DACs
At $129, the iFi Audio ZEN Air Blue 2 adds aptX Lossless Bluetooth streaming to any amp or speakers, making it ideal for upgrading...
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New Products
Can REL’s on-wall Planar PL-1 and PL-2 subwoofers deliver serious bass without putting a big box on the floor?
Daily Deals
Focal Omada bookshelf, floorstanding, and center speakers are on sale through June 21, 2026. Save up to 35% while supplies last.
Floorstanding Speakers
Focal Crafts, Mu-so Hekla, and CI-Uniti 102 headline AXPONA 2026 with new finishes, wireless performance, and CI flexibility
Music Streamers
At $13,000, the Esoteric N-05XE combines streaming, DAC, preamp, and headphone amp duties into a Tokyo-built hub that impressed at AXPONA 2026.
IEMs
Can the $3,900 Astell&Kern x Volk Audio Stella justify its price with luxury build, EST detail, and expansive staging, or is the tuning too...
Music
Nektar’s Down to Earth 4CD box set pairs a remastered album with 26 bonus tracks, rare sessions, unseen photos, and a standout unreleased 1975...
Articles
From 750 brands and thousands of products, we selected 26 standout winners across categories that delivered even if your accountant won’t approve.
New Products
Is the Bumpboxx BB-777 the ultimate all-format boombox? AM/FM, Dual cassette, CD, Bluetooth, USB and 270W output for $649?
New Products
Bang & Olufsen teams with Antolini on Beosound Haven, a high end outdoor speaker concept that blends stone, design, and integrated audio.
Music
Rare 1963 Jimmy Scott album Falling in Love Is Wonderful returns with a 2026 remaster by Paul Blakemore and restored audio from its original...
Gift Guides
Upgrade Mom's audio experiences this Mother's Day with gift ideas she'll absolutely love -- and you might too.
Headphone Amps
Coming mid-2026, the FiiO K17 R2R Pro DAC and headphone amplifier aims for a more analogue like listening experience with proprietary resistor ladder architecture.
DACs
iFi ZEN Air DAC 2 adds a 4.4mm balanced output, higher power, and a dedicated power button, upgrading its entry level desktop DAC and...
Movies
Can 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple justify a fourth trip through the infected wasteland on 4K UHD blu-ray, or is this franchise finally...
IEMs
Oriveti's Dynabird delivers strong build and clarity at $99, but bright tuning and thin vocals raise one question: does it miss the mark?
Movies
Does Lone Star really hold up in 4K? Criterion nails the transfer, but the story still feels half-buried.
Movies
Classic action hits like Point Blank, Blue Thunder, and The Running Man fire onto 4K Blu-ray. Are they still explosive, or just shooting blanks?
Movies
Criterion's The Man Who Wasn’t There arrives in 4K with a new restoration, strong grayscale, and a restrained noir that still holds up.
Reviews
At $369, the Edifier M90 are versatile wireless speakers that also include HDMI eARC for easy connectivity to PCs or TVs. Just make sure...
Reviews
TCL’s QM8L delivers brighter Mini-LED performance, improved color, near zero blooming, and strong gaming features for $3,000. But does it offer flagship-level quality without...
Floorstanding Speakers
James and Kornelijus of IAG's Hi-Fi Division join us at AXPONA 2026 to discuss the latest versions of QUAD's iconic Electrostatic Speakers and Amplifiers.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
New Products
Schiit launches the $99 Buf tube buffer, a simple way to add tube warmth to any system with optional bypass and no need to...
Floorstanding Speakers
At $788,000 per pair, the 81-inch-tall, 821 pound Wilson Audio Autobiography Loudspeaker writes its own story with proprietary technology.
New Products
JMGO N3 Ultimate delivers triple laser color, a 3-in-1 optical system, and up to 5,800 ISO lumens for screen sizes from 40 to 300...
New Products
Sony INZONE H6 Air adds an open-back wired gaming headset with spatial focus and low weight but no wireless. Is this the right trade...
Car Audio
Dolby Atmos arrives in the 2026 BMW 7 Series with a 36-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system.
In-Ceiling Speakers
The $750 Monitor Audio C2L-A angled in-ceiling speaker offers improved directional clarity and placement flexibility, especially for Dolby Atmos height channels.
CD Players
At $1,399, the NAD C 589 CD player promises improved playback with MQA's QRONO d2a processing and ESS ES9039PRO DAC.
Home Theater
THX opens Shenzhen and Taipei labs for HDR10+ and Eclipsa Audio certification, expanding testing where most AV gear is built.
Amplifiers
The eCoustics team discusses what's happening in the vintage tube market and what to look for when buying or upgrading tube amplifiers.
Articles
Discover if vintage turntables still beat modern models under $2,000. Pros, cons, sound quality, and where to buy for the best vinyl experience.
Amplifiers
At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.
Amplifiers
Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?
Articles
How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.
News
Loewe LEO wireless noise-cancelling headphones debut at AXPONA 2026 with a blind test strategy challenging top luxury rivals.
Headphone Amps
Audio-Technica proved at AXPONA 2026 why it still matters, from $59 headphones to the $108,000 Narukami, plus phono cartridges and turntables.
News
Audeze expands SLAM technology across LCD-5s, CRBN2, Maxwell 2, and LCD-S20 at AXPONA 2026, improving bass and versatility across its lineup.
New Products
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO closed back studio headphones target professionals with improved comfort, flexible cable design, and controlled low end.
Headphone Amps
La Dolce Audio current drive tube amplifiers challenge traditional designs with user tunable harmonic control and modular flexibility.
Music
Craft Recordings and Bluesville reissue Albert King and Eddie Kirkland on AAA vinyl. Two blues classics that still hit harder than most new releases.
Articles
From The Hidden Fortress to Godzilla Minus One, Wichita Lineman, Rutt’s Hut, and A Cuckoo’s Nest, this Round-Up finds life in chaos, food, music,...
Articles
3D never died, it evolved. Today’s high output home theater projectors bring Blu-ray 3D films to life with sharper detail, deeper immersion, and a...
Articles
AXPONA 2026 fallout: audiophile lust, six figure systems, hoarding culture, and why Picnic and The Bad Sleep Well still hit harder than most films...
New Products
LG’s Micro RGB evo TVs aim to boost brightness and color beyond OLED, but can they justify a premium over models like the G6...
New Products
LG’s 2026 OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TVs bring ultra thin design, Zero Connect, and 165Hz support in either 77-inch or 83-inch screen sizes.
New Products
TCL QM8L and QM7L TVs bring SQD Mini-LED tech from the X11L to lower prices, alongside the new RM9L RGB Mini-LED and an expanded...
Articles
Upgrade the sound of your turntable with our favorite MM and MC phono cartridges you can buy in 2024 without breaking the bank.
Articles
With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."
Articles
A clean record sounds better and prolongs the life of your phono cartridge. My best record cleaning solutions to achieve both and maintain your...
Articles
What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
Articles
With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.
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.
Music Streamers
Can Innuos Nazaré justify its $100K+ price? We compare it to ZENith NG at AXPONA 2026 and ask who actually needs this level of...
Center Speakers
Wharfedale Heritage Centre Channel finally delivers a matching center speaker for Linton, Super Denton, and Heritage Series home theater systems.
New Products
Kanto debuts TUK Grand and updates TUK, YU6, and YU4 at AXPONA 2026. Can affordable speakers stand out in a high-priced show?
Amplifiers
Western Electric revives U.S. vacuum tube manufacturing at AXPONA 2026, showcasing 300B and 308B amps and plans for new 12AX7 production.
Floorstanding Speakers
Klipsch and OJAS debut the kO-R2 at Milan Design Week 2026. Limited to 600 pairs total, with global availability expected in June.
Floorstanding Speakers
ABX and La Dolce Audio showcase an open baffle DIY speaker that blends simple design, low cost, and real customization potential.
Headphone Amps
Audma Maestro HPA1 and Brioso PHPA1 headphone amplifiers use delay line processing to reshape imaging, adding adjustable stage depth and direction.
New Products
Head(amame) Pro debuts at AXPONA 2026 with 40mm glass diaphragm drivers, 3D printed modular design, 280g weight, and user-tunable acoustics.
News
NUR Audio’s Harmonia, Shanti, and Miah headphones impress at AXPONA 2026, delivering distinct tuning and serious promise from an emerging Italian brand.
Bookshelf Speakers
Chesky Audio LC2 debuts at AXPONA 2026 with a $1,995 per pair price, unique 3D printed cabinet design, and a clear focus on affordable...
