Dongle DACs iFi GO Link Review: A Second Opinion Power, neutrality, and a very affordable price. The iFi Audio GO Link gets a second listen and we think it's even better than we... W. JenningsAugust 24, 2023
Dongle DACs iFi GO link Max Review: The New Budget Dongle DAC King? iFi Audio's latest budget dongle DAC boasts impressive specs and looks the part, but how does it sound? James FiorucciFebruary 18, 2025
Dongle DACs FiiO BTR17 Review: High End DAC Chips, Balanced Output, and Deep EQ in Your Pocket? Can the $199 FiiO BTR17 still compete in 2026? With dual ESS DACs, THX power, and LDAC support, this pocket DAC/amp aims close to... James FiorucciFebruary 26, 2026
New Products LG Expands will.i.am xboom Line with Buds Plus and Buds Lite Wireless Earbuds LG expands its xboom lineup with Buds Plus and Buds Lite, adding ANC, Auracast, UVnano+ tech, and up to 35 hours of battery life. Robert SilvaFebruary 25, 2026
Dongle DACs Astell&Kern HC5 Review: Flagship Sound in a Pocket-Size Dongle? Is the Astell&Kern HC5 worth its premium price, or are you just paying for the logo on a balanced portable USB DAC? Aaron SigalFebruary 24, 2026
Over-Ear Headphones Meze Audio STRADA Review: Closed-Back Contender or an EQ Dependent Gamble? Can Meze’s $799 STRADA closed-back deliver big bass and detail without losing balance, or does it need careful amp pairing and EQ to shine? Ian WhiteFebruary 23, 2026
DACs HiBy W4 Bluetooth DAC/Headphone Amplifier Launches with Balanced Output and Hi-Res Support for $99 HiBy W4 packs aptX Lossless, LDAC, 475mW balanced output, and a touchscreen into a $99 portable Bluetooth DAC Amplifier. Robert SilvaFebruary 22, 2026
New Products Sennheiser Unveils CX 80U Wired Earbuds and HD 400U Headphones with USB-C Digital Audio Sennheiser refreshes the CX 80U and HD 400U with USB-C digital audio, delivering reliable wired sound for modern phones, laptops, and everyday use. Ian WhiteFebruary 20, 2026
New Products Sennheiser RS 275 TV Listening Bundle Brings Wireless Audio to the Living Room Without the Lip Sync Drama Can the Sennheiser RS 275 finally fix late night TV listening and dialogue clarity without disturbing others through Auracast and low latency wireless audio? Robert SilvaFebruary 18, 2026
IEMs DUNU DN142 Review: An Electrifying IEM That Delivers Big Energy for the Price Is the DUNU DN142 the smartest buy under $300? This tribrid IEM delivers lively treble, controlled sub bass, strong build quality, and one of... Aaron SigalFebruary 18, 2026
DAPs FiiO JM21 Review: The $179 DAP That Makes You Question Why You’d Spend More The FiiO JM21 portable DAP offers big power, Android 13, and wide flexibility, but does its neutral sound do enough to stand out? James FiorucciFebruary 13, 2026
Reviews Sony WF-1000XM6 Wireless Earbuds Review: Best Buds? Our hands-on review of Sony’s new top-of-the-line WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds reveals they've been improved in a few key areas. Aaron SigalFebruary 12, 2026
Articles Culture Wars at the Super Bowl, Meze STRADA’s Curious Tuning, Record Store Day 2026, Hi-Fi Show Overload?: Editor’s Round-Up Bad Bunny at the Super Bowl, record shopping, Meze Audio's latest headphones, and a hard look at high-end audio shows in 2026. Ian WhiteFebruary 12, 2026
IEMs SIVGA Nightingale Pro Review: Premium Planar IEM Craftsmanship or a Surprising Miss? Is the SIVGA Nightingale Pro the planar IEM that finally gets linear tuning right, or is its warm, reference sound too niche to break... Aaron SigalFebruary 10, 2026
New Products Écoute TH2 Wireless Headphones Debut on Kickstarter With Built-In Vacuum Tube Preamp Second generation écoute vacuum tube wireless noise cancelling headphones improve comfort and sound in a slightly modified design. Ian WhiteFebruary 9, 2026
New Products JLab Blue XL Speaker Headphones: For People Who Hate Earbuds, Over-Ears, and Being Told How to Listen Wearable Bluetooth speakers or a terrible idea made loud? The $99.99 JLab Blue XL speaker headphones aim for volume, not subtlety. Ian WhiteFebruary 6, 2026
DAPs Astell&Kern PD10 DAP Review: Bridging Ultra-Premium Portable Audio and Home Hi-Fi At $2,749, can the Astell&Kern PD10 actually replace your DAP and your streamer—or is it solving a problem you don’t have? Aaron SigalJanuary 31, 2026