News
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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.
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.
Music
Kevin Gray of Cohearent Audio reveals how he re-masters vinyl albums from the original tapes, plus reissues that almost didn't happen.
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...
Floorstanding Speakers
Ultra luxury hi-fi loudspeakers, audiophile components, and a movie player you have to hear (and see) to believe.
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.
News
Cambridge Audio supports Spotify Lossless, JLab debuts JBuds Open & Epic Pods, and Nothing unveils its sleek Ear (3) earbuds.
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...
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
Edge Sound Research’s Embodied Sound System turns surfaces into full-range audio, delivering immersive tactile and music experiences without visible speakers.
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.
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...
Exclusive Videos
In this episode of eCoustically Speaking, find out the differences between passive, powered, and active loudspeakers.
Hi-Fi Components
Music Streamers
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
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
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.
New Products
Apple surprises with new ultra-thin iPhone Air to accompany iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max models for 2025.
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.
New Products
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 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.
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.
New Products
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 200, AMIRON ZERO & AMIRON 200 launch Q4 2025 with ANC, aptX Lossless, Bluetooth 5.4 in EU/Canada.
New Products
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.
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...
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...
Music
Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah 50th Anniversary Pure Audio Blu-ray gets Steven Wilson Dolby Atmos & 5.1 mixes with Plangent restoration.
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.
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.
New Products
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.
New Products
Record Levels Reached in North America and China; Revenues Pulled Down by Falling Prices In a nearly mirror image of Q1’09 results, global TV...
New Products
Qtrax, Inc. today announced that it would begin its global roll out of its free and legal (ad supported) music download service in the...
Mouse
Logitech Performance Mouse MX Logitech Performance Anywhere MX Darkfield Laser Tracking Lets You Use Your Mouse on Clear Glass and High-Gloss Surfaces Today, Logitech...
New Products
Tailor-Made Products Meet Certain Military Specs and Feature Improved Accessibility for the Visually Impaired and Durable, Waterproof Design SanDisk Corporation today announced that its...
New Products
Available Only to Spyder3Pro & Spyder3Elite Customers Datacolor, a global leader in color management solutions, is offering all users of its Spyder3™ colorimeter system...
New Products
USB-powered drive provides maximum portability with top-load design and four color options Lite-On, a global leader of optical storage solutions, announces the external slim...
New Products
Take your favorite comics everywhere you go with Digital Comics for PSP Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today...
New Products
New Colors: Turquoise Green or Blossom Pink PSP Available in November 2009 This November, Turquoise Green and Blossom Pink will be joining the ever-growing...
New Products
A Variety of Small Yet Mighty Downloadable Games That Pack a Punch Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE) and Sony Computer Entertainment America (SCEA) today...
New Products
New Slimmer and Lighter PlayStation3 to be Available September 1, 2009 for $299 Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. today unveiled the new PlayStation3 (CECH-2000A) (body...
