The Audioengine HD4 Next Gen skips HDMI ARC, a phono stage, remote, and app—but delivers Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, and solid analog sound for under $450. BYO extras.

The T44 takes GoldenEar’s established acoustic tech and shrinks it into a more compact, room-friendly design than its bigger brother, the T66, while still incorporating a powered bass section into ...