Music
Rhino’s Coltrane 100 box spans five labels and 37 tracks on six LPs. Is it worth buying instead of standalone albums?
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News
Epson pairs its 10,000 lumen QL7000 4K laser projector with multiple Stewart Filmscreen setups at CEDIA 2026 to show why projection still matters.
News
Alcons Audio will demo an 11.8.6 channel pro ribbon cinema at CEDIA 2026 with Christie, Trinnov, Lumagen, Kaleidescape and the new IRP24.
Car Audio
Can the Genesis GV90 turn a luxury EV into a serious listening room with 25 Bang & Olufsen speakers, true 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and...
Bookshelf Speakers
Buchardt Audio’s E50-S adds a larger Satori woofer, higher sensitivity and new tuning as an alternative to the acclaimed E50.
IEMs
Meze Audio’s ALBA S keeps the original driver, tuning and metal shell but drops the bundled USB-C DAC adapter to cut the price.
New Products
Can CANVAS HiFi turn BACCH 3D into a true Dolby Atmos theater? Almando InMedio adds 7.1.4 expansion, WiSA HT and open speaker support at...
Gift Guides
The best back to school tech for college students in 2026, from headphones and chargers to dorm upgrades and gear worth buying.
Music
Thelonious Monk in Paris 1967 gets its first official vinyl release with Rudy Van Gelder mastering, superb sound and an expanded nonet.
Music
Jimmy Reed’s At Carnegie Hall returns on Bluesville AAA vinyl, remastered from the original tapes by Matthew Lutthans.
Reviews
Sony brings back the home theater in a box with a system that can match the largest TVs with rich cinematic sound. But it...
Movies
The Odyssey is listed for 4K Blu-ray on November 17 with HDR10, 1.78:1 video and DTS-HD MA 5.1, but key specifications remain unconfirmed.
Movies
Criterion's 12 Angry Men arrives on 4K UHD September 8 with Dolby Vision, restored mono audio and extensive Sidney Lumet extras.
News
Do we really need 8K video or 8K TVs? eCoustics Interviews three industry experts to get their take on 8K and the future of...
Music
One of the best Bluesville reissues yet arrives on 180-gram vinyl for only $33.
Music
Rhino High Fidelity’s Cher 3614 Jackson Highway reissue sounds promising, but two review copies suffered from non-fill and other pressing defects.
Over-Ear Headphones
The HEDDphone TWO GT combines full-range AMT speed and detail with warmer tuning and a 550g design. Is this $2,199 German flagship worth it?
IEMs
SIVGA Lyrebird quadbrid IEM combines premium materials, four-driver tech, and refined treble while undercutting far more expensive rivals.
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.
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
Can the XGIMI AURA 3 Max challenge giant TVs with 5,700 ISO lumens, dual-iris contrast, Dolby Vision and 4K/120Hz gaming?
CD Players
Accuphase's DP-470 CD player adds ANCC, an MDS+ DAC and hi-res USB support as U.S. CD sales surge 16%. U.S. pricing is still pending.
New Products
Can Esoteric's $50,000 T-01 deliver Grandioso-level analog performance with MagneDrive, Magne-Float and 10MHz clock sync?
Bookshelf Speakers
Can Amphion’s A15 bring studio monitor performance home without Wi-Fi, apps, or streaming? This active speaker takes a different approach.
New Products
Pro-Ject's improved entry-level turntable for 2026 features 730g aluminum platter, Pick it MM E cartridge, and wireless Bluetooth.
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 quality while introducing a refined design and new color...
New Products
Sony’s $220 Pulse Elevate speakers combine planar magnetic drivers, PlayStation Link, Bluetooth and AI voice processing for PS5 and desktop gaming.
Movies
Before astronauts became brands, billionaires started launching rockets for fun and every space movie required a soundtrack capable of loosening drywall, there was The...
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
Apos launches the $1,800 SJY Argos electrostatic headphones and $2,200 ES Lab Hydra amp for electrostatic, planar, dynamic headphones and speakers.
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...
News
Could Samsung’s Galaxy H1 finally challenge AirPods Max and Sony? A new leak points to premium over-ear Galaxy headphones possibly coming in 2027.
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...
Music
Does BMG's Suno deal protect artists or feed the AI machine? The agreement promises opt-in rights, compensation and licensed AI music.
Articles
Will 8K Blu-ray ever happen, or is 4K Ultra HD the final disc format?
Articles
OLED, Mini LED, and RGB backlit TVs sound similar but work very differently. What separates them, and why does it matter when buying a...
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.
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.
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.
Amplifiers
Monoprice's latest Monolith Series power amplifiers offer an affordable path for those looking to improve the sound quality of their home theater system.
Music Streamers
Having owned the HiFi Rose RS201E Network Amplifier for the past few years, I’ve learned to appreciate its strengths and show some patience in...
Amplifiers
Allen Sides of Ocean Way Audio and Alberto Guerra of AGD Productions join us to discuss their collaboration during T.H.E. Show 2023.
New Products
At nearly $12,000, RBH Sound's 21-inch 4,000-watt subwoofer will rattle your bones down to 12Hz!
New Products
The TAD-C1000 Preamplifier is a stereo masterpiece that shares design language with the critically acclaimed Evolution Series.
Bookshelf Speakers
Reference quality resolution, timbre, clarity, detail, and the most accurate imaging we've ever heard from a stand-mounted loudspeaker. The TAD CE1TX are very special...
Floorstanding Speakers
Brooklyn-based Ohm Acoustics is for sale. We expect to see more of this based on current market conditions.
New Products
Hisense continues to disrupt the TV market with affordable Mini-LED/Quantum Dot TVs with advanced features.
Headphone Amps
Audioengine modernizes their new N22 Mini Desktop Amplifier with Class D, Bluetooth aptX and the convenience of USB Type-C inputs.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Dolby Atmos, expanded accessibility, social features, and new UI enhancements are designed to elevate your Sony PS5 gaming experience.
