Q. I have a very economical setup for streaming music. It uses a WiiM Ultra Streamer and 100-watt WiiM amplifier, playing over Klipsch 600M bookshelf speakers with a 10-inch Klipsch subwoofer. I’m 70, so most of what I listen to is from my era, namely '60s/'70s rock and a lot of dead vocalists like Frank Sinatra. I always stream at the highest...Read more

Q. I have a Cambridge Audio Evo 150 amplifier, matching Cambridge Evo CD player and a Technics SL-1200GR turntable with Vessel cartridge and a separate phono preamp. I have been using Emotiva Airmotiv tower speakers and while I have been satisfied, I am ready to bring the speakers up to the level of the rest of the system. I have the wife's buy-...Read more

Muzen OTR Retro FM Radio/Bluetooth speaker: The Muzen OTR was very popular last year and a new wood finish and a notable deal make it newsworthy again, especially around the holiday season. There is nothing else like it, and everything it does, it does extremely well.

The Muzen OTR is a small Bluetooth speaker with uncommonly good sound for its...Read more

This week I have two excellent home audio deals and more on the Wolfbox blower/dusters, one of the most popular products I covered this year.

Soundbar specials: The ZVOX AV855 was a huge hit for its hi-fi sound and AccuVoice dialogue enhancement, which makes voices easier to hear and understand. The AV855 was later joined by the AV835, a ...Read more

Q. We purchased an RF skin-tightening machine three years ago based on your articles. Do you know how long these machines last or, in other words, do they lose their effectiveness over a certain period of time?

—R.K., Minneapolis

A. For those who are unfamiliar, RF skin-tightening machines use radio-frequency energy to heat up the skin under...Read more

High-end Lutris Monte-Carlo Cordless Lamp: True to its name, the Monte-Carlo lamp was designed in the Principality of Monaco and is an extremely high-quality furnishing, the kind of luxury product you associate with manufacturers like Herman Miller. The beautiful styling bridges art deco and mid-century modern design and the lamp casts a soft, ...Read more

Earphones and headphones featured this week: If you are looking for yourself or as a gift, here are some great options just in time for the holidays!

EarFun Air Pro 4+ earphones only $65.99: The EarFun Air Pro 4+ earphones have recently received overwhelmingly positive reviews from tech and audio websites and are becoming widely known as the ...Read more

Q. I have a question regarding your home electricity backup system.

Noting that your Briggs & Stratton QuietPower Q6500 Inverter Generator is not CARB compliant, I am guessing you don't live in California. I do, and would welcome other recommendations.

—R.S., Gilroy, California

A. You are correct that I do not live in California, though I ...Read more

Cool car mount charger: After my positive experience with the Lisen power bank I did some more digging into their product line and discovered another product that could be a sleeper hit. It combines a wireless MagSafe charger, a car phone mount and thoughtful innovation into one great accessory.

The Lisen Qi2.2 25W MagSafe Car Mount Charger ...Read more

Q. I have a pair of Polk Atrium 5 outdoor speakers that I'm going to be using on the large deck behind my house, where I have an outdoor kitchen and dining area where I frequently entertain. I will be using the speakers to play music saved on my phone and to stream satellite radio from the app. It's a big area so I will need some power to drive ...Read more

Q. Earlier this year you wrote about a rechargeable battery-powered jump starter for cars and trucks. I did not get one then, but thought I would look for one before winter hits as that is when I would be most likely to need it. Have you used it much and do you still recommend it?

—T.B., Milwaukee

A. The product I reviewed and recommended is...Read more

Holiday deals in the weeks to come: With the holiday shopping season coming up fast, until the end of the year I am going to try to find and feature products that make great gifts and are a good deal as well, especially with prices trending upwards.

Smart toothbrushes are an extremely popular product category, and starting us off is a full-...Read more