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Just how good can a $100 pair of ANC wireless headphones be? The 1More SonoFlow might be the best affordable option right now.
Reviews
Can the Sennheiser Momentum 4 ANC Wireless Headphones dethrone the mighty Sony WH-1000XM5?
New Products
The $1,200 Pro-Ject Debut PRO S Turntable offers a more hands-on approach to playback and cartridge swapping.
New Products
The Epson EqiqVision LS800 4K Pro-UHD UST Projector might finally convince you to go large in the living room.
Reviews
The ANC wireless headphone category is getting very competitive. Can the Master & Dynamic MW75 best the Sony and B&W Px7 S2?
DACs
The Audioengine DAC3 joins the growing ranks of affordable Dongle DACs for only $149.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Amazon is taking over our entertainment, our homes, and our lives. If you are an Amazon fan, then their new product offerings may be...
CD Players
Does it make sense to spend $3,000 on a CD player in 2022? The Cyrus Audio CDi-XR does its best to make the case...
In-Wall Speakers
SIXFIVE Audio is launching a new series of in-wall/ceiling speakers and powered subwoofers. Find out what to look for.
In-Wall Speakers
The M&K Sound IW150A in-wall/ceiling speaker provides installation flexibility for use with Dolby Atmos or standard surround sound configurations.
Floorstanding Speakers
The iconic JBL Classic Series loudspeakers arrive in limited-edition gloss black along with performance improvements on select models.
In-Wall Speakers
The Sonus faber ARENA CI Loudspeaker lineup has arrived in time for CEDIA 2022 and these are in-walls with a hefty price tag.
Over-Ear Headphones
Can the closed-back Beyerdynamic DT 700 Pro X Headphones improve on the best-selling studio monitors that came before them?
Reviews
The Sony WH-1000XM5 pulls ahead of Bose in the race for best wireless noise-cancelling headphones, for now.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Is the Rotel A12MKII the ideal amplifier to build a $3,000 stereo system around with 2 great sources? I would say you're foolish not...
Bookshelf Speakers
The Klipsch RP-600M II feature some substantial changes but remain reasonably affordable as well. Do they improve on their predecessor?
Reviews
The $400 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2 Wireless ANC headphones take their shot at the title and walk out of the ring looking rather...
DACs
Does the Questyle M15 Dongle DAC deliver more for less and rival the Cayin, AudioQuest, and THX Dongle DACs?
Reviews
Does your budget for a phono cartridge top out around $180? The Goldring E3 needs to be on your audition list.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
We speak with Shure about their brand new SE846 Gen 2 Earphones which should appeal to both musicians and audiophiles. Find out why.
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In-Wall Speakers
The Focal 100-T Series in-ceiling and outdoor loudspeakers, which are designed for commercial spaces are very affordable.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
The Marantz AV 10 Preamp/Processor and AMP 10 Power Amplifier are capable of delivering 15.4 channels of surround sound.
New Products
Wireless audio and vinyl playback converging? Sonos and the Victrola Stream Carbon Wireless Turntable are an interesting partnership.
New Products
The Bowers & Wilkins Px8 wireless noise cancelling headphones are the new company flagship model for $699.
In-Wall Speakers
KEF's proprietary Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) has made its way into a new in-wall speaker that's THX Certified Ultra for home theater.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
The new Marantz CINEMA Series A/V Receivers have arrived at CEDIA 2022 and we're already taking the doors off of our media cabinet.
New Products
A LPSU for Pro-Ject and 3rd party turntables and phono preamps? The Pro-Ject Power Box RS2 Phono is coming.
Digital Music Systems
Naim Audio has released a new software driver that allows its products to work with Creston touchscreens and remotes.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Home Theater
Digital Music Systems
Articles
How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.
Reviews
Looking for a serious taste of moving coil phono magic? The Sumiko Blue Point No.3 might be the affordable cartridge you need.
Articles
The Quad 303 and 33 are two of the best British vintage audio components from before you were born. How do they sound decades...
Articles
The interest in vintage audio speakers has never been higher; especially as brands continue to refresh popular models that have been around for years.
Articles
Affordable vintage loudspeakers come in many shapes and sizes. Not all of them are worth the hunt but these hidden gems are worth the...
New Products
The newly redesigned Focal Utopia Headphones are finally available and the French manufacturer plans on keeping the title.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Does it make sense to spend $899 on the Shure SE846 Gen 2 IEMs? Let us know in 10 years because they'll still be...
New Products
The Meze Audio 109 Pro Open Back Dynamic Headphones are finally here. My 99 Classics are already kvetching.
New Products
Are the folks at Audeze and Meze Audio nervous? CanJam SoCal is rapidly approaching and the Dan Clark Audio Expanse are ready.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The next generation Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II have arrived and offer some very interesting new features and world class ANC.
Articles
What separates a hit song from those that never had their 15 minutes of fame? We revisit My Father's House by Bruce Springsteen.
New Products
CEDIA 2022 is almost here and so are the new Optoma CinemaX D2 4K UHD UST Home Theater Projectors.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
More power, more channels, more streaming, and gaming support highlight Denon's new AV Receivers for the coming year.
New Products
The Kaleidescape Compact Terra 22TB and Terra 88TB Movie Servers offer enough storage for a massive film collection, 4K, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X playback...
New Products
Get the Roku experience for streaming 1080p Full HD TV shows and movies for under $30, along with a new lower cost wireless subwoofer.
Articles
Forget sound bars and souped up TV speakers, a real Dolby Atmos immersive surround sound system is more affordable than you might think.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Turn your TV viewing space into an Art Gallery with LG's NFT platform. Check out the details.
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
Your turntable may not sound great without the right phono preamp. This guide offers some of the best phono preamplifiers under $600.
Articles
The Best CD Players for 2022 include some fantastic units from NAD, Naim, Rotel, Marantz, Audiolab and more...
Articles
Our 2022 Buying Guide for the best affordable wireless speakers features some great options from KEF, PSB, Sonos, DALI, Q Acoustics and more...
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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.
Articles
Can you build a great sounding system in 2022 for under $4,000? The Magnepan LRS and Q Acoustics 3050i prove that you can.
Articles
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.
Articles
The Sonus faber Lumina 1 bookshelf loudspeakers make beautiful music combined with the Rotel A14MKII Integrated Amplifier.
New Products
The REL HT/1003 MKII and HT/1205 MKII Subwoofers are designed to deliver reference quality bass at a price you can afford.
Articles
Looking to improve the quality of your Magnepan loudspeakers? Magna Risers might be the ultimate accessory for our favorite high-end loudspeakers.
New Products
Touraj Moghaddam has pulled back the curtain on the new Vertere DG-1S Turntable and we are more than just a little intrigued.
New Products
Looking for a space saving all-in-one turntable system with Bluetooth connectivity? The Andover-One E might be worth checking out.
Digital Music Systems
The $1,299 iFi NEO Stream is a Roon Ready network streamer with open source architecture and no limitations of streaming platforms.
New Products
The ultimate dorm room hi-fi system? The +Audio +Record Player Special Edition White delivers quite the punch and wireless connectivity.
Floorstanding Speakers
While not inexpensive, Bowers & Wilkins 700 Series 3 loudspeakers bring you closer to the performance of their flagship line for a fraction of...
New Products
The long-awaiting PSB Alpha iQ Powered Loudspeakers are finally here. BluOS, HDMI eARC, and a MM phono stage are part of the package.
In-Wall Speakers
The DALI Phantom CI Series has expanded with two new models that will be on display next week at CEDIA 2022. Have space issues?...
In-Wall Speakers
Leon Speakers have been a leading brand in the CI space for almost 25 years and they are celebrating with some innovative new products...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
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