Music
Hank Mobley’s Jazz Message #2 shines in Craft Recordings’ OJC reissue, featuring Byrd, a teenage Lee Morgan, and a powerhouse rhythm section—32 minutes of...
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Loewe x Jacob & Co. unveil two limited-edition wireless headphones encrusted with sapphires or diamonds based on the Loewe Leo for either $115K or...
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Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000 handcrafted Japanese open-back headphones with HXDT drivers, 275g lightweight design, and flagship sound. Sennheiser who?
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Priced from $449 to $899, the Audio-Technica AT33x Series stereo and mono MC phono cartridges feature die-cast zinc, hybrid bodies and refined suspension for...
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Bang & Olufsen marks 100 years with The Centennial Collection, reimagining the Beoplay H100, Beosound A5 and A9--stylish, nostalgic, and light on innovation.
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Sonny Criss' Sonny's Dream shines on Craft's all-analog 180g vinyl, with rich horns, crisp pressing, and a premium OJC jacket.
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At $299, the WiiM Sound features room correction, Wi-Fi 6E, stereo pairing and 5.1 setups, but lacks AirPlay, HDMI-ARC, and a phono input.
Gift Guides
Affordable audio for a lot less than you'd think from trusted brands that will payback dividends all year with sonic enjoyment.
Music
Terry Callier’s The New Folk Sound returns with a warm, detailed vinyl reissue from Craft and Bluesville, showcasing his soulful voice, raw guitar work,...
Floorstanding Speakers
Popori Acoustics Vitorla proves electrostatic loudspeakers can finally sound alive—and look like a sculpture while doing it. Hear them at Warsaw and Capital Audiofest...
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Clearaudio’s Mini Toolkit provides precision tools for perfect turntable setup, cartridge alignment, and vinyl care for the best possible sound.
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At $999/pair KEF’s Coda W wireless speakers feature Uni-Q drivers, built-in amps, MM phono preamp, and aptX Lossless, but lack support for AirPlay 2...
Reviews
Sennheiser HDB 630 delivers high-res 24-bit/96kHz wireless audio with aptX Adaptive, smart ANC, and the BTD 700 dongle for Android, iOS, and desktop.
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...
Reviews
At $1,750, are the DALI IO-12 wireless ANC headphones worth it? With precise sound, rich bass, clear mids, and long battery life, they come...
Reviews
Ruark R1 vs Tivoli Model One BT: a showdown of design, tone, and tech. Tivoli brings punch, but the Ruark’s refinement makes it worth...
Floorstanding Speakers
Audiovector Trapeze Ri speakers offer warm, bass-forward sound, precise top end, and natural midrange. Rock-solid Danish design meets high-end performance, requiring a powerful amp...
Over-Ear Headphones
At $599, Sendy Audio Aiva 2 open-back planar magnetic headphones deliver detailed treble, coherent soundstage, and premium design, but does it improve on the...
Music Streamers
Ruark’s R610 compact music console delivers punch and clarity, though speaker matching is crucial to unlock its full potential.
Bookshelf Speakers
Vera-Fi's Vanguard Scout bookshelf speakers and Caldera 10 subwoofer provide excellent stereo sound for less than what some folks pay for speaker cables.
IEMs
Beyerdynamic DT 70-73 IE IEMs deliver pro-level tuning for musicians, with precise dynamics, great stage, and four distinct signatures.
Podcasts
Etymotic Research engineers reveal how Music Pro Elite Earplugs not only protect your hearing, but let you hear better while wearing them.
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Hi-Fi Components
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Michell Audio launches Revolv and Gyro turntables, modernizing classic designs with premium materials, upgraded chassis, and high-end performance. You'll still need a tonearm.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Quad Platina Integrated Amplifier debuts at $5,495, offering Class A/B power, modern DAC, and full connectivity for audiophile systems.
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MartinLogan Grotto 12 ($2,299) & 15 ($2,799) subwoofers deliver 2kW peak power, triple hybrid woofers and precise DSP.
Audio Cables
AudioQuest’s Lone Ranger ZERO-Tech speaker cable ($2,990 for 8 ft pair) blends Folk Hero design with advanced noise-dissipation and PSC+ conductors.
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The $159 Beyerdynamic DT 270 PRO closed-back studio headphones deliver accurate, professional sound in a lightweight, compact design.
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 Series: Next-Gen Wireless Gaming Headset Takes Aim at Audeze Maxwell
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 delivers real-time audio control, 200+ game presets, dual 2.4GHz & Bluetooth, 54-hour battery, and multi-platform support — all...
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Grado Labs expands its Signature Line with the new S750 headphones, featuring a redesigned S2 driver, improved comfort, and premium build quality aimed at...
News
T.H.E. Film Festival and T.H.E. New York International Audio Show will take place from October 24-26, 2025 at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, Meadowlands, New...
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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
Looking for a powerful, budget-friendly headphone amp? Discover the best desktop headphone amplifiers under $300 in 2025, including top picks from Schiit, FiiO, Topping,...
Articles
Can you build a killer desktop headphone rig for $500, $1000, or $2000? These DAC/amp combos prove you don’t need to go broke for...
Headphone Amps
Questyle's Sigma Pro ($899) and Sigma ($599) portable DAC with headphone amplifiers offer Current Mode Amplification, Bluetooth LE, and LDAC.
Dongle DACs
At $169, the Audioengine HXL portable headphone amp features dual DACs and balanced outputs for improved sound from mobile devices.
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Sennheiser's new flagship wireless noise cancelling headphones arrive Oct 21st for $499.
Music
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Blackbyrds' City Life and Johnny Lytle's first-ever reissue of People & Love, both now available on 180-gram vinyl.
New Products
For under $2,000 BenQ's TK705i and TK705STi 4K projectors deliver up to 150-inches of bright, low-lag home entertainment. But what's different?
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Select offers Vega OS and cloud app streaming but lacks Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and full app support, making...
News
Bang & Olufsen claims Canvas The HiFi Frame (left) infringes on their Beovision Contour TV (right) design, but do they have case?
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
The Denon AVR-A1H and A10H AVRs have everything you could possibly need for a high-end home theater setup, but which top-of-the-line model is right...
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LG CineBeam S is a compact 4K ultra short throw projector with RGB laser, smart streaming and Dolby Atmos for tight spaces.
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With 5,000 ISO lumens, full DCI-P3 color, and support for screens up to 250 inches, the TITAN is built to handle almost any venue.
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.
CD Players
Sharp announced a $5,000 Wireless High Resolution Audio Player (SD-WH1000U) based on the WiSA standard that can simultaneously transmit 7.1 channels of (24 bit/96kHz)...
DAPs
Apple quietly announced its 16GB iPod touch is now available in vibrant colors and equipped with a 5-megapixel iSight camera for just $199 ($30...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Yamaha just announced five new AVENTAGE RX-A 40 Series A/V receivers priced from $700 to $2200. The new models include the top-of-the-line 11.2-channel RX-A3040...
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Pioneer has announced the SP-SB03 Speaker Base TV Audio System, designed by legendary speaker engineer Andrew Jones to deliver full-range sound performance and replace the...
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Belkin just released the NetCam HD+ Wi-Fi Camera with Glass Lens and Night Vision (model F7D7606) for $130. The high definition webcam allows users...
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Canon just introduced the imageFORMULA DR-M160II office document scanner, which offers speeds up to 60 pages-per-minute (PPM) and the ability to scan both sides...
DSLR Cameras
Nikon today announced the 36.3-megapixel, full-frame FX-format D810 DSLR camera for professional photographers and cinematographers. The Nikon D810 is the pinnacle of D-SLR image...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Pioneer just announced the $300 Elite BDP-80FD Blu-ray Disc player, which features built-in Wi-Fi and Miracast, YouTube “Send to TV” capability, SACD playback, HDMI...
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Samsung today announced a new $200 smartwatch called the Gear Live, powered by Android Wear. The new wearable device features a Super AMOLED display,...
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LG today announced G Watch powered by Android Wear, Google’s new operating system which extends the Android platform to wearables. As a wrist wearable...
