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Just how many more improvements should we expect (or actually need) in our home TV sets?
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
LG's WebOS Hub is expanding its reach into new markets and with a range of new platforms including Apple TV, Apple Music, HomeKit, and...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
The recall by LG Electronics includes four 86-inch TVs that require replacement screws and stand parts to avoid potential safety hazards.
New Products
The number of soundbars with Dolby Atmos increases with the latest entry from Philips. However, this thing packs a lot of other features for...
Digital Music Systems
Cambridge Audio has introduced two new affordable network players priced below $600 that offer everything you need to enjoy hi-res streaming.
New Products
The IP66-rated Philips A7607 Wireless Sports Headphones offer Bluetooth support and LED safety lights for visibility at night while walking or running.
News
Netflix is rolling out a new Spatial Audio feature powered by Sennheiser's AMBEO technology that promises to improve your viewing and listening experience.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
After a five year hiatus, Sony is back with new A/V receivers optimized for home theater and immersive surround sound.
Hi-Fi Components
Our seventh and final episode in our vintage audio series concludes with a conversation with vinyl mastering legend, Kevin Gray.
New Products
The brand new Klipsch The Nines and The Sevens offer more power, MM phono preamplifiers, and larger and more powerful woofers to complete the...
Amplifiers
Russound unveils a revamp of their amplifier line-up at ISE 2023 with the D860, D1260, and D1660. Check out the details.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon's 2023 top-of-the-line A/V receiver has 15 internal amps, supports HDMI 2.1 and Dolby Atmos up to 9.4.6 channels.
Floorstanding Speakers
Can the $11,000 ATC SMC40A Active Loudspeakers live up to the high price and hype? They might be the most unassuming and impressive loudspeakers...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon's budget friendly Dolby Atmos AV receiver offers excellent connectivity and sound quality for under $600.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Are the Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation wireless noise cancelling earbuds really that good? We took them across the country to find out.
Reviews
For less than the cost of dinner and a movie out with the family, you can bring home this eight channel home theater speaker...
Over-Ear Headphones
Open-back planar magnetic headphones for $349 that should have the attention of every potential HiFiMAN customer.
Reviews
Transparent, detailed, and compatible with a wide range of phono stages, the Goldring Eroica HX only needs some added color to really shine.
Bookshelf Speakers
Within their limitations, the $130 Edifier MR4 studio monitors are rather capable speakers for your desktop.
Hi-Fi Components
Part 6 of 7 covers odd vintage audio components that promised to improve your hi-fi system, but did any of it raise the bar...
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New Products
Designed to help bring Puccini or Morricone outdoors, the Sonus faber Aster Outdoor Loudspeakers are IP65 certified and very affordable.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
The McIntosh MHT300 AV Receiver offers support for Dolby Atmos, Dirac Live, and delivers a lot of power. Does it offer enough to be...
New Products
With support for TIDAL and Spotify Connect, the Octavio Maestro Wireless Speakers offer multiple connectivity options and great build quality.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Offering support for 13.2 channels of Dolby Atmos or DTS:X, the Emotiva BasX MR1 Cinema Receiver is a home theater blowtorch.
Digital Music Systems
NAD just did everyone a huge favor. The CS1 Endpoint Network Player offers hi-res streaming and support for Spotify Connect, TIDAL Connect, and Roon...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The updated Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2 True Wireless Earphones featured longer battery life, upgraded drivers, and superior sound quality.
Amplifiers
The Musical Fidelity Nu-Vista PRE, PAS, and, PAM represent the latest high-end audio components that use vacuum tubes.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Owners of Vizio Smart TVs have some new remote control and mobile app features to take advantage of for 2023.
Digital Music Systems
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
The Leak Stereo 230 offers hi-res streaming support, MQA, DSD, and a MM phono stage.
Articles
Brooklyn-based Ohm Acoustics have been manufacturing loudspeakers for almost 48 years. A deep dive by the Budget Audiophiler.
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Don't buy a vintage turntable until you read this. Here's what you need to know.
Articles
Looking for a great sounding vintage turntable? The Dual 701 and Yamaha YP-701 are two premium vintage tables worth considering.
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The NAD 3020 was one of the best-selling audio components in history and has become a cult classic in the world of vintage audio.
Headphone Amps
Astell&Kern today introduced two new headphone amplifiers, the ACRO CA1000T ($2,229) carriable headphone amp and the PA10 ($599) portable headphone amp. In addition, the...
Dongle DACs
The Bluetooth enabled FiiO BTR7 Dongle DAC offers support for DSD, MQA, and features single-ended and balanced outputs.
DACs
PS Audio's DirectStream MK2 DAC/Preamplifier up converts all digital audio signals to pure DSD and then to analog. Is this method better? Only your...
News
Dirac and leading multinational chipset maker BES are going to pre-integrate the Dirac Virtuo and Dirac Opteo software onto chipsets to be used by leading...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The Sennheiser IE 200 IEMs offer great sound, comfort, and affordability at $149 per pair.
Articles
The loss of a recluse pop icon and the dying days of kishka on this week's installment.
New Products
The LG CineBeam PF510Q offers native 1080p resolution, a long-lasting LED light source, smart TV features, and portability.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Sharp is about to step back into the U.S. market with XLED TVs as well as the first OLED models with the Roku OS.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
The Monoprice Blackbird 8K HDMI Splitter/Switch can deliver up to 40Gbps video bandwidth, support resolutions up to 8K@60Hz, and multichannel uncompressed audio.
New Products
Leica has partnered with Hisense to introduce its first-ever TV product, an ultra-short throw projector (Laser TV) called the Cine 1 in 100-inch or...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
VIDAA'S Smart TV OS is already the backbone of millions of Hisense TVs outside of N. America and that's about to change in 2023.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Hisense ULED X 4K TVs take Mini LED technology to the next level with two top-of-the-line models available in 85-inch and 110-inch screen sizes.
Articles
The best budget hi-fi speakers for 2023? We have 8 suggestions under $499 that make a lot of sense.
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A clean record sounds better and prolongs the life of your phono cartridge. My best record cleaning solutions to achieve both and maintain your...
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The Best CD Players for 2022 include some fantastic units from NAD, Naim, Rotel, Marantz, Audiolab and more...
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Your turntable may not sound great without the right phono preamp. This guide offers some of the best phono preamplifiers under $600.
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What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
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Does your system budget max out at $800? The Audioengine DAC3, HD3, and S6 subwoofer might be exactly what you're looking for.
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Can you build a great sounding system in 2022 for under $4,000? The Magnepan LRS and Q Acoustics 3050i prove that you can.
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If your budget stretches between $10,000 to $15,000 -- you really need to consider the Rega Aethos Integrated Amplifier.
Articles
The Rega Kyte bookshelf loudspeakers are still flying under the radar for some and that's something that needs to change.
Bookshelf Speakers
If you can find a pair of DeVore Fidelity Gibbon 3 Loudspeakers in great condition, these are vintage audio bookshelf loudspeakers that will never...
Articles
Growth in vinyl album sales have collapsed from 95% to 4% and that may be ominous news for the music industry.
New Products
Is there enough in the new Apple HomePod 2 to warrant the $300 expenditure? Let's explore what's new.
Floorstanding Speakers
The new Sonus faber Homage collection celebrates 4 decades of Italian artisanship and the heritage brand’s roots. Inflation be damned.
Digital Music Systems
PecanPi and Starkrimson Pears at the 2023 Florida International Audio Expo. Orchard Audio will be demonstrating their award-winning streamer and power amplifiers.
New Products
JBL's Bluetooth-enabled turntable supports both wired and wireless playback of vinyl records without decreasing audio quality via Bluetooth aptX HD.
New Products
The $700 JBL L10cs Subwoofer is designed to complement their Classic series and studio monitor loudspeakers for a full-range experience.
New Products
JBL's new soundbar lineup includes the 15-channel JBL Bar 1300X and support for Dolby Atmos, Harman PureVoice and MultiBeam technology,.
New Products
The award-winning KEF KC62 Subwoofer has a new flavor for those who want something with a space-age look.
New Products
The Nakamichi Dragon 11.4.6 Surround Sound Home Theater System features 21 channels, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X Pro, and more.
Floorstanding Speakers
Floorstanding Speakers
Floorstanding Speakers
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