News
At Audio Advice Live 2025, hear Focal's $150K+ home theater, $70K wireless speakers and its full line of headphones. Prepare to drool.
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Music
Tiny Vinyl drops 31 titles at $14.99 each, including hits from Sinatra to Black Sabbath. Cool collector's item or tiny vinyl disaster? Time will...
Hi-Fi Components
Audio Advice Live 2025 showcases top A/V gear along with expert sessions from August 1-3, 2025. in Raleigh, NC.
New Products
Cambridge Audio's Melomania P100 SE brings audiophile-grade ANC, 100-hour battery life, and aptX Lossless Bluetooth in a sleek £249/$299 package.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Tired of sharing a stained IKEA couch with your dog? The Revelation Luxury chair from Audio Advice brings heat, massage, USB-C, and legit comfort...
New Products
With true 4K resolution, a bright colorful image and a motorized lens for maximum flexibility, Epson's new Pro Cinema LS9000 offers a lot of...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Take a deep dive into the results of 2025 TV Shootout, where the flagship Sony, Samsung, LG and Panasonic OLED TVs went head-to-head.
News
Feeling lucky? Enter for a chance to win a SVS SB-1000 Pro Subwoofer with Isolation Feet and Cable. Must be 18+ and U.S. or...
Floorstanding Speakers
Klipsch and Onkyo shine at Audio Advice Live 2025 with La Scala AL6, Active Crossover, new Red Oak finishes for Forte IV and Heresy...
Articles
CanJam London 2025 showcased groundbreaking desktop DACs and Headphone Amplifiers with diverse sounds and innovation. North American audiophiles don’t want to miss these global...
CD Players
Onkyo's new Icon C-30 CD player brings audiophile tech at a surprising price. Discover why physical CDs still matters at Audio Advice Live 2025...
Articles
Discover the best portable DACs, DAPs, and amps from CanJam London 2025. High-end sound on the go is no longer a fantasy—it’s finally real.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Four flagship OLED TVs enter a dark room. But only one can emerge the winner.
New Products
Andover-One SB delivers premium sound with patented IsoGroove feedback elimination, versatile inputs, Class A headphone amp, and built-in MM phono stage. Perfect for vinyl...
Digital Music Systems
WiiM takes the popular form factor of its Ultra streamer and adds a 100 watt per channel power amp. Just add speakers.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Unveiled at CES, the groundbreaking Hisense 116UX is the first production TV to feature RGB MiniLED backlighting. Here's how it looks.
Digital Music Systems
Naim Uniti Nova PE delivers powerful 150W per channel streaming with class D amp tech, hi-res support, and multi-room features.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Check out the Marantz M1 streaming amplifier, Quad's retro Integrated Amp, Ruark's stereo console and Schiit's sold out headphone amp.
Reviews
The Audioengine HD4 Next Gen skips HDMI ARC, a phono stage, remote, and app—but delivers Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, and solid analog sound for...
Headphone Amps
The Feliks Audio Echo Vibe is a $1,095 OTL tube headphone amp from Poland that runs hot, sounds lush, and proves you don’t need...
Amplifiers
The MXW70 shoves 70-watts of Class D power into a half-width amplifier. No screen, no ego, just clean sound for folks who know gear...
Podcasts
Find out which wireless headphones and earbuds offer the best combination of sound quality, active noise cancellation, battery life, comfort and convenience in 2025.
Hi-Fi Components
Digital Music Systems
New Products
Struggling to hear dialogue on your TV? The ZVOX AV855 soundbar delivers crystal-clear voice boost with 20 levels of AccuVoice technology, dual subwoofers, and...
New Products
Limited to 250 pairs in matte orange, Audioengine A2+ Next Gen wireless speakers offer bold color, stellar desktop design, powerful tech, and great value....
Floorstanding Speakers
Five Monitor Audio Bronze Series 7G loudspeakers bring upgraded drivers, sleek design, and Dolby Atmos support at wallet-friendly prices.
New Products
Ikarao's Shell S1, Break X1, and Break X2 combine wireless and wired music streaming with touchscreens, light effects, and karaoke features for the ultimate...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Musical Fidelity’s new B1xi integrated amp ditches streaming for pure Class A/B power, a quality phono stage, and hi-res digital inputs for $879.
Audio Cables
ZERO-Tech speaker cables capable of advanced noise reduction and precise timing for high-end audio systems deserving of geekery loud on specs, quiet on sense.
New Products
Ortofon’s new MC X Series cartridges bring high-end quad-coil tech and precision tracking to challenge Hana, Dynavector, and Goldring at every price point.
News
Previously, Apple TV only allowed persistent wireless audio output via HomePods. Now, any AirPlay-compatible speaker can be a permanent TV audio solution.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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?
Articles
How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.
Articles
The COVID pandemic took a lot from us including thousands of restaurants. But a small vintage audio and record store in thriving in Brooklyn.
Articles
Find out which audiophile headphones won Best in Show at CanJam London 2025, along with surprise launches from HiFiMAN and more first impressions.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Astell&Kern and 64 Audio’s $3,000 XIO IEMs combine cutting-edge tech and luxury design for audiophiles seeking top-tier sound and craftsmanship.
Headphone Amps
Pro-Ject Head Box E offers powerful, affordable desktop headphone amplification with discrete circuitry and versatile connections. A solid $120 upgrade option.
Dongle DACs
AZLA’s A100 Dongle DAC is the latest $19.99 contender flooding the market. It won’t revolutionize your sound, but it beats your phone’s headphone jack—if...
Dongle DACs
At $219, the flagship FiiO QX13 dongle DAC features carbon fiber design, ESS ES9027PRO DAC, 768kHz/32-bit, DSD512, PEQ, and balanced 4.4mm output.
Music
Memphis Slim's At The Gate of Horn gets a Bluesville vinyl reissue that'll make your crusty old copy cry. Tip the piano man—and your...
Daily Deals
Waiting for a great deal on a high performance 4K OLED TV? Your wait is over.
Articles
From frozen scoundrels to deadly sharks and cinnamon-bun royalty—10 iconic movie scenes that rewired my brain and ruined me for real life.
Articles
From radioactive ants to killer clowns, these B horror movies are so bad they're brilliant—perfect for backyard screenings and bad beer choices.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
GIK Acoustics’ Sound Block StackPack includes a trio of modular acoustic panels that can be free standing or wall mounted.
New Products
At $2,499 the versatile Hisense C2 Ultra lifestyle 4K projector offers optical zoom, built-in JBL speakers, gaming features and more.
Articles
Check out these two classic movies with 4K restorations so sharp they'd make the filmmakers do a double take.
Articles
Upgrade the sound of your turntable with our favorite MM and MC phono cartridges you can buy in 2024 without breaking the bank.
Articles
With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."
Articles
A clean record sounds better and prolongs the life of your phono cartridge. My best record cleaning solutions to achieve both and maintain your...
Articles
What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
Articles
With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.
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
With WiiM's continuing quest to improve the music listening experience, the upgraded Voice Remote 2 improves control for WiiM devices.
Dongle DACs
Our favorite Dongle DACs drop support for MQA, but earn Apple MFi Certification. Find out if either upgraded version is right for you.
Reviews
Can the first child of Audeze and Sony be a sonic superman for only $150? The Sony Pulse Elite is for more than just...
Headphone Amps
Does full EQ functionality and even more power make the Element IV an easy recommendation at $549?
Reviews
An immersive and dynamic listening experience, with a bold omni-directional design that creates a spacious, all-encompassing soundstage.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Open wireless earbuds are gaining in popularity as more users are becoming concerned about situational awareness. Sony's Linkbuds Open provide a rather unique take.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
With trickle down technology from its flagship XM series, Sony's LinkBuds Fit offer some great features for those looking for a reliable workout earbud.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Would you buy a 55-inch Sharp 4K TV with built-in TiVo for $299.99? Let's take a look at what it offers.
Hi-Fi Components
High-end manufacturers in Asia and Europe were caught off-guard by the unexpectedly high tariffs levied yesterday but one distributor was already ready.
Music
Three Excellent Audiophile-Worthy Vintage Jazz Reissues From Universal Music, Verve Records & Acoustic Sounds Feature Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz and Kai Winding & J.J....
