Over-Ear Headphones
Focal Azurys deliver detailed sound, strong bass, and solid build quality at under $500. A top choice for closed-back headphone fans.
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Gift Guides
Upgrade Dad's digital lifestyle with gifts he'll enjoy all year and beyond this Father's Day. New Hi-Fi, Headphones, Home Theater and more!
Digital Music Systems
Dirac continues to expand its availability for use on Marantz and Denon products. However, you have to purchase a license to use it.
Music
Craft Recordings presents Miles ’55: The Prestige Recordings, a 16-track set from landmark 1955 sessions at Rudy Van Gelder’s Hackensack studio.
Over-Ear Headphones
Focal goes open-back on a budget—sort of. The Hadenys brings surprising bass, polite tuning, and typical French flair for $495. Balanced cable lovers? C’est...
New Products
EarFun Tune Pro Hybrid ANC Wireless Headphones offer 120-hour battery, and AI calls for peanuts—just don’t expect a fancy case or Hi-Res Bluetooth. Big...
News
Streaming movie and TV shows is getting very complicated, and you may not always get what you think you're paying for.
Gift Guides
Upgrade Mom's home audio and video experiences this Mother's Day with 10 gift ideas she'll absolutely love -- and you might too.
New Products
Marshall Kilburn III: The portable speaker that thinks it’s a mini amp — rocking 50+ hours of playtime, 360° sound with zero blind spots,...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Upgrade your earbuds with AZLA Eartips — precision-engineered for a secure fit, superior comfort, and improved sound clarity. Perfect for AirPods Pro, Galaxy Buds,...
Articles
A deep dive into two legendary 1990s CD players—the Copland CDA 288 and YBA CD1 Blue Laser. Vintage, overbuilt, and sonically elite, these eccentric...
New Products
TCL fills the 5.1 gap in its 2025 soundbar line-up with the Q65H, a Dolby Atmos-ready model that adds immersive sound without breaking the...
New Products
TCL’s TP200K and TP300K party speakers bring solid specs and features to challenge Sony and JBL—perfect for any gathering, from Bar Mitzvahs to dog...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
TCL’s 2025 QM8K flagship TV offers near-OLED picture with CrystGlow WHVA Panel, Halo Control System, and Dolby Atmos—all starting at $2,299.99. A serious challenger...
Bookshelf Speakers
Q Acoustics 3020c: punchy, detailed bookshelf speakers that won’t bankrupt you or demand a PhD to pair. Solid tech and build quality under $500.
Reviews
TCL's first attempt at a discrete 7.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar system could be an affordable take on cinematic sound at home. But is it?
Reviews
3 years in the making, the WH-1000XM6 replaces the XM5. Was it worth the wait?
Headphone Amps
Have iFi raised the performance ceiling for portable Bluetooth DAC/Amps with the iDSD Valkyrie, or does the hefty "dongle" fall flat on its promises?
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
No streamer. No HDMI. No phono. Just raw power, a sharp DAC, and zero patience for excuses. The WiiM Vibelink Amp isn't here to...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
With a 120 Hz OLED panel, perfect blacks and an affordable price, LG's B4 may be the value pick for price-conscious TV buyers right...
Over-Ear Headphones
Can HiFiMAN break their closed-back curse with their first hybrid-driver design? Read on to find out.
Digital Music Systems
Qobuz VP of Business Development shares what makes the hi-res music streaming service unique and what the launch of Qobuz Connect brings to the...
Home Theater
New Products
Bang & Olufsen's $30,000 Beosystem 3000c fuses vintage vinyl charm with modern wireless flair—and yes, you're paying a massive premium for nostalgia dressed in...
New Products
Tronsmart Halo 300 crashes the 2025 party speaker scene. How does it stack up against Sony’s ULT Tower 9 and JBL's PartyBox Series?
Digital Music Systems
Cyrus ditches half-width tradition with the bold new 80 Series, teased at High End Munich 2025—just don’t expect specs. In true industry fashion, it’s...
New Products
Hisense gets serious about spatial audio with HT SATURN home theater speaker system tuned by Devialet for only $1,299.
New Products
Raidho's TD-8 and TD-10 subwoofers deliver cutting-edge bass tech and luxury craftsmanship for those that don't want big black boxes.
New Products
MoFi and Fender drop an alder-bodied stunner with Strat DNA and serious playback chops. Built in the USA for vinyl junkies with a taste...
Floorstanding Speakers
Fyne Audio’s F500S Loudspeaker Series brings point-source precision, real wood cabinets, and Scottish engineering for under $3,000.
Car Audio
Aston Martin gets the CarPlay Ultra treatment and a Bowers & Wilkins upgrade for select models. No ejector seat, but the soundtrack is worthy...
Hi-Fi Components
Digital Music Systems
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Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Articles
Does it make sense to buy a vintage turntable? We explain why, what to look for and what to be aware of.
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
Discover the 8 best headphone stands for 2025—engineered for durability, stability, and style. These top-rated options support all headphone types and won’t break the...
Dongle DACs
Transform your travel audio from ‘meh’ to ‘oh wow’ with the iFi UP Travel. Hi-res Bluetooth, crystal-clear calls, and a design so sleek, you...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $249, the iFi GO Pod Air brings wireless hi-res audio to your IEMs without the weight of its predecessor. Same hi-res magic, now...
New Products
At $1,299, the Dan Clark Audio NOIRE XO open-back planar magnetic headphones puts more expensive audiophile headphones on notice.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $199, the Shokz OpenDots ONE wireless earbuds offer situational awareness, dolby audio, and weather resistance for less than Bose Ultra Open.
Music
Today! showcases Mississippi John Hurt’s quiet genius. Now available on 180-gram vinyl and hi-res audio formats.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Hisense partners with French audio expert Devialet to revolutionize TV sound in 2025. Discover premium Laser TVs, soundbars, and UST projectors with immersive Dolby...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Small space, big taste. From BALMUDA’s countertop masterpieces to Leon Speakers’ artful audio and OFS Room’s stylish solutions, ICFF 2025 reminded us that good...
New Products
Your ticket to watching movies on a Kaleidescape 4K movie server just got a $1,000 cheaper, but are the trade-offs worth the discount?
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
At $12,000 for the combo, the new Marantz home theater separates include a 13.4-channel AV preamp and 12-channel amplifier.
New Products
Because not everyone has room—or the bank account—for a La Sphère Evo, Cabasse’s PEARL THEATER delivers that French audiophile flair with fewer zeroes and...
New Products
Optoma GT4000UHD delivers 4K UHD, 4,000 lumens, ultra-low input lag, and UST convenience for an immersive gaming and movie experience in any room.
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
Pioneer today announced three home theater receivers, priced from $400 to $600, which offer the latest HDMI 2.0 technology for the highest video signal...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Pioneer today announced two entry-level Elite branded 7.2-channel home theater receivers, priced at $500 and $700. The VSX-44 and VSX-80 receivers provide installation friendly...
External HDD
LaCie just released their fastest portable storage solution, which offers transfer speeds up to 1,375 MB/s, designed for 4K video editing professionals who can...
Accessories
Allows you to connect three smartphones simultaneously to your home or car stereo Grace Digital just released the 3-Play Bluetooth Audio Receiver with the...
New Products
BlueAnt Wireless just released the PUMP HD Sportbuds, $130 wireless and waterproof earbuds designed for extreme athletes and performance fitness enthusiasts. These military-grade, rugged...
Health Trackers
Azoi today announced Wello, an innovative health monitoring device embedded within an iPhone 5/5s case. Sensors on the case measure your vitals when you...
New Products
Braven just introduced the BRV-X, a $230 rugged Bluetooth speaker featuring TrueWireless technology and an exclusive frequency tuning ability to maximize sound quality and...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Pioneer just announced the DJE-1500 and DJE-2000 enclosed inner-ear headphones, designed and sound-tuned for DJs as well as leisure music listening. Both models have...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Yamaha just released the $300 RX-V377 5.1-channel home theater receiver, which features a full discrete amp configuration and exclusive Virtual CINEMA FRONT technology that...
New Products
Yamaha just announced the BD-S677 Blu-ray 3D and SACD player that also streams video, music, game content and images from mobile devices and the...
