Articles
A skeptical, experience-driven take on hi-fi accessories that actually work—QED, Advance Paris, IsoAcoustics, IsoTek, iFi, ddHiFi—minus the snake oil.
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New Products
HumminGuru’s EZ Vinyl Record Washer targets Spin-Clean with a more refined manual cleaner—effective, easy to use, and price will determine its appeal.
New Products
Hisense previews the PX4-PRO UST projector ahead of CES 2026, promising 200-inch images, higher brightness and contrast, built-in Atmos audio, and a flexible alternative...
Daily Deals
Didn't get that A/V receiver you wanted for Christmas? No worries. Onkyo's 9.2-channel TX-RZ30 just dropped to the lowest price we've seen.
Music
Red Garland’s Soul Junction returns in a superb OJC reissue—clean, balanced sound, authoritative piano, and essential listening for anyone who loves the piano.
Articles
An honest accounting of the actors and directors we lost in 2025—from legends to character actors—and why their work still holds up.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
The Case for Audio/Video Receivers (AVRs) While soundbars have evolved over the years and can provide a convenient solution to better TV sound, nothing beats a...
Gift Guides
Last-minute shopper? These 12 hi-fi, headphone, and home theater gifts still ship in time for Christmas and Chanukah. Fast delivery, great picks.
Gift Guides
Celebrate the season with sound that connects us all. DTS powered audio gifts, from headphones to home theater systems, bring crystal-clear cinematic thrills for...
Loudspeakers
Bang & Olufsen bets big on Union Square’s comeback, opening its largest store in a San Francisco still digging out from years of crime...
New Products
With 6,000 ANSI lumens, a TriChroma laser engine, all-glass optics, and liquid cooling, the Hisense XR10 targets the top tier of high-end lifestyle projectors.
New Products
Pro Audio Technology rolls out V2 speaker upgrades with improved drivers, DSP tuning, and lower noise for elite home theater performance.
New Products
Need to mount a TV to the wall without drilling, screws or wires? Displace TV offers two ways to do it, with an added...
Articles
Editors’ Choice 2025 turntables show prices are up and cheap decks still disappoint. Choosing a long-term table now takes more thought—but pays off in...
Hi-Fi Components
T.H.E. Show Vegas planned for January 9-11, 2026 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada is being postponed to a later...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
The Quad 3 integrated amplifier blends classic British design with modern versatility, delivering tonal weight, balance, and real-world power without hype—an easy Editors’ Choice...
Over-Ear Headphones
Audio-Technica's ATH-ADX7000 deliver stunning dynamics, vast staging and refined tuning at $3,499 with some drawbacks.
Reviews
Can $129 wireless earbuds really deliver xMEMS clarity, LDAC, aptX Lossless support, and strong ANC? The SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro Plus makes a compelling case.
Reviews
The Edifier MR5 delivers impressive near neutral accuracy, deeper bass, LDAC support and true three-way power for $350, making it a top budget studio...
Headphone Amps
Cayin RU9 delivers tube warmth, solid-state detail, strong power, and rare versatility in a pocketable DAC/amp with one drawback.
Reviews
At $320, the Noble FoKus Amadeus true wireless earbuds offer neutral sound, great battery life, and real tuning control for audiophiles.
DACs
At $225, the Apos x Geshelli Merlin AKM Desktop DAC offers 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD512 support, dual USB and coax inputs, and fully balanced...
Home Theater
The eCoustics team shares what impressed us most across the hi-fi, head-fi, and home theater industries in 2025.
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LG's Sound Suite promises flexible setup, automatic calibration and room optimization with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect.
Floorstanding Speakers
DALI unveils SONIK, a seven-model loudspeaker series delivering trickle-down tech from KORE and EPICON, refined design, and accessible hi-fi performance for music and home...
New Products
Cleer’s ARC 4 and ARC 4+ debut as the first THX-certified open-ear wireless earbuds, refining fit, sound quality, and spatial audio ahead of CES...
New Products
Hisense’s S5 DécoTV proves not every TV needs to be enormous, blindingly bright, or pretending to be a gaming rig—just a smart, good-looking 32-inch...
New Products
LG previews its Micro RGB evo MRGB95B 4K TV ahead of CES 2026, marking a rare LCD shift with bold color claims, AI processing,...
New Products
Samsung expands its Micro RGB LED TV lineup for 2026, adding 55–100″ models alongside the 115″ flagship as competition in RGB-based TVs heats up.
Floorstanding Speakers
Bang & Olufsen is offering 10 pairs each of its flagship loudspeaker, the Beolab 90, in two new finishes for those with absolutely zero...
News
KEF adds two new colors to its LSX II wireless speakers, refreshing the compact hi-fi lineup — but in a price-sensitive market, is a...
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.
Articles
In 2025, DACs under $1,000 deliver performance once reserved for flagship gear, making it easier than ever to build a truly high-value digital front...
DACs
TOPPING’s new E50 II DAC packs AK4497S decoding, LDAC Bluetooth, ADAT support, PEQ, and strong I/O for $199, making it a flexible hub for...
IEMs
AZLA expands its lineup with TRINITY wired earphones and new MAX and XELASTEC 2 eartips, offering better fit, comfort, and value for Galaxy Buds...
Articles
Our favorite wireless noise cancelling earbuds of 2025 include Bose, Sony, Technics and Bowers & Wilkins.
Articles
Shanling’s M3 Plus, iBasso’s DX340, and Astell&Kern’s SP4000 show why DAPs still matter: better power, better sound, and a distraction-free experience no smartphone with...
Music
Resonance Records’ Vibrations In The Village: Live At The Village Gate uncovers blazing 1963 performances by Rahsaan Roland Kirk, freshly mastered and released on...
Articles
Whether from disc or digital downloads, our Editors' Choice picks for best media players and Blu-ray Disc players will help your favorite movies and...
Articles
I stream, you stream, here are our choices for the best video streaming devices of 2025.
Articles
Our favorite projectors of 2025 offer the best picture quality and value at their price across UST, lifestyle and standard throw models.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
IsoAcoustics upgrades, IsoTek power cleaning, Stranger Things mania, and the Great Weiner Resurrection—this Editor’s Round-Up dives into audio, culture, and hot dog chaos.
Articles
Our picks for best televisions of 2025 offer the best picture quality and value at their price and size.
Gift Guides
Cyber Monday 2025 delivers huge savings on Audioengine, Denon, SVS, Samsung and more. The best home audio and TV discounts of the year are...
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
Apple today introduced AirPods, innovative new wireless in-ear headphones that use advanced technology to reinvent how we listen to music, make phone calls, enjoy...
New Products
50% Faster with a Dual-Core Processor, Two-Times-Brighter Display, Water Resistance 50 Meters, and built-in GPS Apple today introduced the Apple Watch Series 2 smartwatch, which offers new fitness and...
New Products
The Best, Most Advanced iPhone Ever Offers New Camera Systems, Longer Battery Life and Water & Dust Resistance Apple today introduced iPhone 7 and iPhone...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Onkyo just announced three identical looking top-of-the-line RZ Series home theater components, which include the 9.2-channel (TX-RZ1100) and 11.2-channel (TX-RZ3100) THX Select2 Plus-certified A/V...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon just announced the premium class AVR-X4300H and AVR-X6300H home theater receivers with HEOS integration for extended access to popular music streaming services and...
New Products
Parasound just introduced the Zpre3, its third generation stereo preamplifier for custom installation, in its Z-Custom half-rack-width product line. It succeeds the Zpre2 from...
New Products
Update: 2nd Generation Sony Walkman players have been announced for 2022, replacing the models mentioned below. Sony just announced their ultimate high resolution personal audio...
News
Samsung has stopped sales of the Galaxy Note7. A battery cell issue has been confirmed. 35 cases reported globally. Current owners can replace smartphone.
IEMs
Audeze today announced three leading-edge earphones (iSINE 10, iSINE 20, and LCD i3) that use planar magnetic technology, which is normally found in large headphones...
New Products
Sony’s best-ever noise-cancelling headphones Sony Electronics today announced the MDR-1000X premium wireless over-ear headphones with industry leading noise cancellation performance, offering the most responsive...
