Articles Has a Decline of Pop Music led to the Rise of the Music Snob? Or are gender beliefs at the heart of the devaluation of pop? Trav WilsonOctober 5, 2020
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors Denon AVR-X3700H A/V Receiver Review: First to the 8K Party Denon's 2020 middle-of-the-line 9.2-channel home theater receiver superbly handles surround sound, while ushering in support for 8K TVs. Brian MitchellDecember 17, 2020
Reviews Enclave Audio CineHome PRO Wireless Soundbar Review At $1600, Enclave Audio's CineHome Pro all-in-one THX certified wireless 5.1 speaker system will give any soundbar a run for their money. Ian WhiteJuly 25, 2021
HDTV 4K & 8K TV Samsung The Frame 65-inch 4K TV Review: Television or Art? The Frame is a head turning 4K QLED TV that hangs on your wall and looks like a piece of artwork. Brian MitchellNovember 24, 2020
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones Audeze LCDi3 Earphones Review: The Best IEMs for your Apple iPhone Unique semi open-back earphones that provide the spacious sound of full-size headphones in a truly portable package. Trav WilsonFebruary 3, 2021
New Products REL Delivers More Bass with the HT/1510 Predator II Subwoofer How much bass is enough? REL takes it beyond the limit with their new flagship HT/1510 Predator II 15-inch home theater subwoofer. Robert SilvaJune 16, 2022
Hi-Fi Components McIntosh Group Has Been Acquired by Highlander Partners McIntosh Group has been acquired by a Texas-based private equity firm. What does this mean for all of the brands? Ian WhiteJune 16, 2022
Headphones T.H.E. Show 2022: Dongle DACs and Adapters Dongle DACs and adapters for every smartphone, tablet, and DAP were on display at T.H.E. Show 2022. W. JenningsJune 18, 2022
DACs T.H.E. Show 2022: Lampizator Pacific DAC $30,000 is a lot of money for a DAC, but the Lampizator Pacific DAC offers some of the best digital playback you will ever... W. JenningsJune 19, 2022
DAPs T.H.E. Show 2022: Astell&Kern KANN MAX DAP T.H.E. Show 2022 attendees saw the N. American debut of the Astell&Kern KANN MAX DAP. Get our early thoughts before our full review. L. MillerJune 19, 2022
Bookshelf Speakers T.H.E. Show 2022: Oriaco G6 EM Loudspeakers Oriaco is a California-based loudspeaker manufacturer that has flown under the radar. Their new G6 EM stand-mount speaker proved to be an impressive listen. Brian MitchellJune 20, 2022
Headphone Amps T.H.E. Show 2022: Ampandsound Tube Amplifiers California-based Ampsandsound have become one of the most respected brands in the high-end headphone space and for very good reasons. L. MillerJune 20, 2022
News T.H.E. Show 2022: Kevin Gray & Sunny Components Renown mastering engineer Kevin Gray's appearance at T.H.E. Show came with a few welcome surprises. Brian MitchellJune 20, 2022
HDTV 4K & 8K TV Amazon Prime Day Summer 2022 Tips Amazon Prime Day is coming July 12 -13, 2022! Check out some of the initial deals along with important tips on how to spend... Robert SilvaJune 21, 2022
Hi-Fi Components Focal Powered by Naim Expands to Miami and Austin Focal Powered by Naim continues their global expansion with the opening of two new stores across the U.S. in Austin and Miami. Brian MitchellJune 21, 2022
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Rotel Diamond Series Celebrates 60 Years and Goes Back to the Future Did the Rotel Michi Series check off every box except for the price? The brand new Rotel Diamond Series needs to be on your... Ian WhiteJune 22, 2022
Articles Are 3-Minute Songs Bad For Music? The Honest Broker Knows Why. Clinical evidence and field research indicate that longer songs have a more euphoric and hypnotic impact. So why do commercial songs end so soon? Ted GioiaJune 23, 2022