Bookshelf Speakers
Dutch & Dutch’s new 6c wireless speaker brings compact design, BACCH3D audio, RoomMatching, and high-end engineering to a smaller, more flexible footprint.
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In a world of algorithmic noise, indie record stores are sanctuaries for the stubborn and obsessed—where music is earned, not streamed, and flipping vinyl...
Floorstanding Speakers
Focal quietly drops the $699–$2,299 Omada speakers between Vestia and Theva, packing TAM tweeters and Slatefiber cones in a rollout so un-Focal and so...
New Products
Bowers & Wilkins brings its McLaren partnership back for 2025 with the Px8 S2 McLaren Edition, pairing the updated S2 acoustic platform with clean...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Roku's budget-friendly 4K streaming stick may not have Dolby Vision or an ethernet port, but for the price, it's hard to beat.
IEMs
SIVGA’s Nightingale PRO is a $269 planar magnetic IEM with a multi-magnet driver, CNC-machined housing, low 16 ohms impedance, and wide 20Hz-40kHz response for...
New Products
Unbelievably priced JT7 open-back planar magnetic headphone debuts at $119, along with the JT3 open-back dynamic model for only $69.
Gift Guides
2025 Black Friday tech deals you won't want to miss on premium hi-fi, headphones, and home theater gear this Holiday Season.
News
Priced from under $2,700 to $6,000, this year's top eight UST projectors faced off against each other for the title of Best UST Projector...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Kaleidescape’s new Mini Terra Prime delivers fast 4K downloads, silent operation, and 8TB of storage for about 125 high-bitrate films—its most accessible high-performance movie...
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‘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...
Reviews
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 refine a classic with Bluetooth 5.4, wireless charging, better call quality, and top-tier ANC. Sony is likely to...
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Skullcandy’s Aviator 900 ANC revives a classic design with Bluetooth LE, THX spatial audio, and bold sound. A stylish, durable, and feature-packed $299 comeback.
Dongle DACs
Questyle’s QCC ($59) and QCC Pro ($99) finally bring aptX Adaptive and LDAC to iPhone and iPad, giving Apple users higher resolution Bluetooth audio.
Dongle DACs
Is the $49 Creative BT-W6 Bluetooth 5.4 dongle worth it to give your old laptop or console aptX Adaptive, LC3, and 24-bit/96kHz wireless audio?
Dongle DACs
The Questyle M18i blurs the line between dongle and desktop DAC, offering current-mode amplification, wired and wireless versatility, and exceptional sound quality—but short battery...
Reviews
Apple AirPods Pro 3 add a ton of smart new tricks but lose the magic that made the AirPods Pro 2 so good.
Reviews
Sony's flagship soundbar system will add punch to your movie and TV viewing and music listening, but at a price.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Phil Jones from Harman reveals what makes Denon and Marantz A/V receivers unique to help you decide which model is right for your home...
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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.
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...
New Products
Creative’s Aurvana Ace 3 adds Bluetooth 5.4, LDAC, Auracast, and Mimi Sound Personalization to its xMEMS solid-state design for smarter, high-res wireless audio.
New Products
At $599, Final’s new DX3000CL brings the design and tuning of its DX6000 open-back to a more affordable closed-back headphone, offering balance, comfort and...
Headphone Amps
Schiit’s Jotunheim 3 delivers massive power, ultra-low distortion, and a near-silent noise floor—Made in America, Forkbeard app-controlled, and built to drive any headphone with...
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?
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.
New Products
At $69.99, SOUNDPEATS Clip1 delivers Dolby Audio, LDAC, and N-Flex Arch comfort in a lightweight open-ear wireless earbud built for all-day wear, workouts, and...
New Products
Final’s new TONALITE earbuds use advanced 3D head and ear scanning to create a personalized timbre profile, offering AI-optimized sound tailored to your anatomy.
Articles
Explore the best value-driven headphone accessories for audiophiles, including stands, cables, and amps, that boost your sound without breaking the bank.
DACs
Topping’s $1,799 D900 DAC/Preamp debuts with a custom PSRM 1-bit engine, analog volume control and 10-band PEQ.
New Products
The HEDDphone D1 brings Berlin engineering to the $799 headphone arena with a Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm, taking on Sennheiser, Focal, and Beyerdynamic head-on.
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...
Articles
Because your streaming service doesn't cut it and these are 4K Blu-ray players in 2025 that still matter.
New Products
TCL’s T7 Series QLED TVs slot in below the QM6K TVs in 2025, opting for Direct LED backlighting instead of MiniLED.
New Products
At $269, XGIMI’s Vibe One makes projectors fun and portable for convenient big screen entertainment just about anywhere.
Articles
From the music you stream to the rage you post, the algorithm owns you. Orwell saw it coming—control disguised as choice, obedience sold as...
New Products
LG MAGNIT 136-inch Active Matrix Micro LED TV delivers next-level pixel control, modular design, and stunning 4K visuals for high-end home theaters.
News
Samsung teams up with Perplexity to bring AI-powered answers, smart search, and system-wide integration to it 2025 TV lineup
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.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Following the recently announced slim-design NR1607, Marantz is introducing a full-size 7.2-channel (7 x 100 Watts) Network A/V Receiver, the SR5011 for $900. It...
New Products
Devialet today announced Gold Phantom, which claims to be the most extreme self contained speaker ever made. It boasts a maximum volume of 108db...
New Products
FujiFilm today announced instax SHARE SP-2 that lets you print out your best smartphone pictures faster than ever in high quality credit-card sized prints....
New Products
Sony just released the entry-level VPL-HW45ES Full HD 3D home theater SXRD projector for $2,000. This 1080p (1920×1080) model is ideal for those taking...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Play Thousands of Classic Console and Arcade Games Mostly For Free Dreamcade Replay from Dream Arcades lets you play old video games on TV, PC,...
Laptops
Samsung today announced the Notebook 7 spin Windows 10 laptop in 13.3-inch or 15.6-inch screen sizes. Priced from $800 to $1200, all models feature a...
New Products
New startup, Princeton Audio, today announced their first wireless speaker called Site:1 is now available. Crafted out of a wide variety of carefully selected,...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Pioneer today announced the mid-range, yet extremely capable Elite SC-LX501 Network AV Receiver. The $1,000 7.2-channel, 80-watt per channel (all channels driven) home theater receiver features...
News
Today, Ultimate Ears announced Siri and Google Now voice integration on their wireless and waterproof Bluetooth speakers, UE BOOM 2 and UE MEGABOOM. Now...
New Products
Huawei is now accepting pre-orders for the MateBook 2-in-1 Convertible 12-inch Windows Tablet, which looks like an iPad Pro 12.9-inch clone. Just like iPad Pro,...
