Reviews
Can HiFiMAN Arya WiFi’s wireless open-back planar headphone tech deliver high-end sound for less, even with a few rough edges?
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News
Bose acquires StreamUnlimited to build a broader connected audio platform across streaming, AI, licensing, McIntosh, and Sonus faber.
Floorstanding Speakers
Klipsch brought Rebellion, the 80th Anniversary Klipschorn, and OJAS kO-R2 to High End Vienna 2026. We heard the horns roar.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
tvOS 27 could make Apple TV 4K faster, smarter, and more useful, but Apple's AI plans and next hardware remain unconfirmed.
Music
Craft Recordings marks 60 years of It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown with Vince Guaraldi's soundtrack on zoetrope vinyl and limited-edition pressings.
Reviews
Can Denon’s DP-500BT bring wireless convenience to vinyl without sacrificing sound quality?
Music
Experience The Strawbs rare BBC radio and television performances across 5CDs and Blu-ray, tracing the rise of one of prog rock's most overlooked bands.
Gift Guides
12 gift ideas for the music and movie loving Dad that are guaranteed to delight this Father's Day.
In-Wall Speakers
Hide a subwoofer in your walls or ceiling with JL Audio Pavilion Thin-line 8-inch Subwoofers at $1,000 each.
Movies
The Patriot 4K UHD SteelBook brings Mel Gibson's bloody Revolution back with both cuts, because apparently one uprising was not enough.
New Products
Leica's $2,000 Cine Compact 1 adds RGB laser, 4K pixel shifting, Dolby Vision, smart streaming, and a Summicron lens. Worth the red dot premium?
Articles
The 11 High End Vienna 2026 products we most want to review, from Ruark and Cambridge to Meze, Eversolo, Questyle, and Klipsch.
Headphone Amps
FiiO debuts the Jade Audio LEVEL 1 desktop amp, JT9 planar headphones, and CLASS A headphone amp at High End Vienna 2026.
New Products
Yamaha's NX-70A wireless speakers bring HDMI eARC, YPAO, Roon Ready support, and active stereo performance for around $3,500.
Reviews
Sony's entry-level True RGB 4K TV delivers rich, refined color and better-than-average brightness. It might just be all the TV you'll ever need.
Movies
Godzilla Minus One roars onto 4K UHD Blu-ray with native Dolby Vision, lossless Atmos, and a monster movie built on grief, guilt, and atomic...
Movies
James Cameron’s latest arrives on 4K UHD and Blu-ray 3D with native 4K, native 3D, and a home theater presentation built to show off...
Reviews
Is the KEF Muo the best portable Bluetooth speaker under $250 for clear vocals, premium build, strong battery life, and real outdoor projection?
Movies
Can Speed Racer on 4K UHD finally prove the Wachowskis were years ahead of the curve? This cult classic gets your home theater running.
Reviews
Can HiFiMAN’s HE1000 WiFi deliver true high-end planar sound without the cable, or do setup headaches and weak battery life hold it back?
Reviews
Does Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless deliver enough with Dolby Atmos, aptX Lossless, stronger ANC, and a replaceable battery at $399?
Floorstanding Speakers
At AXPONA 2026, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief, Ian White, reveals some of his favorite products at North America's largest high-end audio show.
Floorstanding Speakers
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
New Products
Børresen BM2 Bass Module debuts at High End Vienna 2026 with folded dipole bass, analog crossover, and a $10,000 price.
Floorstanding Speakers
Børresen debuts its new A-Series loudspeakers at High End Vienna 2026, bringing Danish-built tech below its costlier C and M models.
Amplifiers
Grimm Audio debuts the PA1 compact Class A/B monoblock amplifier at High End Vienna 2026, rated at 150 watts into 8 ohms.
Dongle DACs
iFi GO link 2 Max adds dual ESS DACs, 241mW output, S-Balanced tech, and hi-res PCM/DSD support to an $85 USB-C dongle DAC.
New Products
Questyle’s QMS system pairs the iXStreamer with E5/E4 wireless speakers, SEAS drivers, Wi-Fi 6, LDAC, aptX, HDMI ARC/eARC, and lossless streaming.
Headphone Amps
iFi iDSD GR 2 features PCM1795 DAC, 1,513mW output, K2HD, aptX Lossless, LDAC, OLED control, and a $529 price.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Ruark R710 CD Hi-Fi Console debuts at High End Vienna 2026 with CD playback, streaming, HDMI eARC, MM phono, and 2x200W power.
News
Dual CS 629Q turntable previewed at High End Vienna 2026 with fully automatic direct drive, app control, and expected €1,800 pricing.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Music
Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) returns to Japan to explore the hi-fi and music scene in late-2025.
Amplifiers
The eCoustics team discusses what's happening in the vintage tube market and what to look for when buying or upgrading tube amplifiers.
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?
Dongle DACs
AudioQuest DragonFly Copper debuts at High End Vienna 2026 with more power, lower current draw, ESS Sabre decoding, and a copper RF-draining case.
DACs
Canor Audio debuts Verto D3 tube DAC with PCM 768kHz/DSD512 and Asterion V3 phono preamp with Lundahl SUT at High End Vienna 2026.
New Products
Dan Clark Audio AEON Core is a $899 closed-back planar headphone with a new efficient driver, revised Harman tuning, and June 14 shipping.
New Products
Can Noble FoKus Artemis justify $899 with three driver types, ANC, Audiodo tuning, and a user replaceable battery?
New Products
Klipsch Atlas headphones make their EU debut in Vienna, but HP-2 and HP-3 won’t ship until Fall 2026.
Music
Carly Simon’s Anticipation finally gets MoFi’s 45RPM treatment, but is this $59.95 vinyl glow-up worth the wait or just premium schmaltz?
New Products
Sony has been teasing its entry into the RGB backlit LCD TV market for almost two years and today we can finally share the...
New Products
LG’s 2026 QNED evo Mini LED TVs go up to 115 inches with AI processing, gaming upgrades, and premium performance.
Articles
$250 to watch The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Las Vegas? Dorothy meets 16K spectacle, brutal Vegas math, and a wallet with no way...
Movies
Fight Club on 4K UHD gets the HDR upgrade it deserves. Sharper, dirtier, louder, and still not here to validate your life choices.
New Products
LG brings ART TV features to select OLED and Mini LED models, giving lifestyle TV buyers better picture quality without the wall candy penalty.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
We got a sneak peek at Denon's new mid-range AVRs for 2026. They offer sonic upgrades and some cool new features. Will it be...
Articles
Clean, cleaner, cleanest: record cleaning options for vinyl collectors, from anti-static brushes to ultrasonic machines. What works?
Articles
From 750 brands and thousands of products, we selected 26 standout winners across categories that delivered even if your accountant won’t approve.
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
Physical media isn’t dead. These are the 10 best 4K UHD Blu-ray discs of 2025 with reference picture and sound, and meaningful extras.
Articles
Our picks of the very best from NAMM 2026 include active speakers, studio monitors, headphones, car audio, software tools and more.
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
Technics x Aimé Leon Dore SL-1200M7ALD lands at $2100. Just hype or a smart play on vinyl’s billion dollar comeback?
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
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...
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...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
