Ikea and Sonos teamed up to create a new new bookshelf speaker designed to bring Sonos sound & streaming to the masses. And clearly they nailed it because the Symfonisk wi-fi bookshelf speaker won a prestigious 2019 Red Dot design award. In addition to high-quality wireless audio, the speaker mounts directly to the wall allowing it to serve as a shelf. Available April 9.

It’s not easy to spot the differences between the original Sonos One speaker, and the upgraded Sonos One Gen 2, but the brand has made sweet if subtle improvements that make it more advanced. There’s a new, more powerful processor, increased memory, and Bluetooth Low Energy technology, for faster & easier pairing.

The premium, American-made RS200 Wireless Loudspeaker System from McIntosh delivers rich, room-filling audio whether you’re streaming from a handheld device, playing digital music stored on a computer, or using legacy audio sources. With 650 Watts of total power delivered to 8 drivers in a 2-4-2 configuration for full-spectrum sound, plus an input for an external subwoofer, it is a serious system offering Apple AirPlay 2; Bluetooth 5.0 w/support for AAC, Qualcomm aptX HD & aptX Low Latency, DTS Play-Fi & DLNA support.

Pro-audio innovators Sennheiser recently released their first fully wireless earbuds. The Momentum True Wireless earbuds deliver premium sound with exceptional clarity and simple, fingertip controls. They’re IPX4 rated for sweat resistance, offer 4 hour battery life and the pillbox-style charging case holds enough juice for an additional 8 hours of power.

Sonos & Sonance just unveiled a trio of new indoor/outdoor speakers designed to work with Sonos’ Amp technology. The drop includes a flush-mount in-ceiling & in-wall speaker plus an outdoor speaker. The weatherproof outdoor model is a first for the brand, and all 3 work with major streaming services. Available in April.

With sound settings that automatically adjust to the noise around you, Jabra’s Elite 85h over-ear headphones deliver top-tier noise cancelling as well as supporting 3 voice assistants: Alexa, Siri & Google Assistant. They also offer an impressive 32-hour battery life and customizable audio profiles plus preset ones like: ‘Commute,’ ‘In Public’ or ‘In Private’ modes.

Offering an immersive 5.1.4 3D audio experience, Sennheiser’s AMBEO Soundbar houses 13 drivers inside a brushed aluminum frame and is compatible with Dolby Atmos, MPEG-H and DTS:X. It is equipped with HDMI inputs, an optical audio port and an AUX input plus Bluetooth & built-in Chromecast and Sennheiser’s own Smart Control app for iOS and Android.

Bang & Olufsen is always improving its offerings and that’s for sure the case with the latest update to the Beoplay E8 Wireless earbuds. The new model is aptly named the Beoplay E8 2.0. The design of the headphones is basically unchanged but they now come with a 10W fast-charge premium case rendered in cowhide and brushed aluminum. The case can charge your buds 3X for a total of 16 hours of play time. Available February 14th.

As Apple AirPods continue to dominate the wireless headphone market, legacy home audio brand Klipsch is jumping into the mix with its own new model: The True Wireless T5 earbuds. Until the doors open at CES next week, details are scant but we do know they’ll feature a fast-charge case and have a price tag somewhere around $200.

Firefly Smart Wireless earphones have a sweet feature that most wireless buds don’t: Ambient Sound Mode. This “situational awareness” technology allows you to tune in or tune out the sounds around you. Perfect for those outdoor activities like biking or jogging when you want to be aware of what’s going on around you. They also deliver HD sound & feature an 1PX5 waterproof rating.

Skullcandy’s Push Earbuds are the brand’s first truly wireless in-ear headphones. They deliver 6-hours of audio on a charge—an hour better than Apple’s AirPods—and feature single button control for answering calls, changing audio tracks, and controlling volume. They store in a charging case that holds a full 6-hour backup charge for your buds.

Delivering crisp, high-quality audio via both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and with Google Assistant voice built-in, Harman Kardon’s entry-level Citation One is a sharp little home speaker. It’s got simple manual controls on top and the only ports are for the power supply, and a Micro USB for service.  Using the Google Assistant app and Google Cast, it streams like a dream and measuring a compact 7.4 by 5.5 by 5.5 inches (HWD), it outputs room-filling sound without taking up much space.

For beginner music-makers, the Maschine Mikro is a very versatile & user-friendly tool that works as a drum machine, synth and desktop to give you endless samples, one-shots, loops, sample instruments, presets, patterns, drum kits, and songs. It plugs into your laptop or desktop computer, offers  25 filters, EQ, delay, reverb, and compressor as well as 16 velocity-sensitive pads for banging out original beats.

Dolby is known worldwide for industry-leading sound technology. And finally, after decades as the subtle logo found stamped on the best audio products across many markets, Dolby is branding a product of their own, and likely, the first of many to come. The wireless Dolby Dimension over-ear headphones are optimized for home entertainment to deliver the premium sound quality Dolby calibrated devices are known for. Their wireless charging stand keep them juiced up & binge-ready.

Weak, wimpy bass is far too common in wireless earbuds. And the headphone gurus at V-MODA are clapping back with a wireless bud that finally delivers legit low-end. Their BassFit banded bluetooth in-ears pump heavy bass & feature both aptX and AAC codecs for crystal clear sound, 11-hour battery life and feature a super-stable fit system the brand calls “Tri-Fit.”

The Lexon Terrace is the perfect portable for those evenings outside; it’s a rechargeable bluetooth speaker, LED-powered lamp, and a backup power bank all-in-one. 2X3W speakers provide the mood music, the LEDs glow warm for mood lighting, and the 2 USB ports will keep you juiced. Battery-life is 5 hours.

In addition to surprisingly robust sound, the portable SoundWave speaker delivers an immersive light show, a warm fireplace-like glow that adds ambiance to any social gathering. The flickering light is also sync’d to the music. It’s made of aluminum and features a MicroSD card slot allowing you to simply plug music in. For streaming, it’s equipped with Bluetooth 5.0 and with its 25-hour battery, this little 10W speaker will thump ’til the sun comes up. A funded Kickstarter.

Quality sound and a stylish design make Cavalier’s Maverick speaker system a standout. It’s a portable Bluetooth + wi-fi speaker unit with built-in Amazon Alexa voice control and a convenient charging base. It streams from all your favorite services: Amazon Music, SiriusXM, Spotify, Audible, Pandora, and more. Multiple speakers can be linked together for multi-room audio as well.

The super-powerful-for-the-size Phantom speaker from premium French audio brand Devialet has been redesigned and made even smaller yet still delivers the same explosive punch of its predecessor. The new Phantom Reactor is available in a 600-& 900-watt model, boasting 95 dB SPL & 98 dB SPL respectively. Deep bass & crisp full range comes by way of exclusive technologies like Analog Digital Hybrid amplification, Active Cospherical Engine acoustics, and a Heart Bass Implosion acoustic process.

The forthcoming Moog One polysynth is the iconic brand’s first new polysynth in more than 30 years. As the flagship of Moog’s product line, the analog One model is available in 2 pro-grade variants: 8-voice & 16-voice models, both utilizing voices that consist of 3 VCOs & 2 filters as well as a deep arsenal of on-board effects. Watch the video.