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Speakers

Speakers are foundational to the way we enjoy music from Spotify, Apple Music, and other services — and our own music collections. And increasingly, they’re also a convenient way of controlling smart home devices compatible with Amazon Alexa, Google Home, or Siri. Companies like Sonos offer multiroom audio platforms capable of synchronizing music across speakers of all different sizes. Whether you’re looking for a smart speaker or a simple Bluetooth speaker to take everywhere, The Verge covers the best of what’s out there in 2025.

Amazon’s new Echo Spot is already almost half off for Prime DayAmazon’s new Echo Spot is already almost half off for Prime Day
You can save $200 on a refurbished second-gen Sonos BeamYou can save $200 on a refurbished second-gen Sonos Beam
Andrew Liszewski
Andrew Liszewski
Heavy metal wireless speaker plays more than just heavy metal.

Embracing sustainability with a design made from a single block of milled aluminum, Nocs Labs’ $1,289 Monolith x Aluminum is an 8.8 pound wireless speaker featuring Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and support for Spotify and Tidal. Its five drivers include a pair of four-inch woofers all powered by a 15 hour rechargeable battery, and up to eight of the speakers can be paired for synced playback.

The all-metal Nocs Labs Monolith x Aluminum speaker in a silver finish.
The all-metal Nocs Labs Monolith x Aluminum speaker in a silver finish half inserted into a bag.
The all-metal Nocs Labs Monolith x Aluminum speaker in a matte black finish.
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The Nocs Labs Monolith x Aluminum speaker weighs in at a hefty 8.8 pounds.
Image: Nocs Labs
Apple already considers the first HomePod ‘vintage’Apple already considers the first HomePod ‘vintage’
The portable speakers you need this summerThe portable speakers you need this summer
Ultimate Ears announces new Everboom speaker, Boom 4 with USB-C, and moreUltimate Ears announces new Everboom speaker, Boom 4 with USB-C, and more
The Beats Pill speaker is back — now with 24-hour battery life and USB-C audioThe Beats Pill speaker is back — now with 24-hour battery life and USB-C audio
Jay Peters
Jay Peters
A pilli, a pilli, a pilli, a pilli.

Beats just posted a teaser featuring LeBron James and the heavily leaked Beats Pill refresh. More information is coming June 25th, apparently.

Sonos says its privacy policy change wasn’t for dubious reasonsSonos says its privacy policy change wasn’t for dubious reasons
Sonos draws more customer anger — this time for its privacy policySonos draws more customer anger — this time for its privacy policy
Chris Welch
Chris Welch
Sonos says TV Audio Swap will come to the Beam and Ray in “late summer / early fall.”

In a live Q&A video, Sonos’ Adib Mehrabi and Cameron MacLeod offered a more specific timeframe for when the Ace’s signature feature will expand to the company’s other soundbars. Sonos is targeting late summer / early fall.

That’s also when Android users will be able to set up TV Audio Swap in the first place.

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Chris Welch
Chris Welch
Replacing the Sonos Ace battery is easy. The headband? Less so.

iFixit has completed its teardown of the Sonos Ace headphones, and it’s always interesting to see how a company’s first product in a new category differs from what’s come before.

The battery seems easy enough to swap for a new one. However, Sonos has warned there’s “a pretty important acoustic seal” that you risk damaging if you get it wrong.

SharePlay is coming to Apple TV, HomePods, and Bluetooth speakersSharePlay is coming to Apple TV, HomePods, and Bluetooth speakers
You can grab an Echo Pop speaker for $19.99 just in time for Father’s DayYou can grab an Echo Pop speaker for $19.99 just in time for Father’s Day
Here’s our in-depth Sonos Ace video reviewHere’s our in-depth Sonos Ace video review
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Sonos’ headphones are extremely SonosSonos’ headphones are extremely Sonos
Sonos Ace review: was it worth it?

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The first headphones from Sonos deliver on comfort, sound, and more — with a unique TV Audio Swap feature that’s very convenient (when it works). But the ongoing app fiasco casts a cloud over the company’s big moment.

Chris Welch
Sonos smart speakers and soundbars are up to 25 percent off for Father’s DaySonos smart speakers and soundbars are up to 25 percent off for Father’s Day
Google Home is still re-adding audio features it lost due to the Sonos lawsuitGoogle Home is still re-adding audio features it lost due to the Sonos lawsuit
Refreshed Beats Pill will reportedly gain Find My, 24-hour battery life, and better soundRefreshed Beats Pill will reportedly gain Find My, 24-hour battery life, and better sound
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence addresses the company’s divisive app redesign

He stands behind the new app, which underwent months of testing, but acknowledges that Sonos should’ve warned its (very) passionate customers about missing features.

Chris Welch
Where to preorder the Sonos Ace headphones ahead of June 5thWhere to preorder the Sonos Ace headphones ahead of June 5th
The Sonos Ace headphones are here, and they’re damn impressive
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The company’s app redesign fumble threatens to steal the thunder from what otherwise looks (and feels) like a strong debut in a new category.

Chris Welch
Sonos’ Roam 2 speaker is easier to use and available today for $179Sonos’ Roam 2 speaker is easier to use and available today for $179
Sonos is teasing its ‘most requested product ever’ on TuesdaySonos is teasing its ‘most requested product ever’ on Tuesday
Wes Davis
Wes Davis
Sonos is launching something on Tuesday at 9AM ET.

The company is sending emails out that say its “most requested product” is coming on May 21st. Could the release be its rumored Sonos Ace wireless headphones?

Screenshot of Sonos’ “Coming Soon” message going out on its email lists.
Image: Sonos
Samsung’s customizable Music Frame speaker is receiving its first discountSamsung’s customizable Music Frame speaker is receiving its first discount
Sonos customers complain about missing features in redesigned app in community AMASonos customers complain about missing features in redesigned app in community AMA
On The Vergecast: iPad wins, Sonos misses, and right-to-repair talesOn The Vergecast: iPad wins, Sonos misses, and right-to-repair tales
Denon adds Siri to its smart speakersDenon adds Siri to its smart speakers
Jennifer Pattison Tuohy
Sonos says its controversial app redesign took ‘courage’Sonos says its controversial app redesign took ‘courage’
The new Sonos app is missing a lot of features, and people aren’t happyThe new Sonos app is missing a lot of features, and people aren’t happy
This is the Sonos Roam 2 portable speakerThis is the Sonos Roam 2 portable speaker
Sonos Ace headphones will have magnetic ear cushions and 30-hour battery lifeSonos Ace headphones will have magnetic ear cushions and 30-hour battery life
These are the upcoming Sonos Ace wireless headphonesThese are the upcoming Sonos Ace wireless headphones
Chris Welch
Chris Welch
How much does someone get paid for briefly carrying a speaker in public?

Beats’ very orchestrated teases of a new Beats Pill portable speaker are continuing this week. F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo was seen carrying it in the exact same way that LeBron James did last month.

‘Tis the season for new speakers, after all.

An image of F1 driver Daniel Ricciardo carrying an unreleased Beats Pill speaker.
Screenshot: F1 Instagram
Nilay Patel
Nilay Patel
I love you.

Mega Bass is long gone. Extra Bass is over. ULT POWER SOUND is here.

Sonos announces redesigned app that puts everything on your homescreenSonos announces redesigned app that puts everything on your homescreen
Samsung’s art-inspired Frame TVs are up to $1,000 off right nowSamsung’s art-inspired Frame TVs are up to $1,000 off right now
Amazon’s colorful Echo Pop is on sale with a free smart bulb for just $23Amazon’s colorful Echo Pop is on sale with a free smart bulb for just $23

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