yamaha WS-B1A review
Rather grippy and direct sound competing with B&O and Marshall
The Yamaha WS-B1A is one of the fanciest mini Bluetooth speakers we’ve ever tested. But how does the B&O rival sound?
JBL Pulse 5 review
Fascinated by light: The lamp that also wants to impress with its sound
The JBL Pulse 5 scored with great light effects, good operation and app in the review. Sonically, however, his concept takes a certain toll.
JBL Boombox 3 review
The party classic still grooves impressively in 3rd generation
The JBL Boombox 3 proved stamina and tight power play in the review. At the same time, the party box can be not only loud, but also cultured.
Bose Solo 5 TV Sound System review
Decent, affordable mini soundbar for better dialog intelligibility
The Bose Solo 5 TV sound system has been a cheap solution to flat screen sound problems for years. How does it perform in the test?
Yamaha MusicCast – Multiroom System Guide
Multiroom streaming with record player, piano and more
Yamaha MusicCast is one of the most sophisticated and versatile multiroom systems on the market. It even integrates pianos of the brand.
Klipsch Heritage The Sevens with HDMI review
The magnificent Sevens: maximum dynamics, no additional components required
An active speaker handling various sources such as HDMI or record player. It sounds full-bodied and dynamic, suitable for large rooms.
Sony SRS-XB33 review
With or without light: battery lasts longer than the party
Sony´s SRS-XB33 offers some party feeling, enduring battery and a pretty mature bass from just one kg of a speaker. This comes at a price…
Marshall Middleton review
Please ignite this firework of bass strictly outdoors!
Review: Marshall´s rather compact Middleton offered massive bass and plenty of dynamics outdoors. In homes, although, there are limitations.
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JBL Quantum 910 review
One for all? This gaming flagship offers top-notch connectivity
JBL´s top-notch gaming headphones offer a bunch features such as head-tracking and ANC. Soundwise, one has to take tought decisions…
Yamaha YH-L700A review
The anti-Apple: Japanese answer to the AirPods Max
May it be an alternative? Apple fans will only put down their large AirPods Max under threat of violence. But it’s worth it – because the new Yamaha YH-L700A is also packed with high-tech. And it clearly sounds better in the important details.
Yamaha TW-E7B TWS review
Classic hi-fi gear in a nutshell open for EQ tweaking
These NC TWS offer pretty extended dynamics, rich bass and natural NC. If you experience somewhat brittle mids: use the powerful in-app EQ.
Bose Soundlink Micro review
One for the Road: Probably the most portable Bose speaker
The mobile Bluetooth speaker Bose Soundlink Micro scores with water resistance and is the ideal companion in backpacks and handbags.
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