Music
Miles Davis’ 1956 Prestige sessions return in a new box set. These classic recordings have been reissued for decades, but how does this version...
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New Products
Schiit launches the $99 Buf tube buffer, a simple way to add tube warmth to any system with optional bypass and no need to...
Floorstanding Speakers
At $788,000 per pair, the 81-inch-tall, 821 pound Wilson Audio Autobiography Loudspeaker writes its own story with proprietary technology.
Movies
Can 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple justify a fourth trip through the infected wasteland on 4K UHD blu-ray, or is this franchise finally...
Articles
From The Hidden Fortress to Godzilla Minus One, Wichita Lineman, Rutt’s Hut, and A Cuckoo’s Nest, this Round-Up finds life in chaos, food, music,...
New Products
JMGO N3 Ultimate delivers triple laser color, a 3-in-1 optical system, and up to 5,800 ISO lumens for screen sizes from 40 to 300...
Music
Craft Recordings and Bluesville reissue Albert King and Eddie Kirkland on AAA vinyl. Two blues classics that still hit harder than most new releases.
Articles
From 750 brands and thousands of products, we selected 26 standout winners across categories that delivered even if your accountant won’t approve.
Music
Allen Toussaint’s Songbook returns with 20 unreleased tracks, first vinyl release, and a reminder of who really shaped modern American music.
New Products
Sony INZONE H6 Air adds an open-back wired gaming headset with spatial focus and low weight but no wireless. Is this the right trade...
Music
Rare late '60s jazz from saxophone icon Joe Henderson is back in 2026 all-analog audiophile vinyl reissue via Craft Recordings' Jazz Dispensary Top Shelf...
Music
A strong snapshot of a jazz icon flying live without a net in 1978...
Car Audio
Dolby Atmos arrives in the 2026 BMW 7 Series with a 36-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system.
Home Theater
THX opens Shenzhen and Taipei labs for HDR10+ and Eclipsa Audio certification, expanding testing where most AV gear is built.
IEMs
Oriveti's Dynabird delivers strong build and clarity at $99, but bright tuning and thin vocals raise one question: does it miss the mark?
Movies
Does Lone Star really hold up in 4K? Criterion nails the transfer, but the story still feels half-buried.
Movies
Classic action hits like Point Blank, Blue Thunder, and The Running Man fire onto 4K Blu-ray. Are they still explosive, or just shooting blanks?
Movies
Criterion's The Man Who Wasn’t There arrives in 4K with a new restoration, strong grayscale, and a restrained noir that still holds up.
Reviews
At $369, the Edifier M90 are versatile wireless speakers that also include HDMI eARC for easy connectivity to PCs or TVs. Just make sure...
Reviews
TCL’s QM8L delivers brighter Mini-LED performance, improved color, near zero blooming, and strong gaming features for $3,000. But does it offer flagship-level quality without...
Reviews
Austrian Audio's The Arranger headphones promise studio roots, but is the tuning truly neutral or built for bass-driven listening?
Floorstanding Speakers
James and Kornelijus of IAG's Hi-Fi Division join us at AXPONA 2026 to discuss the latest versions of QUAD's iconic Electrostatic Speakers and Amplifiers.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
In-Ceiling Speakers
The $750 Monitor Audio C2L-A angled in-ceiling speaker offers improved directional clarity and placement flexibility, especially for Dolby Atmos height channels.
CD Players
At $1,399, the NAD C 589 CD player promises improved playback with MQA's QRONO d2a processing and ESS ES9039PRO DAC.
Music Streamers
Can Innuos Nazaré justify its $100K+ price? We compare it to ZENith NG at AXPONA 2026 and ask who actually needs this level of...
Center Speakers
Wharfedale Heritage Centre Channel finally delivers a matching center speaker for Linton, Super Denton, and Heritage Series home theater systems.
New Products
Kanto debuts TUK Grand and updates TUK, YU6, and YU4 at AXPONA 2026. Can affordable speakers stand out in a high-priced show?
New Products
LG’s Micro RGB evo TVs aim to boost brightness and color beyond OLED, but can they justify a premium over models like the G6...
New Products
LG’s 2026 OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TVs bring ultra thin design, Zero Connect, and 165Hz support in either 77-inch or 83-inch screen sizes.
Car Audio
Dirac Spaces offers auto makers software-defined acoustic tuning to recreate any listening environment in the car.
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?
Articles
How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.
Headphone Amps
Audio-Technica proved at AXPONA 2026 why it still matters, from $59 headphones to the $108,000 Narukami, plus phono cartridges and turntables.
News
Audeze expands SLAM technology across LCD-5s, CRBN2, Maxwell 2, and LCD-S20 at AXPONA 2026, improving bass and versatility across its lineup.
New Products
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO closed back studio headphones target professionals with improved comfort, flexible cable design, and controlled low end.
Headphone Amps
La Dolce Audio current drive tube amplifiers challenge traditional designs with user tunable harmonic control and modular flexibility.
Headphone Amps
Audma Maestro HPA1 and Brioso PHPA1 headphone amplifiers use delay line processing to reshape imaging, adding adjustable stage depth and direction.
Music
Yusef Lateef Alight Upon The Lake: Live at the Jazz Showcase arrives for Record Store Day 2026 via Resonance Records, capturing a rare, intimate...
Articles
3D never died, it evolved. Today’s high output home theater projectors bring Blu-ray 3D films to life with sharper detail, deeper immersion, and a...
Articles
AXPONA 2026 fallout: audiophile lust, six figure systems, hoarding culture, and why Picnic and The Bad Sleep Well still hit harder than most films...
New Products
TCL QM8L and QM7L TVs bring SQD Mini-LED tech from the X11L to lower prices, alongside the new RM9L RGB Mini-LED and an expanded...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon AVR-S980H adds wireless surround support, 1440p pass-through, and channel level monitoriing offering a flexible step-up from soundbars under $1,000.
Reviews
Samsung's Micro RGB TV tech arrives in real-world screen sizes
New Products
Samsung reveals pricing and availability for its 2026 Micro RGB LED TV lineup, introducing a new approach to color accuracy and premium display performance.
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
LG’s new Gallery TV takes aim at Samsung Frame, TCL NXTFRAME, and Hisense CanvasTV with MiniLED tech, Gallery+ art, and design-first appeal. Pricing TBD.
New Products
LG expands its xboom by will.i.am lineup with the Rock, Mini, Blast, and Stage 501—bringing AI sound, rugged designs, and party-ready power to CES...
Articles
Written from my hospital bed, our final 2025 Editor’s Round-Up covers hi-res Bluetooth, loss, and why performance and value still define great hi-fi.
Articles
Editors’ Choice 2025: The best in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for home theater and whole-home audio—reference-level performance, properly installed.
Articles
A year-end look at the biggest consumer A/V and media stories of 2025, from streaming wars and AI to vinyl, TV tech, and high-end...
Bookshelf Speakers
Are the DALI KUPID just flash and color for $600—or something more?
CD Players
Pro-Ject’s CD Box RS2 Tube doubles down on Red Book CDs with a balanced tube stage—no SACD, no digital inputs, and a $2,300 price...
New Products
Backert Labs’ $11,500 Optik Phono 1.1 targets DS Audio optical cartridges and five-figure turntables—impressive at shows, uncompromising in design, and firmly not for casual...
New Products
Samsung will preview its 2026 audio lineup at CES, highlighting new Q Series soundbars, Music Studio Wi-Fi speakers, Q Symphony integration, and Sound Towers...
New Products
HumminGuru’s EZ Vinyl Record Washer targets Spin-Clean with a more refined manual cleaner—effective, easy to use, and price will determine its appeal.
