Articles
The cassette Walkman revival is real. From the FiiO CP13 to Gen Z mixtape culture, retro audio is back — hiss, heartbreak, and all.
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Digital Music Systems
At $15,500 the dCS Lina DAC X combines hi-res digital music streaming, proprietary Ring DAC tech, and a build quality that justifies its top-shelf...
DAPs
Astell&Kern’s A&ultima SP4000 drops at High End Munich 2025, featuring full Android, dual op-amps, advanced DACs, and next-gen audio tech.
Headphone Amps
Have iFi raised the performance ceiling for portable Bluetooth DAC/Amps with the iDSD Valkyrie, or does the hefty "dongle" fall flat on its promises?
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $99, the ACCENTUM Open feature Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint connectivity to your devices while keeping you aware of your surroundings.
New Products
Optoma GT4000UHD delivers 4K UHD, 4,000 lumens, ultra-low input lag, and UST convenience for an immersive gaming and movie experience in any room.
New Products
At $399, the Meze 105 AER open-back headphones feature trickle-down technology from the 109 PRO headphones for half the price.
Movies
Netflix brings Rear Window to the big screen—because apparently, watching Jimmy Stewart spy on his neighbors from a tiny phone screen just doesn’t do...
Music
Burmester’s PURE SOUND Master Recordings: Oscar Peterson Trio’s We Get Requests—no edits, no filters, just pure analog. $900? Lilli Von Schtup would ghost you...
Floorstanding Speakers
Discover Aequo Audio's Adamantis and Ensium high-end loudspeakers with nanotech enclosures and analog ARPEC room correction.
CD Players
Shanling will be demonstrating two disc players, DAC/Headphone Amp, DAC/Streamer, and HW-600 open-back headphones at High END.
News
IKEA and Sonos end their Symfonisk cult—er, collab. Last chance to grab bookshelf and lamp speakers before they disappear into the forest.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Xbox Cloud Gaming comes to LG Smart TVs in 25+ countries. Stream AAA titles and indie gems straight from your couch with just a...
New Products
The $349 Beosound A1 3rd Gen adds sound upgrades, fresh colors, and the same IP67 waterproof build—still one of the most stylish portable Bluetooth...
New Products
No longer a limited edition model, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Closed-back Studio Headphones are now widely available at $199.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
WiiM is well-known for its streaming products, but they are expanding their reach with a dedicated integrated amplifier.
Daily Deals
With Amazon's current deal on the 65-inch Panasonic Z85A 4K OLED TV, I finally got off the sidelines and bought a new TV.
