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It's that time of the year again. Time for a Battle Royale of the year's top TVs.
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Cyrus Audio 80 PRE and 80 PWR make their first public demo at North West Audio Show 2026, pairing BluOS streaming with Class A/B...
Music
Craft OJC celebrates Miles Davis and John Coltrane with AAA 180g vinyl reissues of Cookin’ and Coltrane, cut from the original tapes.
Music
Craft Recordings and Bluesville reissue Jimmy Reed and Skip James classics on AAA 180-gram vinyl, cut from original analog tapes.
New Products
Emotiva’s XSP-2 preamp adds a balanced ESS DAC, HDMI ARC, MM/MC phono, bass management, and modular expansion for $1,599.
In-Ceiling Speakers
Theory Professional’s p9 Pendant Loudspeaker combines a 9-inch driver, Theorem waveguide, 120-degree dispersion, and 45Hz to 20kHz response.
Hi-Fi Components
Audio Advice acquires Miami's Sound Components, expanding its high-end audio, home theater, and custom-installation footprint into South Florida.
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.
Gift Guides
Best Father’s Day 2026 4K Blu-ray box sets, from Spielberg and Jackie Chan to horror, giallo, Hamilton, and collector editions dad will love.
Over-Ear Headphones
Can THIEAUDIO's $399 Cypher open-back headphone challenge the HD600 with deeper bass, wider imaging, and more detail without sacrificing natural tone?
Reviews
With excellent bass, solid immersion, and plenty of extras, Samsung's new HW-QS90H soundbar is an impressive standalone option for thrilling Dolby Atmos.
Movies
New animated 4K Blu-ray releases put Dolby Vision, Atmos, and stunning artistry to work across five standout discs from Disney, Pixar, anime, and cult...
New Products
PSB’s iQ Series powered speakers bring BluOS, HDMI eARC, phono, USB C, and subwoofer control to compact stereo systems from $999.
Articles
Rush Fifty Something risks everything, The Pitt cuts close to the bone, and Abdullah Ibrahim leaves South African jazz forever changed. Emotional triage.
Floorstanding Speakers
Triangle Solstice replaces Esprit with new horn tweeters, French made drivers, revised cabinets, and stereo to home cinema options.
Music
Eddie Kirkland’s It’s the Blues Man! returns on Craft Bluesville AAA vinyl with raw 1962 blues, QRP pressing, and road worn edge.
Music
Albert King's I'll Play the Blues for You gets Craft Bluesville’s AAA vinyl treatment, with 180 gram pressing, Stax grit, and serious blues bite.
Music
Tank and the Bangas' The Last Balloon bursts with New Orleans joy, soul grooves, hip hop, jazz fusion turns, and Tank's soaring voice.
Music
Craft Recordings' Don Williams Cellar Tapes is warm, quiet, and proof that great country never needed rhinestone overkill.
Over-Ear Headphones
The ASUS ROG Kithara gaming headset features HiFiMAN planar magnetic drivers, open-back sound, and wired gaming precision to challenge Audeze Maxwell 2 at $299.
Reviews
Can Denon’s DP-500BT bring wireless convenience to vinyl without sacrificing sound quality?
Reviews
Can HiFiMAN Arya WiFi’s wireless open-back planar headphone tech deliver high-end sound for less, even with a few rough edges?
Podcasts
Hi-Fi Bear reveals what makes T10 Bespoke's in-ear computers so special with eCoustics Podcast Producer Mitch Anderson who tries them for the first time.
Floorstanding Speakers
Floorstanding Speakers
New Products
AVID HiFi launches Pulsus II and Pellar II phono preamps with MM and MC support, lower noise, and refined analog performance.
Floorstanding Speakers
Jean-Marie Reynaud’s AURALIS flagship pairs a tuned triangular transmission line, 120 mm AST tweeter, and hand-wired crossover for fall 2026.
DACs
Weiss DAC204-MK2 arrives in the U.S. and Canada with an upgraded ESS DAC, improved jitter control, and a refined analog output stage.
New Products
Can Google Home Speaker with Gemini beat Alexa and Siri? New AI features, 360-degree audio, Matter support, and a costly subscription raise questions.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Kaleidescape's new media player supports 8K resolution, but what it's doing with 4K content has us more intrigued.
New Products
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Clip open ear earbuds deliver LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, IP54 durability, 36 hours of battery life and situational awareness.
New Products
Weighing 236 pounds per speaker, Focal Diva Alta Utopia combines PRISM tweeter tech, M-profile W midrange, UWB wireless, and 600 watts of Naim amplification...
Movies
THX Deep Note returns with “Spark,” a new trailer that updates a 42-year cinema ritual for today’s immersive moviegoing experience.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Bookshelf Speakers
Floorstanding Speakers
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.
Amplifiers
Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?
IEMs
beyerdynamic DT 30 IE targets musicians who need stage clarity, secure fit, and isolation, not bloated bass for the train.
Articles
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Sennheiser HDB 630: which premium wireless headphone wins on sound, ANC, battery life, value, and hi-res support?
Headphone Amps
FiiO debuts the Jade Audio LEVEL 1 desktop amp, JT9 planar headphones, and CLASS A headphone amp at High End Vienna 2026.
Dongle DACs
iFi GO link 2 Max adds dual ESS DACs, 241mW output, S-Balanced tech, and hi-res PCM/DSD support to an $85 USB-C dongle DAC.
Headphone Amps
iFi iDSD GR 2 features PCM1795 DAC, 1,513mW output, K2HD, aptX Lossless, LDAC, OLED control, and a $529 price.
Music
Marvin Gaye's 1973 soul landmark returns as a limited AAA One Step pressing from Interscope Capitol Records' Definitive Sound Series, available now for pre-order.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
tvOS 27 could make Apple TV 4K faster, smarter, and more useful, but Apple's AI plans and next hardware remain unconfirmed.
Movies
The Patriot 4K UHD SteelBook brings Mel Gibson's bloody Revolution back with both cuts, because apparently one uprising was not enough.
New Products
Leica's $2,000 Cine Compact 1 adds RGB laser, 4K pixel shifting, Dolby Vision, smart streaming, and a Summicron lens. Worth the red dot premium?
Reviews
Sony's entry-level True RGB 4K TV delivers rich, refined color and better-than-average brightness. It might just be all the TV you'll ever need.
Movies
Godzilla Minus One roars onto 4K UHD Blu-ray with native Dolby Vision, lossless Atmos, and a monster movie built on grief, guilt, and atomic...
Movies
James Cameron’s latest arrives on 4K UHD and Blu-ray 3D with native 4K, native 3D, and a home theater presentation built to show off...
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.
Headphones
Sonarworks True-Fi mobile app brings calibrated headphone listening to users with iPhone or Android smartphones.
New Products
The $300 Jabra Elite 85h wireless over-ear headphones have active noise-canceling, 32-hour battery and six-microphones for calls.
New Products
The 2019 PSB Alpha Series loudspeakers include the P3 and P5 bookshelf speakers, T20 towers and C10 center.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
The NAD M10 streaming amplifier allows audiophiles to stream hi-res audio within a BluOS whole-home music system.
New Products
Creative introduces the SXFI AIR wireless headphones with built-in Super X-Fi UltraDSP chip to hear holographic audio.
New Products
Pioneer announced the new E8 Wireless In-Ear Sports Headphones for fitness fans looking for cord-free listening with a secure fit. The $149 truly wireless earphones (model...
Amplifiers
Parasound has announced a more-powerful “plus” versions of their A 21 and A 23 power amplifiers that were in continuous production since 2003. The...
New Products
Parasound has introduced the NewClassic 200 Pre analog audio preamplifier and DAC combo in a one rack-space chassis. It claims outstanding sound quality, excellent...
New Products
Parasound introduced the new Zphono XRM phono preamplifier at $599 to bridge the price gap between their entry-level $200 Zphono and higher-end $1,495 Halo...
New Products
Premium over-ear noise-cancelling Bluetooth headphones with 20 hour battery AKG N700NC Adaptive Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones offer studio-quality sound for travelers. A 90 degree...
