The subcategory · week of Nov 2 – 8

Best Speakers & Audio Ranking

Picked by AI, checked by people.

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Current race ?

This week ?

Sonos Arc Ultra holds #1.

#1 in 5 of the last 16 weeks

All 27 moves ↓

Tap a card for each AI’s place and the monthly check.

#ProductPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekArc UltraSonosAlso #1 Best SoundbarsLast week #1 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#12
    2. Claude#7
    3. Gemini#6
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#5
    6. Perplexity#12

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #1 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Score read from review videos4.2/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Press3/6outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 6 publications
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Mixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNNRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • IGN NordicMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Darko.AudioMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    I waited 5 years for this upgrade - Sonos Arc UltraYouTube: ShortCircuit · 1.3M views · Aug 2025

    2 TikTok clips · 91.1K views

    50.1K41K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Sonos Arc Ultra
  2. #2up 1 place since last weekCharge 6JBLMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Bluetooth SpeakersLast week #3 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#8
    2. Claude#1
    3. Gemini#13
    4. AI Mode#13
    5. Grok#45
    6. Perplexity#5

    named by 6/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #2 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.89,027 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Aug 2026
    • Press2/5outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • RTINGS.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Trusted ReviewsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    JBL Charge 6 - UNBOXED & First ImpressionsYouTube: WhatGear · 309K views · Aug 2025

    3 TikTok clips · 77.8K views

    67.9K5.4K4.5K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for JBL Charge 6
  3. #3down 1 place since last weekSoundLink MaxBoseMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #3 Best Bluetooth SpeakersLast week #2 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#11
    2. Claude#6
    3. Gemini#51
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#38

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #3 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.83,526 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press4/8outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 8 publications
    • What Hi-Fi?Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • RTINGS.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Good HousekeepingMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • The VergeMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • ForbesMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker Review: Big Sound, Big PriceYouTube: CNET · 301K views · May 2024

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Bose SoundLink Max
  4. #4same place as last weekFlip 7JBLAlso #2 Best Bluetooth SpeakersLast week #4 · 16 weeks in top 20Monthly check: People disagree: AI #4 · people #19 of 19

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#37
    2. Claude#31
    3. Gemini#25
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#10

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #4 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • People disagree: people’s order#19people’s order, of 19 checked · AI #4 ?
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Press4/8outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 8 publications
    • What Hi-Fi?Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Tom's GuideRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Trusted ReviewsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNNMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • RTINGS.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    JBL Flip 7 Review: What Have They Done? 🤯YouTube: Smart Home Sounds · 133K views · Apr 2025

    2 TikTok clips · 8.7K views

    6.5K2.3K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for JBL Flip 7
  5. #5up 1 place since last weekHomePod 2nd GenerationAppleAlso #1 Best Smart SpeakersLast week #6 · 4 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#10
    2. Claude#11
    3. Gemini#41
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#33

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #5 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.6187 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Press1/10outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Sep 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 10 publications

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    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Apple HomePod 2nd Generation
  6. #6down 1 place since last weekSmart Ultra SoundbarBoseAlso #2 Best SoundbarsLast week #5 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#15
    2. Claude#56
    3. Gemini#4
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#11
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #6 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.45,006 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Press4/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • ReviewedRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Good HousekeepingRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar - Full System ReviewYouTube: NeverEnoughTech · 349K views · Aug 2024

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Bose Smart Ultra Soundbar
  7. #7up 1 place since last weekMove 2SonosAlso #7 Best Smart Speakers · #8 Best Bluetooth SpeakersLast week #8 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#1
    2. Claude#3
    3. Gemini#84
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#10
    6. Perplexity#51

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #7 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.59,626 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press1/6outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 6 publications
    • RTINGS.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • The GuardianMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • ZDNETMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Mixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Trusted ReviewsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube ?

    Sonos Move 2 Review - 6 Months LaterYouTube: 6 Months Later · 141K views · Apr 2024

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Sonos Move 2
  8. #8up 2 places since last weekRoam 2SonosAlso #6 Best Bluetooth Speakers · #15 Best Smart SpeakersLast week #10 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#27
    2. Claude#29
    3. Gemini#1
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#3
    6. Perplexity#56

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #8 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.29,424 ratings · Aug 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 8 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/7outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Aug 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 7 publications
    • The GuardianMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • Trusted ReviewsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • WIREDRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • RTINGS.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    8 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Sonos Roam 2 Speaker Review: Upgrade or Headache?YouTube: SoundGuys · 51.9K views · Jul 2024

    3 TikTok clips · 2.3K views

    1.3K578448

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Sonos Roam 2
  9. #9down 2 places since last weekEra 300SonosAlso #2 Best Smart SpeakersLast week #7 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#14
    2. Claude#15
    3. Gemini#70
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#52
    6. Perplexity#39

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #9 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.76,701 ratings · Jul 2026
    • Press1/6outlets recommend · 1 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 6 publications
    • ZDNETMore cons than pros · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Mixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • RTINGS.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • CNETMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • WIREDRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Watch · YouTube and TikTok ?

    Sonos Rules Dolby Atmos | Sonos Era 300 Review With Arc, SubYouTube: Digital Trends · 814K views · Aug 2023

    4 TikTok clips · 67.4K views

    41.7K16.1K6.9K

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Sonos Era 300
  10. #10up 1 place since last weekPartyBox Stage 320JBLMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #1 Best Portable Party SpeakersLast week #11 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#7
    2. Claude#22
    3. Gemini#65
    4. AI Mode#1
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#13

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #10 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.86,645 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Press2/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • How-To GeekRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • hometechnologyreview.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • RTINGS.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for JBL PartyBox Stage 320
  11. #11up 2 places since last weekSoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)BoseAlso #4 Best Bluetooth SpeakersLast week #13 · 10 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#29
    2. Claude#40
    3. Gemini#20
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#4
    6. Perplexity#34

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #11 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.86,326 ratings · Aug 2026

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)
  12. #12same place as last weekEmberton IIIMarshallMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #5 Best Bluetooth SpeakersLast week #12 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#79
    2. Claude#35
    3. Gemini#28
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#27
    6. Perplexity#61

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #12 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.83,387 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos3.5/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/3outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 3 publications
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Android CentralRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Marshall Emberton III
  13. #13up 4 places since last weekBoombox 4JBLAlso #9 Best Bluetooth Speakers · #10 Best Portable Party SpeakersLast week #17 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#53
    2. Claude#41
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Mode#16
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#3

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #13 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.82,164 ratings · Jul 2026
    • Press4/7outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 7 publications
    • ForbesRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Trusted ReviewsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • RTINGS.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • How-To GeekRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for JBL Boombox 4
  14. #14down 5 places since last weekHW-Q990FSamsungMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #3 Best SoundbarsLast week #9 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#5
    2. Claude#16
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#16
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #14 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers, video reviews and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.71,032 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.5/5read from 4 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123
    • Press3/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • PCMagRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • WIREDRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Mixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • t3.comRecommends · Date not savedOriginal

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Samsung HW-Q990F
  15. #15up 1 place since last weekEra 100SonosAlso #3 Best Smart SpeakersLast week #16 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#33
    2. Claude#30
    3. Gemini#74
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#57
    6. Perplexity#42

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #15 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.527,535 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press4/4outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 4 publications
    • Popular ScienceRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • EngadgetRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Sonos Era 100
  16. #16down 2 places since last weekPartyBox Club 120JBLMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #2 Best Portable Party SpeakersLast week #14 · 3 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#2
    2. Claude#5
    3. Gemini#75
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#47

    named by 4/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #16 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.84,877 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 4 videos · Jul 2026 ? 123

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for JBL PartyBox Club 120
  17. #17down 2 places since last weekULT FIELD 7SonyMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #5 Best Portable Party Speakers · #17 Best Bluetooth SpeakersLast week #15 · 16 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#43
    2. Claude#2
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexity#52

    named by 3/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #17 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.8572 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Score read from review videos4.0/5read from 5 videos · Aug 2026 ? 123
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 6 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press2/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Jul 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • Trusted ReviewsMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • SoundGuysRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • TechRadarRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • RTINGS.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • PCMag Middle EastMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    6 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Sony ULT FIELD 7
  18. #18up 1 place since last weekLSX II LTKEFAlso #1 Best Bookshelf SpeakersLast week #19 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPTnot named
    2. Claude#17
    3. Gemini#12
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #18 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Buyers’ rating4.619 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for KEF LSX II LT
  19. #19down 1 place since last weekLS50 MetaKEFMonthly check: Passes the checkAlso #2 Best Bookshelf SpeakersLast week #18 · 2 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#6
    2. Claude#8
    3. Gemininot named
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Groknot named
    6. Perplexitynot named

    named by 2/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #19 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Passes the check · buyers and the press rate it highly ?
    • Buyers’ rating4.9338 ratings · Oct 2026
    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
    • Press3/5outlets recommend · 0 with more cons than pros · Sep 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Press · 5 publications
    • Stereophile.comMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • HeadphonestyRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • What Hi-Fi?Recommends · Date not savedOriginal
    • Darko.AudioMixed · Date not savedOriginal
    • ZDNETRecommends · Date not savedOriginal
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for KEF LS50 Meta
  20. #20same place as last weekMegaboom 4Ultimate Earsnot checkedAlso #7 Best Bluetooth SpeakersLast week #20 · 11 weeks in top 20

    AI places · this week ?

    1. GPT#59
    2. Claude#95
    3. Gemini#5
    4. AI Modenot named
    5. Grok#2
    6. Perplexity#48

    named by 5/6

    Where each AI alone would place it on this chart. The card’s #20 is the 4-week average.

    People · October 2026 check ?

    • Owners’ threads: widespread, serious failures0serious failures · 9 threads read · Oct 2026
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    Frozen October 29, 2026
    Owners

    9 threads read · 0 serious failure themes

    Also in the top 20 of ?

    Search Google for Ultimate Ears Megaboom 4
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  1. #21KEF LS50 Wireless IIKEF · last wk #25 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  2. #22Debut Reference DBR62Elac · last wk #23 1 wk in top 20
  3. #23Xtreme 4JBL · last wk #21 14 wks in top 20Passes the check
  4. #24Beam (Gen 2)Sonos · last wk #22 1 wk in top 20
  5. #25Ambeo Soundbar MaxSennheiser · last wk #26 8 wks in top 20
  6. #26PartyBox Encore 2JBL · last wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27PartyBox UltimateJBL · last wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28HomePod miniApple · last wk #24 5 wks in top 20
  9. #29Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)Bang & Olufsen · last wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Boom 4Ultimate Ears · last wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31PartyBox 720JBL · last wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Clip 5JBL · last wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Wonderboom 4Ultimate Ears · last wk #49 1 wk in top 20Passes the check
  14. #34Echo Studio (2025)Amazon · last wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35Nest AudioGoogle · last wk #29 1 wk in top 20
  16. #36Q Concerto MetaKEF · last wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Authentics 500JBL · last wk #38 1 wk in top 20Passes the check
  18. #383030iQ Acoustics · last wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9Sony · last wk #28 11 wks in top 20
  20. #40Echo PopAmazon · last wk #34 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  21. #41AMBEO Soundbar PlusSennheiser · last wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42Bar 1000MK2JBL · last wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43R3 MetaKEF · last wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44PartyBox 520JBL · last wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45606 S3Bowers & Wilkins · last wk #44 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  26. #46Uni-Fi Reference UBR62Elac · last wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Echo 5th GenAmazon · last wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Middleton IIMarshall · last wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49HYPERBOOMUltimate Ears · last wk #62 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  30. #50EpicboomUltimate Ears · last wk #48 2 wks in top 20
  31. #51SRS-XV900Sony · last wk #40 3 wks in top 20
  32. #52Authentics 300JBL · last wk #54 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  33. #53Debut 3.0 DB63Elac · last wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54SoundLink PlusBose · last wk #60 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55Echo Dot (5th Gen)Amazon · last wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)Amazon · last wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57SRS-XV800Sony · last wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58The FivesKlipsch · last wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Nest Hub MaxGoogle · last wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60PlaySonos · last wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61StormBox Blast 2Tribit · last wk #52 3 wks in top 20Passes the check
  42. #62Echo Dot MaxAmazon · last wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63HomePod mini (2nd Gen)Apple · last wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Silver 100 7GMonitor Audio · last wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65607 S3Bowers & Wilkins · last wk #50 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  46. #66PartyBox On-The-Go 2JBL · last wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Portable Smart SpeakerBose · last wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Polk Reserve R200Polk · last wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69RP-600M IIKlipsch · last wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70SoundLink Max 2Bose · last wk #91 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71Acoustic Energy AE300 Mk2Acoustic Energy · last wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72HW-Q990HSamsung · last wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73PartyBox 1100JBL · last wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Smart Soundbar 600Bose · last wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75S95TRLG · last wk #39 10 wks in top 20
  56. #76Xtreme 5JBL · last wk #77 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Linton HeritageWharfedale · last wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78Echo Show 8 (4th Gen)Amazon · last wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79EVERBOOMUltimate Ears · last wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80ULT FIELD 5Sony · last wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81ULT Field 3Sony · last wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Bromley 450Marshall · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Nest Mini (3rd Gen)Google · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Hyperboom 2Ultimate Ears · last wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85Echo Show 8 (3rd Gen)Amazon · last wk #75 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  66. #86Diamond 12.2Wharfedale · last wk #67 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87BRAVIA Theater Bar 9Sony · last wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Echo Dot (6th Gen)Amazon · last wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89KEF Q3 MetaKEF · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Bar 1300XJBL · last wk #93 0 wks in top 20Passes the check
  71. #91Echo Show 10 (3rd Gen)Amazon · last wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92HW-Q930FSamsung · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Flexus Core 300Klipsch · last wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94Nest Audio (2nd Gen)Google · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95XBOOM Stage 301LG · last wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96ULT Tower 9Sony · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Echo (4th Gen)Amazon · last wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Nest Hub 2nd GenGoogle · last wk — 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Nest Mini (2nd Gen)Google · last wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Echo Dot (6th Generation)Amazon · last wk — 0 wks in top 20

Brand chart

Current race ?

This week ?

JBL holds #1.

#1 in 16 of the last 16 weeks

1 debut1 out

All 12 moves ↓

Tap a card for its products here, its price tier and other charts.

#BrandPlace by weekLast weekWeeks in top 20Top-20 weeks
  1. #1same place as last weekJBLModels here: #2 Charge 6 · #4 Flip 7 · +16Last week #1 · 16 weeks in top 20

    JBL products here ?

    18 products in the top 100 · 5 in the top 20

    1. #2 Charge 6Passes the check: buyers 4.8★
    2. #4 Flip 7People disagree
    3. #10 PartyBox Stage 320Passes the check: buyers 4.8★
    4. #13 Boombox 4Buyers’ rating 4.8 · 2.2K ratings · Jul 2026
    5. #16 PartyBox Club 120Passes the check: buyers 4.8★

    Where JBL is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for JBL speakers & audio
  2. #2up 1 place since last weekSonosModels here: #1 Arc Ultra · #7 Move 2 · +5Last week #3 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Sonos products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 5 in the top 20

    1. #1 Arc UltraScore read from review videos: 4.2/5 from video
    2. #7 Move 2Buyers’ rating 4.5 · 9.6K ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #8 Roam 2Buyers’ rating 4.2 · 9.4K ratings · Aug 2026
    4. #9 Era 300Buyers’ rating 4.7 · 6.7K ratings · Jul 2026
    5. #15 Era 100Buyers’ rating 4.5 · 27.5K ratings · Oct 2026

    Where Sonos is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Sonos speakers & audio
  3. #3down 1 place since last weekBoseModels here: #3 SoundLink Max · #6 Smart Ultra Soundbar · +5Last week #2 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Bose products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 3 in the top 20

    1. #3 SoundLink MaxPasses the check: buyers 4.8★
    2. #6 Smart Ultra SoundbarBuyers’ rating 4.4 · 5K ratings · Oct 2026
    3. #11 SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen)Buyers’ rating 4.8 · 6.3K ratings · Aug 2026
    4. #54 SoundLink Plusbelow the top 20
    5. #67 Portable Smart Speakerbelow the top 20

    Where Bose is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Bose speakers & audio
  4. #4same place as last weekSonyModels here: #17 ULT FIELD 7 · #39 BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9 · +6Last week #4 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Sony products here ?

    8 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #17 ULT FIELD 7Passes the check: buyers 4.8★
    2. #39 BRAVIA Theatre Bar 9below the top 20
    3. #51 SRS-XV900below the top 20
    4. #57 SRS-XV800below the top 20
    5. #80 ULT FIELD 5below the top 20

    Where Sony is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Sony speakers & audio
  5. #5same place as last weekUltimate EarsModels here: #20 Megaboom 4 · #30 Boom 4 · +5Last week #5 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Ultimate Ears products here ?

    7 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #20 Megaboom 4not checked
    2. #30 Boom 4below the top 20
    3. #33 Wonderboom 4below the top 20
    4. #49 HYPERBOOMbelow the top 20
    5. #50 Epicboombelow the top 20

    Where Ultimate Ears is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Ultimate Ears speakers & audio
  6. #6same place as last weekMarshallModels here: #12 Emberton III · #48 Middleton II · +1Last week #6 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Marshall products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #12 Emberton IIIPasses the check: buyers 4.8★ · press 3/3
    2. #48 Middleton IIbelow the top 20
    3. #82 Bromley 450below the top 20

    Where Marshall is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Marshall speakers & audio
  7. #7same place as last weekKEFModels here: #18 LSX II LT · #19 LS50 Meta · +4Last week #7 · 16 weeks in top 20

    KEF products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 2 in the top 20

    1. #18 LSX II LTBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 19 ratings · Oct 2026
    2. #19 LS50 MetaPasses the check: buyers 4.9★ · press 3/5
    3. #21 KEF LS50 Wireless IIbelow the top 20
    4. #36 Q Concerto Metabelow the top 20
    5. #43 R3 Metabelow the top 20

    Where KEF is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for KEF speakers & audio
  8. #8same place as last weekAmazonModels here: #34 Echo Studio (2025) · #40 Echo Pop · +10Last week #8 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Amazon products here ?

    12 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #34 Echo Studio (2025)below the top 20
    2. #40 Echo Popbelow the top 20
    3. #47 Echo 5th Genbelow the top 20
    4. #55 Echo Dot (5th Gen)below the top 20
    5. #56 Echo Show 5 (3rd Gen)below the top 20

    Where Amazon is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Amazon speakers & audio
  9. #9same place as last weekSamsungModels here: #14 HW-Q990F · #72 HW-Q990H · +1Last week #9 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Samsung products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #14 HW-Q990FPasses the check
    2. #72 HW-Q990Hbelow the top 20
    3. #92 HW-Q930Fbelow the top 20

    Where Samsung is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Samsung speakers & audio
  10. #10same place as last weekAppleModels here: #5 HomePod 2nd Generation · #28 HomePod mini · +1Last week #10 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Apple products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 1 in the top 20

    1. #5 HomePod 2nd GenerationBuyers’ rating 4.6 · 187 ratings · Aug 2026
    2. #28 HomePod minibelow the top 20
    3. #63 HomePod mini (2nd Gen)below the top 20

    Where Apple is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Apple speakers & audio
  11. #11same place as last weekKlipschModels here: #58 The Fives · #69 RP-600M II · +1Last week #11 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Klipsch products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #58 The Fivesbelow the top 20
    2. #69 RP-600M IIbelow the top 20
    3. #93 Flexus Core 300below the top 20

    Where Klipsch is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Klipsch speakers & audio
  12. #12same place as last weekLGModels here: #75 S95TR · #95 XBOOM Stage 301Last week #12 · 16 weeks in top 20

    LG products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #75 S95TRbelow the top 20
    2. #95 XBOOM Stage 301below the top 20

    Where LG is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for LG speakers & audio
  13. #13same place as last weekGoogleModels here: #35 Nest Audio · #59 Nest Hub Max · +4Last week #13 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Google products here ?

    6 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #35 Nest Audiobelow the top 20
    2. #59 Nest Hub Maxbelow the top 20
    3. #83 Nest Mini (3rd Gen)below the top 20
    4. #94 Nest Audio (2nd Gen)below the top 20
    5. #98 Nest Hub 2nd Genbelow the top 20

    Where Google is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Google speakers & audio
  14. #14up 1 place since last weekElacModels here: #22 Debut Reference DBR62 · #46 Uni-Fi Reference UBR62 · +1Last week #15 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Elac products here ?

    3 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #22 Debut Reference DBR62below the top 20
    2. #46 Uni-Fi Reference UBR62below the top 20
    3. #53 Debut 3.0 DB63below the top 20

    Where Elac is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Elac speakers & audio
  15. #15down 1 place since last weekBowers & WilkinsModels here: #45 606 S3 · #65 607 S3Last week #14 · 16 weeks in top 20

    Bowers & Wilkins products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #45 606 S3below the top 20
    2. #65 607 S3below the top 20

    Where Bowers & Wilkins is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Bowers & Wilkins speakers & audio
  16. #16same place as last weekPolkModels here: #68 Polk Reserve R200Last week #16 · 15 weeks in top 20

    Polk products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #68 Polk Reserve R200below the top 20

    Where Polk is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Polk speakers & audio
  17. #17same place as last weekBang & OlufsenModels here: #29 Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)Last week #17 · 12 weeks in top 20

    Bang & Olufsen products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #29 Beosound A1 (3rd Gen)below the top 20

    Where Bang & Olufsen is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Bang & Olufsen speakers & audio
  18. #18same place as last weekWharfedaleModels here: #77 Linton Heritage · #86 Diamond 12.2Last week #18 · 15 weeks in top 20

    Wharfedale products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #77 Linton Heritagebelow the top 20
    2. #86 Diamond 12.2below the top 20

    Where Wharfedale is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Wharfedale speakers & audio
  19. #19same place as last weekQ AcousticsModels here: #38 3030iLast week #19 · 13 weeks in top 20

    Q Acoustics products here ?

    1 product in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #38 3030ibelow the top 20

    Where Q Acoustics is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Q Acoustics speakers & audio
  20. #20up 1 place since last weekSennheiserDebutModels here: #25 Ambeo Soundbar Max · #41 AMBEO Soundbar PlusLast week #21 · 1 week in top 20

    Sennheiser products here ?

    2 products in the top 100 · 0 in the top 20

    1. #25 Ambeo Soundbar Maxbelow the top 20
    2. #41 AMBEO Soundbar Plusbelow the top 20

    Where Sennheiser is strong · top 20 ?

    Search Google for Sennheiser speakers & audio

Dropped out of the top 20 ?

  • Yamaha was #20, now #21 10 weeks in the top 20
Show places 21–100Hide places 21–100
  1. #21Yamahalast wk #20 10 wks in top 20
  2. #22Focallast wk #23 2 wks in top 20
  3. #23Monitor Audiolast wk #22 0 wks in top 20
  4. #24Tribitlast wk #24 9 wks in top 20
  5. #25Soundcorelast wk #26 3 wks in top 20
  6. #26Ankerlast wk #25 0 wks in top 20
  7. #27DALIlast wk #27 0 wks in top 20
  8. #28Denonlast wk #29 0 wks in top 20
  9. #29Edifierlast wk #30 0 wks in top 20
  10. #30Soundbokslast wk #28 0 wks in top 20
  11. #31Anker Soundcorelast wk #37 0 wks in top 20
  12. #32Viziolast wk #32 0 wks in top 20
  13. #33Trianglelast wk #31 0 wks in top 20
  14. #34Acoustic Energylast wk #35 0 wks in top 20
  15. #35SVSlast wk #33 0 wks in top 20
  16. #36Fluancelast wk #38 0 wks in top 20
  17. #37Beatslast wk #46 0 wks in top 20
  18. #38Paradigmlast wk #47 0 wks in top 20
  19. #39Audioenginelast wk #41 0 wks in top 20
  20. #40Revellast wk #43 0 wks in top 20
  21. #41Philipslast wk #39 0 wks in top 20
  22. #42DynAudiolast wk #34 0 wks in top 20
  23. #43Harmanlast wk #36 0 wks in top 20
  24. #44IONlast wk #54 0 wks in top 20
  25. #45Hisenselast wk #45 0 wks in top 20
  26. #46TCLlast wk #44 0 wks in top 20
  27. #47Rokulast wk #40 0 wks in top 20
  28. #48Nakamichilast wk #42 0 wks in top 20
  29. #49PSBlast wk #48 0 wks in top 20
  30. #50Monsterlast wk #53 0 wks in top 20
  31. #51Mackielast wk #51 0 wks in top 20
  32. #52Sonus faberlast wk #50 0 wks in top 20
  33. #53Devialetlast wk #49 0 wks in top 20
  34. #54JLablast wk #63 0 wks in top 20
  35. #55WiiMlast wk #57 0 wks in top 20
  36. #56Turtleboxlast wk #56 0 wks in top 20
  37. #57B&Olast wk #59 0 wks in top 20
  38. #58EPOSlast wk #65 0 wks in top 20
  39. #59Electro-Voicelast wk #62 0 wks in top 20
  40. #60Lenovolast wk #58 0 wks in top 20
  41. #61Teufellast wk #70 0 wks in top 20
  42. #62ProAclast wk #61 0 wks in top 20
  43. #63Missionlast wk #64 0 wks in top 20
  44. #64Kantolast wk #55 0 wks in top 20
  45. #65Cambridge Audiolast wk #72 0 wks in top 20
  46. #66Creativelast wk #68 0 wks in top 20
  47. #67Buchardtlast wk #52 0 wks in top 20
  48. #68Bluesoundlast wk #66 0 wks in top 20
  49. #69PMClast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  50. #70ATClast wk #71 0 wks in top 20
  51. #71B&Wlast wk #73 0 wks in top 20
  52. #72Definitive Technologylast wk #81 0 wks in top 20
  53. #73ARCAMlast wk #74 0 wks in top 20
  54. #74Salk Soundlast wk #78 0 wks in top 20
  55. #75Viselast wk #69 0 wks in top 20
  56. #76Pylelast wk #90 0 wks in top 20
  57. #77Panasoniclast wk #75 0 wks in top 20
  58. #78ULTIMATElast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  59. #79Altec Lansinglast wk #82 0 wks in top 20
  60. #80Arendal Soundlast wk #83 0 wks in top 20
  61. #81Tannoylast wk #79 0 wks in top 20
  62. #82Razerlast wk #84 0 wks in top 20
  63. #83Fyne Audiolast wk #85 0 wks in top 20
  64. #84Xiaomilast wk #93 0 wks in top 20
  65. #85MartinLoganlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  66. #86Harbethlast wk #86 0 wks in top 20
  67. #87Skullcandylast wk #87 0 wks in top 20
  68. #88Emotivalast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  69. #89Audiolast wk #88 0 wks in top 20
  70. #90Fenderlast wk #89 0 wks in top 20
  71. #91Jamolast wk #92 0 wks in top 20
  72. #92Cantonlast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  73. #93Ruarklast wk #80 0 wks in top 20
  74. #94LD Systemslast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  75. #95Ascendlast wk #94 0 wks in top 20
  76. #96Spendorlast wk #95 0 wks in top 20
  77. #97Monopricelast wk — 0 wks in top 20
  78. #98Sharplast wk #96 0 wks in top 20
  79. #99Libratonelast wk #99 0 wks in top 20
  80. #100Totemlast wk — 0 wks in top 20

The monthly check covers products; a brand is marked “Passes the check” only when its products here pass. See the product check → ?

Questions and their #1 ?

Question#1 product#1 brand
Best Bluetooth SpeakersJBL Charge 6JBL
Best Smart SpeakersApple HomePod 2nd GenerationAmazon
Best SoundbarsSonos Arc UltraSamsung
Best Bookshelf SpeakersKEF LSX II LT New #1KEF
Best Portable Party SpeakersJBL PartyBox Stage 320JBL

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10, if its answers alone made this chart. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named, or below #100.well above the other AIs well below not named, or below #100 ?
Place on this chartProductChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1Arc Ultra12765125/6
#2Charge 68113134556/6
#3SoundLink Max11651384/6
#4Flip 7373125104/6
#5HomePod 2nd Generation101141334/6
#6Smart Ultra Soundbar1556, well below the others4, well above the others114/6
#7Move 21, well above the others3, well above the others84, well below the others1051, well below the others5/6
#8Roam 227291, well above the others3, well above the others56, well below the others5/6
#9Era 30014, well above the others15, well above the others70, well below the others52, well below the others395/6
#10PartyBox Stage 3207, well above the others22, well below the others65, well below the others1, well above the others135/6

Further down: Grok’s #1 SoundLink Max 2 (#70 on this chart)Perplexity’s #1 Bromley 450 (#82 on this chart)

The AI panel ?

Where the AIs disagree.

Each AI’s place for the top 10 brands, if its answers alone made this chart. Rows in chart order; an empty cell: not named, or below #100.well above the other AIs well below not named, or below #100 ?
Place on this chartBrandChatGPTClaudeGeminiAI ModeGrokPerplexityNamed by
#1JBL1311116/6
#2Sonos3147426/6
#3Bose2438236/6
#4Sony42210356/6
#5Ultimate Ears11, well below the others552, well above the others521, well below the others6/6
#6Marshall51010675/6
#7KEF8781265/6
#8Amazon7671195/6
#9Samsung69941586/6
#10Apple982023155/6

The monthly check · October 2026 ?

Where people disagree with AI.

19 of the top 20 checked

  1. JBL Flip 7People disagreeAI saysIts order4thof 19 checked · #4 in the chartPeople sayTheir order19thof 19 checked · by video reviewsVideo reviews4.0/55 videos123Press4 of 8outlets recommend it
  2. Marshall Emberton IIIPasses the checkAI saysChart place#12named by 5 of 6People sayBuyers4.8/53,387 ratingsVideo reviews3.5/55 videos123Press3 of 3outlets recommend it
  3. Samsung HW-Q990FPasses the checkAI saysChart place#14named by 3 of 6People sayBuyers4.7/51,032 ratingsVideo reviews4.5/54 videos123Press3 of 4outlets recommend it

See all checked products in the chart ↓ ?

Reviews by people · YouTube and TikTok ?

The reviews behind the chart.

76 review videos · one shown per product

4 more reviewsFewer reviews

Short clips TikTok

14 clips · 247K views

10 more clips7 more clipsFewer clips

The data behind this chart ?

What this ranking stands on.

From the AI panel 555 AI answers over 19 weeks from 6 assistants 5 buying questions

From people

  • Buyer ratings245,054
  • Review videos241
  • Owner threads232
  • Press outlets48
  • Recall checks75

Before you buy

Questions buyers ask.

  • Who is #1 for “Best Speakers & Audio”, and for how long?

    Sonos Arc Ultra is the #1 product this week, and has been #1 for 5 of the last 16 weeks. JBL is the #1 brand, #1 for 16 of those weeks.

  • What changed on this chart in the last four weeks?

    5 of the top 20 products were not in the top 20 four weeks ago. The #1 then was Bose SoundLink Max; it is #3 now. Among brands, 1 new name joined the top 20.

  • Do buyers, reviewers, owners and the press agree with the AI?

    19 of the top 20 were checked in October 2026: none fails the check, and people place 1 much lower than the AI does. 8 pass the check: people back them.

Data as of November 2 ?

Chart changes, by email.

New #1s, debuts and the picks that fail the check, from every chart. We will write only when there is news.