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Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Are the $249 Beyerdynamic Free Byrd Wireless Earbuds good enough to take on Sony, Apple, and Bose? The category has a new contender.
Articles
Klipsch and Wharfedale loudspeakers can work exceptionally well in smaller spaces with the right components and setup for under $4,000.
Bookshelf Speakers
Are the Focal Chora 806 one of the best loudspeakers available below $1,000? If you're on a budget, these need to be on your...
New Products
The new Technics SL-100C Premium Class Turntable includes a direct drive motor, Audio Technica VM95C cartridge, and more.
News
Disney is raising its prices and adding new streaming tiers for Disney+, ESPN+, and Hulu. Netflix might be in trouble.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3 Earbuds needed to be really special to knock Sony and Apple off their pedestals. Did they succeed?
Articles
Forget sound bars and souped up TV speakers, a real Dolby Atmos immersive surround sound system is more affordable than you might think.
Music
The Black Circle Radio Show has been broadcasting all-vinyl music since 2009, hosted by DJ Mitch Anderson. Tune in every Monday night.
Articles
I tell strange stories from music history, and offer up words of advice for your next romantic rendezvous.
New Products
Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless Over-Ear Headphones Are Finally Here! In June 2022, Sennheiser teased the next generation Momentum Headphones, but are they worth the...
Articles
Cassettes are back and indie artists are making them as fast as they can to benefit from a surge in demand.
Floorstanding Speakers
The $499 Fluance Ai81 Powered Tower Loudspeakers look very impressive on paper. But can they deliver sonically at that price?
DACs
The iFi Go Bar Dongle DAC is late to the party and $329. Does it offer enough to warrant that kind of pricing? Learn...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The Edifier Neobuds S Wireless Earbuds offer long-term support for Snapdragon 24/96 and solid ANC performance. Are they worth $179?
Preamplifiers
Does it make sense to spend $2,000 on a phono preamplifier? The McIntosh MP100 might be the best reason yet.
Over-Ear Headphones
The $4,500 Audeze LCD-5 join a very short list of flagship headphones actually worth the money. But are they the best of that group?
Projectors & Screens
Are you in the market for a UST projector? The XGIMI AURA 4K UST Laser Projector goes under the microscope this week.
CD Players
Canadians lost their ability to surf, stream, and check their emails for more than 24 hours. The Marantz CD60 CD Player was badly needed.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
$1,900 for a pair of IEMs? The Astell&Kern Pathfinder collaboration with Campfire Audio is one very special pair of earphones.
Podcasts
The eCoustics team reflects on its experience at T.H.E. Show 2022 in Long Beach. Was it worth the effort?
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Floorstanding Speakers
Car Speakers
Back to the future? The DeLorean Alpha5 EV will feature a state-of-the-art sound system from Cambridge Audio. 1.21 gigawatts of power!
New Products
Even more affordably priced at $199, SpinDeck simplifies turntable setup and listening to records when used with the Andover Audio Spinbase speaker.
New Products
Monoprice continues to expand its THX Certified speaker line-up with an affordable M518HT 5.1 channel speaker system.
New Products
Skullcandy Transparency Headphone and Earbuds Series combines music listening and eco-awareness.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
LG's Tone Free Wireless Earbuds include support for active noise cancellation, long battery life and UVnano germ protection.
In-Wall Speakers
UK-based Lithe Audio brings its unique in-ceiling, in-wall and outdoor wireless loudspeakers to the U.S. for the first time.
Bookshelf Speakers
Another modern vintage audio loudspeaker? Revival Audio's ATALANTE Speakers feature expert craftsmanship and a more modern sound for a significant chunk of change.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Enter to win a pair of Cleer ARC Open-Ear True Wireless Earbuds ($129 value). Contest ends August 31, 2022 at midnight PDT.
Amplifiers
Bryston's new vintage amplifier restoration program can breathe new life into old Bryston amps. Priced from $400 to $1,000.
Articles
Learn about the history of Klipsch loudspeakers. Watch footage of Paul Klipsch at the factory in Hope, Arkansas in the 80s and 90s.
Articles
The Fisher 400 tube receiver may not be the easiest vintage amplifier to find, but it is well worth the effort to have it...
Articles
MartinLogan reQuest speakers from 1996 have been out of production for many years but are one of the best used electrostatic loudspeakers if you...
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.
New Products
The newest addition to the Meze Audio lineup of products made in Romania, the brand’s first dynamic open-back headphone, will arrive in October 2022.
Articles
The Naim Audio Uniti Atom HE and Acoustic Energy AE1 Speakers make an ideal combination if you're looking for a compact system with great...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Are the $60 Skullcandy Mod Wireless Earbuds the real deal? We compare them to their rivals from 1More and were surprised by the results.
New Products
Elevate your headphone listening experience to the audiophile level without the audiophile price with the HIFIMAN Sundara Closed-back Planar Headphones.
DACs
The summer heat has been raging but we're ready to sweat about the Schiit Audio Bifrost 2/64 and Lyr+ which were just announced.
Articles
Sir John Williams opened my eyes to the world of movies, orchestral and classical music, and the joys of parenting.
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ProjectorCentral and ProjectorScreen just held the 2022 Laser TV Showdown comparing 14 UST projectors. Find out who won.
Articles
There are 0000s of great movie scenes, but these are some of the most important that shaped us.
Articles
In their first year in production, Sony's and Samsung's QD-OLED TVs are proving worthy competitors to LG's WRGB OLED TVs.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Like car models, 2023 Vizio TVs roll-out in mid-2022. There are 19 new 4K and HDTVs in total sized up to 75-inches.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
C SEED's N1 MicroLED 4K TV combines cutting edge technology with avant-garde style in a giant folding screen of striking sculptural quality.
News
Netflix and Sennheiser have teamed up to bring spatial audio to all subscribers. Find out what you need to know.
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...
Articles
What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
Articles
Your turntable may not sound great without the right phono preamp. This guide offers some of the best phono preamplifiers under $600.
Articles
Looking for an affordable way to get into hi-res streaming this Christmas? Our picks for Best Digital Music Streamers are all winners.
Articles
Did you just quit Spotify Premium over Neil Young? The $449 Wharfedale Diamond 12.1 loudspeakers, Qobuz, and a Dongle DAC are your answer.
Articles
The Cyrus Audio i7-XR Integrated Amplifier is not exactly inexpensive but it can create some serious magic in a system between $7,500 and $10,000.
Articles
The Q Acoustics 3030i bookshelf loudspeakers are $399 and one of the best of a new generation of British Hi-Fi products.
Articles
The Rega Kyte bookshelf loudspeakers are still flying under the radar for some and that's something that needs to change.
Articles
It has been over four years since Spotify went public at $165.90 per share. Let's revisit my past predictions and make some new ones.
New Products
The Pro-Ject X1 B and X2 B Balanced Turntables will be available in September and solve an important issue for some.
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.
Digital Music Systems
Innuos announced three new Pulse Series network music streamers expected September 2022.
Amplifiers
Prestigious power, glorious grace, and terrific transparency.
Floorstanding Speakers
A Texas flood? The new Emotiva Airmotiv T3+ / C3+ Speakers and XS Series Subwoofers turned up the heat in Austin last weekend.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Does the $3,200 Parasound HINT 6 deliver on its promise of excellent sound quality, reliability, and features galore? We take it for a spin.
Reviews
Can the $4,000 Meze Audio ELITE dethrone the Audeze LCD-5 and become the category leader?
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The $129 Cleer ARC are a very different approach to isolation in the TWS category. Do they offer enough to be a viable option?
Articles
Our friends at ISC Hi-Fi shared something that made 2021 special.
Digital Music Systems
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
New Products
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