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Samsung’s 2026 Neo QLED 4K TVs deliver AI picture upgrades, gaming support, and sizes from 43 to 100 inches. What will it cost you?...
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Beats and Nike team up for Powerbeats Pro 2 Special Edition with fitness features, bold design, and zero upgrades under the hood. Smart move...
Movies
Netflix pockets $2.8 Billion from its failed Warner Brothers acquisition attempt, but increases subscriptions up to $26.99 monthly.
Articles
Opening Day optimism, Sennheiser in limbo, Kaleidescape at 25, and a study that questions how we hear. Think you’re paying attention? Think again.
Music Streamers
Marantz M1 Streaming Amplifier Review: Can This Compact All In One Replace Your Entire Hi-Fi System?
Marantz's Model M1 packs 100W, HEOS, HDMI eARC, and Dirac Live into a compact streaming amp for only $1,000.
Music Streamers
Can the $259 Fosi Audio S3 streamer DAC and preamp challenge WiiM and Bluesound with balanced outputs and HDMI eARC despite missing key features?
Headphone Amps
Can the $849 LAiV Crescendo VERSE deliver real R2R DAC performance in a one box system for headphones and speakers?
Gift Guides
Building the ultimate man cave in 2026? Discover the best home theater, hi-fi, and tech upgrades that deliver real performance, not hype.
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Samsung 2026 Mini LED TVs offer 4K UHD, gaming features, Vision AI, and sizes from 43 to 85 inches. Here’s pricing, specs, and lineup...
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Sony just launched two new soundbars, new rear speakers and three new subwoofers plus the ability to add a second powered sub to their...
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Sony is bringing its renowned XR video processor for TVs to a much more affordable price point.
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Grado Classic Series launches with 7 updated headphones from $125. What’s new, what’s not, and who these are really for.
Music Streamers
Does HDMI eARC support make the Cambridge Audio CXN100 SE a better $1,099 streamer for modern hi-fi systems?
Hi-Fi Components
Cambridge Audio adds a Black Edition to its CX Series, but is the CXN100 SE and new distribution the real story?
IEMs
Does the Meze Astru’s titanium driver tuning, sub bass extension, and controlled treble justify $899 against top IEM rivals?
Dongle DACs
Can a $149 MagSafe compatible DAC/amp deliver clean, neutral sound and fix the cable chaos of dongle DACs for iPhone users? The Fosi MD3...
Movies
A fresh Blu-ray roundup spans hit TV series, Fred Astaire musicals, Broadway adaptations, and Looney Tunes classics. Which releases deserve a spot on your...
Movies
"Network" saw the corporate media circus coming. Criterion Collection's new 4K restoration proves the film was not satire. It was prophecy.
Movies
Chloé Zhao’s Hamnet arrives on 4K UHD Blu-ray with stunning visuals and raw performances but does the slow burn Shakespeare drama justify the emotional...
IEMs
Can the Campfire Audio Andromeda 10 justify its $1,799 price in today’s crowded flagship IEM market, and does it truly improve on the legendary...
Over-Ear Headphones
Can SIVGA’s $179 SV021 Pro turn premium wood build and comfort into great sound, or does its uneven tuning hold it back?
DACs
Rob Watts, Digital Audio Consultant for Chord Electronics reveals what he's learned about digital audio, designing DACs, and hearing things we can't measure.
Amplifiers
Floorstanding Speakers
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The new Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus LS970 UST Projector is bright enough to light up a huge screen just inches from the wall and...
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Denon brings Dolby Atmos music support to its HEOS whole home music platform with this trio of wireless speakers.
Floorstanding Speakers
Andrew Jones to debut Jones and Cerreta at AXPONA 2026 with MoFi Distribution but what is this field coil concentric floorstander and how much...
Center Speakers
Børresen’s $7,000 Center3 brings flagship tech to home theater but is it the missing piece for X Series owners or still overkill?
New Products
FiiO DARKSIDE PRO Linear Power Supply Promises Cleaner, Low Noise Power for Desktop Hi-Fi Under $200
Can a $159 linear power supply fix weak wall adapters and unlock better sound from your DAC or amp? FiiO thinks the DARKSIDE PRO...
Movies
Stranger Things Complete Series on Blu-ray and 4K UHD arrives this July in four collector box sets, but which edition should you buy?
Headphone Amps
Schiit's Lyr 5 Headphone Amplifier at $799 combines tube and MOSFET gain with up to 6W output and Forkbeard control but skips balanced inputs...
Headphones
Sennheiser’s consumer division is for sale again as Sonova exits. What happens next could reshape one of audio’s most recognizable brands.
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
At $219, Cleer ARC 5 open ear earbuds add THX Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, aptX Lossless, a touchscreen smart case, and up...
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At $549, Apple’s AirPods Max 2 wireless headphones improve noise cancellation and spatial audio with new H2 chip, while adding Live Translation and Conversational...
Headphone Amps
Burson’s Soloist Stellar is a $1,500 Class-A headphone amplifier delivering up to 8W of power, a dedicated low-noise IEM stage, and upgradeable op-amps for...
Headphone Amps
Burson's Conductor Stellar packs an ESS9039PRO DAC, 8W Class-A power, and upgradeable design. Can rivals match this much performance for $1,800?
Articles
Packed rooms at CanJam NYC 2026 and a surge in vinyl, books, and Blu-ray. Is physical media quietly winning again?
Music
George Thorogood’s Greatest Hits Live lands June 12 on vinyl. Still Bad to the Bone, or just your neighbor’s 1 a.m. problem again?
TVs
Hisense unveils 2026 U7 and U6 MiniLED TVs from 55 to 116 inches and $1,299 to $19,999, targeting Samsung and TCL in the TV...
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LG announces pricing and availability for its 2026 OLED evo G6 and C6 TVs, featuring brighter panels, new processing, and enhanced gaming performance.
Movies
Predator: Badlands hunts in native 4K with savage Atmos bass, and visuals so sharp even a Weyland Yutani synthetic would glitch trying to process...
Movies
Is the 2026 Ben-Hur release on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc the chariot race your home theater deserves or just another lap around catalog...
Movies
Paramount wins Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix drops out. What happens to HBO, CNN, theaters, and streaming next in 2026?
News
Panasonic has aligned with Skyworth for US TV production starting in 2026. Will this strengthen the brand or change what buyers expect from its...
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.
Articles
My previous article, Ten Reasons Why 3D TV May Fail stirred up quite a debate. In response to my skeptical take on the launch...
Desktop PC
Performance of a traditional tower PC and monitor in one sleek, integrated design HP’s new All-in-One 200 Desktop PC is simple to set up...
Desktop PC
23-inch-diagonal widescreen, touch-enabled PC with Intel Core i5 and i3 processor options HP has just updated the TouchSmart 600 PC with new Intel™ Core...
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Push-to-Talk DECT 6.0 Cordless Phone System for Faster, Clearer Communication at Home VTech Communications, Inc. has announced the industry’s first Push-to-Talk system, the LS6325....
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International Release Scheduled for End of May Apple has announced that the Wi-Fi + 3G models of its iPad will be delivered to U.S....
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High resolution Wide XGA projectors have the highest brightness in their class at up to 5,500 ANSI lumens Picture-in-Picture and Picture-by-Picture modes enable simultaneous...
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3D-Capable Short Throw XGA Projector Produces a 50″ Image at a Distance of 3 Feet ViewSonic Corp. just announced the commercial availability of its...
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World’s Thinnest External Battery & Protective Case for iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS MiLi, specialist in design and development of battery power and charging...
Gaming Notebooks
Powerful 15-inch notebook features ATI Radeon 5850 GPU and Intel Core i5 Processor MSI Computer Corp. has just announced the new 15.4-inch GX640 gaming...
Gaming Notebooks
15-inch notebook gives gamers the world’s fastest mobile graphics performance to date MAINGEAR Computers, award-winning builders of custom computers for PC gamers and enthusiasts,...
