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 SRS-XB23 review
Want some tube sound for less than 100 bucks?
The Sony is an elegantly tube-shaped decently-sounding bluetooth speaker and offers full-fledged playback indoors as well as for outdoor use.
Bose Soundlink Flex review
Flex sells: maximum dynamics from a flat speaker?
The Bose Soundlink Flex showed strong points as being the most mature sounding flat speaker. But it is certainly not the most audiophile one.
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless review
Finally: audiophile sound plus Noise Cancellation
The Gen 4 of Sennheiser´s wireless traveler´s headphones offer excellent noise-canceling and audiophile natural sound, but less effects.
Klipsch Heritage Groove review
Lots of dynamics with retro style
The Klipsch Heritage Groove offers fine retro design and sound characteristics alkik: For its size, it proved to be pretty dynamic and speedy.
Review: Marshall Woburn 3 with HDMI
Tower of power - will it replace your hi-fi-system?
Marshall´s Woburn III does not look any different than its predecessor. But it was the bass-richest onebox system ever and lots of fun.
Marshall Stanmore 3 review
The new Marshall plan brings rock´n roll to you!
The Marshall Stanmore 3 is a really mature bluetooth speaker. It is easy to operate and gets you plenty of bass, SPL and live feeling.
Marshall Acton 3 review
Get up,couch potato, it´s Marshall Arts time!
The Marshall Acton 3 offers a stunning performance, homogeneous sound and amazing dynamic range. There is hardly anything comparable in size.
Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 review
High End monitoring on the go
Superior sonic resolution and a useful noise-cancellation – that´s basically Sennheiser´s TWS offer. Not everyone will love it, though…
Marshall Willen review
The smallest Marshall speaker ever: Has it got talent?
The Marshall Willen, which comes with an app, definitely showed some talents in the review. However, there are mini Bluetooth speakers that are more responsive.
Marshall Stockwell II review
Small but impressive: The portable Bluetooth speaker with retro design
The very flat and well portable Bluetooth speaker Marshall Stockwell 2 brings a lot of retro feeling, good features and fine sound, but also little bass.
Sony LinkBuds S review
Featherweight functional wonder with crisp bass
In review: Sony LinkBuds S are world-record small and light, but filled to bursting with features. The highlight is the app.
Marshall Emberton 2 review
Rich sound from a tiny Bluetooth box
It has been a long time since a Bluetooth speaker has been so small and yet so good in the test. Still, the Marshall Emberton 2 costs as much as a big one.
Sony WF-C500 review
It´s a Sony - but somehow lacks any tricks
Sony´s WF-C500 are no-frills, easy-to-use TWS for everyday use. They offer long battery life, but do not expect audiophile sound quality.
Sony WF-1000XM4 review
Silky sound, smart ANC and cool features you´ve never heard about
The Sony WF-1000XM4 and the designated Sony app offer a bunch of cool gadgety features. The sound is flawless, dynamic and quite silky.
JBL Clip 4 review
Hang on, hang on - and get yourself a snap hook speaker
Offering a snap hook, the JBL Clip 4 can be easily hooked anywhere. How much sound could you expect from such a tiny Bluetooth speaker?
Marshall Acton 2 review
Act(i)on hero: The Bluetooth speaker for rock concert feeling
On test: Marshall Acton II, the cult brand’s smallest Bluetooth home speaker combines retro design with balanced playback.
Sony SRS-XG300 review
May the party be with you - handle it well!
The Sony SRS-XG300 is a compact portable boombox with rich sound and lots of cool features. Definitiely an alternative to the JBL Xtreme 3.
JBL Tune 230NC TWS review
How to safe money and energy: Noise-cancelling at a bargain
JBL´s latest TWS offer active noise-canceling at a more affordable pricepoint than ever. Lots of endured listening fun included!
Buying guide: Turntables with high level output
Listen to records without tangled cables and additional devices
Guide to direct connection of the turntable to active speakers. These models have an internal phono amplifier and high level output.
Klipsch ProMedia Heritage 2.1 review
This is were the real retro is
The active sub/sat set Klipsch ProMedia Heritage 2.1 with offers only basic functions. In return, there is retro design and powerful sound.
Wi-Fi and Bluetooth speakers with phono input
This is how you listen to vinyl records today
WLAN and Bluetooth speakers with phono input conveniently bring digital and analogue music together. Our buying guide shows you how.
Bose Soundlink Color 2 review
Decent and colourful with amazing bass
The Bose Soundlink Color 2 is a very handy Bluetooth speaker especially for travelers, offering a pleasantly shaped case and rich bass.
Review: JBL Xtreme 3 with new app-based EQ
Carry the party on a strap - and get real hi-fi
JBL´s Xtreme 3 is for good reason the most popular mobile speaker on a shoulder strap, combining party dynamics with hi-fi virtues.
Marshall Kilburn 2 review
Set the stage for Bluetooth in retro look with warm sound
The Marshall Kilburn 2 is a mobile Bluetooth speaker with a stylish retro design that offers a pleasantly rich, unagitated sound.
Sony SRS-XG500 review
Carry the real party to wherever you like
The Sony SRS-XG500 is a party speaker that even allows microphone connection in addition to Bluetooth connections. And he can play bass without end.
Sony WH-1000XM4 review
How to impress a traveler with features and audiophile sound quality
The Sony WH-1000XM4 is one of the most versatile and portable noise-cancelling headphones, guaranteeing relaxed sound when travelling.
JBL Flip 6 review
Is the new one even better than the JBL Flip 5?
The JBL Flip 6 competes with a 2-way system and an app with 3-band equalizer. Does that make it better than the JBL Flip 5?
Bose Home Speaker 300 review
Sound is all around - and so is easy handling
The Bose Home Speaker 300 is a one-box smart speaker for multiroom applications that uses omnidirectional directivity and intuitive control.
Bose Home Speaker 500 review
The smart speaker that understands your needs and your voice
The Bose Home Speaker 500 is a onebox speaker with virtual stereo imaging and color display that works particularly well with Amazon Alexa.
Sony SRS-XB43 review
Put the party into your backpack - if needed
The Sony SRS-XB 43 delivers rich sound with strong bass and is a good yet heavy Bluetooth hybrid for outdoor party and indoor use.
JBL Partybox 310 review
Let the party roll with powerful music
The JBL Partybox 310 is a heavy but still mobile, battery-powered compact PA with light show, a bargain if you want plenty of powerful music.
FAQ: the new JBL Flip 6
How to use its new equalizer and many other cool features
The JBL Flip 6 is the successor of the best-selling bluetooth speaker. Don´t miss these facts about its Equalizer and new cool features.
Buying guide: Turntables with Bluetooth
Cable-less: record listening via wireless streaming
Listen to records without annoying cables to the loudspeaker: This is possible with a record player with Bluetooth transmitter on board.
JBL Flip 5 review
The bestseller's 5th generation brings a lot of changes
The JBL Flip 5 continues the winning streak of the best-selling Bluetooth speaker. Is he the best buy in his class?
JBL Charge 5 review
Is the 5th generation of the Bluetooth speaker still great?
In the test, the 5th generation of the JBL Charge 5 could prove its maturity. Level stability, bass, voice reproduction and level: Everything top!
Bose Portable Smart Speaker review
All-round instead of just there thanks to omnidirectional playback
The Bose Portable Smart Speaker is a battery-powered Onebox mobile speaker with voice control and Airplay 2 playback.
Here on STEREO GUIDE – the online hi-fi-magazine – you will find profound and independent coverage on bluetooth speakers, headphones, home-hifi gear and in-car entertainment reviewed by experienced journalists. Our authors have one thing in common: expertise and a lot of listening experience both in terms of live concerts and state-of-the-art audio systems.