Bookshelf Speakers
Sony SS-CS5 Version 2 Review: A Smoother, More Neutral Budget Bookshelf Speaker
The Sony SS-CS5 Version 2 adds cabinet bracing and a calmer tonal balance at around $250 per pair, with modest output limits to plan around.
Independent reviews
Product Reviews and Buying Guides – 621 / 805
From everyday tech and home products to lifestyle and specialist gear, each review focuses on practical use, strengths, limitations, and who the product suits.
Bookshelf Speakers
Sony SSCS5 Review: A Compact Bookshelf Speaker With Serious Upgrade Potential
A close look at the Sony SSCS5: what it gets right out of the box, where a redesigned crossover takes it, and how to buy it at the right price.
Bookshelf Speakers
Sony SSCS5 Review: A Budget Bookshelf Speaker With a Properly Built Crossover
The Sony SSCS5 earns its reputation in the budget speaker class thanks to a crossover network that is better executed than the ones inside far more elaborate low-cost designs.
Home Audio
Sony SSCS5 vs Klipsch RP-600M Mark II: Can a $170 Speaker Hold Its Own Against a $750 Speaker?
A near-field comparison of the Sony SSCS5 and the Klipsch RP-600M Mark II, covering bass clarity, mid-range character, treble detail, imaging, and real-world efficiency.
Bookshelf Speakers
Sony SSCS5 vs Sonus Faber Lumina II Amator: Can a $150 Speaker Compete With a $1,500 Speaker?
A side-by-side look at the Sony SSCS5 and the Sonus Faber Lumina II Amator, covering specifications, build quality, and how each handles bass, mid-range, and treble.
Home Theater Receivers
Sony ST-A1000 Review: Spatial Audio and HDMI 2.1 for Under a Grand
A close look at Sony's ST-A1000 receiver, covering its spatial audio processing, HDMI 2.1 gaming features, and the speakers it can and cannot drive.
Home Theater Receivers
Sony STR-AZ5000ES Review: An 11-Channel Receiver Built for Serious Home Theater
A detailed look at the Sony STR-AZ5000ES, an 11-channel AV receiver with HDMI 2.1, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X, wireless surround options, and an unusually thorough calibration routine.
AV Receivers
Sony STR-AZ7000ES Review: A 13-Channel Flagship Built for Serious Installations
A measured look at Sony's 13-channel flagship AV receiver, covering amplifier output, HDMI 2.1 switching, center channel tools, and what the numbers mean for real rooms.
Home Audio
Sony Theater Bar 6 vs Sony Theater System 6: Which Compact Sony Sound System Fits Your Room?
Two compact Sony home audio systems with Dolby Atmos and DTS:X support, compared on design, immersion, setup, and everyday usability.
Home Theater Projectors
Sony VPL-XW5000 Review: Entry-Level 4K Laser With Flagship Processing
A practical look at Sony's 2022 entry-level 4K laser projector, covering the X1 Ultimate processor, the new SXRD panels, gaming lag, and the installation trade-offs to weigh before buying.
Home Theater Projectors
Sony VPL-XW6000 Review: A 4K Laser Projector Built for Big Screens
A close look at Sony's mid-range 4K laser projector, from its new SXRD panels and X1 Ultimate processing to widescreen lens memory and low-lag gaming.
Home Theater Projectors
Sony VPL-XW7000 Review: A 3,200-Lumen Laser Projector Built for Big Screens
A close look at Sony's VPL-XW7000 laser projector, covering its 3,200-lumen light engine, native 4K SXRD panels, X1 Ultimate processor, new ACF lens, and how it performs on very large screens.
Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Bowers & Wilkins PX7 S2 vs AirPods Max: Which Noise-Cancelling Headphone Fits You?
A practical comparison of three premium noise-cancelling headphones, covering sound quality, comfort, controls, noise cancelling, call quality, connectivity, and price positioning.
Headphones
Sony WH-1000XM6 Review: A Refined Flagship Noise-Canceling Headphone
A close look at the Sony WH-1000XM6, including the returning folding hinge, upgraded noise canceling, retuned sound, battery life, and who should buy it.
4K TVs
Sony X95J Review: A Bright 4K LED TV That Comes Close to Master Series Performance
The Sony X95J pairs a full array LED panel with the Cognitive Processor XR for peak brightness above 1,000 nits, accurate color, and strong upscaling, with a few compromises worth weighing first.
TVs
Sony X95K Review: A Mini LED 4K TV That Gets Remarkably Close to OLED
The Sony X95K pairs full array mini LED backlighting with strong out-of-box color and brightness that rivals OLED contrast. Here is what to know before buying.
Televisions
Sony X95L Review: A Flagship Mini LED 4K TV That Earns Its Size
Sony's 85-inch flagship mini LED delivers strong brightness, near-calibrated color out of the box, and refined backlight control. Here is who should buy it and what to weigh first.
Headphones
Sony XM5 Review: A Full Redesign of Sony's Noise Cancelling Flagship
The Sony XM5 brings a lighter headband, larger ear pads, a new carbon fiber driver, and eight microphones. Here is what changed and who should buy it.
Televisions
Sony XR98X90L Review: The 98-Inch Full Array LED TV That Stands Alone
A close look at Sony's 98-inch X90L, the company's only 98-inch full array LED television, covering picture accuracy, brightness, gaming support, and the practical trade-offs of going this big.
High-End Audio
Sotardo Two Review: A Laid-Back High-End Speaker With Exceptional Imaging
A close look at the Sotardo Two, a slim Italian high-end loudspeaker that pairs a warm, easy-going tone with soundstage depth usually reserved for brighter designs.
Speakers
Sound Artist 10-Inch Horn Speaker Review: Big, Sensitive, and Hard to Predict
A 10-inch horn-loaded speaker with high sensitivity and a genuinely large sound stage, but a tonal balance that shifts from track to track.
Bookshelf Speakers
Sound Artist LS3/5A Review: A Classic Monitor Formula at a Fraction of the Price
A China-made take on the BBC LS3/5A monitor formula, with real rosewood, a five-year warranty, and a $569-per-pair price. Here is where it shines and what to weigh first.
Hi-Fi Speakers
Sound Artist LS5/9 Review: BBC Monitor Character at an Accessible Price
A $949 stand-mount inspired by the BBC LS5/9: natural midrange, relaxed treble, and an easy load, plus the setup details worth knowing before you buy.
Hi-Fi Speakers
Sound Artist SC65B Review: A Concentric Driver Speaker Built for Imaging
A concentric driver bookshelf speaker with a metal horn tweeter that delivers standout imaging, a neutral low end, and a forward mid-range that rewards careful amplifier matching.
Audio Plugins
Sound Theory Gullfoss Review: An Intelligent EQ Built for Masking Problems
Sound Theory Gullfoss is an EQ plugin that recalculates its frequency response more than 300 times per second, targeting the masking problems fixed EQ tools handle poorly.
Whole Home Audio
Soundavo WS66i Review: A Six-Zone Whole-Home Audio Controller Built for Flexible Distribution
A close look at the Soundavo WS66i, a 2U six-zone controller and class D amplifier with app control, two AirPlay endpoints, and an expansion path to 18 stereo zones.
Portable Bluetooth Speakers
Soundcast VG5 Review: A Rugged Portable Bluetooth Speaker for Outdoor Parties
A practical look at the Soundcast VG5, a 12.5 lb weather-resistant Bluetooth speaker with a 360-degree driver array, deep bass, and a phone-charging USB port.
Wireless Earbuds
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro Review: Anker's Flagship Wireless Earbuds
A detailed look at the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro, from dual-driver sound and pressure-equalized noise cancelling to app-based EQ and 32-hour battery life.
Wireless Earbuds
Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro vs Liberty 2 Pro: Choosing an Everyday Wireless Pair
A practical comparison of the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro and Soundcore Liberty 2 Pro, covering noise cancelling, app control, case design, and fit.
Bluetooth Speakers
Soundcore Motion X500 Review: Small, Affordable, and Easy to Recommend
A practical look at the Soundcore Motion X500, a compact Bluetooth speaker with spatial audio, LDAC, 12 hours of playback, and an EQ-friendly three-driver design.