Dongle DACs
Can a $149 MagSafe compatible DAC/amp deliver clean, neutral sound and fix the cable chaos of dongle DACs for iPhone users? The Fosi MD3...
Hi, what are you looking for?
Headphones
Sennheiser’s consumer division is for sale again as Sonova exits. What happens next could reshape one of audio’s most recognizable brands.
New Products
Denon brings Dolby Atmos music support to its HEOS whole home music platform with this trio of wireless speakers.
Music
George Thorogood’s Greatest Hits Live lands June 12 on vinyl. Still Bad to the Bone, or just your neighbor’s 1 a.m. problem again?
Floorstanding Speakers
Andrew Jones to debut Jones and Cerreta at AXPONA 2026 with MoFi Distribution but what is this field coil concentric floorstander and how much...
IEMs
Does the Meze Astru’s titanium driver tuning, sub bass extension, and controlled treble justify $899 against top IEM rivals?
Center Speakers
Børresen’s $7,000 Center3 brings flagship tech to home theater but is it the missing piece for X Series owners or still overkill?
News
Bowers & Wilkins flagship Pi8 wireless earbuds are now available in Dark Burgundy or Pale Mauve, while the Px7 S3 headphones arrive in Vintage...
Gift Guides
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,...
Movies
"Network" saw the corporate media circus coming. Criterion Collection's new 4K restoration proves the film was not satire. It was prophecy.
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...
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
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.
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...
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...
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.
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?
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.
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.
Movies
Paramount wins Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix drops out. What happens to HBO, CNN, theaters, and streaming next in 2026?
News
Panasonic has aligned with Skyworth for US TV production starting in 2026. Will this strengthen the brand or change what buyers expect from its...
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?
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 Streamers
Dan Mackta of Qobuz answers questions on Reddit on AI, Linux support, app features, and future platform growth.
IEMs
ACTIVO Scoop feature a single 8mm dynamic driver, dual 6mm dynamic drivers, and dual balanced armatures, bringing Astell&Kern tech to an accessible price.
Articles
Our picks for the best desktop and portable DAC/Amps for audiophiles of 2025 include Burson Audio, JDS Labs, FiiO, iFi Audio and Rotel.
Articles
Our favorite streaming amplifiers of 2025 for audiophiles include models from WiiM, Marantz, Ruark, Naim and Aavik.
Articles
Our favorite integrated amplifiers for audiophiles in 2025 includes models from WiiM, Advance Paris, Moon by Simaudio, Quad and Marantz.
Home Theater
Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros., HBO, and HBO Max in an $82.7B deal, reshaping Hollywood as Discovery spins off CNN, TNT and...
Articles
Check out our favorite wired over-ear open-back and closed-back headphones for audiophiles and studio professionals at various price points.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
IsoAcoustics upgrades, IsoTek power cleaning, Stranger Things mania, and the Great Weiner Resurrection—this Editor’s Round-Up dives into audio, culture, and hot dog chaos.
DACs
Astell&Kern ends 2025 with the new AK HC5 USB DAC featuring the AK4499EX and the STELLA reference IEMs developed with VOLK Audio and Michael...
Reviews
Can $129 wireless earbuds really deliver xMEMS clarity, LDAC, aptX Lossless support, and strong ANC? The SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro Plus makes a compelling case.
