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Sony

3-Way Floor Speaker

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From $158

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♥ Runner Up

Sony

SS-CS5 Speaker System

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From $175.99

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Best Overall

Bose

SoundLink Revolve+

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Best with Amazon Alexa

Bose

Home Speaker 500

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Sony 3-Way Floor Speaker

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BUY NOW From $158

Features

  • Optimized Crossover componentry for a clear audio path, 145 W Maximum Input Power, One Speaker per Carton.
  • 3/4 inches Sony Super Tweeter for immersive sound staging, Sound Reproduction to 50kHz (for High Resolution Audio), 6 ohm Speaker Impedance.
  • 3-way, 4-speaker bass-reflex system, 5-1/4 inches Foamed-Mica Cellular Reinforced Woofer, 1 inch Polyester Main Tweeter.

Pros

  • ⊕ Offers 145 watts of power.

Sony SS-CS5 Speaker System

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Features

  • 3/4 inches Sony Super Tweeter for immersive sound staging, Sound Reproduction to 50kHz (for High Resolution Audio), 6 ohm Speaker Impedance.
  • Optimized Crossover componentry for a clear audio path, 100 W Maximum Input Power.Front Speaker Input terminal:Screw type.
  • 3-way, 3-speaker bass-reflex system, 5-1/4 inches Foamed-Mica Cellular Reinforced Woofer, 1 inch Polyester Main Tweeter.
  • Front Speaker Rated Impedance: 6 ohms.

Pros

  • ⊕ Uses a 5.

Bose Home Speaker 500

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Features

  • With Wi Fi, Bluetooth, and Apple airplay 2 compatibility, you can wirelessly stream whatever you want, however you want.
  • Experience superior voice pickup from a custom designed eight microphone Array that hears you over loud music or across the room.
  • Use Bose SimpleSync technology to pair a member of the Bose Smart Home Family with a Bose SoundLink speaker for synchronized music playback.
  • Alexa speaks English and Spanish.
  • Built in voice assistants, like Alexa and the Google Assistant, with superior voice pickup from a noise rejecting eight microphone Array.
  • Control comes easy, with three different ways to manage what you hear: voice, tap the top controls, or the Bose music app.
  • Fill any room with impressive wall to wall stereo sound from a single speaker.
  • Play integrated Wi Fi services like Spotify, music and audible or connect over Bluetooth to play anything from your phone or tablet.
  • Works with other Bose smart speakers and soundbars for a multi-room listening experience.

Pros

  • ⊕ Voice controls.
  • ⊕ Sleek aesthetic.
  • ⊕ color LCD screen.
  • ⊕ Spotify integrated.
  • ⊕ Looks great anywhere.

Cons

  • ⊖ Expensive.
  • ⊖ Expensive.
  • ⊖ No on/off button.
  • ⊖ Not water resistant.
  • ⊖ Bose Music app needs work.

Specs

  • Number of Microphones: 8.
  • Weight: 4.75 lbs.
  • Color: Black, Silver.
  • Product Dimensions: 8 x 6.7 x 4.3 in.
  • Connectivity: Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Apple AirPlay 2.
  • Compatibility: Android, iOS, Windows, Mac, Linux.
  • Inputs/Outputs: 3.5mm auxiliary input, Micro-B USB service port, power cable input.