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Von Schweikert Ultra 7 Stereo System AXPONA 2026 Von Schweikert Ultra 7 Stereo System AXPONA 2026

Floorstanding Speakers

Von Schweikert showcases Ultra 7, VR.thirty and Mercury 2 loudspeakers with Westminster Labs, Rockna, and Audiobyte, components ahead of AXPONA 2026.

Jamo Loudspeakers to Return in 2026 Jamo Loudspeakers to Return in 2026

Loudspeakers

Jamo speakers return in 2026 with new ownership, fresh designs, and a plan to compete in a crowded hi-fi market. Can the Danish brand...

2026 Samsung R95H Micro RGB TV Lifestyle 2026 Samsung R95H Micro RGB TV Lifestyle

Reviews

Samsung's Micro RGB TV tech arrives in real-world screen sizes

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New Products

Samsung reveals pricing and availability for its 2026 Micro RGB LED TV lineup, introducing a new approach to color accuracy and premium display performance.

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Music

Triumph returns with The Best of Triumph on June 12 via Craft Recordings as the Canadian rock trio gears up for its first major...

Audio Pro C5 MkII W Classic Special Edition Lifestyle Audio Pro C5 MkII W Classic Special Edition Lifestyle

News

Audio Pro’s C5 MKII W Classic arrives in Bright Yellow, proving design now matters as much as sound in wireless speakers.

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Gift Ideas

Kaleidescape Paradise Theater Ultimate Man Cave Kaleidescape Paradise Theater Ultimate Man Cave

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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Focal Mu-So Hekla at AXPONA 2026

News

Focal Mu-so Hekla at AXPONA 2026 delivers real Dolby Atmos from one box. Not a soundbar. Not cheap either. But it works.

QUAD ESL 2912X Electrostatic Speaker System at AXPONA 2026 QUAD ESL 2912X Electrostatic Speaker System at AXPONA 2026

Floorstanding Speakers

Quad ESL 2912X electrostatic speakers at AXPONA 2026 from MoFi Distribution prove big panels can deliver clarity, scale, and real emotional connection without excess.

Amphion Stereo System AXPONA 2026 Amphion Stereo System AXPONA 2026

Floorstanding Speakers

Amphion Argon7LX arrives at AXPONA 2026 with Finnish precision, clean power, and zero drama. No hype, just sound that quietly outperforms.

ATC EL50 Anniversary Active Speakers at AXPONA 2026 ATC EL50 Anniversary Active Speakers at AXPONA 2026

Floorstanding Speakers

ATC EL50 debuts at AXPONA 2026 for $99,999. Does this active 3-way tower justify the price or fall short where it matters?

Geshelli TORC DAC at AXPONA 2026 Geshelli TORC DAC at AXPONA 2026

DACs

Geshelli's TORC DAC makes its case at AXPONA 2026 with a modular design, swappable DAC boards, and a real upgrade path that will not...

2026 Dynaudio Legend Bookshelf Speaker in Natural Rosewood 2026 Dynaudio Legend Bookshelf Speaker in Natural Rosewood

Bookshelf Speakers

Dynaudio Legend bookshelf speakers hit AXPONA 2026 with Esotar 3 tweeter, real bass, and Danish build that proves the internet got this one wrong.

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Reviews

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Reviews

Samsung S95H OLED pairs its FloatLayer design with higher brightness and improved glare control. Is this the best OLED TV for 2026?

Grell OAE2 Open-back Headphones Grell OAE2 Open-back Headphones

Over-Ear Headphones

Can Axel Grell’s $599 OAE2 deliver true speaker-like imaging? Our review breaks down its neutral tuning, comfort, and real-world performance.

LAiV Crescendo VERSE LAiV Crescendo VERSE

Headphone Amps

Can LAiV’s $849 Crescendo VERSE R2R DAC, preamp, and headphone amp compete with FiiO, Topping, and Schiit in a crowded desktop category?

Marantz Model M1 Lifestyle Marantz Model M1 Lifestyle

Music Streamers

Marantz's Model M1 packs 100W, HEOS, HDMI eARC, and Dirac Live into a compact streaming amp for only $1,000.

2026 Meze Audio Astru IEMS 2026 Meze Audio Astru IEMS

IEMs

Does the Meze Astru’s titanium driver tuning, sub bass extension, and controlled treble justify $899 against top IEM rivals?

Fosi Audo Portable Magnetic DAC Angle Fosi Audo Portable Magnetic DAC Angle

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...

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New Products

Clarus Concerto MKII Power Conditioner Angle

New Products

Clarus Concerto MKII targets noise and power stability for high-end systems, but at $12,000 it raises the question: who really needs it?

SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution Subwoofer Black Lifestyle SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution Subwoofer Black Lifestyle

New Products

Can the SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution deliver deep bass from dual 9-inch drivers, 1,200 watts power, and advanced DSP without taking over your room?

2026 Paradigm Premier v2 Loudspeakers 2026 Paradigm Premier v2 Loudspeakers

Floorstanding Speakers

Paradigm Premier Series v2 arrives at AXPONA 2026 with six new models, upgraded driver technology, and pricing aimed at affordable high performance.

Advance Paris A-i190 Integrated Amplifier Black Advance Paris A-i190 Integrated Amplifier Black

Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers

Advance Paris debuts NOVA at AXPONA 2026 with modular integrated amplifiers, streaming and Bluetooth add-ons, but should streaming be optional at this price?

2026 Cambridge Audio MSX Speakers Lifestyle 2026 Cambridge Audio MSX Speakers Lifestyle

Bookshelf Speakers

Cambridge Audio's MSX Series revives the Minx with compact modular speakers, BMR tech, and flexible sub options starting at $99.

Sony True RGB TV compared to BRAVIA 9 Mini LED TV. Sony True RGB TV compared to BRAVIA 9 Mini LED TV.

New Products

Sony's True RGB TVs are nearly here, and we got to spend some quality time with them in Tokyo. Here are our initial thoughts.

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Vintage Audio

QUAD 33 and 303 Lifestyle

Amplifiers

At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.

Aragon 4004 MKII Aragon 4004 MKII

Amplifiers

Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?

Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup

Articles

How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.

HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale

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.

Headphones & Personal Audio

Beats by Dre Powerbeats Pro 2 Nike Special Edition Wireless Earbuds

New Products

Beats and Nike team up for Powerbeats Pro 2 Special Edition with fitness features, bold design, and zero upgrades under the hood. Smart move...

LAiV Crescendo Verse DAC headphone amplifier lifestyle with headphones and IEMs LAiV Crescendo Verse DAC headphone amplifier lifestyle with headphones and IEMs

Headphone Amps

Can the $849 LAiV Crescendo VERSE deliver real R2R DAC performance in a one box system for headphones and speakers?

2026 Grado Classic Headphones 2026 Grado Classic Headphones

New Products

Grado Classic Series launches with 7 updated headphones from $125. What’s new, what’s not, and who these are really for.

Schiit Lyr 5 Forkbeard Headphone Amplifier and Preamp Silver Angle Schiit Lyr 5 Forkbeard Headphone Amplifier and Preamp Silver Angle

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...

Home Theater

Editor's Round-up of stories including Brief Encounter, Spotify Lounge and AXPONA 2026

Articles

AXPONA floods Chicago with six figure systems, Spotify flaunts lossless in a velvet rope lounge, Passover hits harder with The Ten Commandments, and Brief...

2026 Samsung The Frame Pro vs. The Frame 4K Art TVs 2026 Samsung The Frame Pro vs. The Frame 4K Art TVs

New Products

Samsung’s 2026 The Frame and Frame Pro TVs blend 4K performance with Art Mode, matte display, and cleaner wireless setup for a true gallery...

Samsung 2026 OLED TVs Samsung 2026 OLED TVs

New Products

This year, LG is offering its QD-OLED TV in two strikingly different designs. Which one would you pick?

Kaleidescape Terra Prime Movie Server Kaleidescape Terra Prime Movie Server

Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players

Kaleidescape’s $34,995 Terra Prime 120TB Movie Server stores 2,000 4K movies, and downloads in minutes over 2.5G Ethernet with lossless audio.

Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED 100-inch TV Lifestyle Hisense UR9 RGB MiniLED 100-inch TV Lifestyle

New Products

Priced from $3,500 (65-inch) to $9,000 (100-inch), the 2026 Hisense UR9 series TVs feature advanced color processing with up to 5000 nits.

Research participant in hearing study Research participant in hearing study

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.

Best Right Now

Best of CEDIA Expo 2023 Featured

Articles

With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."

Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable

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...

iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable

Articles

What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.

Duno Modular Cable System Duno Modular Cable System

Articles

With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.

Audiophile System Builder

Muarah MU-2 Phono Tube Preamplifier

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...

WiiM Ultra Music Streamer Angle WiiM Ultra Music Streamer Angle

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.

Moon by Simaudio 250i V2 Integrated Amplifier Moon by Simaudio 250i V2 Integrated Amplifier

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...

ACT SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers in Black, Walnut, White ACT SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers in Black, Walnut, White

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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Lets You Switch and Distribute 16 Computers to 16 Displays Gefen today announced the release of its new 16×16 DVI Matrix, delivering a one-to-one...

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New Products

Provides Image Recovery Capabilities for Photographers Shooting With Any Memory Card Lexar Media announced the launch of Lexar Image Rescue™ 4 software, the newest...

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E-Readers

Industry-First Interactive Dualbook Merges E-Readers, Notepads, Netbooks in One Multi-Functional Product Consumers that juggle numerous devices can now manage their digital lives with the...

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Apple iMac

Features LED-Backlit Displays, Available Quad-Core Processors & the New Wireless Magic Mouse Apple today unveiled an all new iMac line featuring brilliant LED-backlit 21.5...

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Mouse

Apple Introduces the World’s First Multi-Touch Mouse Apple today introduced the new wireless Magic Mouse (model MB829LL/A), the first mouse to use Apple’s revolutionary...

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