Music
HighTone Records returns under Craft, debuting Tulare Dust, a Merle Haggard tribute that proves the legend wrote circles around most.
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Music
Craft Recordings’ Haunted Heart collects the complete Bill Evans Trio studio recordings with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian, including Portrait in Jazz, Explorations, and...
New Products
The Lenco LBT-515 is a direct-drive turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue, adjustable tonearm, built-in preamp, and Bluetooth 5.3 for wired or wireless playback.
New Products
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 200, AMIRON ZERO & AMIRON 200 launch Q4 2025 with ANC, aptX Lossless, Bluetooth 5.4 in EU/Canada.
New Products
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen wireless over-ear headphones promise class-leading noise cancellation, USB-C lossless audio, Google Fast Pair and Spotify Tap for $449.
News
The biggest booth at CEDIA Expo 2025 showcases JBL and ARCAM audio, Samsung TVs, and a JBL Synthesis 11.4.8 home theater.
Music
Craft Latino celebrates Celia Cruz’s centennial with all-analog 180g vinyl reissues of her classics with Johnny Pacheco, including Son Con Guaguancó and Tremendo Caché.
Floorstanding Speakers
Ultra luxury hi-fi loudspeakers, audiophile components, and a movie player you have to hear (and see) to believe.
New Products
Edifier’s S880DB MKII wireless speakers support LDAC with Bluetooth 5.3 for hi-res streaming instead of aptX HD or AirPlay.
New Products
At $899, the Technics SL-40CBT Bluetooth Direct Drive Turntable features aptX Adaptive, built-in MM phono stage and three finishes.
In-Wall Speakers
Large-format Monitor Audio Creator Series W1L, W2L, W3L in-wall speakers and Mount Boxes offer reference-quality sound that hides in plain sight.
New Products
Discover Audio Pro W-Generation WiFi multiroom speakers with improved sound, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and WiiM-powered app control.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Goldmund Telos 670, Eidos Streamer/SACD and Rhea Passive speakers offer Swiss-engineered precision audio with a $200K+ price that could shock even the Alps.
Reviews
Noble Fokus Apollo delivers hybrid planar + dynamic drivers, long battery, 10-band EQ, and advanced ANC in a premium wireless headphone.
Reviews
Focal Bathys MG delivers top-tier wireless sound with upgraded ANC, premium comfort, and detail but at $1,499, rivals like Sony, Bowers & Wilkins, and...
Bookshelf Speakers
We put MartinLogan's least expensive speaker to the test to see if it can capture the magic of the company's far more expensive models.
Reviews
MartinLogan Dynamo 10 Subwoofer delivers fast, controlled bass, wireless and wired options, ARC room correction, and furniture-friendly design for $1,199.
Reviews
At $449, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 delivers audiophile-grade sound, deep bass, and premium build that surpasses Bose, Sony, and Apple in clarity...
Reviews
The Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers the best ANC performance yet with upgraded sound, smarter design, and up to 30 hours of battery life, but is...
Dongle DACs
At $229, the Campfire Audio Relay dongle DAC/amp delivers 4 Vrms output, premium build, and precise sound.
Music
Relive Miles Davis’ 1955 Prestige sessions with Miles ’55, a 3-LP set featuring remastered iconic jazz classics.
Exclusive Videos
In this episode of eCoustically Speaking, find out the differences between passive, powered, and active loudspeakers.
Hi-Fi Components
Music Streamers
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Magnetar Doubles Down on Physical Media with UDP900MKII and UDP800MKII Blu-ray Players at CEDIA 2025
Magnetar’s blu-ray disc players prove physical media isn’t dead with 4K UHD, hi-res audio, Roon Ready, and reference build quality that will take a...
DAPs
Astell&Kern PD10 Black DAP ($2,410) gets SP4000 upgrades including bit-perfect Android, Advanced DAR, Smart Gain and Qobuz Connect because color alone won’t cut it.
New Products
The HiFi Frame encases a 55 to 85-inch Samsung TV with a cleverly concealed CANVAS HiFi soundbar that sounds even better than it looks.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
ARCAM Radia+ A5+, A15+, and A25+ integrated amplifiers debut at CEDIA 2025 with upgraded circuits, Bluetooth 5.4, Auracast, aptX Lossless, HDMI eARC, and pricing...
In-Wall Speakers
Theory Audio Design's ic5 in-ceiling loudspeaker delivers high-output, versatile sound for home theater, multi-room, outdoor and marine installations.
Music Streamers
Eversolo T8 streaming transport delivers ultra-precise digital audio with DSD512/PCM 768kHz support, Wi-Fi 6, SFP fiber, Roon Ready, and full DAC flexibility for audiophiles.
New Products
Marshall Heston 60 ($699) 5.1-channel soundbar boasts a flippable design and optional Heston Sub 200 ($599) for low bass rumble.
Music Streamers
BluOS adds Qobuz Connect, enabling native hi-res streaming on Bluesound, NAD, PSB, Roksan, Cyrus, DALI, and Monitor Audio devices.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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.
Dongle DACs
iFi GO blu Air is a compact $129 Bluetooth DAC with LDAC, aptX, balanced outputs, XBass, XSpace, and 10-hour battery life for IEMs and...
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A new wave of Bluetooth USB-C adapters extend the life of laptops, iPads and phones by enabling higher audio quality to wireless headphones.
DAPs
FiiO M27 DAP combines flagship DACs, FPGA architecture, 5W balanced output, and hi-res audio. Full specs and pricing set for September.
New Products
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE are smart ANC wireless earbuds with deep bass, clear treble, AI translation, and hands-free controls for Galaxy users.
New Products
Sony expands its INZONE lineup with the H9 II Wireless Gaming Headset and E9 IEMs, featuring FNATIC tuning, 360 Spatial Sound, and pro-level gaming...
Music
Bluesville Records digs deep: Pink Anderson and Terry Callier hit 180g vinyl October 17th. Pre-order today or get the digital version now.
Articles
Jaws 50th in IMAX dominates as Summer 2025 flops pile up: The Fantastic Four, Honey Don’t, Eden, Splitsville, and more bomb at the box...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
With 18 channels, Dirac Live Active Room Treatment, and HDMI Dual Zone Matrix, the Storm Audio Core 16+ improves on the previously released Core...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
AudioControl’s Hyperion Series with Dirac Live ART, Room Correction, and Bass Control delivers professional-grade audio for custom installers and home theaters, launching Q4 2025.
New Products
NextLevel Acoustics Audio Art turns the frame around your TV into a high-performance integrated surround sound system, with speakers built directly inside the frame.
New Products
L-Acoustics showcases its new HYRISS immersive audio system at CEDIA 2025, blending spatial sound with architectural design for high-end residential and yacht AV installs.
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Need help deciding which OLED TV to buy in 2025? Take an in-depth look at what's different between WOLED, QD-OLED and Primary RGB Tandem...
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.
Monitors
Philips has claimed to release the world’s first quantum dot monitor, which features Color IQ from QD Vision. The Philips 276E6ADS 27-inch Full HD...
New Products
Bose just announced pre-orders for a second-generation SoundLink Mini Bluetooth speaker, which adds a speakerphone, longer battery life, multi-connect for a phone and a...
New Products
Yamaha today introduced the YAS-105, a single-body sound bar with built-in subwoofers for $250 that features an ultra-slim profile, Bluetooth, flexible orientation design and...
New Products
Denon today announced the $800 HEOS HomeCinema wireless soundbar and subwoofer system, the latest in the evolution of the HEOS wireless multi-room sound system....
Articles
A few days ago, reports surfaced saying that Microsoft had made an offer of $55bn. that was rebuffed by the Salesforce board. The rumor...
Articles
It was interesting to hear about the big data alliance announced in mid-February, aimed at accelerating the adoption of solutions based on Hadoop –...
Articles
IBM’s attempt to redefine both expert systems and artificial intelligence in the form of cognitive analytics in its much-vaunted Watson initiative, is still navigating...
Articles
The increasingly frequent and disturbing series of high-profile security breaches, including the announcement in early February by Anthem Blue Cross that millions of policy...
Articles
Led by Airbnb and Uber, the two major players in the on-demand sharing economy, most of the startups in this fast-growing super-category are learning...
DAPs
HiFiMAN just announced the HM901S, an upgraded version of its HM901 high-res portable player from 2013, which was notable for its innovative use of replaceable...
