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Amazon prices TCL S55H soundbar at $99.99, down $60

Amazon has discounted the TCL S55H soundbar to $99.99, a $60 reduction from its usual price. The deal brings the soundbar close to its all-time low price on the platform. The product currently holds a 4.5-star rating on Amazon, based on customer reviews.

Skullcandy Crusher Evo headphones drop to $131.99 on Amazon

Amazon is offering Skullcandy's Crusher Evo wireless over-ear headphones for $131.99, down from a $219.99 list price, via an on-page coupon that saves buyers $88, a 40% cut. The headphones feature an adjustable Sensory Bass slider, up to 40 hours of battery life, rapid charging, Bluetooth 5.0, USB-C, a microphone, and a 3.5mm wired input.

HyperX launches $149.99 Cloud Alpha Air open-back gaming headset

HyperX has released the Cloud Alpha Air, a wired over-ear open-back gaming headset priced at $149.99. It uses 40mm drivers with a 20-20,000 Hz frequency range and a proprietary 'HyperX Bass Tube' designed to preserve bass response despite the open-back design, and it ships with a detachable boom microphone. Tom's Hardware measured the headset at roughly 10 ounces without the mic and cable, making it one of HyperX's lightest models.

Samsung HW-B400F soundbar discounted to $79.99, down 43%

Samsung's 2025 HW-B400F compact soundbar, which includes a built-in woofer, Voice Enhance and Bass Boost modes, and HDMI ARC connectivity, is now selling for $79.99, a 43% markdown from its regular price.

Alabama teen wins $25,000 boat and $5,000 scholarship at bass fishing championship

Caige Bragg, an 18-year-old from Alabama, won the Strike King Bassmaster High School National Championship held at Paris Landing State Park in Tennessee, beating 213 other teams with a catch weighing 11 pounds, 3 ounces. His prize included a $25,000 boat and a $5,000 college scholarship. Youth participation in organized bass fishing has reportedly doubled over the past decade to about 12,000 members.

Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active workout headphones discounted to $119.99 on Amazon

Amazon is selling Skullcandy's Crusher 540 Active wireless over-ear headphones for $119.99, down from a $209.99 list price, a 43% cut. The gym-focused model features sweat and water resistance, adjustable sensory bass, 40mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.2, and up to 40 hours of battery life with rapid charging.

Subwoofer placement, not facing direction, determines bass quality

Audio guidance clarifies that most subwoofers are nearly omnidirectional because bass frequencies spread as long, powerful waves rather than beaming like tweeters or midrange speakers. As a result, which way a subwoofer physically faces has little effect on sound quality compared to where it sits in the room. The main exception is ported subwoofers, which need clear space around their vents to perform properly.