Articles
Our favorite wireless speakers to buy in 2024 include models from Audioengine, Q Acoustics, KEF, JBL and Dynaudio.
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Podcasts
On this episode Editor in-Chief, Ian White discusses his picks for the best wireless speakers of 2024 (so far) under $4,000.
DAPs
Review: Shanling M3 Plus DAP — Because Not Every Audiophile Needs a $3,000 Brick to Find Sonic Bliss
Shanling's M3 Plus portable DAP delivers a sleek design, warm sound, Android 13, and balanced output for under $500.
Articles
Our picks for the best IEMs of 2025 include Beyerdynamic, Melody Wings, Campfire, 64 Audio, HiSenior and UE Pro.
Articles
In 2024, the best universal fit in-ear monitors (IEMs) at various price points are from Final, Campfire Audio and Noble Audio.
New Products
Final's UX1000 budget wireless ANC headphones are only $65, while the step-up UX5000 add aptX Adaptive and LDAC for $250.
Over-Ear Headphones
Audio-Technica's ATH-ADX7000 deliver stunning dynamics, vast staging and refined tuning at $3,499 with some drawbacks.
Headphone Amps
SMSL’s $499 DL400 features the ES9039MSPRO DAC, 6W balanced power, LDAC support, and a reversible I2S/XLR interface.
DAPs
ONIX’s $439 Tocata XM2 DAP debuts with a balanced CS4308P DAC, 800 mW output, TIDAL streaming, LDAC support, and clean design—though it lacks Bluetooth...
Headphone Amps
Pass Labs’ new HPA-1c refines the original with lower noise, a redesigned power supply, and stronger performance, but its $4,045 price puts it up...
Floorstanding Speakers
Focal quietly drops the $699–$2,299 Omada speakers between Vestia and Theva, packing TAM tweeters and Slatefiber cones in a non-typical rollout but with good...
New Products
The British audio company just introduced two totally redesigned in-ear ANC TWS earphones that audiophiles are sure to get excited about.
New Products
The updated Bowers & Wilkins Pi7 S2 and Pi5 S2 True Wireless Earphones featured longer battery life, upgraded drivers, and superior sound quality.
Articles
Our favorite Dongle DACs in 2025 for audiophiles include models from Questyle, Audioengine, iFi and Campfire Audio.
Articles
With the Dongle DAC market shaking itself out in 2024, the $129 Questyle 15c leapfrogged the competition.
IEMs
ACTIVO Scoop feature a single 8mm dynamic driver, dual 6mm dynamic drivers, and dual balanced armatures, bringing Astell&Kern tech to an accessible price.
Music Streamers
Dan Mackta of Qobuz answers questions on Reddit on AI, Linux support, app features, and future platform growth.
