Bookshelf Speakers
Can a $1,100 Canadian standmount really embarrass pricier rivals? Paradigm’s 220B v2 makes a surprisingly convincing case and looks the part.
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Music
Is Freddie Hubbard’s overlooked Impulse! debut worth revisiting? This AAA Acoustic Sounds reissue gets 180-gram QRP vinyl and first-class packaging.
IEMs
The Juzear Light Shuttle combines tribrid drivers, strong sub-bass, clear mids and smooth treble in a competitive sub-$200 IEM.
New Products
NextLevel's Mantelbar hides a Sonos Arc soundbar or speakers inside the fireplace mantel. Clever architecture, or has the mantel finally earned its keep?
New Products
Marshall’s $499.99 Bromley 150 party speaker combines 360-degree sound, stage lighting, 40+ hour battery life, Auracast, and mic and instrument inputs.
New Products
Nothing's $399 Headphone (1) Pro uses three drivers, xMEMS treble and Flat EQ. Clever engineering, or has Nothing finally over-engineered something useful?
Reviews
Technics made a splash in 2024 with their AZ100 in-ear TWS ANC earbuds. Can lightning strike twice with their new flagship over-ear headphones?
Articles
The 2026 CEDIA Expo was held last week in Denver and eCoustics was there in force to check out the latest in home theater...
IEMs
$99 Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds arrive in 2026 with ANC, USB-C and no battery. Did the company that helped kill the cable just...
Reviews
We cleaned 200 records with the $3,599 Audio Desk Systeme Gläss Vinyl Cleaner Premium to see if its ultrasonic technology and redesign deliver.
Gift Guides
Whether you’re upgrading your home audio setup or hunting for the perfect gift, get a head start on shopping for popular and stylish tech...
IEMs
Affordable IEMs for musicians and audio professionals feature balanced tuning, durable construction, and a stage-ready design.
Music
The Velvet Underground’s 1969 “Closet Mix” returns on AAA vinyl, cut from Lou Reed’s original stereo master and pressed at RTI for $39.98.
New Products
Clearaudio’s $639 Compact Phono supports MM and MC cartridges with 40/60 dB gain, 29 dB MC headroom and a space saving design.
Reviews
The $599 iFi GO pod Max adds aptX Lossless, powerful amplification and interchangeable connectors to turn high end wired IEMs into wireless earphones.
Over-Ear Headphones
The HiFiMAN HE600 revives the spirit of the legendary HE-6 with less weight and easier amplification, but does it capture the original magic?
Reviews
Sony's flagship True RGB TV for 2026 offers excellent performance for an LCD TV, but can it challenge OLED where it matters?
Reviews
Available only in 77-inch or 83-inch sizes, LG's upper mid-range OLED TVs for 2026 offer key features found in its flagship OLED models.
Reviews
Bose improves its flagship ANC headphones with USB Type-C audio, better battery life and familiar comfort, but Gen 1 owners face a tougher decision.
Movies
From Troy and Auntie Mame to Ju-On and Ray Harryhausen, these are the essential 4K UHD and Blu-ray discs closing out summer 2026.
DACs
The Druid R2R DAC delivers smooth, fluid sound, balanced outputs, and swappable op-amps without the usual high-end price.
Home Theater
This episode covers the Best of CEDIA Expo 2026 with Caleb Denison, of CalebRated, including MicroLED video walls, 4K TVs and more.
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New Products
Ray-Ban Meta Audio combines open-ear sound, Meta AI and 12-hour battery life in camera-free smart glasses starting at $349.
New Products
LEWITT LW6 wireless studio headphones use UWB for uncompressed PCM audio with 5.8 ms latency, plus Bluetooth, USB-C and 21-hour battery life.
Dongle DACs
The $89 iFi UP Play Max adds aptX Lossless, low latency, dual headphone pairing, a built-in mic and upcoming Auracast to phones and PCs.
New Products
Audioengine updates the A2+ Gen 3 with aptX Adaptive, Class D amplification, more power, and improved USB audio while keeping the price at $299.
Home Theater
Meta is putting Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and IMAX Enhanced into 100-gram VR glasses while adding Atmos recording to its AI eyewear.
New Products
At $10K or $12K each, REL’s new flagship No.35 and No.36 Reference subwoofers add new amplifiers and carbon fibre drivers for improved low bass...
New Products
Priced from $2,300 to $3,800, Hisense C3 lifestyle 4K projectors offer triple laser imaging, up to 5,000 lumens, Dolby Vision and 240Hz gaming.
Loudspeakers
Diapason has built handcrafted Italian loudspeakers since 1987. With MoFi Distribution and Paolo Tezzon behind it, the U.S. may finally notice.
News
The Revox World Foundation is rescuing 800 Studer and Revox components from storage, neglect, and bad eBay listings as reel to reel returns.
New Products
Emotiva’s $1,799 Nostala FT12 combines 800 watts, a 12-inch woofer, room correction, real walnut veneer and flexible stereo inputs.
Amplifiers
Pilot Radio revives its 1959 EL84 amplifier with 15 watts of Class A power, balanced inputs and a $4,790 price.
Music
If you’re lining up for Record Store Day 2026, this episode focuses on the one name that matters most: Zev Feldman, known as The Jazz Detective....
Music
Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) returns to Japan to explore the hi-fi and music scene in late-2025.
New Products
The 1MORE S20 Ultra combines LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, spatial audio, IP66 protection and up to 40 hours of battery life.
Dongle DACs
Questyle’s $399 M18i Max packs Current Mode Amplification, dual DACs, Bluetooth, and serious headphone power into a portable design.
Reviews
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: Better ANC, More Comfort, But a Tougher Sell at $359?
Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen improve ANC, comfort, USB audio, and Immersive Audio, but the $359 price creates tougher competition.
Over-Ear Headphones
The Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus nails comfort and durability, but its rolled-off bass and treble raise questions about its studio tuning.
Over-Ear Headphones
The $799 HEDD D1 looks conventional. It isn't. Its new TPCD driver delivers some of the best reference sound we’ve heard under $1,000.
Music
Vince Guaraldi’s complete It’s a Mystery, Charlie Brown score arrives for the first time with lost cues, alternate takes and bonus material.
Articles
Just how much of a visual enhancement can Dolby Vision 2 provide with regular Dolby Vision content? I went hands-on to find out.
Movies
Toy Story 5 returns with striking 4K visuals, Dolby Atmos, sharp humor and enough heart to remind us why these toys still matter.
New Products
Priced from $1,999 to $2,699, Epson's new line of 4K home theater projectors feature 120Hz gaming, laser light source, and brightness from 2500 to...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
While Kaleidescape remains the movie platform of choice for the 1%, the company's least expensive movie player offers a taste of that sweet digital...
Movies
Four disappointing summer movies get a second look on 4K and Blu-ray, where strong picture and sound sometimes outperform the films themselves.
News
LG denies its smart TVs continuously record conversations, but ACR, network discovery and advertising data raise larger privacy questions.
Articles
The best 4K UHD discs of 2026 so far, from Fight Club and Ben Hur to Perfect Blue, Stranger Things, Jackie Chan, and Spielberg.
Articles
Which headphones stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best new wired, wireless and electrostatic models across every price.
Articles
Which DACs, headphone amps and DAPs stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best electronics across every price point.
Articles
We tested dozens of budget Bluetooth speakers to find the best. Our top picks deliver big sound, waterproof durability, long battery life, and real...
Articles
Clean, cleaner, cleanest: record cleaning options for vinyl collectors, from anti-static brushes to ultrasonic machines. What works?
Reviews
Can the $2,150 Muarah MU-2 compete with phono preamps from EAR, Pro-Ject, and MOON? Rich and filling like our favorite cabbage rolls and nobody...
Articles
Looking to build a hi-fi audio system around a WiiM Ultra Music Streamer in a small space? The Cabin Audiophiler shows you how.
Articles
Can a French Canadian integrated amplifier and pair of British speakers prove that making love is better than war? The MOON 250i v2 is...
Articles
Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.
New Products
Wharfedale’s Nova subs pack DSP, passive radiators, high-level inputs and 8- to 15-inch drivers into a serious fight with SVS and REL.
Bookshelf Speakers
Neumann’s KH 310 II and KH 350 add 32-bit DSP, MA 1 room correction, more power and deeper system integration for pro and home...
Headphone Amps
The Sendy Audio KYLIN pairs Class A power, rich dynamics and old school controls with superb build quality, but its noise floor limits IEM...
CD Players
FiiO’s $170 DP11 adds AES, a CS43198 DAC, CD ripping and USB conversion because apparently nobody told the compact disc it was dead.
New Products
TRIBIT's $39.99 wireless earbuds come feature packed with noise cancellation, Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint and up to 8 hours of battery life per charge.
New Products
The $599 SOUNDBOKS Rider delivers 118dB, a swappable battery and IP66 protection without requiring a hand truck to move it.
Headphone Amps
Cayin's HA-1A MK3 features pure Class A tube amplification with 2.7W output, impedance matching and preamp functionality for $999.
DAPs
FiiO’s M25 VERITA and M25 R2R finally launch with AKM or resistor-ladder DACs, 1.7W per channel, 31-band PEQ and the same price.
IEMs
Can a $169 single dynamic-driver IEM deliver rich bass, strong detail, and premium build quality without obvious compromises? The Oshun gets very close.
Music
Woody Shaw’s Song of Songs returns in a superb AAA vinyl reissue that captures the album’s frantic energy, bite, and restless brilliance.
