Articles
Unique turntables of 2025 include Audio-Technica’s levitating Hotaru to MoFi x Fender’s vintage rock vibe and Thorens’ modern classic.
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Reviews
The Tivoli SongBook MAX is retro, loud, and weirdly addictive. Mid-century design meets Miami volume—your neighbors may never forgive you.
Music
Titled Luminal and Lateral, each of these new albums from Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe creates its own lush, immersive ambient listening environment.
Home Theater
Trinnov has produced its own series of trailers and clips that demonstrate the limits of home and commercial theater installations.
Articles
Portable CD Players Are Back—Because Cell Service in the Balkans Sucks and So Does Spotify’s Bitrate
Portable CD players are back, but with better sound, Bluetooth, and DACs. FiiO and Shanling are leading the charge in 2025's retro revival.
Daily Deals
Amazon Prime Day is a four-day shopping event from July 8-11, 2025 offering the biggest discounts of the year on consumer electronics.
New Products
Nothing challenges the Apple AirPod Max with the new Headphone 1 with Sound by KEF.
Articles
Our picks for the truly standout audio systems at various price points at T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025.
New Products
At $2,899, Cyrus Audio makes a bold claim about its 40 PPA which supports MC and MM cartridges with balanced XLR outputs and upgraded...
New Products
The iFi Go Pod Max turns wired IEMs wireless with Bluetooth 5.4, balanced amp, and high-res audio—elevating sound while exposing your IEMs’ true colors.
New Products
At under $2,000, the Dangbei MP1 Max is a compact 4K lifestyle projector with Google TV, AI setup, and hybrid laser-LED tech for screens...
New Products
With proprietary Sound Field technology, the Yamaha YH-L500A wireless headphones provide personalized cinematic audio for $229.
Over-Ear Headphones
Dan Clark Audio’s Noire X refines their popular Aeon 2 Noire with Harman tuning, improved dynamics, and premium build—top-tier closed-back planar sound under $1,000.
Music
A dose of power-chord caffeinated Ramones music in Dolby Atmos surround sound may be just what the doctor ordered for immersive leaning rockers in...
Over-Ear Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X deliver studio-level detail, comfort, and passive isolation with surprising openness for $199 closed-back headphones.
DAPs
A $1,699 flagship DAP with modular amps, Android 13, and serious audiophile performance. Can it really rival desktop gear?
Reviews
At a more affordable entry point than the company's current BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 and 9 soundbars, this new option is a hybrid of...
Projectors & Screens
Sony's VPL-VW6100ES BRAVIA Projector 8 offers stunning big screen home theater performance at a hefty price.
Reviews
Denon’s $599 DL-A110 cartridge: same legendary DL-103 guts, fancy headshell, and enough detail to make overpriced MCs look like a midlife crisis.
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN Susvara Unveiled delivers refined planar magnetic sound with improved comfort and a natural soundstage. Discover why it needs a powerful amp and how...
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN’s Isvarna closed-back headphones combine dynamic bass with planar clarity in a unique dual-driver design, redefining what closed-back planar-magnetics can achieve.
Hi-Fi Components
In celebration of our 100th podcast episode, get caught up with the eCoustics team discussing the biggest trends in hi-fi, home theater, headphones and...
Digital Music Systems
New Products
Not all headphones are designed for all listening needs. The V-MODA M-100 PRO and M-10 are affordable headphones that provide the quality and durability...
Digital Music Systems
With upgraded DirectDigital amplification, Bluesound's new POWERNODE is a 2 or 3-channel streaming amplifier with support for a center channel speaker and even a...
Digital Music Systems
The Cambridge Audio Evo 150 SE ($3,299) refines a proven streaming amplifier with better sound and features, making it a top contender under $5,000.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 delivers hi-fi sound, advanced ANC, and top-tier codecs like LDAC for $149—challenging AirPods Pro 2 and SoundPEATS with premium...
New Products
OXS Storm A2 delivers budget-friendly wireless gaming headphones with 7.1 virtual surround, hybrid active noise cancellation, ultra-low latency, and versatile cross-platform support.
New Products
At $2,200, the STAX SR-007S isn’t for the budget-minded, but they provide celebrated Electrostatic Technology for those looking for the optimum headphone listening experience.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
After a long absence from the US TV market, this Japanese tech giant is making a comeback.
News
Cambridge Audio’s new logo tweaks their look but keeps the Made by Music soul intact. Same great hi-fi, just a fresh haircut—no drama needed.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Articles
Does it make sense to buy a vintage turntable? We explain why, what to look for and what to be aware of.
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.
New Products
Final’s new UX3000 SV wireless headphones debut with hybrid ANC, voice-first tuning, aptX HD, and 35-hour battery life—crafted in Japan for clarity.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Noble Van Gogh IEM combines a unique hand-finished design with a four-driver hybrid setup, delivering bold, textured sound and premium build at a competitive...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro wireless earbuds deliver flagship features like Snapdragon Sound, AI ANC, and LDAC—all under $80. Your budget AirPods alternative for 2025.
Headphone Amps
Schiit Asgard X headphone amp/DAC brings flagship Mjolnir tech, new Continuity A output, and Mesh DAC with Forkbeard app for under $550.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Bose updates its QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with better ANC, wireless charging, and smarter voice pickup—ready to challenge Sony and Apple in 2025.
Music
Cheaper Than Cheep is an unexpected time-capsule gem presenting one of Zappa's most revered bands performing some of his most outstanding material in a...
New Products
XGIMI’s MoGo 4 series offers sleek design, Google TV, and Harman Kardon sound—but low brightness limits use to dark rooms.
New Products
The Hisense M2 Pro may be small, but it has a comprehensive feature set including easy setup, 1200 lumens light output, up to 200-inch...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Roku’s 2025 TVs bring mini-LED, Dolby Atmos, faster streaming, and now an 85-inch model—finally stepping up to the big-screen showdown.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Marantz offers six home theater A/V Receivers from $599 to $4,500. What’s the difference, and which one might be right for you?
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
TCL’s 2025 QM8K flagship TV offers near-OLED picture with CrystGlow WHVA Panel, Halo Control System, and Dolby Atmos—all starting at $2,299.99. A serious challenger...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Hisense partners with French audio expert Devialet to revolutionize TV sound in 2025. Discover premium Laser TVs, soundbars, and UST projectors with immersive Dolby...
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.
Reviews
Each of these subwoofers proves you don’t have to spend a lot to get low frequency bass effects for movies and music. But does...
Audio Cables
Do cables make a difference? If you are using BetterCables.com cables, the answer is YES! But how does one write a review about cables?...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
If you are right-handed, a little internet savvy, and have a little patience, the Harmony is the ultimate universal remote control. The Harmony Internet...
Reviews
Are you ready for some home theater excitement? The Axiom Audio Epic 80 home theater 5.1 speaker package delivers. Retailing for $2,413 (US), this...
