Amplifiers
Linear Tube Audio’s Century Monoblocks: hand-built ZOTL amps with Screen-Drive tubes, 110 W/8 Ω, low output impedance, and full balanced inputs.
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New Products
MartinLogan dives deeper with the new Depth Series subwoofers—more power, pricier, and ready to rattle floors in a market already stacked with bass-heavy contenders.
Music
Two recent releases from the free jazz universe of music celebrate two of the greatest saxophone icons of the 20th century, Archie Shepp and...
Reviews
Sony's flagship soundbar system will add punch to your movie and TV viewing and music listening, but at a price.
News
Fans of Samsung's HDR10+ dynamic HDR have a new reason to get happy (actually over 1,000 reasons).
Music Streamers
A refined, purpose-built streamer for DAC owners who want TEAC’s engineering and don’t mind paying a premium for purity. Everyone else will find more...
Over-Ear Headphones
Fosi Audio i5 open-back planar headphones aren’t perfect, but deliver deep bass, detailed imaging, and impressive technical performance.
Gift Guides
Affordable audio for a lot less than you'd think from trusted brands that will payback dividends all year with sonic enjoyment.
News
Samsung teams up with Perplexity to bring AI-powered answers, smart search, and system-wide integration to it 2025 TV lineup
New Products
Limited to 5,000 units, the $199 Audio-Technica ATH-M50xENSO headphones feature custom engraving on the earcups and headband inspired by Japanese ink paintings of the...
New Products
FiiO expands its 2025 lineup with the FT13 closed-back headphones, B15 R2R DAC, and Air Link Bluetooth transmitter—bringing premium sound, smart design, and hi-res...
Over-Ear Headphones
Refined, not reinvented: Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen delivers better clarity, isolation, and modern connectivity without losing its musical soul.
Headphones
Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen bring real wood, modular design, and refined tuning to a $349 headphone built for longevity and timeless style.
New Products
Beyerdynamic returns to the DJ market with the DJ 300 PRO X and PRO X CLUB, offering modular 2-in-1 design, studio-grade sound, and durable...
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.
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.
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
New Products
The Triangle CAPELLA 2 delivers flexible home audio with WiSA wireless, Bluetooth, and multiple wired inputs, including a new subwoofer output, combining French design...
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At $349, Bluesound's new PULSE FLEX delivers hi-res audio, BluOS streaming, and flexible multi-room or home theater use.
New Products
Technics ends the SL-1200/1210G run with two Grand Class Master Edition turntables in black or silver with even better performance and fancy gold accents.
CD Players
Advance Paris’ APEX line brings hybrid power, modern connectivity, and refined musicality—French hi-fi with subtle sophistication.
Floorstanding Speakers
JBL unveils its new flagship 4369 Studio Monitors at the Tokyo International Audio Show for audiophiles and studios alike. Available Q1 2026, price TBA.
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...
New Products
Loewe x Jacob & Co. unveil two limited-edition wireless headphones encrusted with sapphires or diamonds based on the Loewe Leo for either $115K or...
Floorstanding Speakers
Audio Group Denmark dominated T.H.E. Show New York 2025 in New Jersey, proving why Danish hi-fi now leads the world with breathtaking sound, bold...
Floorstanding Speakers
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.
New Products
Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000 handcrafted Japanese open-back headphones with HXDT drivers, 275g lightweight design, and flagship sound. Sennheiser who?
New Products
The $159 Beyerdynamic DT 270 PRO closed-back studio headphones deliver accurate, professional sound in a lightweight, compact design.
New Products
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...
New Products
Grado Labs expands its Signature Line with the new S750 headphones, featuring a redesigned S2 driver, improved comfort, and premium build quality aimed at...
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,...
Music
Frank Zappa’s 1978 Halloween concert ‘The Big One’ released in full for the first time in a 5CD super deluxe box set with rare...
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...
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?
News
Your old Google Home smart speakers and Nest cams, doorbells and hubs can improve natural language interactions with Gemini AI, but it's not free.
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
Four Season’s Yachts elevates comfort and style on their luxury cruise line with LG's Transparent TV and Bang & Olufsen sound.
Home Theater
Tesla's new Model Y Performance is the company's first mainstream electric SUV that can power your house (including your home theater) during a blackout.
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.
New Products
DXG just released three Seeing.Cam Wi-Fi video monitoring Smart Cams, models DXG105, DXG109, and DXG110. The 110 model features a 360-degree pan, 90-degree tilt, 10x...
Music Streamers
Grace Digital just released the Primo Wi-Fi music player (GDI-IRCA700), which delivers access to over 50,000 Internet radio stations, podcasts and on demand content...
New Products
Monster and Shaquille O’Neal have teamed up to release the self-proclaimed, world’s smallest Bluetooth audiophile speaker, called the SuperStar for $150. Although with Shaq...
Laptops
Fujitsu today announced the 14-inch LifeBook E544 and 15.6-inch LifeBook E554 business notebooks. Both are designed with numerous components that are interchangeable with all of the LifeBook E...
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...
New Products
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...
New Products
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...
New Products
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...
