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- CES 2020 was packed with great new audio products from brands like Panasonic, Vizio, TCL, Braun, Belkin, and more.
- From new soundbar models with Dolby Atmos support to Google Assistant speakers with built-in smartphone chargers, these are our picks for the best audio gear at the show.
- You can also check out the best products of CES 2020 overall, for home and kitchen, for computing, for TVs, and more on Insider Picks.
As one would expect for one of the world's premier electronics shows, CES 2020 featured an impressive assortment of new audio gear to demo, with plenty of exciting speakers, soundbars, and headphones on hand.
It seems like more wireless earbuds are popping up every week, and CES saw a large collection of new models to choose from. Though it's getting harder and harder for specific headphones to stand out in this increasingly crowded market, a few models have successfully piqued our interest, offering some potentially tough competition for Apple's ever-popular AirPods lineup.
When it comes to soundbars, Dolby Atmos was the name of the game. Models from companies like TCL and Vizio promise to take the listening experience to greater heights with support for overhead audio effects and engaging surround sound.
For those more interested in compact wireless audio, CES 2020 was also home to a few promising new speakers. From models with premium sound quality to models with more unique perks like a built-in wireless phone charging pad, it really looks like there will be a speaker for all buying needs this year.
After making our way from booth to booth and researching all the latest announcements, we've selected the very best audio products from the show. Though closed-door sessions were available for some gear, please keep in mind that a noisy convention floor isn't really the best environment for an audio demo. That said, these headphones, soundbars, and speakers still managed to impress.
Here are the 6 best audio products from CES 2020:
- TCL Alto 9+ Soundbar
- Vizio Elevate Soundbar
- Belkin Soundform Elite Speaker
- Braun LE03 Speaker
- Technics EAH-AZ70W True Wireless Earbuds
- Sennheiser HD 450BT Headphones
Les Shu and Monica Chin contributed reporting and photography to this post.
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