Music
Beck’s $110 Ride Lonesome One-Step uses 24/96 files sourced from analog masters because audiophiles needed something new to argue about.
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Exclusive Videos
We test the all-new Beats 360 wireless headphones to see how their modular design, noise cancellation, comfort, features and sound hold up at $350.
New Products
Priced from $1,999 to $2,699, Epson's new line of 4K home theater projectors feature 120Hz gaming, laser light source, and brightness from 2500 to...
New Products
Wharfedale’s Nova subs pack DSP, passive radiators, high-level inputs and 8- to 15-inch drivers into a serious fight with SVS and REL.
Reviews
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: Better ANC, More Comfort, But a Tougher Sell at $359?
Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen improve ANC, comfort, USB audio, and Immersive Audio, but the $359 price creates tougher competition.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
While Kaleidescape remains the movie platform of choice for the 1%, the company's least expensive movie player offers a taste of that sweet digital...
Bookshelf Speakers
Neumann’s KH 310 II and KH 350 add 32-bit DSP, MA 1 room correction, more power and deeper system integration for pro and home...
Articles
The 2026 CEDIA Expo was held last week in Denver and eCoustics was there in force to check out the latest in home theater...
Over-Ear Headphones
The Sennheiser HD 480 Pro Plus nails comfort and durability, but its rolled-off bass and treble raise questions about its studio tuning.
Movies
Four disappointing summer movies get a second look on 4K and Blu-ray, where strong picture and sound sometimes outperform the films themselves.
Music
Are Black Sabbath and Paranoid worth $300 on reel to reel? Rhino's 15 ips editions revisit the albums that launched Ozzy Osbourne's legacy.
Over-Ear Headphones
The $799 HEDD D1 looks conventional. It isn't. Its new TPCD driver delivers some of the best reference sound we’ve heard under $1,000.
Headphone Amps
The Sendy Audio KYLIN pairs Class A power, rich dynamics and old school controls with superb build quality, but its noise floor limits IEM...
CD Players
FiiO’s $170 DP11 adds AES, a CS43198 DAC, CD ripping and USB conversion because apparently nobody told the compact disc it was dead.
IEMs
Can a $169 single dynamic-driver IEM deliver rich bass, strong detail, and premium build quality without obvious compromises? The Oshun gets very close.
Music
Woody Shaw’s Song of Songs returns in a superb AAA vinyl reissue that captures the album’s frantic energy, bite, and restless brilliance.
Music
Does Craft Recordings’ AAA reissue of Moodsville, Vol. 1 restore Red Garland and Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis with the late-night magic intact?
Music
Is Craft Recordings’ new AAA reissue of Coleman Hawkins’ The Hawk Relaxes the best affordable way to hear this rare Moodsville classic?
Music
Rush’s 1974 debut has always sounded thin on vinyl. Does MoFi’s $59.99 45 RPM 2LP reissue finally give it the weight it deserves?
Music
Can Craft Recordings' AAA 180-gram reissue of Moodsville Volume 8 top an original mono pressing? The surprise stereo mix says plenty.
Movies
Are Italy’s wildest giallo, Eurocrime, and disco cult films worth revisiting on Blu-ray and 4K? Severin’s latest releases make a strong case.
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.
New Products
TRIBIT's $39.99 wireless earbuds come feature packed with noise cancellation, Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint and 5-hour battery life per earbud.
New Products
The $599 SOUNDBOKS Rider delivers 118dB, a swappable battery and IP66 protection without requiring a hand truck to move it.
Headphone Amps
Cayin's HA-1A MK3 features pure Class A tube amplification with 2.7W output, impedance matching and preamp functionality for $999.
DAPs
FiiO’s M25 VERITA and M25 R2R finally launch with AKM or resistor-ladder DACs, 1.7W per channel, 31-band PEQ and the same price.
Music Streamers
Silent Angel’s $849 H1 combines dual ESS DACs, streaming, local storage, high-res playback, and VitOS in one compact digital hub.
New Products
FiiO’s $499 FT15 gets a bigger planar driver, thinner diaphragm and lighter chassis, and we already have first impressions from CanJam London.
New Products
Is Bose trying to make open ear audio mainstream? The $199 Sport Open Earbuds and $299 Ultra Open Earbuds 2nd Gen target fitness and...
News
Traditional earbuds slipped while open-ear shipments climbed to 11.1 million. Apparently not everyone wants their ear canals occupied all day.
Hi-Fi Components
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
Sony’s new PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge headsets add larger planar magnetic drivers, PlayStation Link, Bluetooth and ANC.
New Products
Can AI earbuds actually improve your workday? Viaim Rise records meetings, creates notes, and helps turn conversations into actionable tasks.
DACs
Can SMSL’s new R100 and D400 MK2 compete with FiiO, Schiit and Topping in the increasingly crowded DAC market below $1,000?
DACs
Did Schiit improve Bifrost by moving beyond True Multibit? Bifrost 3 adds Mesh, EQ, 32/384 USB and drops the price to $699.
Headphone Amps
Can one headphone amp drive IEMs, planars and electrostatics? The $3,749 iFi iCAN PHANTOM 1.5 delivers up to 15W plus a 640V energizer.
Music
Is Nat King Cole’s After Midnight worth owning on vinyl? Blue Note expands the classic to 18 tracks with Kevin Gray mastering and an...
New Products
Hisense has renamed its S6 FollowMe as the RoamView 32S6S. How does the 32-inch 4K mobile smart display compare with LG and Samsung?
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Can better speaker placement start with the right stand? Blok Axis offers three heights, IsoFill damping, isolation pads, and multiple finishes.
Reviews
Is the Samsung S90H the smarter OLED buy than the pricier S95H? We compare the two to see whether the flagship is worth the...
New Products
Which TCL Designer Series Art TV fits your room better: the ultra-matte A300L QLED or the higher-performance A400U QD-Mini LED?
Articles
We compare two top 2026 Mini-LED TVs to help you decide which one is the better overall value.
News
Is Apple building a four-HomePod surround system? audioOS 27 code reveals rear speakers, room calibration, bass management, and mystery hardware.
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
What were the best headphone systems at CanJam SoCal 2026? We heard standout rigs from RAAL, Chord, Meze, Grado, HiFiMAN, SJY and more.
Headphone Amps
Layer's GEN-300B delivers 10 watts of Class A tube power for speakers and headphones from $1,499. Can it challenge far pricier 300B amps?
Amplifiers
Can GaN improve multichannel amplification? Orchard Audio’s Starkrimson HT Ultra offers 3, 4 or 5 channels with configurable 1200W power supplies
New Products
The TCL Q95K combines 11.1.4 channels, 22 drivers, wireless surrounds, dual 7-inch subwoofer drivers and Bang & Olufsen tuning.
Articles
Which IEMs stood out at CanJam SoCal 2026? We tested 35 models from $75 to $8,000, including hybrids, flagships, prototypes and affordable standouts.
Headphone Amps
Feliks Audio's EOS delivers up to 8 watts for headphones and 6 watts for speakers. Is this 300B tube amp actually a bargain?
Movies
Does A24’s Backrooms deliver on 4K UHD? We review the Dolby Atmos mix, HDR presentation, special features, and slick collector’s packaging.
Movies
Does Arrow’s Forbidden Planet 4K UHD finally give Robby, Altair IV and MGM’s CinemaScope sci-fi classic the restoration they deserve?
New Products
Can Noise challenge Bose and Sony? Master Buds Open combine Sound by Bose with 10mm drivers, Bluetooth 5.4 and a lightweight 4-gram clip design.
IEMs
Can Campfire Audio’s $2,700 Trifecta IEM still compete in 2026 with three dynamic drivers, visceral bass, and unapologetically exotic tuning?
