Amplifiers
The MXW70 shoves 70-watts of Class D power into a half-width amplifier. No screen, no ego, just clean sound for folks who know gear...
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Articles
Mediterranean Summer 2025 brought brutal heat, tourist chaos, and locals who’ve officially had it. From Corfu’s charm to Dubrovnik’s GoT overload, here’s why Europe...
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Discover if vintage turntables still beat modern models under $2,000. Pros, cons, sound quality, and where to buy for the best vinyl experience.
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Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 100 wireless headphones offer retro style, German-engineered sound, ANC, and travel-friendly features at a competitive price in 2025.
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Focal’s Diva Mezza Utopia is a $70,000 high-end wireless speaker system with Naim Class A/B amps, UWB streaming, and app control—no separates required, no...
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KEF XIO Soundbar brings Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and hi-res streaming to a sleek 5.1.2 system with premium design, VECO bass tech, and wide connectivity.
Headphone Amps
The Feliks Audio Echo Vibe is a $1,095 OTL tube headphone amp from Poland that runs hot, sounds lush, and proves you don’t need...
Daily Deals
Amazon Prime Day is a four-day shopping event from July 8-11, 2025 offering the biggest discounts of the year on consumer electronics.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Top-of-the-line LG OLED picture technology in a 77-inch screen size with zero cable clutter for a sleek home theater or gaming setup.
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With a $699 tag, the O Turntable is belt-driven and comes with a pre-installed MM cartridge and a built-in phono preamp for easy connection...
Daily Deals
Amazon's Prime Day runs from July 8 - 11, but ZVOX soundbars are on sale early.
Daily Deals
Score big savings on Andover Audio’s turntables, speaker systems, and accessories during Prime Day 2025. Upgrade your vinyl setup with deals on SpinDeck 2,...
Headphone Amps
The Burson Conductor GT4 is a $3K audio sledgehammer—insanely powerful, deadly neutral, and hot enough to fry eggs. Upgradeable, versatile, and built like a...
Headphone Amps
Discover the FiiO K15 DAC Headphone Amp: A powerful, affordable desktop solution offering balanced audio, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, all for $549. Compare with top...
Reviews
The Tivoli SongBook MAX is retro, loud, and weirdly addictive. Mid-century design meets Miami volume—your neighbors may never forgive you.
Over-Ear Headphones
Dan Clark Audio’s Noire X refines their popular Aeon 2 Noire with Harman tuning, improved dynamics, and premium build—top-tier closed-back planar sound under $1,000.
Over-Ear Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X deliver studio-level detail, comfort, and passive isolation with surprising openness for $199 closed-back headphones.
DAPs
A $1,699 flagship DAP with modular amps, Android 13, and serious audiophile performance. Can it really rival desktop gear?
Reviews
At a more affordable entry point than the company's current BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 and 9 soundbars, this new option is a hybrid of...
Projectors & Screens
Sony's VPL-VW6100ES BRAVIA Projector 8 offers stunning big screen home theater performance at a hefty price.
Reviews
Denon’s $599 DL-A110 cartridge: same legendary DL-103 guts, fancy headshell, and enough detail to make overpriced MCs look like a midlife crisis.
Hi-Fi Components
In celebration of our 100th podcast episode, get caught up with the eCoustics team discussing the biggest trends in hi-fi, home theater, headphones and...
Digital Music Systems
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Nothing challenges the Apple AirPod Max with the new Headphone 1 with Sound by KEF.
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At $2,899, Cyrus Audio makes a bold claim about its 40 PPA which supports MC and MM cartridges with balanced XLR outputs and upgraded...
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The iFi Go Pod Max turns wired IEMs wireless with Bluetooth 5.4, balanced amp, and high-res audio—elevating sound while exposing your IEMs’ true colors.
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At under $2,000, the Dangbei MP1 Max is a compact 4K lifestyle projector with Google TV, AI setup, and hybrid laser-LED tech for screens...
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With proprietary Sound Field technology, the Yamaha YH-L500A wireless headphones provide personalized cinematic audio for $229.
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Not all headphones are designed for all listening needs. The V-MODA M-100 PRO and M-10 are affordable headphones that provide the quality and durability...
Digital Music Systems
With upgraded DirectDigital amplification, Bluesound's new POWERNODE is a 2 or 3-channel streaming amplifier with support for a center channel speaker and even a...
Home Theater
Trinnov has produced its own series of trailers and clips that demonstrate the limits of home and commercial theater installations.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
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.
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The COVID pandemic took a lot from us including thousands of restaurants. But a small vintage audio and record store in thriving in Brooklyn.
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American-made floorstanding loudspeakers offer a taste high-end audio for under $2,000.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The Cambridge Audio Melomania A100 delivers hi-fi sound, advanced ANC, and top-tier codecs like LDAC for $149—challenging AirPods Pro 2 and SoundPEATS with premium...
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OXS Storm A2 delivers budget-friendly wireless gaming headphones with 7.1 virtual surround, hybrid active noise cancellation, ultra-low latency, and versatile cross-platform support.
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At $2,200, the STAX SR-007S isn’t for the budget-minded, but they provide celebrated Electrostatic Technology for those looking for the optimum headphone listening experience.
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Final’s new UX3000 SV wireless headphones debut with hybrid ANC, voice-first tuning, aptX HD, and 35-hour battery life—crafted in Japan for clarity.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Noble Van Gogh IEM combines a unique hand-finished design with a four-driver hybrid setup, delivering bold, textured sound and premium build at a competitive...
Music
Titled Luminal and Lateral, each of these new albums from Brian Eno & Beatie Wolfe creates its own lush, immersive ambient listening environment.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
After a long absence from the US TV market, this Japanese tech giant is making a comeback.
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XGIMI’s MoGo 4 series offers sleek design, Google TV, and Harman Kardon sound—but low brightness limits use to dark rooms.
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The Hisense M2 Pro may be small, but it has a comprehensive feature set including easy setup, 1200 lumens light output, up to 200-inch...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Roku’s 2025 TVs bring mini-LED, Dolby Atmos, faster streaming, and now an 85-inch model—finally stepping up to the big-screen showdown.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Marantz offers six home theater A/V Receivers from $599 to $4,500. What’s the difference, and which one might be right for you?
News
Streaming movie and TV shows is getting very complicated, and you may not always get what you think you're paying for.
Articles
Upgrade the sound of your turntable with our favorite MM and MC phono cartridges you can buy in 2024 without breaking the bank.
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With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."
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A clean record sounds better and prolongs the life of your phono cartridge. My best record cleaning solutions to achieve both and maintain your...
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What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
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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.
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Can a French Canadian integrated amplifier and pair of British speakers prove that making love is better than war? The MOON 250i v2 is...
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Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.
Compact Cameras
Sony just announced two Cyber-shot compact zoom digital cameras, the DSC-WX220 10x zoom plus wi-fi and DSC-W810 6x zoom, which are priced at $200...
MacBooks
Apple just released updated 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina display laptops with faster processors, double the memory in both entry-level configurations, and...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Klipsch just announced the Reference R6m in-ear monitor, a $100 universal-fit headphone for mobile devices. Its sleek construction of aluminum and elastomer make for...
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VIZIO just introduced the S2121w-D0 2.1 Sound Stand with Bluetooth designed to sit under a TV. The $250 all-in-one audio solution works well in...
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HiFiMAN announced their newest full-size planar magnetic headphone, the HE-400i, intended for high performance listening in the home or studio. The HiFiMAN HE-400i is...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon just announced the 7.2-channel AVR-X4100W ($1400) and 9.2-channel AVR-X5200W ($2000) premium Network A/V receivers with Dolby Atmos — a new multi-dimensional sound technology...
Articles
Dolby Atmos is an object based surround sound format that can place sounds all around you. Ceiling speakers are suggested, but not required.
Bookshelf Speakers
Onkyo today announced the SKH-410 add-on height speakers for Dolby Atmos enabled home theater systems. The black modules contain a Dolby Atmos-certified special network that allows...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Base Model A/V Receiver Scores HDMI 2.0, Bluetooth, High-Current Amps Onkyo today announced its latest entry-level 5.1. home theater receiver for $300 with HDMI...
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Onkyo announced three home theater in a box (HTiB) systems, which include the 5.1-channel HT-S3700, the network-enabled 5.1-channel HT-S5700, and Dolby Atmos enabled 5.1.2-channel...
