Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones Skullcandy Method 360 ANC Earbuds Get a Bose Audio Upgrade—Seriously Skullcandy’s Method 360 earbuds bring ANC, Bluetooth 5.3, and surprise—Bose-tuned sound. Premium tech, budget price. What’s the catch for $99? Ian WhiteApril 16, 2025
Hi-Fi Components Goer Dynamics Acquires Minority Stake in Gryphon Audio Designs Goer Dynamics will expand the distribution of Gryphon Audio Designs into Asia and open up opportunities in the luxury car audio sector. Robert SilvaApril 17, 2025
Music Record Reviews: Craft Recordings’ OJC Reissues Miles Davis’ Walkin’ and The Musings of Miles Audiophiles owe themselves a listen to Craft Recordings Original Jazz Classics Series of new Miles Davis vinyl reissues. Mark SmotroffApril 18, 2025
Bookshelf Speakers Stratton Acoustics Element 6 & 8 Loudspeakers Dazzle at AXPONA 2025 At $20,000 or $25,000 per pair the latest Stratton Acoustics stand-mount loudspeakers aim to offer uncompromising sound and beauty. Robert SilvaApril 19, 2025
Articles 20 Best Film Noir Movies to Watch Before You Die (or Get Framed for Murder) Ready to dive into the dark, twisted world of film noir? Check out the 20 best films, plus where to grab the sharpest Blu-ray,... Ian WhiteApril 19, 2025
Music Record Store Day 2025 Field Report: The Meters, Archie Shepp, Soul Slabs & The Grays While Record Store Day (RSD) is over for now, Mark Smotroff reports on his scores, some of which you still may be able to... Mark SmotroffApril 18, 2025
Networking Because Your Ethernet Cable Isn’t Fancy Enough: SilentPower’s OMNI LAN Switch Targets Audiophile Setups If you have an extensive home AV network, the OMNI LAN network switch might be worth considering Robert SilvaApril 18, 2025
Music Qobuz and ACT Music Join Forces for an Unbeatable Jazz Experience—TIDAL, Take Notes Qobuz partners with ACT Music for an exclusive, high-res jazz experience, offering playlists, videos, and 24-bit downloads. Ian WhiteApril 18, 2025
News Netflix Q1 2025 Earnings Soar: AI Search, New Jersey Studio & No Tariff Tantrums Turns out, streaming global movie and TV content isn't so tariff-sensitive. Netflix just reported a 13% jump in revenue. Ian WhiteApril 17, 2025
Articles 25 Essential Films That Explain America Better Than Your History Teacher Ever Did Think you’ve seen it all? These 25 essential American films are the ones every true movie lover should own. Ian WhiteApril 17, 2025
New Products Toshiba Aurex AX-RP10 Bluetooth Turntable: DJ Your Next Flight! TSA Might Have a Word, But Who Cares? Toshiba's Aurex AX-RP10 Portable Turntable is perfect for music lovers who want to spin records anywhere. The TSA would like a word. Ian WhiteApril 17, 2025
Over-Ear Headphones Meze Audio POET Headphones Review: The Right Blend of Sound and Portability? Can the Meze Audio POET combine the sound quality of the ELITE series with the compact design of the LIRIC series, thanks to its... James FiorucciApril 17, 2025
Reviews Sumiko Wellfleet and Amethyst Phono Cartridge Reviews: Great Performance You Can Afford $449 or $599, find out which Sumiko moving magnet phono cartridge is right for you? Ian WhiteNovember 24, 2024
Music Norman Greenbaum’s ‘Spirit in the Sky’ Gets Dolby Atmos Release and Vinyl Reissue from Craft Recordings Craft Recordings honors Norman Greenbaum's iconic hit 'Spirit in the Sky' with a Dolby Atmos release and vinyl reissue, offering an enhanced listening experience... Ian WhiteApril 16, 2025
HDTV 4K & 8K TV Sony Beefs Up 2025 4K TV Line with BRAVIA 5, BRAVIA 2 II and BRAVIA 8 II Last month, we got a sneak peek at Sony’s new BRAVIA 4K TVs. Here’s what’s coming down the pike this year. Chris BoylanApril 3, 2025
In-Wall Speakers James by Sonance SA68 In-Wall Speaker Delivers Big Sound From Tiny Opening Looking for more discreet in-wall or in-ceiling speakers? Check out the new James by Sonance SA68 Small Aperture architectural speaker. Robert SilvaApril 15, 2025
News Netflix AI Search: Because Apparently, the Algorithm That Keeps Recommending Bad Influence Wasn’t Sensitive Enough Want more AI-fueled chaos in your streaming life? Stick around—Netflix clearly isn’t done letting the robots take the remote. Ian WhiteApril 14, 2025