Articles
Capital Audiofest 2025 wrapped the hi-fi show season with standout systems, strong crowds, and big sound. Here's what impressed us!
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Gift Guides
2025 Black Friday tech deals you won't want to miss on hi-fi, headphones, and home theater gear this Holiday Season.
Bookshelf Speakers
Dutch & Dutch’s new 6c wireless speaker brings compact design, BACCH3D audio, RoomMatching, and high-end engineering to a smaller, more flexible footprint.
News
Priced from under $2,700 to $6,000, this year's top eight UST projectors faced off against each other for the title of Best UST Projector...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Kaleidescape’s new Mini Terra Prime delivers fast 4K downloads, silent operation, and 8TB of storage for about 125 high-bitrate films—its most accessible high-performance movie...
Ask an Expert
‘Just as the artist intended’ is audio’s biggest myth. From studio chaos to human hearing differences, here’s why the phrase falls apart on contact...
New Products
Klipsch revives its iconic ProMedia line with the Lumina 2.1 system, blending horn-loaded sound, RGB lighting, and modern connectivity for gamers and creators.
Gift Guides
This is the really good stuff for audiophiles, music lovers and home theater enthusiasts that's guaranteed to impress.
Reviews
Sony's latest OLED TV offers superior picture performance right out of the box. Is that enough to justify the price? (Spoiler alert - it...
New Products
Samsung’s new Movingstyle lineup brings mobility to the living room with the 27-inch LSM7F and 32-inch M7 Smart Monitor, combining style, flexibility, and power.
In-Wall Speakers
KEF expands its Extreme Home Theater line with the THX-Certified Ci5120QLM-THX and Ci3120QLM-THX in-wall speakers, priced at $1,699.99 and $1,299.99 each.
Headphone Amps
The Saros Audio Systems Europa is a fully differential, hand-built tube headphone amplifier and preamp debuting at CAF 2025 for $8,495—precision without compromise.
News
NBC Universal's flagship streaming service is promising live football broadcasts in 4K/HDR with Dolby Atmos surround sound, but will it work on your gear?
Floorstanding Speakers
Bang & Olufsen turns 100 with the Beolab 90 Titan Edition—a $200,000+ statement in aluminum and ego that proves audiophile excess is alive and...
Reviews
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Gen 2 refine a classic with Bluetooth 5.4, wireless charging, better call quality, and top-tier ANC. Sony is likely to...
Reviews
Skullcandy’s Aviator 900 ANC revives a classic design with Bluetooth LE, THX spatial audio, and bold sound. A stylish, durable, and feature-packed $299 comeback.
Dongle DACs
Questyle’s QCC ($59) and QCC Pro ($99) finally bring aptX Adaptive and LDAC to iPhone and iPad, giving Apple users higher resolution Bluetooth audio.
Dongle DACs
Is the $49 Creative BT-W6 Bluetooth 5.4 dongle worth it to give your old laptop or console aptX Adaptive, LC3, and 24-bit/96kHz wireless audio?
Dongle DACs
The Questyle M18i blurs the line between dongle and desktop DAC, offering current-mode amplification, wired and wireless versatility, and exceptional sound quality—but short battery...
Reviews
Apple AirPods Pro 3 add a ton of smart new tricks but lose the magic that made the AirPods Pro 2 so good.
Reviews
Sony's flagship soundbar system will add punch to your movie and TV viewing and music listening, but at a price.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Phil Jones from Harman reveals what makes Denon and Marantz A/V receivers unique to help you decide which model is right for your home...
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New Products
Creative’s Aurvana Ace 3 adds Bluetooth 5.4, LDAC, Auracast, and Mimi Sound Personalization to its xMEMS solid-state design for smarter, high-res wireless audio.
New Products
At $599, Final’s new DX3000CL brings the design and tuning of its DX6000 open-back to a more affordable closed-back headphone, offering balance, comfort and...
Headphone Amps
Schiit’s Jotunheim 3 delivers massive power, ultra-low distortion, and a near-silent noise floor—Made in America, Forkbeard app-controlled, and built to drive any headphone with...
New Products
At $69.99, SOUNDPEATS Clip1 delivers Dolby Audio, LDAC, and N-Flex Arch comfort in a lightweight open-ear wireless earbud built for all-day wear, workouts, and...
New Products
Carry your iPhone or essentials in style with Apple’s new ISSEY MIYAKE iPhone Pocket — a 3D-knitted fashion accessory priced at $149 and $229.
New Products
Final’s new TONALITE earbuds use advanced 3D head and ear scanning to create a personalized timbre profile, offering AI-optimized sound tailored to your anatomy.
New Products
TCL’s T7 Series QLED TVs slot in below the QM6K TVs in 2025, opting for Direct LED backlighting instead of MiniLED.
Music Streamers
The McIntosh DS200, MSA5500, and MX123 now support Spotify Lossless—because even Spotify couldn’t fake hi-fi forever.
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.
Articles
Explore the best value-driven headphone accessories for audiophiles, including stands, cables, and amps, that boost your sound without breaking the bank.
DACs
Topping’s $1,799 D900 DAC/Preamp debuts with a custom PSRM 1-bit engine, analog volume control and 10-band PEQ.
New Products
The HEDDphone D1 brings Berlin engineering to the $799 headphone arena with a Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm, taking on Sennheiser, Focal, and Beyerdynamic head-on.
New Products
At $699, Noble Audio’s FoKus Prestige Encore elevates luxury wireless listening with a four-driver hybrid design, Audiodo sound calibration, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless...
New Products
At $329, JBL’s Tour PRO 3 wireless earbuds combine dual drivers, adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and a touchscreen Smart Charging Case to challenge...
Music
Guided By Voices return with Thick Rich And Delicious, a sharp, hook-filled rock record that captures Robert Pollard and his best lineup in peak...
Articles
Because your streaming service doesn't cut it and these are 4K Blu-ray players in 2025 that still matter.
New Products
At $269, XGIMI’s Vibe One makes projectors fun and portable for convenient big screen entertainment just about anywhere.
Articles
From the music you stream to the rage you post, the algorithm owns you. Orwell saw it coming—control disguised as choice, obedience sold as...
New Products
LG MAGNIT 136-inch Active Matrix Micro LED TV delivers next-level pixel control, modular design, and stunning 4K visuals for high-end home theaters.
New Products
Panasonic Z8BA OLED delivers a 77-inch cinema-size picture, advanced HDR, True Game Mode, Dolby Atmos sound, and full Fire TV integration. But is it...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Compare Denon and Marantz AVRs for 2025—explore features, performance, and prices to find the best home theater receiver for your setup, from budget to...
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
AOC today announced the 34-inch Ultra-Wide Quad HD monitor (U3477PQU) for $900. This 21:9 display offers uwQHD 3440 x 1440 resolution for gorgeous detail...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon announced a new flagship, $3,000 X-Series, 9.2-channel Network A/V Receiver, model AVR-X7200W, featuring ultimate build quality and unique 3D audio options for home...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Winegard announced the first-ever, fully automatic HD TV antenna that quickly scans for all available local broadcast channels, designed for RV enthusiasts. This $400...
New Products
MICA is a new beautiful and intelligent bracelet, which stands for My Intelligent Communication Accessory. It connects fashion-forward women to text messages, Yelp, Gmail notifications,...
New Products
Ultimate Ears today announced a limited edition UE BOOM portable Bluetooth speaker, custom designed by electronic dance music producer Skrillex. The new product is...
Headphone Amps
Sony just released a $1000 Hi-Res DAC/Headphone Amplifier, which easily connects to your PC or compatible digital music device via USB for audiophile-grade music...
IEMs
Sony just released $700 in-ear headphones, which claim to deliver exceptional, spacious, and natural sound, along with deep bass, radiant mids, and notable vocal...
Gaming Notebooks
HP just announced the 15-inch OMEN gaming notebook PC, which combines performance, portability and style in a package that is designed for gamers. The...
New Products
Creative will soon release the Sound Blaster X7, being billed as the best audio experience for gamers, offering the finest audiophile-grade components. The X7...
New Products
A-Audio announced the Icon Wireless Over-Ear Headphones, featuring Three-Stage Listening Technology, which allows listeners to choose between Base Enhancer, Active Noise Cancellation and Audio...
