Mackie's Blackjack works equally well with iOS and Mac. Photo: Charlie Sorrel/Cult of Mac If you want to listen to music on your Mac, you either suffer its built-in speakers, or you plug a speaker ...

Our top pick for best audio interface for Mac is Universal Audio's Apollo Twin X Quad. Photo: Universal Audio An audio interface serves as a bridge between your Mac and external audio sources like ...

There’s more interest in speakers for iPods and laptops than for desktop PCs, if the rate of speaker launches is any indication. This latest laptop-orientated set has an integrated 3-port USB 2 hub, ...

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There are a few ways to connect a soundbar to your living room smart TV. The HDMI ARC or eARC port is one common method, and it's also the connection we recommend for soundbars with surround sound ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Technology journalist specializing in audio, computing and Apple Macs. The new Ruark MR1 Mk3 wireless speakers now have a USB ...

Your USB audio port can be surprisingly useful--giving you even better sound than your computer's regular audio output. Here's how to use it. Eliot Van Buskirk Evolver.fm Editor Eliot Van Buskirk has ...

The new Cambridge Audio CXA 81 is a powerful 80 Watt integrated amplifier that's packed with features, including a USB input and Bluetooth apt-X HD streaming. For the past month, I’ve had plenty of ...

It may not be the first part of your setup that you think of upgrading, but getting one of the best USB sound cards for gaming can actually make a world of difference when it comes to audio quality.