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OLED, Mini LED, and RGB backlit TVs sound similar but work very differently. What separates them, and why does it matter when buying a...
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New Products
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 Earbuds Add Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth 6.0 and Replaceable Batteries
At $299, Sennheiser’s flagship wireless earbuds for 2026 aim to improve comfort, ANC, and call performance in a more comfortable design and new colors.
News
Beats 360 leak reveals $299 ANC headphones with IPX4 protection, replaceable cushions, Spatial Audio and Apple and Android support.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Could the next Apple TV 4K justify its premium price with Siri AI, Wi-Fi 7, faster hardware and deeper integration with iPhone and AirPods?
News
Can NextLevel Acoustics revive the classic demo disc with “Beyond the Room,” a new immersive audio experience debuting at CEDIA 2026?
Home Theater
Paragons of Home Cinema Episode II combines a 9.4.6 Dolby Atmos system with Christie 4K projection, Lumagen, NextLevel Acoustics, StormAudio, SPEAKERPOWER and more for...
New Products
Sony’s $220 Pulse Elevate speakers combine planar magnetic drivers, PlayStation Link, Bluetooth and AI voice processing for PS5 and desktop gaming.
Gift Guides
The best back to school tech for college students in 2026, from headphones and chargers to dorm upgrades and gear worth buying.
Bookshelf Speakers
Rotel returns to loudspeakers after more than 30 years with the $999 Amora 5 standmount, taking on KEF, Wharfedale, QUAD and Q Acoustics.
IEMs
SIVGA Lyrebird quadbrid IEM combines premium materials, four-driver tech, and refined treble while undercutting far more expensive rivals.
New Products
Apos launches the $1,800 SJY Argos electrostatic headphones and $2,200 ES Lab Hydra amp for electrostatic, planar, dynamic headphones and speakers.
Headphones
Has public phone etiquette collapsed? Wetherspoons has banned loud speakerphone audio in 792 pubs as frustration with “headphone dodgers” grows.
Car Audio
Spotify killed Car Thing in 2024, but free Mira 1.0 firmware has brought the hardware back to life with Spotify control, lyrics and voice...
News
Why would Apple put cameras in AirPods? A leaked Apple video shows Visual Intelligence using them to let Siri understand what the wearer can...
Bookshelf Speakers
Are the ATC SCM20ASL worth $10,999? These British active loudspeakers deliver world-class sound, brutal honesty, and serious built-in power.
Music
Miles Davis’ Cookin' returns as a $39 AAA OJC vinyl reissue pressed at RTI. Is this the version jazz collectors should buy?
Music
Lester Young’s Laughin’ to Keep from Cryin’ returns as a superb all-analog 180-gram Verve Acoustic Sounds Series vinyl reissue.
Projectors & Screens
With its bright, refined picture and extensive installation features, the Hisense XR10 is like a portable projector on steroids.
Reviews
Can the TEAC TN-400BT-X blend stylish vinyl playback with aptX Bluetooth, a built-in phono stage, and easy setup at an attainable price?
Movies
Does Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair 4K UHD deliver Tarantino’s definitive vision, and is it worth buying if you already own the standalone...
Music
John Coltrane’s 1957 debut returns as a $39 Craft OJC mono vinyl reissue. Is this the best way to hear the raw force that...
Podcasts
Forthcoming software updates on 2026 Hisense UX, UR9, UR8 and U7 TVs will enable Dolby Vision 2 Max features, but what about new content?
Floorstanding Speakers
New Products
Technics celebrates 55 years of the SL-1200 with a limited MK7-based Anniversary Edition in seven colors plus an all-vinyl Tokyo Tower DJ set.
New Products
What makes Vinnie Rossi’s CANTA Phono different? The new MM/MC phono preamp launches a new high-end series with extensive cartridge control.
New Products
Can MicroLED finally deliver OLED-like blacks at massive sizes? Just Video Walls Absolute Black attacks reflections, uniformity and dark-scene performance.
New Products
Can a 15,000-lumen cinema projector make sense at home? Christie brings the native 4K CP4415m-RGBH into the spotlight at CEDIA 2026.
Floorstanding Speakers
Is Monitor Audio’s new Silver Series 8G a major upgrade? Seven new speakers target stereo, home theater, and Dolby Atmos systems.
New Products
Can 8K finally justify itself? Quantum’s XDR5-8K displays multiple native 8K sources without downscaling and will debut at CEDIA 2026.
New Products
Can DreamWall challenge projectors and premium MicroLED rivals? Its 121-inch 4K Platinum P0.7 makes its CEDIA Expo 2026 debut.
News
Is Sonos replacing Beam Gen 2? The S59 Gambit has reached the FCC with Bluetooth and 6 GHz wireless ahead of a reported September...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
News
The Revox World Foundation is rescuing 800 Studer and Revox components from storage, neglect, and bad eBay listings as reel to reel returns.
New Products
Emotiva’s $1,799 Nostala FT12 combines 800 watts, a 12-inch woofer, room correction, real walnut veneer and flexible stereo inputs.
Amplifiers
Pilot Radio revives its 1959 EL84 amplifier with 15 watts of Class A power, balanced inputs and a $4,790 price.
Music
If you’re lining up for Record Store Day 2026, this episode focuses on the one name that matters most: Zev Feldman, known as The Jazz Detective....
Music
Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) returns to Japan to explore the hi-fi and music scene in late-2025.
New Products
Essence Earis Premium Personal TV Audio System Targets Clearer Dialogue and Private Hi-Res Listening
Can the $699 Essence Earis Premium deliver clearer dialogue and better personal TV audio than wireless headphones from Sennheiser?
New Products
The 5.9 gram clip ons target Bose, Sony, Shokz and Soundcore with 10 hour battery life, Hi-Res Audio and a charging case control that...
IEMs
The $590 TXN Ceramic uses one dynamic driver to deliver cohesive, refined sound. Is simplicity enough to beat today’s best IEMs?
DACs
The LAiV Harmony DAC 2 adds hardware SRC, Class A output and direct 10MHz clocking to its balanced R2R architecture.
News
Sonos appears to be preparing new Ace Ultra headphones with Wi-Fi. Can Sonos finally make headphones that fully integrate with its ecosystem?
Music
Pink Floyd’s Wish You Were Here turns 50 on Blu-ray with Dolby Atmos, 5.1, quad mixes and a restored 1975 L.A. concert. Is it...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Can you room correct a home theater seat? DSPeaker ShakEQ measures and calibrates bass shakers and will demonstrate new processing at CEDIA 2026.
New Products
Can Philips Ambilight, Roku, Quantum Dots and Dolby Vision make the affordable 7985 QLED Series stand out from other budget TVs?
Movies
The 2026 box office is surging as Spider-Man and The Odyssey break records. Are IMAX and Dolby Cinema giving audiences a reason to leave...
Articles
A Google user lost purchased Lord of the Rings movies. One case exposes a bigger problem with digital movies, streaming music and ownership.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Can your TV replace an AV receiver? Samsung, LG and TCL are moving home theater toward wireless systems controlled increasingly by the television.
Home Theater
Apple is bringing live 8K immersive MLB games to Vision Pro. Can baseball finally give the $3,699 headset a reason for sports fans to...
Articles
The best 4K UHD discs of 2026 so far, from Fight Club and Ben Hur to Perfect Blue, Stranger Things, Jackie Chan, and Spielberg.
Articles
Which headphones stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best new wired, wireless and electrostatic models across every price.
Articles
Which DACs, headphone amps and DAPs stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best electronics across every price point.
Articles
We tested dozens of budget Bluetooth speakers to find the best. Our top picks deliver big sound, waterproof durability, long battery life, and real...
Articles
Clean, cleaner, cleanest: record cleaning options for vinyl collectors, from anti-static brushes to ultrasonic machines. What works?
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
The HEDDphone Two features a new carbon fiber headband, redesigned ear pads and new AMT driver and is available for pre-order now.
Bookshelf Speakers
KEF is offering up 42% off Q350 and Q150 passive speakers and LS50 Wireless II Speakers. The SUBtember sale is this month only.
Floorstanding Speakers
Canton's new Reference Series Loudspeakers are finally available in North America from Bluebird Music. We have a detailed breakdown of each model.
Audio Cables
Modular HDMI cables designed for the rigors of custom installations with support for 8K/60Hz or 4K/120Hz at distances of up to 1,000 feet.
New Products
Now available in a new Dune color, our favorite wireless headphone of 2022 receive firmware and app updates enabling sound personalization.
Music
Acoustic Sounds' new "75 for 75" series features 75 iconic Atlantic Records recordings reissued on 180 gram audiophile vinyl at 45 RPM. The experience...
Floorstanding Speakers
DALI is celebrating its 40th Anniversary and we decided to take a trip down memory lane and look forward into the future.
New Products
A new USB-C charging case with MagSafe for AirPods 2nd gen also brings compatibility with Apple Vision Pro.
New Products
Luxury wireless noise cancelling earbuds that claim to sound as good as they look, especially the pricier Opéra de Paris edition.
New Products
Four new Apple iPhone 15 smartphones are available for pre-order beginning Friday, September 15th at 5am PDT. Which one should you buy?
