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Building the ultimate man cave in 2026? Discover the best home theater, hi-fi, and tech upgrades that deliver real performance, not hype.
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...
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...
Music
On A Piece of Infinity, Meklit delivers a set of catchy songs that blur the lines between Ethio jazz, pop, soul, funk, world beat,...
News
Bowers & Wilkins flagship Pi8 wireless earbuds are now available in Dark Burgundy or Pale Mauve, while the Px7 S3 headphones arrive in Vintage...
New Products
Technics x Aimé Leon Dore SL-1200M7ALD lands at $2100. Just hype or a smart play on vinyl’s billion dollar comeback?
New Products
At $799, the Marshall Bromley 450 packs 360-degree sound, 40+ hour battery, and mic inputs in a 27 pound portable party speaker box.
Music
Spotify adds Exclusive Mode for bit perfect desktop audio playback. Does this mean Spotify Lossless now rivals Apple Music, TIDAL, and Qobuz for sound...
Hi-Fi Components
Fidelity Imports and Playback Distribution launch True North Distribution in Canada, expanding access to premium hi-fi brands across the Great White North.
Music
Vinyl sales top $1 billion in the U.S. as RIAA data confirms nearly two decades of growth. Why records remain the music industry’s most...
Home Video
Amazon Prime Video's ad free streaming tier jumps from $2.99 to $4.99 per month. Same movies, fewer ads, and another reminder the streaming wars...
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?
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...
Reviews
Klipsch’s mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar system delivers impressive performance at an affordable price
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...
Dongle DACs
Can the $199 FiiO BTR17 still compete in 2026? With dual ESS DACs, THX power, and LDAC support, this pocket DAC/amp aims close to...
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
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
At $4,999, the Michi Prestige X430 integrated stereo amplifier features 210 watts per channel, HDMI ARC and a new ESS DAC.
CD Players
At $4,000, the Michi Prestige Q430 CD Player targets compact disc fans with ESS DAC and balanced outputs, but was omitting SACD playback a...
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...
New Products
At $899, Denon’s DP-500BT turntable streams vinyl records wirelessly via Bluetooth to speakers and includes a built-in phono preamp.
New Products
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?
Loudspeakers
Legendary French audio brand Cabasse has entered receivership after 75 years. What it means for the future of the historic speaker maker.
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.
Articles
Packed rooms at CanJam NYC 2026 and a surge in vinyl, books, and Blu-ray. Is physical media quietly winning again?
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
Are wired headphones making a comeback? Grado’s Signature S550 debut at CanJam NYC 2026 suggests the cable never really went away.
New Products
ASUS launches the ROG Cetra Open Wireless gaming earbuds with cross platform support for PC, Mac, PlayStation, Switch, iOS, and Android. Are open earbuds...
Articles
Can the Audeze CRBN2 finally give electrostatic headphones real bass and soul? Listening impressions from CanJam NYC 2026.
Music
What if you heard the orchestra from Peter Gabriel’s perspective with immersive DTS-HD Master Audio?
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...
New Products
LG announces pricing and availability for its 2026 OLED evo G6 and C6 TVs, featuring brighter panels, new processing, and enhanced gaming performance.
New Products
Can the $299 ViewSonic LX60HD deliver 630 ANSI lumens, 140-inch projection, Google TV, and easy setup without compromise?
Movies
Arrow Video brings Excalibur and Westworld to Limited Edition 4K UHD. Do the new restorations and extras justify the upgrade for collectors?
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Discover how Marantz is redefining modern home theater performance with a new line of A/V components offering theater-grade sound without the traditional "equipment rack"...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Toneoptic’s CAN record storage system offers modular stackable vinyl storage made in Los Angeles starting at $195 and designed to replace milk crates for...
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
RGPC’s CEDIA EXPO PowerVault training session will be the first step in its campaign to educate installers about possible tax credits and other benefits...
Home Theater
Unique Unfolding Ottoman Doubles as Extra Gamer Seat and Flexible Seating for Growing Families and A/V Systems CEDIA EXPO, DENVER, Sept. 4, 2008 —...
New Products
SpeechExec Enterprise 2.5 empowers BlackBerry device users with mobile dictation functionality, including enhanced security, intuitive operation, and easy administration Royal Philips Electronics (AEX: PHI)(NYSE:...
New Products
The Multi-Billion Dollar Franchise and the #1 Trilogy of the Past 25 Years The Animatrix Available for the First Time in High Definition Along...
E-Readers
New Format Support Paves the Way for Vast Amounts of New Content Sony today announced that its Reader Digital Book will be the first...
Digital Cameras
J.D. Power and Associates Reports: Canon, Fujifilm, Nikon, Panasonic and Sony Model Series Rank Highest in Their Respective Segments in Digital Camera Owner Satisfaction;...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Blu-ray players are not flying off retailers’ shelves, at least not in the numbers the industry might hope for. A new consumer survey from...
New Products
Fans Can Watch Events Live on their PC, Record Them for Viewing Later or Transfer Them Directly from their TV to a Portable Video...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
LG Announces First Blu-ray Disc Player With Capability to Instantly Stream Movies From Netflix to the TV Building on a groundbreaking technology partnership announced...
New Products
Complete with Apple’s “Works With iPhone” Certification, Existing TuneCast Auto for iPhone and iPod is Now Compatible with New iPhone 3G Belkin’s current TuneCast...
