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Black Book: 12 Products Our Editors Loved in September 2026
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Bring the Soundtrack With You This Summer

The best outdoor portable speakers for beach trips, lake weekends, backyard hangs, and every adventure that calls for a little music.

By Beau Hayhoe
Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp
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Audio Nerds Love This $900 Japanese Headphone Amp

The generation that grew up with compressed MP3s is suddenly discovering all they've been missing.

By Kahron Spearman
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The Nocs Monolith Aluminum Is the Best Designed Bluetooth Speaker We’ve Ever Seen

Nocs Design returns with a stunning all aluminum edition of its Monolith Bluetooth speaker.

By John A. Paradiso
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VOCE LE Audio Bluetooth Adapter

One of the most frustrating parts of audio tech is the lack of Bluetooth capabilities. I was so surprised to find that my Nintendo Switch didn't support Bluetooth. And most adapters on the market today are either janky or don't perform well enough. Thankfully the team at NEXUM developed the…

By John A. Paradiso
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Balmuda’s The Speaker Delivers 360 Degrees of Sound

With so many top-quality Bluetooth speakers hitting the market, any new release needs to balance form and function. We're tired of seeing the same identical styles in audio tech. We want to see something new. Well, Balmuda delivered with their newly released The Speaker, a rechargeable Bluetooth speaker. The Speaker…

By John A. Paradiso
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Sony’s New Glass Sound Speaker Is Better Than Ever

Whether you're talking about the Harman Kardon SoundSticks or the previous iteration of the Sony Glass Sound Speaker--one of our Best Outdoor Bluetooth Speakers--there's just something about transparent speakers that always makes them noteworthy. Unsurprisingly, Sony is taking that to the next level with their upgraded version of the Glass…

By Cooper Fleishman
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Pioneer DDJ-1000-OW DJ Controller

You might be a weekend DJ, but you can dream of making it big time, right? The folks at Pioneer can get you there with a truly special setup. They've partnered with fashion label Off-White and founder Virgil Abloh to create this limited edition DJ Controller. The base equipment is…

By Amos Kwon
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Pro-Ject Debut PRO Turntable

The Pro-Ject Debut line of turntables has long been one of our favorite devices for enjoying our favorite vinyl records because it seamlessly combines style, performance, and functionality. Pro-Ject is continuing the tradition, attention to detail, and sheer excellence that landed them on our Best Turntables list in the first…

By Cooper Fleishman
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