New Products
Audio-Technica launches new turntable accessories for cartridge alignment, platter speed calibration, phono cables, and headshell wires.
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New Products
Audio-Technica expands its VM95 Series with the $74 AT-VM95EBK cartridge and $109 headshell combo kit for affordable vinyl upgrades.
Reviews
Bluesound PULSE FLEX P130 brings BluOS, hi-res streaming, and cleaner sound to small rooms, but is it the best $379 wireless speaker?
News
Apple’s rumored AI AirPods with cameras and next-gen Apple TV could reshape wearables and streaming, but privacy questions loom.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
With 16-channels of surround sound processing, the Monoprice Monolith HTP-1 becomes one of the most affordable ways to experience the capabilities of Dirac ART.
New Products
Can one system do it all? Elipson’s Prestige Facet II 6 Active BT adds HDMI ARC, aptX HD, and a phono stage to simplify...
IEMs
Can Noble’s $1,400 Lu Ban IEM with wooden dynamic and planar drivers sing at CanJam Singapore 2026? Noble Audio is betting on it.
Gift Guides
Upgrade Mom's audio experiences this Mother's Day with gift ideas she'll absolutely love -- and you might too.
New Products
SOUNDPEATS Air6 HS wireless earbuds offer LDAC, spatial audio, long battery life, and a comfortable fit for under $40, challenging typical budget options.
Movies
Rachel McAdams leads Sam Raimi’s Send Help, a dark comedy survival tale with sharp tone, clean 4K visuals, and a few minor motion quirks.
Music
The Soul to Soul 1971 concert returns on Blu-ray and CD with restored performances from Tina Turner, Santana, and more, capturing Ghana’s historic music...
CD Players
Shanling EC Play gives CDs a Gen Z reboot with Bluetooth 6.0, USB DAC support, balanced output, and a $199 price. Is this Discman...
Floorstanding Speakers
At AXPONA 2026, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief, Ian White, reveals some of his favorite products at North America's largest high-end audio show.
Articles
Mother’s Day songs from Ray Charles, Sam Cooke, Elvis, Hendrix, and more shaped one writer’s life, hi-fi obsession, and survival instincts.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
We pair Kaleidescape's most affordable 4K player with its most compact movie server for a killer media library solution. Is it worth the investment?
IEMs
Oriveti's Purecaster offers premium build and detailed sound, but does its bright tuning and light bass hold it back?
Reviews
Klipsch is first to market with a soundbar that includes DIRAC Live room correction and calibration. Is it a "must have" or an "also...
Reviews
TCL's flagship TV is as bright and colorful as TVs get. But is it worth its flagship price?
IEMs
Can the $3,900 Astell&Kern x Volk Audio Stella justify its price with luxury build, EST detail, and expansive staging, or is the tuning too...
Movies
Can 28 Years Later: The Bone Temple justify a fourth trip through the infected wasteland on 4K UHD blu-ray, or is this franchise finally...
IEMs
Oriveti's Dynabird delivers strong build and clarity at $99, but bright tuning and thin vocals raise one question: does it miss the mark?
Floorstanding Speakers
James and Kornelijus of IAG's Hi-Fi Division join us at AXPONA 2026 to discuss the latest versions of QUAD's iconic Electrostatic Speakers and Amplifiers.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Fezz Audio Luna brings Polish tube engineering, Toroidy transformers, bold finishes, and modern flexibility to U.S. hi-fi customers.
New Products
iFi ZEN Air Phono 2 Brings MM and MC Cartridge Support and RIAA Equalization to Budget Vinyl Systems
iFi's ZEN Air Phono 2 adds MM and MC support with accurate RIAA playback and low noise, offering a flexible $129 upgrade for turntables...
Music Streamers
Garmin’s JL Audio Primacy system combines streaming, room correction, MM/MC phono, Dante, and active speakers from $50,000. Is this the new luxury hi-fi formula?
Floorstanding Speakers
7 feet tall and and weighing 1,000 pounds, YG Acoustics flagship 5-way loudspeakers come in fully active, semi-active or passive versions.
New Products
Devialet’s Roland Garros Phantom Ultimate serves clay court style, deep bass, and French attitude in a limited edition wireless speaker. Voilà.
Floorstanding Speakers
Priced from $1,099 to $7,999 per pair, Jamo Concert Legacy and Element Series Loudspeakers preview August 2026 launch.
Floorstanding Speakers
Audiovector R 5 Arreté brings R 10 flagship tech, 23 Hz bass, and Danish build quality to a new high-end floorstanding loudspeaker.
News
Audeze ReSkin brings $39.99 and $59.99 magnetic earcup covers to Maxwell 2, giving gamers a cleaner way to personalize their headset.
Floorstanding Speakers
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?
Articles
How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.
DACs
At $129, the iFi Audio ZEN Air Blue 2 adds aptX Lossless Bluetooth streaming to any amp or speakers, making it ideal for upgrading...
Headphone Amps
Coming mid-2026, the FiiO K17 R2R Pro DAC and headphone amplifier aims for a more analogue like listening experience with proprietary resistor ladder architecture.
DACs
iFi ZEN Air DAC 2 adds a 4.4mm balanced output, higher power, and a dedicated power button, upgrading its entry level desktop DAC and...
New Products
Sony INZONE H6 Air adds an open-back wired gaming headset with spatial focus and low weight but no wireless. Is this the right trade...
News
Loewe LEO wireless noise-cancelling headphones debut at AXPONA 2026 with a blind test strategy challenging top luxury rivals.
Music
Nektar’s Down to Earth 4CD box set pairs a remastered album with 26 bonus tracks, rare sessions, unseen photos, and a standout unreleased 1975...
New Products
Toshiba's new line of 55- to 100-inch 4K TVs are competitively priced with strong features, powered by Amazon's Fire TV platform.
Articles
From The Hidden Fortress to Godzilla Minus One, Wichita Lineman, Rutt’s Hut, and A Cuckoo’s Nest, this Round-Up finds life in chaos, food, music,...
New Products
JMGO N3 Ultimate delivers triple laser color, a 3-in-1 optical system, and up to 5,800 ISO lumens for screen sizes from 40 to 300...
Articles
3D never died, it evolved. Today’s high output home theater projectors bring Blu-ray 3D films to life with sharper detail, deeper immersion, and a...
Movies
Does Lone Star really hold up in 4K? Criterion nails the transfer, but the story still feels half-buried.
Movies
Disney’s Infinity Vision targets IMAX with a flexible premium large format screen standard, but is it a real upgrade or just a new way...
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.
Articles
Our picks of the very best from NAMM 2026 include active speakers, studio monitors, headphones, car audio, software tools and more.
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.
DAPs
The Pioneer XDP-100R is the industry’s first portable high-resolution player to support the Master Quality Authenticated (MQA) lossless audio standard. MQA delivers superior audio...
DAPs
Onkyo just released the DP-X1 portable digital audio player, which will play MQA encoded music files (after software update) for the audio purists. MQA...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Roku announced a new, smaller and faster Streaming Stick (model 3600) that keeps the same $49.99 price tag. It has a quad-core processor, which...
Floorstanding Speakers
Klipsch is commemorating its 70th anniversary by issuing limited runs of its Klipschorn and Heresy Heritage series speakers. Special attention has been paid to...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon just announced two new budget-priced Network 7.2-channel A/V Receivers in the S-Series line-up, models AVR-S720W and AVR-S920W (pictured top). These two new components replace...
New Products
LucidSound introduced the LS30 Universal Wireless Gaming Headset for stylish gamers. The $150 headphones include intuitive controls for game volume, chat volume, and game and mic...
New Products
WIRELESS LOUDSPEAKERS FOR ANYONE WHO VALUES EXCLUSIVE NORDIC DESIGN AND AUTHENTIC SOUND Danish speaker manufacturer Vifa just introduced its fourth wireless speaker called Oslo....
New Products
Korean company KEAS has introduced the MOV1, a Bluetooth wireless speaker integrated into a well-crafted ceramic bowl. The portable, round speakers can fit on...
New Products
On March 31, 2016, Elon Musk officially introduced the Tesla Model 3 all-electric car to the world. The complete unveiling can be viewed in...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Classé Audio today announced the Sigma Series 2200i Stereo Integrated Amplifier, which combines preamp and power amp functions in a single chassis. It offers...
