Articles
Interest in jazz kissa is growing internationally, and kissa-inspired listening venues are appearing outside Japan; can they compete with the real thing?
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DAPs
Astell & Kern announced its slimmest and least expensive portable hi-res audio player for audiophiles. The $500 AK Jr digital audio player is considered entry-level, although...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Astell & Kern and Campfire Audio have teamed up to create the $1,499 Solaris X IEMs. Not cheap but quality never really is.
Digital Music Systems
The flagship Astell&Kern SP2000T DAP is going to be very expensive when it becomes available in October. We suspect it will be the best...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Is there a market still for passive audiophile IEMs? The Astell & Kern AK Zero1 IEMs at $699 are an enthusiastic yes!
New Products
CanJam NYC 2022 has begun and Astell & Kern have introduced the ACRO BE100 Bluetooth Speaker for $499 USD.
DACs
Poland has become a hotbed of cutting edge high-end audio. The LampizatOr Baltic 3 DAC takes its shot at the title.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
TCL adds to their XL TV collection for 2022, as well as bringing OD Zero, TruCut, and 144Hz refresh rates tech to U.S. consumers.
Articles
11 records we love from Blue Note and Colemine Records that are must own albums if you love jazz, soul, and R&B.
News
The inaugural Headphonium, presented by eCoustics will be held at T.H.E. Show in Long Beach, CA, June 10-12, 2022 at the Hilton Long Beach.
News
Learn all the ways to watch live March Madness basketball games on TV from the U.S. or Canada.
Bookshelf Speakers
The Klipsch RP-600M offer an outstanding level of performance for only $629 and can work with a wide range of solid state and tube...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Are the $349 Klipsch T5 II McLaren Edition ANC Wireless Earphones worth the extra money? You might be quite surprised by the answer.
Articles
Physical media showed strong signs of life last year. The 2021 RIAA Music Industry Data confirms that vinyl and CDs are going nowhere but...
CD Players
The CD is fighting back in 2021. The new Pro-Ject CD Box S3 and CD Box DS3 might be your best way to enjoy...
New Products
Does your movie watching experience suffer from a lack of low end impact? The Monoprice Monolith Dual Driver Subwoofers might change all that.
Reviews
Are you looking for an affordable portable Bluetooth loudspeaker that won't mind getting wet or taking a few bumps? The Tronsmart Bang is quite...
