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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.

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Sony’s new headphones and speakers are all about skull-rattling bassSony’s new headphones and speakers are all about skull-rattling bass
This is the new Sonos app, coming May 7thThis is the new Sonos app, coming May 7th
Apple’s second-gen AirPods are available at a rare discountApple’s second-gen AirPods are available at a rare discount
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The Sonos Roam 2 may launch in JuneThe Sonos Roam 2 may launch in June
Victrola’s cheapest Sonos-ready turntable has fallen to yet another lowVictrola’s cheapest Sonos-ready turntable has fallen to yet another low
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JBL’s retro-style Authentics 300 smart speaker has dropped to an all-time lowJBL’s retro-style Authentics 300 smart speaker has dropped to an all-time low
The HomePod and HomePod Mini are both receiving a rare discountThe HomePod and HomePod Mini are both receiving a rare discount
Quentyn Kennemer and Brandon Widder
Jess Weatherbed
Jess Weatherbed
LG has a new $200 speaker for its TV-on-a-stick.

The StanbyME XT7 is designed to work as both a standalone Bluetooth speaker, or attached to the stand of LG’s StanbyME touchscreen TV. It also features built-in lighting effects, and supports up to 16 hours of playback.

The speaker is now available in the US and South Korea, and will expand to other regions “later” according to LG.

The LG StanbyME Speaker XT7S attached to the StanbyME TV, with someone painting on a canvas.
The LG StanbyME Speaker XT7S attached to the StanbyME TV.
The LG StanbyME Speaker XT7S against a white background.
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Okay, this combo is definitely cooler than the TVs they used to roll into classrooms 15+ years ago.
Image: LG
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The Lightning-based Backbone One controller is down to its best price yetThe Lightning-based Backbone One controller is down to its best price yet
Apple is taking up to $150 off the Beats Studio Pro and Studio Buds PlusApple is taking up to $150 off the Beats Studio Pro and Studio Buds Plus
Sonos’ first headphones now rumored to launch in June for $449Sonos’ first headphones now rumored to launch in June for $449
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You can snag a pair of Sonos’ excellent Era 100 speakers for $90 off right nowYou can snag a pair of Sonos’ excellent Era 100 speakers for $90 off right now
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The Sonos Arc is on sale for 20 percent off just in time for the Super BowlThe Sonos Arc is on sale for 20 percent off just in time for the Super Bowl
JBL’s retro-inspired Authentics speakers are on sale for nearly 25 percent offJBL’s retro-inspired Authentics speakers are on sale for nearly 25 percent off
Nomad’s 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger and the Sonos One are down to their best pricesNomad’s 3-in-1 MagSafe Charger and the Sonos One are down to their best prices
Chris Welch
Chris Welch
KEF’s latest desktop speakers are very pretty and loaded with connectivity.

At $999, KEF’s LSX II LT powered speakers aren’t what I’d call budget-priced, but they’re nonetheless cheaper than the company’s other products — as pointed out by AppleInsider. And looking beyond their impeccable style, these pack in nearly every playback option you could possibly want.

They support AirPlay, Chromecast, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth playback. And on the wired side, you get optical in, USB-C (which supports up to 24-bit/96kHz lossless), and even HDMI ARC if you want to use these as speakers for a compact TV.

A photo of KEF speakers.
Image: KEF
This solid budget robovac is more than half offThis solid budget robovac is more than half off
The best Meta Quest 2 deal from Black Friday is back with a $50 creditThe best Meta Quest 2 deal from Black Friday is back with a $50 credit
Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have dropped to $130 for the first timeSamsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have dropped to $130 for the first time
JBL’s Clip 5 can go more places and connect to more speakers with AuracastJBL’s Clip 5 can go more places and connect to more speakers with Auracast
Victrola’s new Stream Sapphire turntable can stream to anythingVictrola’s new Stream Sapphire turntable can stream to anything
The Frame has become such a hit that Samsung is making a speaker versionThe Frame has become such a hit that Samsung is making a speaker version
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
LG puts vacuum tube audio behind transparent OLED display.

The DukeBox is a modern take on the jukebox from the company’s experimental LG Labs division. It combines front-firing speakers on the bottom and a 360-degree speaker on top with a vacuum tube audio system behind a transparent OLED panel that can display things like track information, album art, or... a fireplace, naturally. It’ll be demonstrated at the big CES show starting next week in Las Vegas.

For the man who has everything.
For the man who has everything.
Image: LG
The fourth-gen Echo and latest Echo Show 8 are up to 50 percent offThe fourth-gen Echo and latest Echo Show 8 are up to 50 percent off
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