Music Vinyl Sales Top $1 Billion as RIAA Data Confirms the Record Revival Is No Nostalgia Act Vinyl sales top $1 billion in the U.S. as RIAA data confirms nearly two decades of growth. Why records remain the music industry’s most... Ian WhiteMarch 18, 2026
Loudspeakers What Happened to Cabasse? Legendary French Hi-Fi Brand Enters Receivership Legendary French audio brand Cabasse has entered receivership after 75 years. What it means for the future of the historic speaker maker. Ian WhiteMarch 17, 2026
Hi-Fi Components AXPONA 2026 Preview: New Hi-Fi Product Launches from Goldmund, SVS, Magico, Audio Note and More AXPONA 2026 returns April 10 to 12 in Schaumburg, Illinois. We have early details on new hi-fi products set to debut at North America’s... Ian WhiteMarch 12, 2026
Loudspeakers Barco Acquisition of VerVent Audio Holdings Puts Focal and Naim Under New Ownership Barco acquires VerVent Audio Holdings, bringing Focal and Naim under new ownership. What does this major industry deal mean for the future of both... Robert SilvaMarch 10, 2026
Headphones Drop Shuts Down Standalone Store March 31, Ending the Massdrop Era and Its Community Buying Model Drop shuts down its standalone store March 31, ending the Massdrop era. Few audiophile staples remain, and the community model that built them is... Ian WhiteMarch 3, 2026
Loudspeakers Fyne Audio’s Full-Bleed Bristol Takeover: Colorful F500SP Speakers Steal the 2026 Hi-Fi Show Fyne Audio is now offering bold custom colors to UK buyers. Have Scottish speakers decided beige is no longer brave enough? Robert SilvaMarch 2, 2026
Movies Paramount Wins Bidding War for Warner Bros. Discovery as Netflix Backs Out of Battle for Media Empire Paramount wins Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix drops out. What happens to HBO, CNN, theaters, and streaming next in 2026? Robert SilvaFebruary 27, 2026
Music Streamers Qobuz Connect Lands on Cambridge Audio StreamMagic Gen 2 and Gen 3 in Upgrade for Legacy Product Owners Qobuz Connect arrives on Cambridge Audio StreamMagic Gen 2 and 3 via firmware update, extending new streaming features to legacy models. Ian WhiteFebruary 25, 2026
News Panasonic Exits TV Manufacturing, Hands Production to Skyworth as 2026 TV Shakeup Continues Panasonic has aligned with Skyworth for US TV production starting in 2026. Will this strengthen the brand or change what buyers expect from its... Robert SilvaFebruary 25, 2026
Music Streamers BluOS Partners with airable to Enhance Radio and Podcast Discovery Across NAD, Bluesound, PSB and More BluOS integrates airable, adding global radio stations and podcasts to its platform for Bluesound, NAD and more, but what does it mean for users? Ian WhiteFebruary 24, 2026
News Peacock Promises NFL Sunday Night Football in Dolby Atmos Surround – Does it Actually Work? NBC Universal's flagship streaming service is promising live football broadcasts in 4K/HDR with Dolby Atmos surround sound, but will it work on your gear? Chris BoylanNovember 15, 2025
News Kii Audio SEVEN Wireless Bookshelf Speakers Get New Titanium Finish and DSP Update Kii Audio SEVEN wireless speakers add a third color, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Lossless support, and more with free software update. Robert SilvaFebruary 17, 2026
Hi-Fi Components T.H.E. Show Returns to Alexis Park for 30th Anniversary Celebration T.H.E. Show Las Vegas is now set for March 20-22, 2026 at the Alexis Park Resort to celebrate its 30th Anniversary and honor its... Robert SilvaFebruary 15, 2026
New Products VPI Turntable Featured in Lexus RZ EV Ad Costs Twice as Much as the Car Itself Lexus is pushing its first full-electric SUV with Miles Davis on classic vinyl and a gorgeous turntable from VPI, and we're fully on board. Chris BoylanFebruary 9, 2026
Home Theater Is Disney+ Losing Dolby Vision Dynamic HDR Streaming Due to a Patent Dispute? European customers of the streaming service are reporting that movies and shows that used to be available in Dolby Vision dynamic HDR are now... Chris BoylanFebruary 9, 2026
New Products We Check Out LG’s 2026 OLED TVs: C6, G6 and W6 Wallpaper TV: Here’s What You Need to Know LG came on strong at CES 2026 with a new suite of OLED TVs featuring stunning design and impressive video performance. Chris BoylanJanuary 23, 2026
News Sony Hands Majority Control of Its TV Business to TCL in Major Home Entertainment Joint Venture Sony and TCL are forming a global TV joint venture with TCL holding majority control. It’s a seismic power shift that rewrites the future... Robert SilvaJanuary 20, 2026