Music Streamers
Spotify Premium launches Lossless audio for $11.99/month, delivering higher quality music streaming but stops short of 24-bit/96kHz or higher hi-res.
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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.
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Edge Sound Research’s Embodied Sound System turns surfaces into full-range audio, delivering immersive tactile and music experiences without visible speakers.
Music
Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah 50th Anniversary Pure Audio Blu-ray gets Steven Wilson Dolby Atmos & 5.1 mixes with Plangent restoration.
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Skyworth debuts 100-inch Canvas Elite Art TV at CEDIA 2025, featuring 4K QD-MiniLED, matte screen, Google TV, and premium display tech.
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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.
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...
Floorstanding Speakers
Ultra luxury hi-fi loudspeakers, audiophile components, and a movie player you have to hear (and see) to believe.
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Tivoli's 3rd generation tabletop radio blends real wood design with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and hi-res sound for $349.
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Apple surprises with new ultra-thin iPhone Air to accompany iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max models for 2025.
News
YouTuber Caleb Denison survives a legal attack from his former employer and re-launches his own independent YouTube tech channel and consulting firm.
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AirPods Pro 3 ($249) deliver improved ANC, longer battery life, heart-rate tracking, Live Translation, and better fit—Apple’s most capable earbuds yet.
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Available in 65 to 98-inch screen sizes, the flagship 2025 TCL QM9K 4K TV offers more dimming zones and higher brightness.
DACs
$319 hi-res desktop DAC/AMP with balanced/single-ended outputs, Bluetooth 5.4, USB, optical, coax, and I²S connectivity.
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.
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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.
Reviews
MartinLogan Dynamo 10 Subwoofer delivers fast, controlled bass, wireless and wired options, ARC room correction, and furniture-friendly design for $1,199.
Reviews
At $449, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 delivers audiophile-grade sound, deep bass, and premium build that surpasses Bose, Sony, and Apple in clarity...
Reviews
The Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers the best ANC performance yet with upgraded sound, smarter design, and up to 30 hours of battery life, but is...
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In this episode of eCoustically Speaking, find out the differences between passive, powered, and active loudspeakers.
Hi-Fi Components
Music Streamers
Floorstanding Speakers
Perlisten A-Series loudspeakers are designed for stereo or home theater. Choose between two towers, a stand-mount and on-wall surround.
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JBL Boombox 4 and PartyBox 720 are the perfect portable party speakers for 2025 with booming bass, waterproof designs and epic lightshows.
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The Lenco LBT-515 is a direct-drive turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue, adjustable tonearm, built-in preamp, and Bluetooth 5.3 for wired or wireless playback.
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Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 200, AMIRON ZERO & AMIRON 200 launch Q4 2025 with ANC, aptX Lossless, Bluetooth 5.4 in EU/Canada.
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Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen wireless over-ear headphones promise class-leading noise cancellation, USB-C lossless audio, Google Fast Pair and Spotify Tap for $449.
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Edifier’s S880DB MKII wireless speakers support LDAC with Bluetooth 5.3 for hi-res streaming instead of aptX HD or AirPlay.
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At $899, the Technics SL-40CBT Bluetooth Direct Drive Turntable features aptX Adaptive, built-in MM phono stage and three finishes.
News
The biggest booth at CEDIA Expo 2025 showcases JBL and ARCAM audio, Samsung TVs, and a JBL Synthesis 11.4.8 home theater.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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.
DAPs
Astell&Kern PD10 Black DAP ($2,410) gets SP4000 upgrades including bit-perfect Android, Advanced DAR, Smart Gain and Qobuz Connect because color alone won’t cut it.
Dongle DACs
iFi GO blu Air is a compact $129 Bluetooth DAC with LDAC, aptX, balanced outputs, XBass, XSpace, and 10-hour battery life for IEMs and...
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A new wave of Bluetooth USB-C adapters extend the life of laptops, iPads and phones by enabling higher audio quality to wireless headphones.
Dongle DACs
At $229, the Campfire Audio Relay dongle DAC/amp delivers 4 Vrms output, premium build, and precise sound.
DAPs
FiiO M27 DAP combines flagship DACs, FPGA architecture, 5W balanced output, and hi-res audio. Full specs and pricing set for September.
Music
Craft Recordings’ Haunted Heart collects the complete Bill Evans Trio studio recordings with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian, including Portrait in Jazz, Explorations, and...
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...
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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.
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...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
With 18 channels, Dirac Live Active Room Treatment, and HDMI Dual Zone Matrix, the Storm Audio Core 16+ improves on the previously released Core...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
AudioControl’s Hyperion Series with Dirac Live ART, Room Correction, and Bass Control delivers professional-grade audio for custom installers and home theaters, launching Q4 2025.
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NextLevel Acoustics Audio Art turns the frame around your TV into a high-performance integrated surround sound system, with speakers built directly inside the frame.
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.
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Newly updated, sunglass-style form factor improves comfort and style while delivering true 16 x 9 widescreen video Vuzix Corporation, the leader in video eyewear...
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With Support for Blu-ray, AVCHD and Standard Definition Video, New Release Offers Speed Improvements, Access to BD-Live Content, SD Video Upscaling and Windows Touch...
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Features superior performance, state-of-the-art design and revolutionary backroom management system Motorola, Inc. today announced the MC9500 — a premium industrial-class handheld device that takes...
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Remote Technologies Incorporated (RTI), a leading manufacturer of professional-grade, integrator-friendly control solutions, today provided a sneak peek at several new solutions that make their...
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Print, Share, and Back Up Files Wirelessly with Belkin Home Base Print to a common printer from any computer, anywhere in the home Connect...
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A Question of Dynamics: Putting an LP on CD with MAGIX Revitalization of vinyl records begs the question — is it still worth it...
Netbooks
Fashion and technology reunite on the runway at Tam’s New York Fashion Week show HP and world-renowned designer Vivienne Tam today announced plans to...
Laptops
The first companion PC from the critically acclaimed Dutch designer, features the industry’s first three-dimensional PC surface technology Starting at only 2.68 pounds and...
Laptops
Slim, Stylish Consumer Notebook The HP Pavilion dm3 provides consumers the ultimate balance of mobility and performance in an affordable, all metal, thin and...
Laptops
World’s Thinnest Full-Performance Notebook Designed for mobile professionals, the HP ProBook 5310m, the world’s thinnest full-performance notebook, is a 0.9-inch thin, 3.7 pound notebook...
