DACs
LampizatOr’s Horizon 2 adds Aphrodite tech, a redesigned tube stage and upgrades for owners who already spent car money on a DAC.
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Music
As physical media (both CDs and vinyl) continues its surge in 2026, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief, Ian White takes a look at what's happening behind the...
Floorstanding Speakers
Fyne Audio celebrates a decade with its most advanced IsoFlare driver, integrated SuperTrax and just 30 pairs of the $50,000 F1-10 Anniversary.
New Products
Cambridge Audio's $499 Spira turntable pairs Bluetooth, a steel platter and five colorful finishes with its new L/R active speaker lineup.
Movies
Universal confirms The Odyssey's November 17 4K Blu-ray release with a BD-100 disc, 1.78:1 video, DTS-HD 5.1 audio, and exclusive IMAX extras.
Headphones
Can Auracast change movie theater accessibility? Vue has installed Auri across 200+ screens while major North American chains still use legacy receivers.
IEMs
The $519 EPZ 550 pairs five balanced-armature drivers with striking metalwork and refined sound, but its polite bass won't satisfy everyone.
Gift Guides
For the vinyl enthusiast on your list, these turntables, retro loudspeakers and hi-fi accessories not only make great gifts, but will actually make your...
Car Audio
The Bentley Torcal pairs 28 Naim speakers and 1,780 watts with Dolby Atmos 7.1.4 and an EV soundtrack performed using real instruments.
New Products
C SEED and Bugatti turn a folding 4K MicroLED television into a 137-inch kinetic sculpture with Tourbillon design and Wisdom Audio.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
MartinLogan's first-ever home theater receiver delivers 5.1 channels of surround sound in a compact form factor that may look familiar.
New Products
Apple launches a $299 Apple TV 4K, $149 HomePod mini 2, $299 HomeView and four-speaker surround.
Gadgets
Apple's $299 HomeView leads a new smart home lineup with Siri AI, security cameras, smart locks and thermostats. Can Apple finally simplify the connected...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Apple's 2026 Apple TV 4K adds Siri AI, A19 power and four-HomePod surround. At $299, does it offer enough to justify upgrading?
IEMs
DUNU PRS6 brings MEMS technology to a refined tribrid IEM with strong resolution, clean treble and a clear focus on competitive gaming.
IEMs
Can Sony’s $120 IER-M500 professional in-ear monitors deliver the sound, comfort, and durability working musicians need?
Reviews
EarFun's flagship wireless noise cancelling headphones for 2026 offer adaptive ANC, Auracast, aptX Lossless, 90-hour battery life and custom EQ.
Over-Ear Headphones
The $160 FiiO JadeAudio JT9 planar headphones deliver deep bass and spacious sound, but can their bright treble spoil an otherwise excellent value?
Reviews
Sony revives the XM4 with improved ANC, a replaceable battery and updated processing. At $299.99, does it still offer enough value?
Exclusive Videos
The $699 Sonos Beam Ultra 7.1.2 compact soundbar delivers class-leading sound and versatility, but does buying one still require a leap of faith in...
IEMs
Melody Wings’ $188 Uranus delivers airy, resolving sound from a quadbrid driver array, but BCD ringing and sharp treble may divide listeners.
Exclusive Videos
Nakamichi puts your home theater into overdrive with a 58-inch wide soundbar, 12-inch subwoofer, and up-firing surround speakers which deliver 3,000 watts of total...
Home Theater
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New Products
Apple's four-HomePod surround system starts at $895. Can four wireless speakers challenge Sonos and deliver convincing Dolby Atmos home theater sound?
New Products
CMF’s first Bluetooth speakers combine Nothing-style design with Auracast, USB-C audio, IP68 protection and prices starting at just $59.
New Products
XGIMI’s new HORIZON 30 projectors combine brighter RGB triple-laser light engines, improved contrast and 4K/120Hz gaming in a flexible lifestyle design.
DAPs
The $80 Fosi Audio DAP Neo delivers iPod nostalgia, lossless playback, Bluetooth and expandable storage. Can it win over the streaming generation?
New Products
JMGO’s IRIS Series lifestyle projectors feature 4K at 120Hz output with optical zoom and lens shift for gamers who want a bigger picture without...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Silkland’s H96 Certified Ultra96 HDMI 2.2 cables support 96Gbps, 4K at 240Hz and 8K at 60Hz, but compatible hardware is still coming.
Floorstanding Speakers
Arendal Sound adds a Black Edition to its 1610 loudspeaker series without raising prices. Same three-way engineering, new finish, limited availability.
Home Theater
Apple may unveil a new Apple TV 4K, HomePod mini and smart home hub on October 13, potentially creating its most complete living room...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
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
TDM Neo headphones twist into a Bluetooth speaker, offering one device for private listening and the occasional need to become everyone’s DJ.
New Products
$149 Melomania A100 SE wireless earbuds arrive with Dolby Audio, updated tuning, and a new blue color option.
News
Bose brings Auracast, LC3 and LE Audio to its $449 QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2, although Android compatibility and beta restrictions still apply.
Headphone Amps
iFi’s $699 iDSD GR 2 MT adds Steve Levine tuned PCM and DSD filters, a ceramic PCB, upgraded I/V stage and Audio Note Kaisei...
Reviews
The JLab Epic Sport ANC 3 packs secure earhooks, LDAC, ANC, IP66 protection and big bass into $104.99 workout earbuds. What did JLab leave...
Music
The Alan Parsons Project's Tales of Mystery and Imagination returns with Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround and hi-res stereo on Blu-ray, along with CD and...
Articles
ATSC wants NEXTGEN TV to reach far beyond televisions. B2X could turn broadcast towers into infrastructure for vehicles, devices and mobile networks.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Sony’s compact ECM-AX10 brings Ambisonics, binaural, stereo and Eclipsa Audio workflows to smartphone-based content creators.
New Products
Element’s new 50- and 65-inch TiVo OS TVs offer 4K, HDR, DTS:X and 150 preloaded apps, but no built-in app store.
New Products
Toshiba's premium priced 2026 Art TVs offer matte QLED display, 165Hz refresh rate, Fire TV, and subscription-free artwork in 55 to 75-inch sizes.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Amazon’s $59.99 Fire TV Stick 4K (3rd gen) adds Direct Power, Wi-Fi 6 and Vega OS while opting for HDR10+ support over Dolby Vision.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Panasonic’s DMR-4X1010 combines 10TB, 11 tuners, cloud archiving and Ultra HD Blu-ray playback in a recorder built for Japan.
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.
Amplifiers
Eversolo brings 180 watts of Class AB power while FiiO answers with EL34 tubes and pure Class A. Two Chinese amplifiers, two very different...
Music Streamers
LUMIN's S2 includes DAC technology from its X1 Network Music Player and new digital inputs, but there's no HDMI or wireless connectivity.
New Products
Can digitizing vinyl improve a phono stage? Wattson Audio’s $5,495 Madison Phono supports MM, MC, DS Audio and multiple historic EQ curves.
Floorstanding Speakers
Magico rebuilds the A3 with M9-derived engineering, new drivers and a new cabinet. The other upgrade? Entry-level Magico now costs $25,000.
New Products
The $1,800 JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 packs 1,500 watts, Wi-Fi 6, Roon, AI karaoke and a touchscreen into a light show speaker that isn't...
Gift Guides
Check out huge discounts on Sony, Technics, TCL, AWOL, Audioengine, Andover, ZVOX and more for two days only on Amazon's October Prime Days.
Reviews
Edifier’s affordable studio monitors combine balanced tuning, useful connectivity, app control, and impressive bass for their size.
Articles
The Andover-One DD introduced us to Audio-Technica’s overlooked VMx cartridge line. Here’s what makes the nine-model range worth a closer look.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Esoteric’s F-01 and F-02 Black Editions pair all-analog Grandioso-derived circuitry with a new black-anodized finish and optional PS-01F power supply.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
After a decade, Yamaha finally replaces the R-S202 with the R200A, adding phono, subwoofer output, Bluetooth Multipoint, and chassis upgrades.
