New Products
Updated for 2025, the Audioengine HD3 Next Gen wireless desktop speakers offer improved Bluetooth with aptX HD, 24-bit DAC and USB-C.
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Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Noble Kronos flagship IEMs deliver cutting-edge 9-driver hybrid sound with titanium shells. Are these $4,500 earphones worth the hype and price?
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
64 Audio celebrates 15 years of IEM innovation with new releases, the XIO with Astell&Kern, and a major showcase at CanJam SoCal 2025.
New Products
At $199, the Kali Audio HP-1 over-ear headphones are designed for in-studio mixing, but include Bluetooth wireless and noise cancellation for everyday listening or...
New Products
At $3,499, Yamaha's new flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar features sound beam technology with AI, but does performance justify its price?
New Products
For $169, Creative Stage Pro offers immersive TV or desktop audio with SuperWide sound expansion, wired subwoofer and HDMI-ARC.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
At $5,995, Cary Audio enters the crowded streaming amp arena with the DMS-300A, a Class A/B heavyweight packed with hi-res support, tons of inputs,...
News
Feeling lucky? Enter for a chance to win a SVS SB-1000 Pro Subwoofer with Isolation Feet and Cable. Must be 18+ and U.S. or...
New Products
The EAT E-Glo 2 tube phono stage delivers reference-level analog performance with balanced MC inputs and classic all-tube design. Worth the $11,000 price?
News
Disney is fully integrating Hulu into Disney+ by 2026, ending Hulu’s run as a standalone app. Live TV shifts to Fubo, ESPN goes solo...
Floorstanding Speakers
AVID HIFI celebrates 30 years with the EVO TWO, a $40K 3.5-way loudspeaker built in the UK to rival Focal, Wilson, and Sonus faber...
DAPs
Review: Shanling M3 Plus DAP — Because Not Every Audiophile Needs a $3,000 Brick to Find Sonic Bliss
Shanling's M3 Plus portable DAP delivers a sleek design, warm sound, Android 13, and balanced output for under $500.
Over-Ear Headphones
The Meze Audio 105 SILVA delivers class-leading design, comfort, and durability under $500—paired with the right gear, it’s a serious contender in the open-back...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Denon+ lets anyone try its PerL or PerL Pro noise cancelling wireless earbuds for a low monthly fee with annual upgrades to next model.
Audio Cables
Advance Paris LINK cables bring high-end sound without the high-end nonsense with OCC copper, great build, and zero $3K power cord drama.
Digital Music Systems
WiiM takes the popular form factor of its Ultra streamer and adds a 100 watt per channel power amp. Just add speakers.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Unveiled at CES, the groundbreaking Hisense 116UX is the first production TV to feature RGB MiniLED backlighting. Here's how it looks.
Digital Music Systems
Naim Uniti Nova PE delivers powerful 150W per channel streaming with class D amp tech, hi-res support, and multi-room features.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Check out the Marantz M1 streaming amplifier, Quad's retro Integrated Amp, Ruark's stereo console and Schiit's sold out headphone amp.
Reviews
The Audioengine HD4 Next Gen skips HDMI ARC, a phono stage, remote, and app—but delivers Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, and solid analog sound for...
Headphone Amps
The Feliks Audio Echo Vibe is a $1,095 OTL tube headphone amp from Poland that runs hot, sounds lush, and proves you don’t need...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Take a deep dive into the results of the 2025 TV Shootout, where the flagship Sony, Samsung, LG and Panasonic OLED TVs went head-to-head.
Hi-Fi Components
Digital Music Systems
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
LG's new StanbyME 2 is a portable smart touchscreen TV with a detachable design, QHD screen, built-in battery, and flexible placement.
New Products
Pro-Ject E1.2 delivers audiophile-grade performance at a budget price. A real entry-level winner with serious upgrades and no gimmicks—just sound.
New Products
Cambridge Audio's Melomania P100 SE brings audiophile-grade ANC, 100-hour battery life, and aptX Lossless Bluetooth in a sleek £249/$299 package.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Tired of sharing a stained IKEA couch with your dog? The Revelation Luxury chair from Audio Advice brings heat, massage, USB-C, and legit comfort...
New Products
With true 4K resolution, a bright colorful image and a motorized lens for maximum flexibility, Epson's new Pro Cinema LS9000 offers a lot of...
CD Players
Onkyo's new Icon C-30 CD player brings audiophile tech at a surprising price. Discover why physical CDs still matters at Audio Advice Live 2025...
New Products
Andover-One SB delivers premium sound with patented IsoGroove feedback elimination, versatile inputs, Class A headphone amp, and built-in MM phono stage. Perfect for vinyl...
Loudspeakers
Armour Home Appoints AA&V as Exclusive North American Distributor for Q Acoustics, QED, and Goldring
Highly acclaimed Q Acoustics loudspeakers, QED cables, and Golding phono cartridges to see wider availability across the United States.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
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
CanJam London 2025 showcased groundbreaking desktop DACs and Headphone Amplifiers with diverse sounds and innovation. North American audiophiles don’t want to miss these global...
Articles
Discover the best portable DACs, DAPs, and amps from CanJam London 2025. High-end sound on the go is no longer a fantasy—it’s finally real.
Articles
Find out which audiophile headphones won Best in Show at CanJam London 2025, along with surprise launches from HiFiMAN and more first impressions.
Headphone Amps
Luxsin, Shanling, and Eversolo will unveil cutting-edge gear at CanJam SoCal 2025, signaling a serious disruption for legacy brands.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Astell&Kern and 64 Audio’s $3,000 XIO IEMs combine cutting-edge tech and luxury design for audiophiles seeking top-tier sound and craftsmanship.
Music
Craft and Bluesville’s Back On My Feet Again reissue gives Furry Lewis the vinyl treatment he deserves.
Daily Deals
Waiting for a great deal on a high performance 4K OLED TV? Your wait is over.
Articles
From frozen scoundrels to deadly sharks and cinnamon-bun royalty—10 iconic movie scenes that rewired my brain and ruined me for real life.
Articles
From radioactive ants to killer clowns, these B horror movies are so bad they're brilliant—perfect for backyard screenings and bad beer choices.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
GIK Acoustics’ Sound Block StackPack includes a trio of modular acoustic panels that can be free standing or wall mounted.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Premium Audio Company and Pioneer Corporation end their home audio partnership, leaving PAC with Klipsch, Onkyo, Integra, Magnat, and HECO.
New Products
At $2,499 the versatile Hisense C2 Ultra lifestyle 4K projector offers optical zoom, built-in JBL speakers, gaming features and more.
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.
Music
Joan Baez’s Farewell, Angelina returns October 3rd on 180-gram vinyl with all-analog mastering, plus hi-res and digital—featuring Dylan’s “Baby Blue” and more.
New Products
A.bsolument turns your dusty old radio into a Bluetooth beauty with French savoir-faire—because even your granny’s relic deserves to sound magnifique, not like a...
Music
Rhino Records' Reserve Otis Blue reissue brings classic Otis Redding soul back to vinyl, delivering pristine sound and timeless tracks like "Respect" and "Change...
Headphone Amps
Pro-Ject Head Box E offers powerful, affordable desktop headphone amplification with discrete circuitry and versatile connections. A solid $120 upgrade option.
Dongle DACs
AZLA’s A100 Dongle DAC is the latest $19.99 contender flooding the market. It won’t revolutionize your sound, but it beats your phone’s headphone jack—if...
Dongle DACs
At $219, the flagship FiiO QX13 dongle DAC features carbon fiber design, ESS ES9027PRO DAC, 768kHz/32-bit, DSD512, PEQ, and balanced 4.4mm output.
Digital Music Systems
This two box network transport handles hi-res digital audio playback and music streaming for audiophiles that have their own high-end DAC.
New Products
Lexon's Balloon Dog speaker combines wild art with wireless Bluetooth 5.0 sound—no bones about it, this translucent, collectible pooch delivers 360° audio and up...
Ask an Expert
Who needs a preamp in 2025? Anyone who’s not into lifeless, app-controlled audio hell. Here’s why real systems still need real control.
New Products
Celebrate 75 years of Peanuts with Pro-Ject's limited edition turntable, featuring hi-fi tech, Bluetooth, and Schroeder-approved specs—finally, a reason Linus might drop the blanket.
