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AudioDeskSysteme Gläss gives its $3,599 Vinyl Cleaner Premium the Silent Core One upgrade for quieter, faster ultrasonic record cleaning. Your dirty LPs have no...
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Sony has been teasing its entry into the RGB backlit LCD TV market for almost two years and today we can finally share the...
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Does your giant TV or projector screen make your soundbar look puny? Sony is here for you with their new powered speaker system which...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Less searching, more streaming. Seems like a simple concept, right? Roku would agree, and is making a big change to their user interface in...
Movies
Is IMAX for sale? Sony, Netflix, Apple and Amazon may want cinema’s premium screen prize. Hollywood loves a sequel.
Music
Does Yes’ From A Page expanded 2LP half speed master 180 gram vinyl set rescue an overlooked late period gem?
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.
Gift Guides
Share your love of music and movies by giving someone the finest ways to experience every last ounce of it.
New Products
HEDDphone TWO GT adds warmer AMT tuning and lower distortion for $2,199, but can your neck make peace with 550g of Berlin engineering?
New Products
Is the $499 Baum Ellipse the right wired headphone for studio users and critical listeners who want closed-back isolation, flexible connectivity, and long-term serviceability?
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?
New Products
Weiss, PSI Audio, and Illusonic joined forces to present an all-in-one speaker bar at High End Vienna 2026 for approximately $39,000 US.
Reviews
Does Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless deliver enough with Dolby Atmos, aptX Lossless, stronger ANC, and a replaceable battery at $399?
IEMs
Does Fidelity Collective’s acquisition of Westone Audio and Etymotic signal a major shift in the wired IEM market?
Reviews
Can Denon’s Home 200 and Home 400 wireless smart speakers challenge Sonos with HEOS multi-room audio, Dolby Atmos Music, and stronger sound at premium...
Power Conditioners
Can clean power lower noise and improve imaging? Clarus Concerto MKII uses advanced filtering and protection to help serious systems perform better.
Movies
Fight Club on 4K UHD gets the HDR upgrade it deserves. Sharper, dirtier, louder, and still not here to validate your life choices.
Reviews
Apple AirPods Max 2 face the original Max and Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 in this ANC headphone showdown. Better enough, or just safer?
Reviews
At $1,998, Bose Lifestyle Ultra pairs Dolby Atmos, PhaseGuide, SpeechClarity, and a wireless subwoofer, but skips support for DTS:X.
Reviews
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Wireless Speaker makes Sonos and Bluesound sweat with bigger than expected sound, AirPlay, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and one baffling subwoofer...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
For those who think AV receivers are lacking in functionality or performance, Marantz has a solution for you, and it won't break the bank.
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
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Floorstanding Speakers
Tannoy is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with the production of 45 pairs of special edition floorstanding loudspeakers.
New Products
LG’s 2026 QNED evo Mini LED TVs go up to 115 inches with AI processing, gaming upgrades, and premium performance.
Music Streamers
Can MOON’s 491 Network Player/Preamplifier and 461 Power Amplifier deliver streaming, vinyl, DAC flexibility and real power in two boxes?
New Products
Marshall Milton A.N.C. brings on-ear ANC, LDAC, 80-hour battery life, wired playback, and a replaceable battery for $229. Disposable? Not quite.
DACs
Chord Electronics Quartet is a $35,995 upscaler with Blackbird WTA filtering, built-in ADC, and DAVE support. Your wallet has been warned.
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DALI VEGA is a $4,500 wireless hi-fi system with BluOS, HDMI ARC, adaptive orientation, and all-in-one sound without the cable mess.
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.
News
Trinnov, dCS, and Perlisten plan a massive 15.8.8 immersive audio demo for HIGH END Vienna 2026, with WaveForming bass control and serious intent.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
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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?
Ask an Expert
Does upsampling in digital audio actually improve DAC performance, or just make lower quality files look like high resolution audio?
Dongle DACs
Questyle M18i MAX adds LDAC, aptX HD, LE Audio, dual ESS DACs, and longer battery life. Is this the complete mobile DAC amp?
Dongle DACs
Schiit Vestri is a $99 dongle DAC with balanced power, no screen, USA assembly, and enough attitude to make rivals say “oh Schiit.”
New Products
Sony 1000X The ColleXion launches at $649 with premium materials, Bluetooth 6.0, LDAC, and 24-hour battery life. Is Apple listening?
IEMs
Can Campfire Audio’s $7,500 Chimera IEM justify nine drivers, bone conduction, electrostatic tweeters, and serious wired ambition?
Music
Does Lightnin’ Hopkins’ Blues in My Bottle still carry the raw essence of a live club set? Craft’s all analog Bluesville reissue says yes.
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...
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...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Yamaha’s RX300A and RX500A AV receivers start at $399 with HDMI 2.1, room correction, streaming, and a cleaner entry level design.
Movies
Rachel McAdams leads Sam Raimi’s Send Help, a dark comedy survival tale with sharp tone, clean 4K visuals, and a few minor motion quirks.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
We pair Kaleidescape's most affordable 4K player with its most compact movie server for a killer media library solution. Is it worth the investment?
Home Theater
Audio Advice Live 2026 returns to Raleigh August 7 to 9 with 60 plus demo rooms, major hi-fi brands, and enough sweet tea to...
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.
Music Streamers
TIDAL is introducing hi-res FLAC to the platform but does that really mean the end of MQA? We take a deeper look into a...
Podcasts
Q Acoustics Brand Director, Alex Munro discusses the world premiere of the company's new 5000 Series Loudspeakers.
Floorstanding Speakers
The Q Acoustics 5040 loudspeakers fill an important void in the market offering advanced driver technology, excellent clarity and detail, and smart pricing.
Bookshelf Speakers
The Q Acoustics 5000 Series featured new advanced drivers, stiffer bracing, and deliver improved clarity, speed, and detail at prices consumers can actually afford.
Bookshelf Speakers
Andrew Jones wasn't done when the MoFi SourcePoint 10 were released in November 2022. The new MoFi SourcePoint 8 will make their debut at...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
HBO MAX has shortened its name to MAX, but its monthly subscription just got more expensive. Find out why.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
From beyond the Iron Curtain? A new generation of Polish high-end audio manufacturers are creating some incredible new amplifiers. The Fezz Audio Evolution Series...
New Products
Open-back planar magnetic headphones designed for both studio professionals and audiophiles; affordably priced at $399.
Floorstanding Speakers
Focal's entry-level Theva loudspeaker lineup starts at $998/pair and includes one bookshelf and three floorstanders along with center and surround speakers for home theater.
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A big 12-inch subwoofer for a little price. Find out why the RSL Speedwoofer 12S may be impossible to beat at its $799 price...
