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For Your Ears

A great big screen is only part of the equation. In fact, quality audio may be the most profound way to enhance the quality of your experience. Say no to TV speakers! Say yes to some of these goodies…

You Say Headphones, I Say Bedphones!

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Do you occasionally (as in almost nightly) binge shows in bed? And do you normally (as in sinfully) listen to shows through your computer speakers? Keeping with the idea that more than half of what you see is what you hear, we’ve hunted down a reco for you! Yes, they’re wired. No, they aren’t noise-cancelling. But they’re only $99 – and their little brother model is only $79! – and these babies are revered for rivaling $300 headphones for sound. And they’re so good looking, you can just keep them on your nightstand permanently. Maybe it’s time to change your bed-watching ways!

Beam Me Up, Baby!

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At least half – if not more – of a great viewing session is an audio experience you can get lost in. And built-in TV speakers are rarely up for the challenge. While there are literally thousands of ways to upgrade your audio – from powered speakers to soundbars to full home stereo integration – we recommend the Sonos Beam as maybe the best quick fix out there.

Why? Let me just tell you fast, like a friend…

Because… 1) the sound quality is great 2) they come in black or white, so they also look good in any room 3) you can expand the system over time by adding a wireless subwoofer first, then wireless side speakers for a 3.1 or full 5.1 surround sound 4) they have Alexa built in, so it can make your TV obey! 5) they’re Airplay 2 compatible, so playing music from an Apple device is a snap 6) they can integrate into a whole house wireless sound set-up, so your casa can rock 7) they’re fairly mid-priced and offer terrific bang for the buck.

There are many, many roads you can take to upgrade the sound of your video. But while most are fairly singular solutions, this road is like… well… a half a dozen roads. And that, my friend, makes it something to consider.