Headphone Amps
The Saros Audio Systems Europa is a fully differential, hand-built tube headphone amplifier and preamp debuting at CAF 2025 for $8,495—precision without compromise.
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New Products
Klipsch revives its iconic ProMedia line with the Lumina 2.1 system, blending horn-loaded sound, RGB lighting, and modern connectivity for gamers and creators.
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Capital Audiofest 2025 wrapped the hi-fi show season with standout systems, strong crowds, and big sound. Here's what impressed us!
Reviews
Sony's latest OLED TV offers superior picture performance right out of the box. Is that enough to justify the price? (Spoiler alert - it...
New Products
Samsung’s new Movingstyle lineup brings mobility to the living room with the 27-inch LSM7F and 32-inch M7 Smart Monitor, combining style, flexibility, and power.
In-Wall Speakers
KEF expands its Extreme Home Theater line with the THX-Certified Ci5120QLM-THX and Ci3120QLM-THX in-wall speakers, priced at $1,699.99 and $1,299.99 each.
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News
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?
Floorstanding Speakers
Bang & Olufsen turns 100 with the Beolab 90 Titan Edition—a $200,000+ statement in aluminum and ego that proves audiophile excess is alive and...
Music
Guided By Voices return with Thick Rich And Delicious, a sharp, hook-filled rock record that captures Robert Pollard and his best lineup in peak...
Music
Verve’s Straight From The Vault series revisits Dizzy Gillespie’s Sonny Side Up—a 1957 hard bop classic featuring Sonny Rollins and Sonny Stitt—beautifully reissued on...
Reviews
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 refine a classic with Bluetooth 5.4, wireless charging, better call quality, and top-tier ANC. Sony is likely to...
Reviews
Skullcandy’s Aviator 900 ANC revives a classic design with Bluetooth LE, THX spatial audio, and bold sound. A stylish, durable, and feature-packed $299 comeback.
Dongle DACs
Questyle’s QCC ($59) and QCC Pro ($99) finally bring aptX Adaptive and LDAC to iPhone and iPad, giving Apple users higher resolution Bluetooth audio.
Dongle DACs
Is the $49 Creative BT-W6 Bluetooth 5.4 dongle worth it to give your old laptop or console aptX Adaptive, LC3, and 24-bit/96kHz wireless audio?
Dongle DACs
The Questyle M18i blurs the line between dongle and desktop DAC, offering current-mode amplification, wired and wireless versatility, and exceptional sound quality—but short battery...
Reviews
Apple AirPods Pro 3 add a ton of smart new tricks but lose the magic that made the AirPods Pro 2 so good.
Reviews
Sony's flagship soundbar system will add punch to your movie and TV viewing and music listening, but at a price.
Over-Ear Headphones
Fosi Audio i5 open-back planar headphones aren’t perfect, but deliver deep bass, detailed imaging, and impressive technical performance.
Over-Ear Headphones
Refined, not reinvented: Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen delivers better clarity, isolation, and modern connectivity without losing its musical soul.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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Creative’s Aurvana Ace 3 adds Bluetooth 5.4, LDAC, Auracast, and Mimi Sound Personalization to its xMEMS solid-state design for smarter, high-res wireless audio.
New Products
At $599, Final’s new DX3000CL brings the design and tuning of its DX6000 open-back to a more affordable closed-back headphone, offering balance, comfort and...
Headphone Amps
Schiit’s Jotunheim 3 delivers massive power, ultra-low distortion, and a near-silent noise floor—Made in America, Forkbeard app-controlled, and built to drive any headphone with...
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At $69.99, SOUNDPEATS Clip1 delivers Dolby Audio, LDAC, and N-Flex Arch comfort in a lightweight open-ear wireless earbud built for all-day wear, workouts, and...
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Carry your iPhone or essentials in style with Apple’s new ISSEY MIYAKE iPhone Pocket — a 3D-knitted fashion accessory priced at $149 and $229.
New Products
Final’s new TONALITE earbuds use advanced 3D head and ear scanning to create a personalized timbre profile, offering AI-optimized sound tailored to your anatomy.
New Products
TCL’s T7 Series QLED TVs slot in below the QM6K TVs in 2025, opting for Direct LED backlighting instead of MiniLED.
Music Streamers
The McIntosh DS200, MSA5500, and MX123 now support Spotify Lossless—because even Spotify couldn’t fake hi-fi forever.
Articles
Discover if vintage turntables still beat modern models under $2,000. Pros, cons, sound quality, and where to buy for the best vinyl experience.
Amplifiers
At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.
Amplifiers
Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?
Articles
How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.
Articles
The COVID pandemic took a lot from us including thousands of restaurants. But a small vintage audio and record store in thriving in Brooklyn.
Articles
Explore the best value-driven headphone accessories for audiophiles, including stands, cables, and amps, that boost your sound without breaking the bank.
DACs
Topping’s $1,799 D900 DAC/Preamp debuts with a custom PSRM 1-bit engine, analog volume control and 10-band PEQ.
New Products
The HEDDphone D1 brings Berlin engineering to the $799 headphone arena with a Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm, taking on Sennheiser, Focal, and Beyerdynamic head-on.
New Products
At $699, Noble Audio’s FoKus Prestige Encore elevates luxury wireless listening with a four-driver hybrid design, Audiodo sound calibration, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless...
New Products
At $329, JBL’s Tour PRO 3 wireless earbuds combine dual drivers, adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and a touchscreen Smart Charging Case to challenge...
Music
1990s hitmakers The Cranberries & Superdrag offer vinyl reissues of their biggest hit recordings worthy of your consideration.
Articles
Because your streaming service doesn't cut it and these are 4K Blu-ray players in 2025 that still matter.
New Products
At $269, XGIMI’s Vibe One makes projectors fun and portable for convenient big screen entertainment just about anywhere.
New Products
LG MAGNIT 136-inch Active Matrix Micro LED TV delivers next-level pixel control, modular design, and stunning 4K visuals for high-end home theaters.
New Products
Panasonic Z8BA OLED delivers a 77-inch cinema-size picture, advanced HDR, True Game Mode, Dolby Atmos sound, and full Fire TV integration. But is it...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Compare Denon and Marantz AVRs for 2025—explore features, performance, and prices to find the best home theater receiver for your setup, from budget to...
News
T.H.E. Film Festival and T.H.E. New York International Audio Show will take place from October 24-26, 2025 at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, Meadowlands, New...
Articles
Upgrade the sound of your turntable with our favorite MM and MC phono cartridges you can buy in 2024 without breaking the bank.
Articles
With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."
Articles
A clean record sounds better and prolongs the life of your phono cartridge. My best record cleaning solutions to achieve both and maintain your...
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What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
Articles
With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.
Reviews
Can the $2,150 Muarah MU-2 compete with phono preamps from EAR, Pro-Ject, and MOON? Rich and filling like our favorite cabbage rolls and nobody...
Articles
Looking to build a hi-fi audio system around a WiiM Ultra Music Streamer in a small space? The Cabin Audiophiler shows you how.
Articles
Can a French Canadian integrated amplifier and pair of British speakers prove that making love is better than war? The MOON 250i v2 is...
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Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.
Compact Cameras
Redesigned J-Series Body Style at Affordable Price Points FUJIFILM North America Corporation just announced the introduction of four new models in its ultra-compact J-Series...
Digital Cameras
Powerful Zoom With Outstanding Quality in HD FUJIFILM North America Corporation just announced two new additions to its S-Series line: The FinePix S1800 and...
Digital Cameras
High Performance Meets High Definition with Powerful Zoom Range and Cutting-Edge HD Capabilities FUJIFILM North America Corporation just announced two new additions to its...
New Products
30x Optical Zoom Lens with Manual Zoom Mechanism, High-Speed Shooting and Full 1080p HD Movie Capture FUJIFILM North America Corporation today announced its most...
Compact Cameras
Long-Zoom Point and Shoot Camera with New Features in a Compact, Affordable and Stylish Package FUJIFILM North America Corporation just announced the FinePix F80EXR,...
Compact Cameras
Touch Screen Interface Combines Style and Substance for the Ultimate Point-and-Shoot Experience FUJIFILM North America Corporation just announced the introduction of the FinePix Z700EXR,...
Compact Cameras
Combines Style and Functionality With YouTube and Facebook Upload Features FUJIFILM North America Corporation just announced the FinePix Z70, the latest addition to the...
New Products
Fujifilm’s First Waterproof, Shockproof, Freezeproof and Dustproof Digital Camera FUJIFILM North America Corporation just announced the launch of the FinePix XP10, the first in...
Head Units
JVC KW-AVX830 (photo top) Four new AV Multimedia head units with new technologies and enhanced connectivity JVC Mobile Entertainment will release two new double-din...
Head Units
JVC KW-XR810 Car-Matching Double-DIN CD Receivers With an expanded lineup of double-DIN CD receivers in stylish design, JVC is introducing the KW-XR810 Bluetooth Wireless...
