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New Products
What do you do when you make some of the top rated home theater projectors on the market? You make them even better.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
At $1,099, NAD's 80-watt per channel Integrated Amplifier includes BluOS integration, HDMI eARC and a built-in headphone amplifier.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $999, the FiiO FA19 audiophile in-ear monitors claim extremely powerful, deep bass without sacrificing the finesse of high frequencies.
Digital Music Systems
For $1,849, Volumio Motivo combines an audiophile music streamer with an 8-inch integrated touchscreen display.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Those who like listening to music in Dolby Atmos immersive audio just got a surprise treat thanks to LG.
Audio Cables
QED's top-of-the-line speaker cables priced from $2,100 to $3,900 feature high-quality zirconia plugs and barrels.
Gift Guides
Impress Mom this year with the latest top-rated tech gifts this Mother's Day that are guaranteed to be useful all year long.
DAPs
At $249, the HiBy R4 DAP makes a strong case featuring a 4-DAC design, single ended and balanced outputs with class A amplification.
New Products
With new darker iron finish along with mat and clamp upgrades, AVID was able to lower the price of its Acutus turntable to $17,000.
New Products
For 2024 VIZIO is introducing seven new soundbars priced from $99 to $499 that easily attach to the bottom of a TV.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Hisense's best TV for 2024 will arrive this Summer in 75-inch and 85-inch screen sizes for gamers and home entertainment enthusiasts.
New Products
Utilizing proprietary, Patent-Pending Hafner Tech Modules, Gryphon PowerZone Power Conditioners proclaim a higher level of performance than typical power conditioning products.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Trinnov's new cylindrical WaveForming technology will be highlighted at the Munich High-End audio show in a slightly more attainable version than its predecessor.
Over-Ear Headphones
At $479, Sennheiser's HD 490 Pro Plus are two headphones in one with interchangeable ear pads that dramatically alter the sound.
Bookshelf Speakers
Do the Acoustic Energy AE100 MK2 Loudspeakers compare favorably with the competition below $500? They should be on your audition list for sure.
Reviews
Standing only 28-inches tall, the Q Acoustics M40 micro-towers soar over the wireless speaker competition priced under $1,000.
DACs
Are we approaching the end of the line for expensive DACs? It's starting to feel that way. If my last DAC is the Holo...
Headphone Amps
At $1,299, the iFi iDSD Diablo 2 is a potent DAC/Amp with good sound, good battery life, and a hedge against obsolescence with support...
Audio Cables
Connect to some of the great DACs of the past with ddHiFi's remarkable TC100 and TC100S USB-C to Digital Coaxial Converters.
Over-Ear Headphones
At $36,000, Warwick Acoustics APERIO delivers one of the most spectacular headphone experiences we've ever tried.
Podcasts
On this episode Editor in-Chief, Ian White discusses his picks for the best wireless speakers of 2024 (so far) under $4,000.
Digital Music Systems
Floorstanding Speakers
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
New Products
At only $199, Atlantic Technology's first portable Bluetooth speaker sports a robust 60-watt amplifier and 15 hours of battery life.
Floorstanding Speakers
At $19,950/pair, the Audiovector Trapeze Ri loudspeakers aim to transport the listener to the front row seat of any musical performance.
Dongle DACs
Merging artistry and Japanese swordsmanship with cutting-edge audio technology, the iFi GO Bar Kensei is the world’s first ultraportable DAC with K2HD technology.
New Products
At $68,500 the TAD-C700 Reference Series Preamplifier includes a 400 VA power supply with a toroidal transformer.
New Products
At $3,499, the Hisense PX3-PRO might be one of the best new UST projectors of 2024.
CD Players
Bang & Olufsen's coolest CD player of the 90s returns as a limited edition Beosystem for a cool $55,000.
Floorstanding Speakers
Starting at $3,000/pair, ELAC's VELA 2.0 series loudspeakers are just one step below the company's top-of-the-line models.
News
A/V aficionados will be happy to hear that DTS:X immersive sound is coming to Disney+ on May 15 with the "Queen Rock Montreal" live...
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
American-made floorstanding loudspeakers offer a taste high-end audio for under $2,000.
Articles
The Quad 303 and 33 are two of the best British vintage audio components from before you were born. How do they sound decades...
Articles
The Fisher 400 tube receiver may not be the easiest vintage amplifier to find, but it is well worth the effort to have it...
DACs
At $229, the 3rd generation iFi ZEN DAC adds a USB-C digital input and improves hi-res audio decoding up to 32-bit/768kHz PCM.
New Products
Sony's new ULT line of speakers and headphones brings big bass to any party, large or small.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The HiFIMAN TWS450 wireless earbuds offer Environmental Deep Noise Cancellation, 5 hour battery life and sweat resistance for $39.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
$369 premium wireless earbuds combine a custom made 6.5mm dynamic driver with a Cowell xMEMS driver for high-quality sound.
Headphone Amps
With 100V on the plate, Schitt claims its Vali 3 tube headphone amp and preamp beats everything they've tested up to $2,799, for only...
Music
Available on 180-gram vinyl or hi-res digital, new albums include The Red Garland Trio’s Groovy, The John Wright Trio’s South Side Soul, Kenny Burrell...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
After nearly 30 years, the surround sound format war enters a new chapter next month when DTS:X soundtracks launch on Disney+.
Articles
You may not be able to build a real IMAX Theater in your home but IMAX Enhanced provides a different way to create an...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
We got a sneak peak at Sony's 2024 BRAVIA line-up of Mini LED and OLED 4K TVs and soundbars and there's a lot to...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Sony's 2024 BRAVIA TV line-up includes 4K TVs sized from 43 to 85-inches featuring groundbreaking Mini LED and OLED technology.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Roku's top-of-the-line 2024 Pro Series 4K TVs feature QLED and Mini-LED technology in 55″, 65″ and 75″ sizes priced from $899 to $1,699.
New Products
Store up to 1,600 4K movies on Kaleidescape's new Terra Prime movie servers with up to 96TB capacity.
Articles
With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."
Articles
Does it make sense to buy a vintage turntable? We explain why, what to look for and what to be aware of.
Articles
Get the best sound from your turntable by upgrading its phono cartridge. Our buying guide cuts through the noise with purchasing options for any...
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
Build a complete audiophile-grade stereo system around the Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers for under $4,000.
Articles
For under $11,000 build a state-of-the-art headphone system with Linear Tube Audio, Meze Audio, Cambridge Audio and Holo Audio.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Does the Arcam A25 have what it takes to compete with some excellent integrated amplifiers from Rega, Cambridge Audio, and NAD? So many choices....
Articles
Does your budget max out at $5,000 for a stereo system? The Vandersteen 1Ci+ speakers, Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 or Cambridge Audio Evo 75...
New Products
Dell Business Notebook Combines Essential Features, Exceptional Value Starting at $929, Latitude D510 Brings Mobility to Small and Medium Businesses Round Rock, Texas, April...
Car Navigation Systems
HEATHROW, FL, April 26, 2005 — Dual Electronics today announced it is shipping the NavAtlasTM XNAV3500P Portable Navigation System, designed to be used either...
DAPs
UPPER SADDLE RIVER, NJ (5/25/05) — Onkyo has introduced its DS-A1 Remote Interactive Dock to provide seamless integration of iPod audio playback and photo...
New Products
WOODLAND HLLS, CA – April 26, 2005 – Two new KVM (keyboard, video, mouse) extenders from Gefen support digital video displays equipped with DVI...
New Products
DIRECTV’s Spaceway F1 Satellite Launches New Era in High-Definition Programming; Next Generation Satellite Will Initiate Historic Expansion of DIRECTV Programming EL SEGUNDO, Calif., April...
New Products
Visitors to Amazon.com Can Enter to Win a Trip to See Springsteen Perform in Paris on the “Devils & Dust” Tour SEATTLE, April 25,...
New Products
PURCHASE, N.Y., April 25, 2005 — Regal Entertainment Group (REG, NYSE: RGC), the largest movie theatre operator in the world, today announced that they...
New Products
LOS ANGELES, April 25, 2005 — John Mellencamp will be joined by John Fogerty on tour this summer for a series of concert dates...
New Products
LONG BEACH, Calif., April 25, 2005 — High Value Projector Features Renowned Epson 3LCD Image Quality, Easy Setup and Several New Control Features Including...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
SAN JOSE, Calif., April 25, 2005 — Chrontel (http://www.chrontel.com), a leading provider of video interface technologies, announced a new SDTV/HDTV encoder IC that complies...
Floorstanding Speakers
Bookshelf Speakers
Floorstanding Speakers
