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Did Sonos finally fix the Ace? Ace Ultra adds direct WiFi linking, stronger ANC, 35-hour battery life and Bluetooth 6.0 for $449.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Can Emotiva shake up high end home theater? The $4,799 LXP-16 and $5,999 LXR-11 add 9.4.6, Dirac ART, 8K HDMI and four sub outputs.
Music Streamers
Esoteric’s $28,000 N-01XE inherits the Grandioso N1’s discrete DAC and G4 network engine. Is flagship digital performance getting cheaper?
New Products
Sony just did a major refresh to the top models in their ULT Tower party speaker lineup, blurring the line between "pro" and "party."
Reviews
If you're looking for a big powerful party speaker that can be used virtually anywhere, you may want to check out Sony's new Ult...
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Roku’s $999 Pro Series OLED offers 120Hz, Dolby Vision and FreeSync Premium, while the $1,299 LX adds 144Hz VRR and higher brightness. Which is...
Floorstanding Speakers
Discover the state-of-the-art high-end audio/video gear of 2026 in our cost-no-object audiophile gift guide, from reference components to statement loudspeaker systems and more.
Amplifiers
Do the new Michi Prestige P430 preamp and S430 power amp offer a smarter route into Rotel’s high-end separates lineup?
New Products
Can DALI’s $800 BASIK SUB bring better bass to compact hi-fi systems without dominating the room?
A/V Furniture & Accessories
The $229.99 SVS SoundPath Multi-Band adapter kit claims to transmit 24-bit stereo up to 165 feet with only 15 milliseconds of latency.
Reviews
Samsung mates a high performance QD-OLED panel with a stylish frame and glare free screen. What's not to like?
In-Wall Speakers
What happens when Barco, Focal, and Naim combine a 171-inch LED wall with a 7.0.4 Focal Utopia home theater and Naim electronics at CEDIA...
In-Ceiling Speakers
Wisdom Audio's ICS3FR in-ceiling speakers, SUB2 in-wall subwoofer and customizable P3m Series speakers enable audiophile sound that stays hidden.
Music Streamers
Is the $999 xDuoo DP-10 a better digital transport for audiophiles who already own a DAC than an Eversolo or WiiM streamer?
Reviews
Can Noble Audio’s $899 Artemis combine audiophile sound, strong ANC and repairability well enough to justify its luxury price?
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Naim’s CI-Uniti 102 combines 150 watts per channel, streaming, HDMI eARC, and multiroom flexibility in a compact amplifier that raises awkward questions for the...
Reviews
Can the $1,500 Bluesound Pulse Cinema justify its price with BluOS, strong music performance, and flexible connectivity despite limited Atmos immersion?
Exclusive Videos
Are the $4,000 KEF LS LUXE worth the premium? Our video review examines their Ross Lovegrove design, wireless features, sound quality, and value.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Can 20 watts be enough? The $11,828 Neoson Evolution pairs Class A KT88 tube power with rich tonality, and strong detail.
Music
Thelonious Monk in Paris 1967 gets its first official vinyl release with Rudy Van Gelder mastering, superb sound and an expanded nonet.
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
BIC America revives RtR with affordable Elite on-wall speakers designed for 65-, 75-, and 85-inch TVs, surround sound, and Dolby Atmos systems.
Music Streamers
Fosi Audio expands its personal audio lineup at CanJam SoCal 2026 with four new products led by the $199.99 S3 Lite Streaming Digital Transport.
IEMs
The $369 Linsoul Avant is the company's first branded IEM, combining dual dynamic drivers, three balanced armatures and a MEMS driver.
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Can Bluesound’s $1,099 PULSE SUB challenge Sonos and SVS with 350 watts, dual opposing woofers, and seamless BluOS integration?
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Can Leon’s $5,750 FrameBar Ultima deliver reference grade sound without ruining the look of a premium Sony BRAVIA or Frame TV?
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While RGB-lit TVs are getting all the hype, Sony just quietly unveiled a new mid tier TV that may bring OLED to a wider...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Can Yamaha’s WXA-70A streaming amp and WXC-70A music streamer compete with WiiM, Bluesound and Marantz after a decade away?
News
Own a Cambridge Audio YOYO (M)? Why is every unit being recalled, and what should U.S. owners do about the lithium-ion battery fire risk?
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.
Gaming Headsets
Beyerdynamic expands its MMX gaming lineup with the $149.99 MMX 100 Wireless and an unusual $179.99 open-back MMX 130 Wireless.
IEMs
Can 64 Audio’s $3,999 Ocean flagship IEM justify its price with isobaric bass and 32 passive tuning combinations?
New Products
Can ETA’s ULI use of an AlNiCo motor and 50mm biocellulose driver stand out in the crowded flagship headphone market?
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.
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?
Music
Is Amy Winehouse’s Back to Black 20th Anniversary Edition worth buying? The 3LP and 3CD sets add unreleased demos and rare 2007 live recordings.
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...
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
Before astronauts became brands, billionaires started launching rockets for fun and every space movie required a soundtrack capable of loosening drywall, there was The...
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...
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?
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.
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
