New Products
Yamaha’s $700 YHT-4970U bundles an RX300A AVR, 5.1 speakers, subwoofer, Bluetooth, and upgrade options as a real soundbar alternative.
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New Products
Noble FoKus Apollo Pro debuts at CanJam Singapore 2026 with hybrid dynamic and planar drivers, premium materials, and LDAC support for $699.
Reviews
At $1,998, Bose Lifestyle Ultra pairs Dolby Atmos, PhaseGuide, SpeechClarity, and a wireless subwoofer, but skips support for DTS:X.
Reviews
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Wireless Speaker makes Sonos and Bluesound sweat with bigger than expected sound, AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and one baffling subwoofer...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
We got a sneak peek at Denon's new mid-range AVRs for 2026. They offer sonic upgrades and some cool new features. Will it be...
Gift Guides
Share your love of music and movies by giving someone the finest ways to experience every last ounce of it.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
For those who think AV receivers are lacking in functionality or performance, Marantz has a solution for you, and it won't break the bank.
News
Feeling lucky? Enter for a chance to win a Denon Home 200 Wireless Smart Speaker. Must be 18+ and U.S. or Canada resident and...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Yamaha’s RX300A and RX500A AV receivers start at $399 with HDMI 2.1, room correction, streaming, and a cleaner entry level design.
Articles
A free Thursday in Tokyo became a one-day Jazz Kissa Challenge, from Jimbocho to Hakusan, with Incus, Kissako, and Eigakan on the list.
New Products
Audio-Technica expands its VM95 Series with the $74 AT-VM95EBK cartridge and $109 headshell combo kit for affordable vinyl upgrades.
Reviews
Bluesound PULSE FLEX P130 brings BluOS, hi-res streaming, and cleaner sound to small rooms, but is it the best $379 wireless speaker?
News
Apple’s rumored AI AirPods with cameras and next-gen Apple TV could reshape wearables and streaming, but privacy questions loom.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
With 16-channels of surround sound processing, the Monoprice Monolith HTP-1 becomes one of the most affordable ways to experience the capabilities of Dirac ART.
Movies
Rachel McAdams leads Sam Raimi’s Send Help, a dark comedy survival tale with sharp tone, clean 4K visuals, and a few minor motion quirks.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
We pair Kaleidescape's most affordable 4K player with its most compact movie server for a killer media library solution. Is it worth the investment?
IEMs
Oriveti's Purecaster offers premium build and detailed sound, but does its bright tuning and light bass hold it back?
Reviews
Klipsch is first to market with a soundbar that includes DIRAC Live room correction and calibration. Is it a "must have" or an "also...
Reviews
TCL's flagship TV is as bright and colorful as TVs get. But is it worth its flagship price?
IEMs
Can the $3,900 Astell&Kern x Volk Audio Stella justify its price with luxury build, EST detail, and expansive staging, or is the tuning too...
Movies
Can 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple justify a fourth trip through the infected wasteland on 4K UHD blu-ray, or is this franchise finally...
Floorstanding Speakers
At AXPONA 2026, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief, Ian White, reveals some of his favorite products at North America's largest high-end audio show.
Floorstanding Speakers
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
New Products
Can one system do it all? Elipson’s Prestige Facet II 6 Active BT adds HDMI ARC, aptX HD, and a phono stage to simplify...
IEMs
Can Noble’s $1,400 Lu Ban IEM with wooden dynamic and planar drivers sing at CanJam Singapore 2026? Noble Audio is betting on it.
New Products
Audio-Technica launches new turntable accessories for cartridge alignment, platter speed calibration, phono cables, and headshell wires.
New Products
SOUNDPEATS Air6 HS wireless earbuds offer LDAC, spatial audio, long battery life, and a comfortable fit for under $40, challenging typical budget options.
CD Players
Shanling EC Play gives CDs a Gen Z reboot with Bluetooth 6.0, USB DAC support, balanced output, and a $199 price. Is this Discman...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Fezz Audio Luna brings Polish tube engineering, Toroidy transformers, bold finishes, and modern flexibility to U.S. hi-fi customers.
New Products
iFi ZEN Air Phono 2 Brings MM and MC Cartridge Support and RIAA Equalization to Budget Vinyl Systems
iFi's ZEN Air Phono 2 adds MM and MC support with accurate RIAA playback and low noise, offering a flexible $129 upgrade for turntables...
News
Audeze ReSkin brings $39.99 and $59.99 magnetic earcup covers to Maxwell 2, giving gamers a cleaner way to personalize their headset.
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Music
Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) returns to Japan to explore the hi-fi and music scene in late-2025.
Amplifiers
The eCoustics team discusses what's happening in the vintage tube market and what to look for when buying or upgrading tube amplifiers.
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?
DACs
At $129, the iFi Audio ZEN Air Blue 2 adds aptX Lossless Bluetooth streaming to any amp or speakers, making it ideal for upgrading...
Headphone Amps
Coming mid-2026, the FiiO K17 R2R Pro DAC and headphone amplifier aims for a more analogue like listening experience with proprietary resistor ladder architecture.
DACs
iFi ZEN Air DAC 2 adds a 4.4mm balanced output, higher power, and a dedicated power button, upgrading its entry level desktop DAC and...
New Products
Sony INZONE H6 Air adds an open-back wired gaming headset with spatial focus and low weight but no wireless. Is this the right trade...
IEMs
Oriveti's Dynabird delivers strong build and clarity at $99, but bright tuning and thin vocals raise one question: does it miss the mark?
Music
The Soul to Soul 1971 concert returns on Blu-ray and CD with restored performances from Tina Turner, Santana, and more, capturing Ghana’s historic music...
New Products
Toshiba's new line of 55- to 100-inch 4K TVs are competitively priced with strong features, powered by Amazon's Fire TV platform.
Articles
From The Hidden Fortress to Godzilla Minus One, Wichita Lineman, Rutt’s Hut, and A Cuckoo’s Nest, this Round-Up finds life in chaos, food, music,...
New Products
JMGO N3 Ultimate delivers triple laser color, a 3-in-1 optical system, and up to 5,800 ISO lumens for screen sizes from 40 to 300...
Articles
3D never died, it evolved. Today’s high output home theater projectors bring Blu-ray 3D films to life with sharper detail, deeper immersion, and a...
Movies
Does Lone Star really hold up in 4K? Criterion nails the transfer, but the story still feels half-buried.
Movies
Classic action hits like Point Blank, Blue Thunder, and The Running Man fire onto 4K Blu-ray. Are they still explosive, or just shooting blanks?
Articles
Clean, cleaner, cleanest: record cleaning options for vinyl collectors, from anti-static brushes to ultrasonic machines. What works?
Articles
From 750 brands and thousands of products, we selected 26 standout winners across categories that delivered even if your accountant won’t approve.
Articles
Best in Show from CanJam NYC 2026: headphones, DACs, amps, and IEMs that impressed us most at the world’s largest headphone show.
Articles
Physical media isn’t dead. These are the 10 best 4K UHD Blu-ray discs of 2025 with reference picture and sound, and meaningful extras.
Articles
Our picks of the very best from NAMM 2026 include active speakers, studio monitors, headphones, car audio, software tools and more.
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
For those wanting to listen to their iTunes, DVD players or CD players on their existing analog stereo system, the GefenTV Digital Audio Decoder...
IEMs
New Comply™ NR-10i Earphones Enhance the iPhone Experience The hands-free iPhone experience is taken to the next level thanks to Hearing Components’ new Comply™...
Laptops
Striking New HP Consumer PCs Combine Performance, Entertainment and Design HP (NYSE:HPQ) today announced two new thin and light ultra-portable notebook PCs — the...
Mouse
Logitech Gives Gamers Complete Control With New G-series Peripherals for PC Gaming The G-series line of gaming peripherals from Logitech (SIX:LOGN) (NASDAQ:LOGI) gives gamers...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Customizable Touch Screen Remote Control Say goodbye to complicated lists and long explanations about how to use your home-entertainment system. Today at the Consumer...
New Products
Six plugs — 1050 Joules – Less Space ezGear, a leading manufacturer of innovative electronic accessories announces the extension of their top selling ezSpace...
Monitors
NEC Display Solutions Announces 26-Inch Desktop Display with SWOP Certification NEC Display Solutions of America, a leading stand-alone provider of commercial LCD displays and...
New Products
LG Electronics First to Unveil ‘Broadband HDTVs’ That Instantly Stream Movies From Netflix Without an External Component LG Electronics today extended its groundbreaking partnership...
New Products
Trial to Test Use of Digital Content from CBS to Enhance TV Viewing tvCompass Inc., an industry leader in software and services for mobile...
Hard Drives
For a Small Cost Above an External Hard Drive and in Under Five Minutes, You are Streaming Digital Files Throughout Your Home Iomega, an...
