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Audeze ReSkin brings $39.99 and $59.99 magnetic earcup covers to Maxwell 2, giving gamers a cleaner way to personalize their headset.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Fezz Audio Luna brings Polish tube engineering, Toroidy transformers, bold finishes, and modern flexibility to U.S. hi-fi customers.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
We pair Kaleidescape's most affordable 4K player with its most compact movie server for a killer media library solution. Is it worth the investment?
IEMs
Oriveti's Purecaster offers premium build and detailed sound, but does its bright tuning and light bass hold it back?
New Products
iFi ZEN Air Phono 2 Brings MM and MC Cartridge Support and RIAA Equalization to Budget Vinyl Systems
iFi's ZEN Air Phono 2 adds MM and MC support with accurate RIAA playback and low noise, offering a flexible $129 upgrade for turntables...
Music Streamers
Garmin’s JL Audio Primacy system combines streaming, room correction, MM/MC phono, Dante, and active speakers from $50,000. Is this the new luxury hi-fi formula?
Gift Guides
Upgrade Mom's audio experiences this Mother's Day with gift ideas she'll absolutely love -- and you might too.
Articles
Clean, cleaner, cleanest: record cleaning options for vinyl collectors, from anti-static brushes to ultrasonic machines. What works?
Floorstanding Speakers
7 feet tall and and weighing 1,000 pounds, YG Acoustics flagship 5-way loudspeakers come in fully active, semi-active or passive versions.
Reviews
Klipsch is first to market with a soundbar that includes DIRAC Live room correction and calibration. Is it a "must have" or an "also...
New Products
Devialet’s Roland Garros Phantom Ultimate serves clay court style, deep bass, and French attitude in a limited edition wireless speaker. Voilà.
Floorstanding Speakers
Priced from $1,099 to $7,999 per pair, Jamo Concert Legacy and Element Series Loudspeakers preview August 2026 launch.
Floorstanding Speakers
Audiovector R 5 Arreté brings R 10 flagship tech, 23 Hz bass, and Danish build quality to a new high-end floorstanding loudspeaker.
Reviews
TCL's flagship TV is as bright and colorful as TVs get. But is it worth its flagship price?
IEMs
Can the $3,900 Astell&Kern x Volk Audio Stella justify its price with luxury build, EST detail, and expansive staging, or is the tuning too...
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...
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.
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
New Products
Toshiba's new line of 55- to 100-inch 4K TVs are competitively priced with strong features, powered by Amazon's Fire TV platform.
New Products
Bose Lifestyle Ultra Speaker debuts at $299 with AirPlay, Spotify Connect, Google Cast, TrueSpatial audio, and a clear shot at Sonos.
New Products
Can Bose make home theater easier? The Lifestyle Ultra Soundbar and Subwoofer add Dolby Atmos, SpeechClarity, AirPlay, and Google Cast.
New Products
Can REL’s on-wall Planar PL-1 and PL-2 subwoofers deliver serious bass without putting a big box on the floor?
Music Streamers
At $13,000, the Esoteric N-05XE combines streaming, DAC, preamp, and headphone amp duties into a Tokyo-built hub that impressed at AXPONA 2026.
DACs
At $129, the iFi Audio ZEN Air Blue 2 adds aptX Lossless Bluetooth streaming to any amp or speakers, making it ideal for upgrading...
New Products
Is the Bumpboxx BB-777 the ultimate all-format boombox? AM/FM, Dual cassette, CD, Bluetooth, USB and 270W output for $649?
Home Theater
Audio Advice Live 2026 returns to Raleigh August 7 to 9 with 60 plus demo rooms, major hi-fi brands, and enough sweet tea to...
Floorstanding Speakers
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
Coming mid-2026, the FiiO K17 R2R Pro DAC and headphone amplifier aims for a more analogue like listening experience with proprietary resistor ladder architecture.
DACs
iFi ZEN Air DAC 2 adds a 4.4mm balanced output, higher power, and a dedicated power button, upgrading its entry level desktop DAC and...
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...
News
Loewe LEO wireless noise-cancelling headphones debut at AXPONA 2026 with a blind test strategy challenging top luxury rivals.
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.
Music
Nektar’s Down to Earth 4CD box set pairs a remastered album with 26 bonus tracks, rare sessions, unseen photos, and a standout unreleased 1975...
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...
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...
News
LG's wireless connectivity solution for its premium TVs just got third party certification for quality that matches hard-wired connections.
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
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...
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.
Articles
Our picks of the very best from NAMM 2026 include active speakers, studio monitors, headphones, car audio, software tools and more.
Articles
26 Best in Show winners crowned at CES 2026 across multiple categories including TVs, projectors, loudspeakers, home theater, portable audio, headphones and more.
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
Hunting for used or vintage audio? Let me make it easier for you. And less expensive.
Articles
Does vintage audio still make sense? Only if you follow some basic rules and understand that bargains are becoming harder to find.
New Products
TCL adds to their XL TV collection for 2022, as well as bringing OD Zero, TruCut, and 144Hz refresh rates tech to U.S. consumers.
New Products
Shure is collaborating with GRAMMY Award-winning artist Jacob Collier to launch the affordable AONIC 40 wireless ANC headphones.
Music
Qobuz is now offering shared music streaming accounts for about $4 more for people who live at the same address.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Audiolab's all-in-one integrated amplifier is a remarkable component that delivers excellent sound quality, build quality and functionality.
Car Audio
Alpine's iLX-F511 and iLX-F509 Multimedia Car Receivers offer Wireless Apple CarPlay, Android Auto, hands-free Bluetooth and more from a floating display attached to a...
New Products
Hisense has had a lot of success with its Laser TV products. At CES 2022, they present two new 4K models and teased a...
Dongle DACs
The $139 Questyle M12 USB DAC/Headphone Amplifier is not without some quirks but it's one of the best Dongle DACs around.
New Products
Technics latest wireless headphones boast up to 60 hours of battery life and feature 8 mics for noise-cancellation whether listening to music or talking...
