Headphone Amps STAX SRM-400S Electrostatic Headphone Amplifier Review At $1,300, is the STAX SRM-400S capable of driving some of the best headphones in the world? W. JenningsMarch 3, 2025
Gift Guides Gift Guide for the Ultimate Man Cave Unwind in the ultimate man cave and escape into home entertainment bliss with incredible gift ideas for hi-fi audio or home theater. Brian MitchellFebruary 24, 2025
New Products Focal Unveils Hadenys and Azurys Over-Ear Headphones: High End Munich 2024 Focal extends its wired headphone range with two affordable models based on the Bathys architecture in open and closed-back configurations. Brian MitchellMay 7, 2024
New Products HiFiMAN’s Arya Unveiled Planar Magnetic Headphones Look and Feel DAP and Dongle DAC Friendly: Preview At $1,400, the fourth-generation Arya Unveiled features a removable “Magnetic Veil” back panel and Stealth Magnet Technology. Ian WhiteNovember 12, 2024
Ask an Expert WTF is an IP (or IPX) Rating? Waterproof vs. water resistant? Here's what the numbers really mean in those IP ratings. Robert SilvaFebruary 19, 2025
IEMs STAX SR-003 MK2 Electrostatic Earspeakers with SRM-D10 II Energizer: Review STAX has unleashed a $1,295 earspeaker system that's unmatched for the price, but that doesn't mean it's for everybody. W. JenningsJuly 30, 2024
Bookshelf Speakers Wharfedale’s Aston Heritage Loudspeakers Will Be Limited to Only 500 Pairs? Before you get too excited, British audiophiles are getting a much better deal on these Heritage Series Limited Edition loudspeakers. Ian WhiteFebruary 17, 2025
Dongle DACs iFi GO link Max Review: The New Budget Dongle DAC King? iFi Audio's latest budget dongle DAC boasts impressive specs and looks the part, but how does it sound? James FiorucciFebruary 18, 2025
Ask an Expert WTF is HLG (Hybrid Log Gamma) HDR? HLG is one of several HDR formats in use. Find out what makes if different and what this means for TV viewing Robert SilvaFebruary 18, 2025
Hi-Fi Components Focal Powered By Naim Tampa Brings the High-End Experience to the Gulf Coast On Thursday, February 20, 2025, the latest Focal Powered by Naim luxury audio store opens in Tampa, Florida. Ian WhiteFebruary 19, 2025
Headphones Grado’s Signature S950 Headphones Are the End of “Sameness” in Brooklyn Not only do the new Grado Signature S950 feature an improved headband, gorgeous ear cups, and a brand new 52mm driver...but they finally have... Ian WhiteFebruary 19, 2025
Gift Guides Black Friday Gift Guide: The Best Tech Deals in 2024 2024 Black Friday tech deals you won't want to miss on hi-fi, headphones, and home theater gear this Holiday Season. Brian MitchellNovember 19, 2024
Ask an Expert WTF is Dolby Vision? Dolby's version of dynamic HDR (High Dynamic Range) can make Ultra HD 4K content come alive in your living room or home theater. Chris BoylanNovember 24, 2022
Hi-Fi Components T.H.E. Show Enters Into Collaborative Partnership With Audiophile Directory T.H.E. Enterprises teams up with new website startup, Audiophile Directory, in support of the HiFi industry. Brian MitchellFebruary 18, 2025
New Products Sennheiser’s New HD 505 Headphones Have a Specific Sonic Tilt for Only $280 With an open-back design and wide frequency response, the Sennheiser HD 505 wired headphones aim to appeal to audiophiles and gamers. Robert SilvaFebruary 10, 2025
New Products Bang & Olufsen’s New Atelier Program Offers One-of-a-Kind Customization of Its Beosound 2 Gradient Collection The Atelier program gives Bang & Olufsen's customers the chance to style their own speakers. The Beosound 2 Gradient Collection gets things started. Robert SilvaFebruary 11, 2025
Amplifiers TEAC’s AP-507 Power Amplifier Features Next Generation Hypex NCOREx Class D Technology At $2,199, the TEAC AP-507 power amplifier can be configured for two channel stereo, bi-amp, or bridged. Robert SilvaFebruary 12, 2025