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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...
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...
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?
New Products
Bang & Olufsen teams with Antolini on Beosound Haven, a high end outdoor speaker concept that blends stone, design, and integrated audio.
Music
Rare 1963 Jimmy Scott album Falling in Love Is Wonderful returns with a 2026 remaster by Paul Blakemore and restored audio from its original...
Articles
From 750 brands and thousands of products, we selected 26 standout winners across categories that delivered even if your accountant won’t approve.
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
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,...
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
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...
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...
Car Audio
Dolby Atmos arrives in the 2026 BMW 7 Series with a 36-speaker Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system.
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.
Home Theater
THX opens Shenzhen and Taipei labs for HDR10+ and Eclipsa Audio certification, expanding testing where most AV gear is built.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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.
Ask an Expert
‘Just as the artist intended’ is audio’s biggest myth. From studio chaos to human hearing differences, here’s why the phrase falls apart on contact...
New Products
Klipsch revives its iconic ProMedia line with the Lumina 2.1 system, blending horn-loaded sound, RGB lighting, and modern connectivity for gamers and creators.
Articles
Capital Audiofest 2025 wrapped the hi-fi show season with standout systems, strong crowds, and big sound. Here's what impressed us!
Reviews
Sony's latest OLED TV offers superior picture performance right out of the box. Is that enough to justify the price? (Spoiler alert - it...
New Products
Samsung’s new Movingstyle lineup brings mobility to the living room with the 27-inch LSM7F and 32-inch M7 Smart Monitor, combining style, flexibility, and power.
In-Wall Speakers
KEF expands its Extreme Home Theater line with the THX-Certified Ci5120QLM-THX and Ci3120QLM-THX in-wall speakers, priced at $1,699.99 and $1,299.99 each.
Headphone Amps
The Saros Audio Systems Europa is a fully differential, hand-built tube headphone amplifier and preamp debuting at CAF 2025 for $8,495—precision without compromise.
News
NBC Universal's flagship streaming service is promising live football broadcasts in 4K/HDR with Dolby Atmos surround sound, but will it work on your gear?
Floorstanding Speakers
Bang & Olufsen turns 100 with the Beolab 90 Titan Edition—a $200,000+ statement in aluminum and ego that proves audiophile excess is alive and...
Music
Guided By Voices return with Thick Rich And Delicious, a sharp, hook-filled rock record that captures Robert Pollard and his best lineup in peak...
