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.
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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...
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...
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...
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?
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.
Music
Stellar four-channel music series rescues lost multi-channel mixes from the dawn of surround sound.
Articles
Class D amplifiers are revolutionizing the audiophile world, delivering top-tier sound without the hefty price tag. Discover how brands like NAD, Topping, and SMSL...
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...
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.
Over-Ear Headphones
Can the Meze Audio POET combine the sound quality of the ELITE series with the compact design of the LIRIC series, thanks to its...
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
Floorstanding Speakers
Fyne Audio’s F500S Loudspeaker Series brings point-source precision, real wood cabinets, and Scottish engineering for under $3,000.
Floorstanding Speakers
Raidho TD3.10: Danish engineering at its most audacious, packing industry-leading 10" diamond-coated woofers and featherweight planar ribbon tweeters into a €120K+ package. For those...
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...
New Products
ELAC Drops the Bass (and the Budget): 3 New Debut 3.0 Series Subwoofers That Won’t Wreck Your Wallet
ELAC's entry-level 10", 12", and 15" sealed subwoofers are priced from $479 to $949 to complement Debut 3.0 series loudspeakers.
Digital Music Systems
The Eversolo Play wants you to believe it's the future of streaming amps—sleek, silent, and smarter than you. It's got the app, the DAC,...
New Products
Marshall crashes the TV soundbar party with the Heston 120—a Dolby Atmos beast with 11 drivers, room calibration, and rock ’n’ roll swagger.
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?
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
Digital Music Systems
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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.
Movies
Netflix brings Rear Window to the big screen—because apparently, watching Jimmy Stewart spy on his neighbors from a tiny phone screen just doesn’t do...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Xbox Cloud Gaming comes to LG Smart TVs in 25+ countries. Stream AAA titles and indie gems straight from your couch with just a...
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.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
For 2014, Sony is extending its 4K Ultra HD TV line-up with three new series and a total of nine models in a variety...
Laptops
World’s first quad-mode dual-operating-system laptop and tablet convertible ASUS today announced Transformer Book Duet (TD300), the world’s first quad-mode, dual-OS laptop and tablet convertible...
DSLR Cameras
Nikon today announced the budget-priced D3300 HD-SLR, featuring a 24.2-megapixel DX-format CMOS sensor and EXPEED 4 image processor, enhanced Guide Mode, optional Wi-Fi connectivity, in-camera...
New Products
Sony today announced the SRS-X9, SRS-X7 and SRS-X5 table-top wireless speaker systems. The wireless speakers support aptX and AAC Bluetooth codecs to ensure high...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Sony Electronics today announced its 2014 BRAVIA Full HD TV line-up, offering a variety of new features and screen sizes, and each powered by...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
For 2014, VIZIO today announced an all-new P-Series 4K Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV collection, which features 50″, 55″, 60″, 65″ and 70″...
New Products
FujiFilm just announced the FinePix S1, the world’s first “weather resistant” super zoom bridge camera with protection against rain and dust. The S1 features...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Panasonic today announced a new category of 4K LED LCD television which combines “Beyond Smart” features and supreme picture quality in a cutting-edge design....
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
For 2014, Samsung announced three 4K Ultra HD TV (UHD) series — S9, U9000 and U8550 — from 50 to 110-inches in a variety...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
VIZIO today announced its new top-of-the-line Reference Series Ultra HD Full-Array LED Smart TV in 65-inch and 120-inch screen sizes. These 4K models feature...
Bookshelf Speakers
