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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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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
OnePlus’ first mechanical keyboard is on sale today for $40 offOnePlus’ first mechanical keyboard is on sale today for $40 off
Bose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are still sitting at their lowest price to dateBose’s QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are still sitting at their lowest price to date
Steam’s Winter Sale is taking up to 60 percent off some of our favorite gamesSteam’s Winter Sale is taking up to 60 percent off some of our favorite games
Chris Welch
Chris Welch
Sonos leans into the leaks and teases upcoming products.

Sonos’ long-rumored wireless headphones will finally see the light of day in 2024, and the company has a loaded product pipeline in development beyond that.

Today, Sonos posted a video to its social media channels and wrote “there’s a lot of noise about the next Sonos launch.” It also launched this website where customers can “hear from the source” about new hardware. (The video used in the clip already appeared in a prior teaser for the Sub Mini, so I wouldn’t read into that much.)

Know more about upcoming Sonos devices? I’m always a message away on Signal at (845) 445-8455.

You can still grab an Apple Watch Series 9 for $329 before Apple halts salesYou can still grab an Apple Watch Series 9 for $329 before Apple halts sales
The Sonos Era 100 is back down to its Black Friday best price of $199The Sonos Era 100 is back down to its Black Friday best price of $199
You can still nab Nintendo’s Smash Bros.-themed Switch OLED for $325You can still nab Nintendo’s Smash Bros.-themed Switch OLED for $325
Sonos’ original Move speaker is up to $160 off as a refurbSonos’ original Move speaker is up to $160 off as a refurb
Umar Shakir
Umar Shakir
Toyota’s 2024 Tacoma is an expensive way to buy stereo Bluetooth speakers.

The all-new 2024 Tacoma lineup (which is adding a hybrid option) uses a portable Toyota-branded JBL “FLEX” device as a center speaker for the main audio system when docked away — and since two of those Toyota speakers can pair for stereo sound... all you need are two Tacomas.

Rivian’s all-electric R1T and R1S also have a removable Bluetooth Camp speaker / lamp that elegantly hides away, although future models could swap in a drawer instead.

JBL bluetooth speaker sitting on the dash inside the new tacoma truck next to a hole in the das that was made for it.
The Toyota-branded JBL “FLEX” speaker docks into the Tacoma and works as the center channel.
Image: Toyota
The best Cyber Monday deals on Amazon devicesThe best Cyber Monday deals on Amazon devices
Sonos plans a 2024 loaded with new products — including headphones and a set-top boxSonos plans a 2024 loaded with new products — including headphones and a set-top box
Sonos speakers and soundbars are up to 25 percent off ahead of Black FridaySonos speakers and soundbars are up to 25 percent off ahead of Black Friday
Sonos fixes its Dolby Atmos loud pop issue after years of complaintsSonos fixes its Dolby Atmos loud pop issue after years of complaints
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
Leaked Sonos email discloses headphones team, job cuts.

The internal email from Chief Product Officer Maxime Bouvat-Merlin did not specify how many jobs will be lost. Per Bloomberg, the cuts will happen today, and are the result of “a shift in product strategy.” The email also disclosed that a team is dedicated to headphones inside Sonos, which might be behind the “major product in a new multibillion-dollar category” mentioned in yesterday’s earnings call.

Sonos Plans to Cut Jobs as It Prepares Push Into Headphones

[Bloomberg]

Sonos teases a major new product coming next yearSonos teases a major new product coming next year
Sony’s noise-canceling XM5s are matching their lowest price to dateSony’s noise-canceling XM5s are matching their lowest price to date
Govee’s colorful LED light strips are on sale just in time for HalloweenGovee’s colorful LED light strips are on sale just in time for Halloween
Sonos is taking up to $385 off Arc, Beam, and Ray home theater setsSonos is taking up to $385 off Arc, Beam, and Ray home theater sets
The last-gen Sonos Move is on sale for $150 less than the new modelThe last-gen Sonos Move is on sale for $150 less than the new model
David Pierce
David Pierce
Watch the Vergecast crew figure out the future of Sonos, Search, VR, and the Pixel.

Also discussed this week: Nilay’s ideal commute, our CSS hopes and dreams, and all the reasons T-Pain is the absolute ideal Vergecast guest. Plus, you know, Sonos and Google and antitrust and Pixels and the Meta Quest 3 and everything else happening in tech this week. But especially T-Pain.

Victrola’s Sonos-ready Stream Onyx turntable is on sale for $200 offVictrola’s Sonos-ready Stream Onyx turntable is on sale for $200 off
Sonos vows to keep fighting Google for the benefit of small companies — and its own revenueSonos vows to keep fighting Google for the benefit of small companies — and its own revenue
Thomas Ricker
Thomas Ricker
McLaren x B&W Zeppelin.

The iconic Zeppelin speaker design has been around since the iPod days, and now features some McLaren-inspired styling to go along with the 2021 wireless refresh. Multiroom connectivity is also improved — just like Google’s — only days after Sonos lost its patent lawsuit. Prices start at £799 / $899 / €899.

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Google is already bringing back the software features it removed because of Sonos’ lawsuitGoogle is already bringing back the software features it removed because of Sonos’ lawsuit
Google takes a victory lap after Sonos decision, calls for patent reformGoogle takes a victory lap after Sonos decision, calls for patent reform
Judge blasts Sonos for abusing patent system and throws out $32.5 million win against GoogleJudge blasts Sonos for abusing patent system and throws out $32.5 million win against Google
The best Sonos speakers to buy right now

Sonos has an ever-growing lineup, and after you’ve bought your first speaker, you’ll likely want to put one in every room.

Chris Welch
Samsung just turned its soundbar into a SmartThings hubSamsung just turned its soundbar into a SmartThings hub
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