News
After three days roaming the hallowed halls of CEDIA Expo 2025, here are our picks for "Best in Show" for home theater systems.
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New Products
Available in green or gray, Triangle’s GARDEN 7 outdoor speaker delivers 360-degree sound, IP66 weatherproofing, and LED lighting at a reasonable price.
New Products
Hisense PT1 Triple Laser Cinema UST projector delivers 4K, Dolby Vision, WiSA-ready audio, and Google TV for ultimate home theater performance.
New Products
TCL's first RGB MiniLED TV line will debut in China in 85-inch, 98-inch and 115-inch screen sizes. No word on U.S. availability.
Music
"Cinnamon Flower: The Expanded Edition" is a new reissue of the legendary saxophonist Charlie Rouse's Brazilian-inspired 1977 album, now presented in its original un-doctored...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
From media players to video processors, giant TVs and auto-masking screens, here are our picks for best video products at CEDIA Expo 2025.
CD Players
Only for Varèse owners: dCS’s new Transport delivers reference-level CD and SACD playback with ultra-low vibration and ACTUS bit-perfect transmission.
Floorstanding Speakers
Ultra luxury hi-fi loudspeakers, audiophile components, and a movie player you have to hear (and see) to believe.
Podcasts
Special guest, John Sciacca of Residential Systems joins the eCoustics team to discuss the best products at CEDIA Expo 2025.
New Products
The SOUNDPEATS H3 true wireless earbuds launch at $129 with Snapdragon Sound, LDAC, aptX Lossless, 55dB hybrid ANC, and app-based EQ in a crowded...
CD Players
TEAC's Reference 500 Series PD-507T CD Transport is engineered for audiophiles pairing external DACs with a growing CD resurgence.
News
Bluesound adds Dolby Atmos decoding to its arsenal with their new PULSE CINEMA soundbar. Is this a sign of even better things to come...
News
HEOS Built-in becomes Powered by HEOS. New branding with improved features deliver multi-room audio and lossless music streaming that actually works, no gimmicks required.
New Products
Devialet Phantom Ultimate 98 dB and 108 dB fuse next-gen ADH tech with unapologetic French industrial design—because why settle for boring when you can...
Music
One of the latest in Craft Recordings' stellar re-boot of the Original Jazz Classics (OJC) reissue series, the new edition of Kenny Burrell is...
Music
Craft Recordings’ OJC reissue of the Kenny Drew Trio delivers pristine 180-gram vinyl, highlighting Drew’s piano, Chambers’ bass, and Philly Joe Jones’ drums in...
Reviews
If you're looking for a giant screen TV with the performance of a high-end OLED, you best bring your AMEX Black card or a...
Music
Craft Latino celebrates Celia Cruz’s centennial with all-analog 180g vinyl reissues of her classics with Johnny Pacheco, including Son Con Guaguancó and Tremendo Caché.
Reviews
Noble Fokus Apollo delivers hybrid planar + dynamic drivers, long battery, 10-band EQ, and advanced ANC in a premium wireless headphone.
Reviews
Focal Bathys MG delivers top-tier wireless sound with upgraded ANC, premium comfort, and detail but at $1,499, rivals like Sony, Bowers & Wilkins, and...
Bookshelf Speakers
We put MartinLogan's least expensive speaker to the test to see if it can capture the magic of the company's far more expensive models.
Music
Kevin Gray of Cohearent Audio reveals how he re-masters vinyl albums from the original tapes, plus reissues that almost didn't happen.
Hi-Fi Components
Music Streamers
New Products
The $200 Aurzen D1R Cube brings Roku OS to a 1080p lifestyle projector, but its limited light output holds it back.
New Products
Epson brings a new focus to lifestyle projectors with its new LifeStudio line featuring five models (including a new UST) with prices ranging from...
Bookshelf Speakers
Celebrating 40 years, Acoustic Energy’s AE1 Anniversary Edition updates the iconic compact loudspeaker with modern drivers and refined engineering.
New Products
Neumann’s KH Series adds DSP subwoofers with deep 16 Hz bass, multichannel support, AoIP options, and MA 1 room calibration for precise studio monitoring.
IEMs
DUNU x KOTO ITO delivers full-bodied sound with dual dynamic and balanced armature drivers, perfect for Rock, Hip-Hop and Electronic.
IEMs
AFUL Dawn-X 14-driver hybrid IEM delivers flagship sound and advanced tech for $1,299, rivaling FiiO FX17, Astell&Kern LUNA, and Campfire Andromeda 10.
IEMs
Campfire Audio celebrates 10 years with the Andromeda 10, a 10-driver flagship IEM debuting at CanJam SoCal 2025, priced at $1699 in green and...
Floorstanding Speakers
Sept 18th at Common Wave Hi-Fi, Los Angeles hear the Klipschorn AK7 loudspeakers in a rare master class with Roy Delgado Jr. of Klipsch....
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.
New Products
Fosi Audio debuts i5 planar headphones, ZH3 DAC/Amp, and IM4 IEMs at CanJam SoCal 2025, competing with Schiit, FiiO, and iFi in affordable HiFi.
New Products
Yamaha expands its premium headphone lineup with the YH-4000 open-back and YH-C3000 closed-back models, featuring advanced drivers, handcrafted housings, and high-end comfort.
New Products
AirPods Pro 3 ($249) deliver improved ANC, longer battery life, heart-rate tracking, Live Translation, and better fit—Apple’s most capable earbuds yet.
DACs
$319 hi-res desktop DAC/AMP with balanced/single-ended outputs, Bluetooth 5.4, USB, optical, coax, and I²S connectivity.
New Products
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 200, AMIRON ZERO & AMIRON 200 launch Q4 2025 with ANC, aptX Lossless, Bluetooth 5.4 in EU/Canada.
Music
A Perfect Circle’s Mer de Noms debuts in 2xLP 180g high-definition vinyl via Interscope & Capitol’s Definitive Sound Series, limited edition 3,000 copies.
New Products
Skyworth debuts 100-inch Canvas Elite Art TV at CEDIA 2025, featuring 4K QD-MiniLED, matte screen, Google TV, and premium display tech.
New Products
Available in 65 to 98-inch screen sizes, the flagship 2025 TCL QM9K 4K TV offers more dimming zones and higher brightness.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Magnetar Doubles Down on Physical Media with UDP900MKII and UDP800MKII Blu-ray Players at CEDIA 2025
Magnetar’s blu-ray disc players prove physical media isn’t dead with 4K UHD, hi-res audio, Roon Ready, and reference build quality that will take a...
New Products
The HiFi Frame encases a 55 to 85-inch Samsung TV with a cleverly concealed CANVAS HiFi soundbar that sounds even better than it looks.
News
Dolby Vision 2 and Dolby Vision 2 Max take the guesswork out of optimizing your TV's picture, but you'll need to wait for a...
Articles
Jaws 50th in IMAX dominates as Summer 2025 flops pile up: The Fantastic Four, Honey Don’t, Eden, Splitsville, and more bomb at the box...
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...
Articles
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...
Articles
Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
World’s Smallest Slingbox Adds Sling Technology to DISH Network HD DVR Receivers DISH Network L.L.C. today introduced TV Everywhere™ — a unique suite of...
Camcorders
Rugged Pocket Video Camera Captures Adventures in HD – Even up to 10 feet Underwater Eastman Kodak Company today introduced the new KODAK PLAYSPORT...
Digital Cameras
Connect instantly to your memories, cruise through thousands of shots, and sort them by person, place, location, date, event, and more Eastman Kodak Company...
Digital Photo Frames
Keeps Pictures Fresh, and Family and Friends Closer Eastman Kodak Company today announced its new KODAK PULSE Digital Frame. This touchscreen-enabled frame is equipped...
Cell Phones
World’s First Dishwasher Safe Cell Phone Seal Shield LLC today announced the new SEAL CELL™ Waterproof Cell Phone. The product is the world’s first...
Hard Drives
WD introduced its fastest My Book external hard drive ever — the new My Book 3.0 desktop external drives are among the first devices...
New Products
Photo: Cobra XRS 9970G – World’s First Full Color Touch Screen Radar Detector Cobra Electronics Corporation announced the launch of the world’s first touch...
Hard Drives
Portable 7200RPM, 2.5-inch Hard Drive Delivers Transfer Speeds Up to Three Times Faster than USB 2.0 Seagate unveiled the BlackArmor PS110 USB 3.0 portable...
Laptops
Polished aluminum multimedia notebook with dual touchpads and powered speakers Atelier craftsmanship and cutting-edge technology seamlessly meld together in the luxurious ASUS NX90 Bang...
Netbooks
The Hot Pink Eee PC™ 1008P has a metallic silver bottom layer and a transparent Hot Pink IMR upper layer that makes an instant...
