Articles
Which headphones stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best new wired, wireless and electrostatic models across every price.
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New Products
Can XGIMI’s $1,529 MIRA keep 4K UST projection relevant as 98-inch TVs get cheaper? RGB triple laser and a 120-inch image make its case.
Music
Amazon Music opens Alexa+ AI playlists and conversational search to every U.S. user, including free and paid tiers, on iOS and Android.
New Products
Samsung AI smart glasses combine Gemini, open ear audio and a camera, but pricing and the most important audio specifications remain unknown.
Music
Apple Music now costs $11.99, while Family jumps nearly 18% to $19.99. Subscribers get no major new feature with the increase.
Amplifiers
Theory Audio Design ships five DLC and PLC controllers with Powersoft technology, Dante/AES67 and up to 16,000W ahead of CEDIA Expo 2026.
New Products
The Phantom Ultimate CI 108 dB and 98 dB replace consumer wireless streaming with native Dante audio over IP, open network control, and a...
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.
Loudspeakers
NEAD will distribute Jamo, Energy, Juke Audio, XLO and OXS across the U.S. and Canada as two familiar speaker brands plan their return.
Music
Craft Recordings and Jazz Dispensary revive Woody Shaw’s adventurous 1973 statement with Kevin Gray AAA mastering, 180-gram vinyl, and a September 4 release.
Movies
Manhunter, Dracula and Criterion’s 12 Angry Men are three upcoming 4K restorations physical media collectors should have on their radar.
Movies
A federal judge temporarily halted Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery merger until August 3 as 12 states pursue an antitrust challenge.
New Products
XGIMI Elfin Flip series portable lifestyle projectors add triple-laser technology, optical zoom, and gaming support for under $999.
Music
Global paid music subscriptions reached 865 million as streaming captured 86% of spending, while vinyl and physical music continued to grow.
Movies
Can a $750,000 horror movie look and sound like a $400 million phenomenon on 4K UHD?
Reviews
Klipsch The Sevens II deliver big stereo sound, HDMI eARC, streaming, and Dirac Live for music, movies, TV, and gaming.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Can tube texture, 130 watts per channel, and French flair coexist without the usual quirks? The Advance Paris A10 Classic says mais oui.
Movies
Them! finally gets the 4K UHD it deserves, with atomic-age dread, giant ants, Dolby Vision, and a warning humanity still hasn’t earned.
Movies
Do Arrow Films' 4K UHD restorations of Soylent Green and Falling Down give these Warner catalog classics the upgrades they deserve?
Dongle DACs
Can Muse HiFi’s M3 Ultra make portable digital audio sound fuller without the usual tube amp compromises?
Reviews
Samsung's flagship soundbar system is surprisingly affordable for what it offers, and it also has a leg up on the competition in its immersive...
Music
Musician Jacob Wendt and mastering engineer, Kevin Gray of Cohearent Records discuss their upcoming album, recorded with an all-valve signal path from microphone to...
Floorstanding Speakers
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DAPs
FiiO brings the M25 and M25 R2R DAPs to CanJam London, offering AKM and second-generation R2R DAC architectures in one product family.
New Products
Status Audio teams up with YouTuber known as GoldenSound for a specially tuned audiophile version of the company's Pro X wireless earbuds.
Gaming Headsets
Audeze Maxwell 2 ANC adds adaptive noise cancellation to its planar magnetic gaming headset for PlayStation and Xbox, starting at $429.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
McIntosh MX124 A/V Processor Debuts With 13-Channel Dolby Atmos, Four-Subwoofer Support and 8K Video
McIntosh MX124 A/V Processor adds 13-channel processing, four subwoofer outputs, Dirac Live, 8K HDMI, and 7.4.6 or 9.4.4 support.
New Products
The $6,250 E-Glo SB and $4,599 E-Glo CB expand EAT’s high-end analog lineup with discrete circuitry, tube-based gain stages and balanced connectivity for moving-coil...
New Products
The $280 Crusher 1080 ANC wireless headphones combine adjustable sensory bass with Bose QuietControl noise cancellation and TrueSpatial audio, while the $210 Crusher 720...
Bookshelf Speakers
Edifier MR4.5 studio monitors add bi-amplification, LDAC, XLR inputs, app control, and 80 watts for creators and desktop listeners.
News
The top OLED and RGB-lit TVs from three manufacturers competed for the title of the "King of TV" for 2026. Here's what went down...
Music
If you’re lining up for Record Store Day 2026, this episode focuses on the one name that matters most: Zev Feldman, known as The Jazz Detective....
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.
Articles
Which DACs, headphone amps and DAPs stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best electronics across every price point.
Articles
These 8 new headphones and IEMs have us curious in 2026, from Sony’s 1000X ANC flagship to Final, Meze, HiFiMAN, Audeze and Noble.
IEMs
SIVGA debuts the $150 Lyrebird at CanJam London 2026, combining four driver technologies with stabilized wood faceplates and a balanced cable.
New Products
The $70 MSI Maestro 500 Wireless gaming headset combines ANC, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.4GHz wireless, wired audio, and up to 90 hours of battery life.
DAPs
Shanling M0 Pura packs hi-res playback, dual DACs, microSD storage, Bluetooth, and USB DAC support into a tiny $129 DAP.
Music
Terry Callier delivers a compelling performance, but the lo-fi audience recording and $50 price raise questions about this RSD vinyl release.
Articles
Drive-in movies were built for monsters, fast cars, biker gangs, cheap thrills, bad speakers, and worse hot dogs. From Roger Corman and AIP to...
Movies
Criterion's Complete Kubrick 4K set costs $599.95 and includes 30 discs, 13 features, 3 shorts, 5.1 mixes and 25+ hours of extras.
Articles
Planning a summer getaway? These are the best summer horror movies set at beaches, camps, cabins, and road trips that will make you think...
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.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Frustrated by the unreliability of cheap cables and the empty promises of expensive ones, the founder of CalebRated just launched his own value-oriented line...
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...
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.
Hi-Fi Components
The $11,995 Luxman L-595A Special Edition Integrated Amplifier commemorates the 95th anniversary of the Japanese manufacturer in fine style.
IEMs
Having just announced the sale of their consumer electronics business to Sonova, the German headphone manufacturer have also introduced the new Sennheiser IE 900...
Music Streamers
The upgraded $899 Bluesound POWERNODE offers more power, a better DAC, and enhanced wireless, and Hi-Res MQA support.
Music Streamers
New Bluesound NODE streamer offers upgraded Hi-Res and MQA support and Bluetooth aptX HD for wireless streaming to headphones.
Music
Colemine Records have released 3 new 45s from the Resonaires, Black Market Brass & The Harlem Gospel Travelers. A label worth checking out.
Bookshelf Speakers
The new Lumina collection brings the artistry of Sonus faber loudspeakers to a much wider audience for a lot less money.
Articles
If you're looking for a new vinyl subscription service to try, Vinyl Moon is definitely worth your consideration. Beautifully pressed records and album art.
Headphones
The Sennheiser headphone brand is not going away. Both companies will work together under the Sennheiser brand in the future.
Music
New music this week from BMX Bandits, The Allergies, Telex and more courtesy of the Vinyl District.
Car Speakers
Sony releases four new top-of-the-line car speakers and one subwoofer into its Mobile ES lineup.
