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Record Players, Bookshelf Speakers & Home Audio I Love
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items Putting on a record while we cook dinner has become one of my favorite rituals, and building our home audio setup has been a fun project along the way. I rounded up the turntables I recommend for every budget, the bookshelf and smart speakers that fi...
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Turntables & Record Players for Every Budget
Bookshelf, Smart & Portable Speakers
Headphones, Record Storage & Vinyl Care
Turntables & Record Players for Every Budget
From easy plug and play record players to audiophile turntables, these are the decks I recommend most.
This Audio-Technica fully automatic turntable is the one I recommend to friends just starting a record collection. Press a button and the arm lowers and returns on its own, so there is no fumbling. It sounds clean and warm, and it connects easily to ...
Audio-Technica Fully Automatic Belt-Drive Turntable
The Fluance Elite turntable is where our setup went from casual to serious. The solid wood base reduces vibration, and it comes with a quality cartridge and built in preamp. Records sound rich and detailed, and the piano white finish looks beautiful ...
Fluance Elite High Fidelity Vinyl Turntable
This Audio-Technica direct drive turntable bundle is a big upgrade for growing record collections. It has adjustable speed and tracking, and the solid build keeps playback steady. It sounds fantastic through a good set of speakers, and it will last f...
Audio-Technica Direct Drive Turntable Bundle
The Victrola Stream Carbon connects directly to a Sonos system without extra wires or receivers. Records play through every speaker in our house at once, which is perfect for parties. The carbon fiber tonearm and quality cartridge make vinyl sound cr...
Victrola Stream Carbon Turntable Works with Sonos
The Sony wireless turntable is the easiest way to get into vinyl without any cables. It streams records to Bluetooth speakers or headphones, and the automatic arm makes it simple to use. It is a clean, minimal design that fits into any living room.
Sony Wireless Bluetooth Turntable
The House of Marley Stir It Up turntable is made with bamboo and recycled materials, and it looks gorgeous. It has Bluetooth built in, so it pairs easily with wireless speakers. It is a thoughtful, eco conscious gift for music lovers who care about d...
House of Marley Stir It Up Wireless Turntable
The Crosley Voyager suitcase record player has built in speakers and Bluetooth, so it plays vinyl anywhere without extra gear. I love its vintage style and soft colors. I gave one to my niece for her birthday, and she tells me she spins her new recor...
Crosley Voyager Record Player
The Crosley Cruiser Premier is a charming suitcase record player with built in speakers and Bluetooth, so it plays vinyl anywhere in the house. I love its soft sage color and vintage style. I gave one to my niece for her birthday, and she tells me sh...
Crosley Cruiser Premier Vinyl Record Player
Bookshelf, Smart & Portable Speakers
Powered bookshelf speakers, smart speakers, and portable options that fill our rooms with rich sound.
The Sonos Era is the smart speaker that fills our kitchen with music while we cook. It sounds much bigger than its size, and the app makes it easy to group with other Sonos speakers. I use it every day for playlists, podcasts, and dinner party music.
Sonos Era Smart Speaker
The Marshall Stanmore looks like a classic guitar amp and sounds rich and powerful. The brass knobs let me adjust bass and treble easily, and it connects to our turntable or phone. It is a statement piece on our shelf and a favorite gift for music lo...
Marshall Stanmore Bluetooth Speaker
These Edifier powered bookshelf speakers are the best value upgrade for a record player setup. They plug right into a turntable with a preamp, and the wooden cabinets sound warm and balanced. For the price, they sound far better than they have any ri...
Edifier Powered Bookshelf Speakers
Audioengine desktop speakers turned my home office into my favorite place to listen to music. They are small enough for a desk yet surprisingly full sounding, with Bluetooth for easy streaming. They are well built and have been reliable for years of ...
Audioengine Powered Desktop Speakers
The Bose SoundLink Max is the portable speaker we take to the beach, backyard, and every family gathering. The sound is loud and clear with deep bass, and the battery lasts all day. The rope handle makes it easy to carry, and it holds up to splashes ...
Bose SoundLink Max Bluetooth Speaker
The Sonos Roam is a portable speaker that also works with our home Sonos system. I carry it from the kitchen to the patio, and it keeps playing the same music seamlessly. It is small, waterproof, and sounds impressive for its size.
Sonos Roam Portable Waterproof Speaker
The Fluance powered bookshelf speakers pair perfectly with our Fluance turntable. They have a built in amplifier, so there is no need for a separate receiver. The sound is full and balanced, and the wood finish looks great on our media console.
Fluance Powered Bookshelf Speakers
The Bose TV Speaker transformed our movie nights at home. Dialogue is crystal clear, and the compact bar fills our living room without a pile of extra boxes. It also doubles as a great music speaker for my playlists, and I had it set up in just a few...
Bose TV Speaker Soundbar
Headphones, Record Storage & Vinyl Care
Noise canceling headphones, record crates, and cleaning kits that keep our collection organized and sounding great.
The Crosley record storage crate keeps our growing vinyl collection organized and easy to flip through. The wooden crate looks great on the floor next to our turntable. It holds a good number of albums and makes a thoughtful gift for any new collecto...
Crosley Record Storage Crate
These Sony wireless noise canceling headphones are the ones I wear on flights and during long work sessions. The noise canceling blocks out almost everything, and the sound is rich and detailed. They are light and comfortable enough to wear for hours...
Sony Wireless Noise Canceling Over-Ear Headphones
The Bose QuietComfort Ultra headphones are my partner's favorite for travel and working from home. The noise canceling is excellent, and the spatial audio makes music sound wide and immersive. They are plush and comfortable enough for long flights.
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones
Beats Studio Pro headphones are the pair our teenager wears every day. They have punchy bass, strong noise canceling, and a battery that lasts all week. They fold up for travel, and the deep brown color looks sharp and grown up.
Beats Studio Pro Wireless Headphones
The Big Fudge record cleaning kit keeps our vinyl free of dust and static. A few swipes with the velvet brush before each play makes a noticeable difference in sound. It also comes with a stylus brush and cleaning solution, so it is a complete care k...
Big Fudge Record Cleaner Kit
These Sony headphones are a splurge, but the sound quality and comfort are outstanding. They switch easily between my phone and laptop, and the noise canceling is the best I have tried. The soft headband is comfortable for hours, and they are my pick...
Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones