Articles
America turns 250 this Fourth of July. These 25 films confront the country’s myths, race, class, war, ambition, greed, and capacity for reinvention far...
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Music
Miles Davis Miles ’56 Review: Craft’s Prestige Box Set Makes the First Great Quintet Essential Again
Does Craft's Miles Davis Miles '56 box set offer more than another Prestige reissue? We assess the sound, 180g pressings, and value.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Aavik U-301 Unity Amplifier combines streaming, DAC, preamp and 300-watts per channel in a $17,000 all-in-one component.
Headphones
Four new wired headphones and a compact USB DAC give ULTRASONE its biggest product launch to date, with models aimed at audiophiles, studio professionals,...
Music
George Thorogood’s Greatest Hits Live hits vinyl with crunchy sound, strong pressing quality, and zero interest in behaving after midnight.
Music
Guided By Voices' Crawlspace Of The Pantheon delivers sharp hooks, hard rock muscle, and another winning modern classic from Robert Pollard.
Music
Can Craft Latino’s AAA mono 180-gram reissue of Ray Barretto’s 1968 Acid capture the wild energy of this Latin boogaloo classic?
Daily Deals
Amazon Prime Day is a four-day shopping event from June 23-26, 2026 offering the biggest discounts of the year on consumer electronics.
Reviews
Can Noble's $199 Osprey deliver audiophile-grade true wireless sound without the ANC and app features found on Sony and Bose earbuds?
News
Sony will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games in January 2028. That is a major blow to game ownership, but it does...
New Products
Can HIFIMAN’s $1,899 HE6 Remastered revive a planar icon with a lighter headband and the same serious amplifier demands?
Headphone Amps
Can Topping’s $119 DX1 II outfeature Schiit and FiiO with 4.4mm balanced headphone output, PEQ, optical I/O, and console support?
Reviews
Can the Q Acoustics Q SUB100 deliver deep, controlled bass for music, movies, and a wide range of stereo and home theater speakers?
New Products
FiiO EH13 wireless headphones deliver ANC, LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, wired listening, and up to 75 hours of battery life for under $50.
Music Streamers
Bluesound NODE review: Can the $750 streamer outclass WiiM and Cambridge with improved sound, stable BluOS, and Dirac Live potential?
Reviews
Samsung's Micro RGB TV tech fulfills the extended color promise of RGB-backlit TVs
Over-Ear Headphones
Can THIEAUDIO's $399 Cypher open-back headphone challenge the HD600 with deeper bass, wider imaging, and more detail without sacrificing natural tone?
Reviews
With excellent bass, solid immersion, and plenty of extras, Samsung's new HW-QS90H soundbar is an impressive standalone option for thrilling Dolby Atmos.
Movies
New animated 4K Blu-ray releases put Dolby Vision, Atmos, and stunning artistry to work across five standout discs from Disney, Pixar, anime, and cult...
Music
Eddie Kirkland’s It’s the Blues Man! returns on Craft Bluesville AAA vinyl with raw 1962 blues, QRP pressing, and road worn edge.
Music
Albert King's I'll Play the Blues for You gets Craft Bluesville’s AAA vinyl treatment, with 180 gram pressing, Stax grit, and serious blues bite.
Podcasts
Hi-Fi Bear reveals what makes T10 Bespoke's in-ear computers so special with eCoustics Podcast Producer Mitch Anderson who tries them for the first time.
Floorstanding Speakers
Floorstanding Speakers
Floorstanding Speakers
Focal’s $50,000 Scala Utopia Evo M loudspeakers add a PRISM tweeter, M-profile midrange, and redesigned bass system to its iconic French floorstander.
New Products
Klipsch Odyssey Limited Edition Bluetooth Speaker pairs premium portable audio with a sword-inspired design for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Limited to 2,500 pieces.
Floorstanding Speakers
Sonus faber Olympica G3 brings Suprema-inspired technology, Italian craftsmanship, and five luxury speakers priced from $8,000 to $30,000.
New Products
Coastal Source 1000 Series Bollards bring ribbon tweeters, modular configurations, and serious all-weather sound to luxury outdoor installations.
Articles
We give Dynaudio's new Opus One all-in-1 soundbar solution a look (and a listen) at its debut at High End 2026.
New Products
Amazon’s Ember Artline TV brings free art, AI room matching, Fire TV, and Alexa+ to the lifestyle TV category in 55- and 65-inch QLED...
Floorstanding Speakers
Etude’s ETLA pairs 12 BMR drivers, a sealed near wall design, and claimed 99dB sensitivity for low powered 300B amplifiers.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Dirac Live Processor brings Room Correction, Bass Control, and Active Room Treatment to PC and Mac users with compatible audio systems.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Music
Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) returns to Japan to explore the hi-fi and music scene in late-2025.
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?
DACs
Weiss DAC204-MK2 arrives in the U.S. and Canada with an upgraded ESS DAC, improved jitter control, and a refined analog output stage.
New Products
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Clip open ear earbuds deliver LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, IP54 durability, 36 hours of battery life and situational awareness.
IEMs
beyerdynamic DT 30 IE targets musicians who need stage clarity, secure fit, and isolation, not bloated bass for the train.
Over-Ear Headphones
The ASUS ROG Kithara gaming headset features HiFiMAN planar magnetic drivers, open-back sound, and wired gaming precision to challenge Audeze Maxwell 2 at $299.
Articles
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Sennheiser HDB 630: which premium wireless headphone wins on sound, ANC, battery life, value, and hi-res support?
Music
Craft OJC celebrates Miles Davis and John Coltrane with AAA 180g vinyl reissues of Cookin’ and Coltrane, cut from the original tapes.
Ask an Expert
After reviewing both 2026 4K TVs, we compare Samsung's R95H flagship Micro RGB TV versus Sony's Bravia 7 II True RGB TV to help...
Articles
Ofra Haza, Kefaya and Elaha Soroor, budget horror’s box office win, and why a proper South African braai beats a July 4 barbecue.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Kaleidescape's new media player supports 8K resolution, but what it's doing with 4K content has us more intrigued.
Gift Guides
Best Father’s Day 2026 4K Blu-ray box sets, from Spielberg and Jackie Chan to horror, giallo, Hamilton, and collector editions dad will love.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
tvOS 27 could make Apple TV 4K faster, smarter, and more useful, but Apple's AI plans and next hardware remain unconfirmed.
Movies
The Patriot 4K UHD SteelBook brings Mel Gibson's bloody Revolution back with both cuts, because apparently one uprising was not enough.
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?
Articles
From 750 brands and thousands of products, we selected 26 standout winners across categories that delivered even if your accountant won’t approve.
Articles
Best in Show from CanJam NYC 2026: headphones, DACs, amps, and IEMs that impressed us most at the world’s largest headphone show.
Articles
Physical media isn’t dead. These are the 10 best 4K UHD Blu-ray discs of 2025 with reference picture and sound, and meaningful extras.
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.
News
DTS Play-Fi brings its eco-system to more multi-room wireless streaming audio and home theater products, including TVs and also adds immersive surround sound.
Bookshelf Speakers
Aaudio Imports brought the Wilson Benesch Discovery II Loudspeakers to T.H.E. Show in Long Beach. Great sound but also very expensive.
New Products
How much bass is enough? REL takes it beyond the limit with their new flagship HT/1510 Predator II 15-inch home theater subwoofer.
Floorstanding Speakers
Two very different high-end loudspeakers caught our attention from Boenicke and DeVore Fidelity on day one of The Home Entertainment Show, Long Beach, CA.
Music Streamers
Two brands of digital music streamers dominated T.H.E. Show 2022. Innuos & Aurender seem to have a strangle hold on the top end.
Hi-Fi Components
The McIntosh MR89 AM/FM Tuner is for radio listeners aiming to maximize their AM/FM terrestrial radio enjoyment.
Articles
We stopped by Audeze Headquarters before the start of T.H.E. Show 2022 for an advanced look at the new Audeze MM-500 Headphones.
News
High-end audiophile turntables were in no short supply at T.H.E. Show 2022. The Kuzma Stabi R certainly got our attention.
News
For a limited time, customers can bundle together a Hisense Laser TV/Laser Cinema UST model with the THX-Certified CineHome PRO from Enclave Audio and...
News
Auribus Acoustics is readying a high-end open-back headphone that's competitively priced under $700. Learn about our first impressions.
