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Vinyl prices in 2025 make Toronto rent look reasonable. New and used records are climbing fast—so unless you're flush with cash or stuck in...
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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...
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...
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...
Music
Craft reissues Looking Ahead by McIntyre & Dolphy on 180g vinyl—because your dusty old copy isn’t cutting it, and experimental jazz deserves better.
News
Previously, Apple TV only allowed persistent wireless audio output via HomePods. Now, any AirPlay-compatible speaker can be a permanent TV audio solution.
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...
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....
Articles
Want to spin vinyl without the wires? Learn how to connect your turntable to Bluetooth or wireless speakers and bring record playback to your...
Articles
Find out which audiophile headphones won Best in Show at CanJam London 2025, along with surprise launches from HiFiMAN and more first impressions.
Daily Deals
Waiting for a great deal on a high performance 4K OLED TV? Your wait is over.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Roksan turns 40. British-built, boldly engineered, and still doing things its own way.
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...
Headphone Amps
The Burson Conductor GT4 is a $3K audio sledgehammer—insanely powerful, deadly neutral, and hot enough to fry eggs. Upgradeable, versatile, and built like a...
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Find out which wireless headphones and earbuds offer the best combination of sound quality, active noise cancellation, battery life, comfort and convenience in 2025.
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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.
Bookshelf Speakers
OePhi Lounge Series Loudspeakers aim to prove high levels of musical performance don't have to cost a fortune.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
GIK Acoustics’ Sound Block StackPack includes a trio of modular acoustic panels that can be free standing or wall mounted.
Headphone Amps
Luxsin, Shanling, and Eversolo will unveil cutting-edge gear at CanJam SoCal 2025, signaling a serious disruption for legacy brands.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
A/V Furniture & Accessories
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.
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.
New Products
With hybrid active noise cancellation, LDAC, 75-hour battery life, and Bluetooth 6.0, the OneOdio Focus A6 Wireless Headphones might be hard to beat for...
Music
Joan Baez’s Farewell, Angelina returns October 3rd on 180-gram vinyl with all-analog mastering, plus hi-res and digital—featuring Dylan’s “Baby Blue” and more.
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.
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
Double Indemnity and No Country for Old Men get the 4K Criterion treatment—two bleak masterpieces of American violence, fate, and betrayal, restored in stunning...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Top-of-the-line LG OLED picture technology in a 77-inch screen size with zero cable clutter for a sleek home theater or gaming setup.
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
Sony announced their top-of-the-line home theater projector for 2016. The $60,000 VPL‑W5000ES 4K SXRD laser light source projector is Sony’s first home cinema projector...
New Products
Samsung just announced Galaxy View, an extra-large 18.4-inch Android tablet designed mainly for streaming and watching TV, movies and video. Its user interface is optimized...
Health Trackers
Garmin today announced vívosmart HR, a $150 touchscreen health and fitness tracker with wrist-based 24/7 heart rate monitoring and smart notifications. The water-resistant, lightweight band offers...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
For 2016, Sony announced their flagship home theater receiver, the STR-ZA5000ES costing $2800. The 9.2-channel A/V Receiver supports Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, 4K Ultra HD...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Shure just announced the world’s first Sound Isolating electrostatic earphone and amplifier system, for use with portable and traditional media players. The $3000 premium...
Floorstanding Speakers
A modern sculpture or loudspeaker? BeoLab 90 are Bang & Olufsen's top-of-the-line speaker which include amplification and room correction built-in.
New Products
B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen just released BeoPlay A6, a modern boomerang shaped wireless speaker designed to fill an entire room with sound,...
New Products
Yamaha just released the WX-030 MusicCast multi-room or standalone wireless speaker for $250. It can can be linked with other MusicCast products to bring...
Roundups
Chromecast (2015) improves slightly over the original, mainly adding faster Wi-Fi. But there is little reason to buy if you already have the older...
Compact Cameras
Features Back-Illuminated Full-Frame Sensor, ZEISS Sonnar T* 35mm F2 Lens, High Speed AF, retractable XGA OLED Viewfinder and World’s First Optical Variable Low Pass...
