1. Smart Speakers

Price range: Amazon Echo ($30–$190), Google Nest ($20–$230), and Apple HomePod ($99–$299)

Amazon Echo (Alexa), Google Nest (Google Assistant), and Apple HomePod (Siri) are smart speakers with voice assistants for controlling smart devices.

2. Bluetooth Speaker

Price Range: JBL ($30–$400), Bose ($80–$450), and UE Boom ($100–$300)

JBL Charge 5: Waterproof, 20-hour playtime. Bose SoundLink Flex: Compact, 12-hour battery. UE Boom 3: Waterproof, 15-hour battery.

3. Soundbar

Price range: Sonos Beam: $449, Bose Soundbar 700: $799, Samsung HW-Q60T: $249

Sonos Beam: Voice control, surround sound. Bose Soundbar 700: Alexa, deep bass, sleek design. Samsung HW-Q60T: DTS Virtual:X, powerful bass.

4. Hi-Fi System

Price range: Marantz PM6007: $549, Yamaha A-S801: $799, Denon PMA-1600NE: $1,199

Marantz PM6007: Detailed sound, warm tones. Yamaha A-S801: Dynamic range, powerful output. Denon PMA-1600NE: High-end, balanced audio performance.

5. Turntables / Vinyl Player

Price range: Audio-Technica AT-LP120X: $299, Pro-Ject Debut Carbon: $499.

Audio-Technica AT-LP120X: Direct drive, high-fidelity sound. Pro-Ject Debut Carbon: Carbon tonearm, premium sound quality.

6. Streaming Device

Price range: Sonos Port: $449, Chromecast Audio: $35, Roku Streaming Stick+: $49.

Sonos Port: Multi-room audio, streaming support. Chromecast Audio: Cast music, flexible connectivity. Roku: Stream 4K, voice control.

7. Wireless Home Audio System

Price range: Sonos Arc: $799, Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A9: $2,799, Harman Kardon Citation 500: $499.

Sonos Arc Dolby Atmos, immersive sound. Bang & Olufsen Beoplay A9 Premium design, powerful audio. Harman Kardon Citation 500 ($499): High-fidelity, Google Assistant integration.