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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.
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“Studio Sound” once meant accuracy and clarity — now it’s a marketing free-for-all. We break down what it really means and why the term’s...
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Because your streaming service doesn't cut it and these are 4K Blu-ray players in 2025 that still matter.
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...
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.
Music Streamers
The McIntosh DS200, MSA5500, and MX123 now support Spotify Lossless—because even Spotify couldn’t fake hi-fi forever.
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New Products
TCL’s T7 Series QLED TVs slot in below the QM6K TVs in 2025, opting for Direct LED backlighting instead of MiniLED.
New Products
Creative Labs reinvents the iconic Sound Blaster with the Re:Imagine, a modular high-resolution audio hub combining PC, gaming, and pro audio control with open...
Hi-Fi Components
The Florida International Audio Expo is coming to Tampa Feb 20-22, 2026 at the Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel.
Gadgets
xMEMs expands its reach beyond supplying micro-speakers for earbuds with its first integration in smart glasses.
Music
1990s hitmakers The Cranberries & Superdrag offer vinyl reissues of their biggest hit recordings worthy of your consideration.
Music
Universal Music's "Verve Vault" reissue series aims to bring back classic titles as high-quality vinyl pressings with accurate artwork at affordable prices.
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.
Over-Ear Headphones
Fosi Audio i5 open-back planar headphones aren’t perfect, but deliver deep bass, detailed imaging, and impressive technical performance.
Over-Ear Headphones
Refined, not reinvented: Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen delivers better clarity, isolation, and modern connectivity without losing its musical soul.
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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.
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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...
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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...
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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Andover Audio’s new $729 SpinPlay all-in-one record player combines true hi-fi sound, IsoGroove tech, and Bluetooth connectivity—outclassing Crosley-style decks.
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At $269, XGIMI’s Vibe One makes projectors fun and portable for convenient big screen entertainment just about anywhere.
DACs
Topping’s $1,799 D900 DAC/Preamp debuts with a custom PSRM 1-bit engine, analog volume control and 10-band PEQ.
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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.
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Focal’s Mu-so Hekla launches November 6 in Seoul before expanding globally in 2026. Priced at $3,600 USD, it’s a Dolby Atmos powerhouse built on...
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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...
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Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound Premiere brings Dolby Atmos and Wide Stage tech to a smaller, $5800 “budget” soundbar—luxury sound for anyone who still has...
Music Streamers
The new Qobuz Android TV App lets you stream or download lossless and hi-res digital music from select Sony, TCL and Hisense TVs.
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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.
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The COVID pandemic took a lot from us including thousands of restaurants. But a small vintage audio and record store in thriving in Brooklyn.
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Explore the best value-driven headphone accessories for audiophiles, including stands, cables, and amps, that boost your sound without breaking the bank.
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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...
IEMs
AZLA’s new $119 ARES Clear Gaming Earphones combine a dual-driver design, 47 in-game tuning profiles, and versatile wired connectivity for gamers who value clarity...
Daily Deals
The award-winning Focal Bathys Black Silver wireless headphones are now $699 for the holidays—offering true hi-fi sound, ANC, and luxury design at their best...
Headphone Amps
At $1,980, Eversolo’s DAC-Z10 combines dual AKM DACs, R2R volume control, balanced preamp design, and HDMI I2S connectivity in a refined, touchscreen-equipped chassis built...
Music
Pre-order or stream the Roofman Soundtrack composed by Grizzly Bear multi-instrumentalist Christopher Bear, with contributions from The War on Drugs' Jon Natchez.
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...
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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Roku Fall 2025 updates bring AI Voice, OS14 enhancements, smarter search, and Vankyo Roku TV Smart Projector—streaming just got a lot easier.
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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?
Articles
Upgrade the sound of your turntable with our favorite MM and MC phono cartridges you can buy in 2024 without breaking the bank.
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With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."
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A clean record sounds better and prolongs the life of your phono cartridge. My best record cleaning solutions to achieve both and maintain your...
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What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
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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...
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Looking to build a hi-fi audio system around a WiiM Ultra Music Streamer in a small space? The Cabin Audiophiler shows you how.
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Can a French Canadian integrated amplifier and pair of British speakers prove that making love is better than war? The MOON 250i v2 is...
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Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.
Chromebooks
Toshiba announced their first Chromebook, model CB35-A3120, which will be released in February for $279.99. The 3.3 pound, portable Google-centric PC features 13.3-inch diagonal...
Mirrorless Cameras
Sony has shrunk its interchangeable lens camera again with the introduction of the 20-megapixel a5000 (model ILCE-5000, also known as the Alpha 5000) digital...
New Products
For 2014, Panasonic will introduce a compact, table-top or wall-mountable wireless stereo system, model SC-HC39. It features both Near Field Communication (NFC) and Bluetooth...
Headphones
For 2014 JVC will introduce white versions of their over-ear HA-M55X (pictured) and on-ear HA-S44X headphones, in addition to the black models already available. The...
Laptops
Toshiba announced plans to release two premium 15.6-inch laptops featuring 4K Ultra HD displays (3840×2160 resolution at 282 PPI) in mid-2014. The notebooks include...
New Products
Bowers & Wilkins and Maserati have joined forces again to release the blue, leather-clad P5 Maserati Edition Mobile Hi-Fi Headphone, which follow the 805...
New Products
The new Acer Iconia A1-830 is a 7.9-inch Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean tablet with a premium and stylish design, vibrant IPS display, responsive performance...
Camcorders
Canon announced the new VIXIA mini X compact personal camcorder for hands-free video recording with improved audio quality and image stabilization over the prior...
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The 2014 Sharp AQUOS large-screen LED Smart TV line-up consists 19 models sized from 60- to 90-inches, priced from $1300 to $9000. The new...
New Products
Monster announced an ultra-premium Bluetooth wireless version of their DNA Pro over-ear stereo headphones, called the DNA Pro Wireless, which include Active Noise Cancellation,...
