New Products
2026 Marshall Acton IV and Stanmore IV add Auracast, LDAC, upgraded sound, tactile controls, and repairable parts to the brand’s Bluetooth home speaker lineup.
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New Products
Can Ruark’s limited R410 Anniversary Edition turn White Oak design, streaming, vinyl, CD and HDMI eARC into one serious all-in-one system?
Movies
Them! finally gets the 4K UHD it deserves, with atomic-age dread, giant ants, Dolby Vision, and a warning humanity still hasn’t earned.
Movies
Do Arrow Films' 4K UHD restorations of Soylent Green and Falling Down give these Warner catalog classics the upgrades they deserve?
Articles
Planning a summer getaway? These are the best summer horror movies set at beaches, camps, cabins, and road trips that will make you think...
Articles
From radioactive ants to killer clowns, these B horror movies are so bad they're brilliant—perfect for backyard screenings and bad beer choices.
New Products
ASUS ROG Gjallar brings 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos, HDMI 2.1, 4K/120 passthrough and a wireless subwoofer to desktop and console gamers.
Daily Deals
Amazon Prime Day is a four-day shopping event from June 23-26, 2026 offering the biggest discounts of the year on consumer electronics.
Music
Ghostface calls again: Marco Beltrami’s Scream score returns in a 30th anniversary vinyl and CD reissue from Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings.
Car Audio
Volvo adds native Apple Music to over 2 million cars, with Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio for select Bowers & Wilkins-equipped models.
Dongle DACs
Can Muse HiFi’s M3 Ultra make portable digital audio sound fuller without the usual tube amp compromises?
New Products
Secret Chord Analogue Vinyl Record Tracker tracks stylus wear, record cleaning, cartridge hours, and vinyl playback history for serious collectors.
Music Streamers
Volumio’s third-generation Primo V3 adds a faster processing platform, ESS ES9039Q2M DAC, NOS mode, eight DAC filters, selectable RCA and XLR output levels, and...
DAPs
Shanling M0 Pura packs hi-res playback, dual DACs, microSD storage, Bluetooth, and USB DAC support into a tiny $129 DAP.
Reviews
Samsung's flagship soundbar system is surprisingly affordable for what it offers, and it also has a leg up on the competition in its immersive...
Reviews
Can the Andover Audio FreePlay deliver true stereo sound, long battery life, and real durability in a portable Bluetooth speaker?
Reviews
Can Noble's $199 Osprey deliver audiophile-grade true wireless sound without the ANC and app features found on Sony and Bose earbuds?
Headphone Amps
Can Topping’s $119 DX1 II outfeature Schiit and FiiO with 4.4mm balanced headphone output, PEQ, optical I/O, and console support?
Reviews
Can the Q Acoustics Q SUB100 deliver deep, controlled bass for music, movies, and a wide range of stereo and home theater speakers?
Music Streamers
Bluesound NODE review: Can the $750 streamer outclass WiiM and Cambridge with improved sound, stable BluOS, and Dirac Live potential?
Reviews
Samsung's Micro RGB TV tech fulfills the extended color promise of RGB-backlit TVs
Podcasts
Hi-Fi Bear reveals what makes T10 Bespoke's in-ear computers so special with eCoustics Podcast Producer Mitch Anderson who tries them for the first time.
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New Products
Can Final’s $8,499 DX10000 CL justify its True Diamond driver and closed-back flagship design, or is the price the real headline?
New Products
Nothing’s latest $99 wireless earbuds add Audio Snapshot, call recording, LDAC, 45 dB ANC, and up to 42 hours of battery life, giving the...
New Products
Can FiiO’s $69 FG3 gaming headset deliver Hi-Fi dual-driver sound, virtual 7.1 surround, and browser EQ for budget gamers?
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Frustrated by the unreliability of cheap cables and the empty promises of expensive ones, the founder of CalebRated just launched his own value-oriented line...
IEMs
Sony’s $119 IER-M500 wired IEMs target musicians with secure fit, stage-grade isolation, and compact single-driver sound.
New Products
Can Edifier’s $149 HECATE G5 MAX challenge Sony Pulse Elite with THX Spatial Audio+, low-latency wireless, and 305-hour battery life?
Music Streamers
Can Ferrum BROEN turn Volumio, SFP networking, and WANDLA integration into a serious high-end streaming transport for external DACs?
Music
TIDAL will label fully AI generated tracks and stop royalties, while Qobuz, Spotify, and Apple Music take different paths against AI music fraud.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Music
Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) returns to Japan to explore the hi-fi and music scene in late-2025.
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?
IEMs
Noble Audio's $699 Iris IEM combines a custom 10.2mm dynamic driver, three-layer diaphragm, Micarta housing, and modular cable connectivity.
IEMs
Is the Noble Audio Vanguard the strongest sub-$350 hybrid IEM for listeners who want premium shells, 1DD + 2BA drivers, balanced connectivity, and USB-C...
Headphone Amps
Luxsin X8 and X9 desktop DAC and headphone amps arrive in North America with HP-EQ, touchscreens, serious output power, and AI-assisted EQ on the...
Headphones
Four new wired headphones and a compact USB DAC give ULTRASONE its biggest product launch to date, with models aimed at audiophiles, studio professionals,...
New Products
Can HIFIMAN’s $1,899 HE6 Remastered revive a planar icon with a lighter headband and the same serious amplifier demands?
Music
Rush’s 1974 to 1985 album run gets the audiophile treatment from Mobile Fidelity with a multi-year reissue series on UltraDisc One-Step vinyl, 45RPM 2LP...
Articles
America turns 250 this Fourth of July. These 25 films confront the country’s myths, race, class, war, ambition, greed, and capacity for reinvention far...
Ask an Expert
After reviewing both 2026 4K TVs, we compare Samsung's R95H flagship Micro RGB TV versus Sony's Bravia 7 II True RGB TV to help...
Articles
Ofra Haza, Kefaya and Elaha Soroor, budget horror’s box office win, and why a proper South African braai beats a July 4 barbecue.
New Products
Amazon’s Ember Artline TV brings free art, AI room matching, Fire TV, and Alexa+ to the lifestyle TV category in 55- and 65-inch QLED...
News
It's that time of the year again. Time for a Battle Royale of the year's top TVs.
Movies
New animated 4K Blu-ray releases put Dolby Vision, Atmos, and stunning artistry to work across five standout discs from Disney, Pixar, anime, and cult...
Articles
We tested dozens of budget Bluetooth speakers to find the best. Our top picks deliver big sound, waterproof durability, long battery life, and real...
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.
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.
Roundups
If you're in the Android camp, this 5.7-inch smartphone should be at the top of your wish list, but you better have deep pockets.
New Products
Bose today announced SoundTouch 10, their next-generation wireless music system, which offers instant listening through Bluetooth, full multi-room capability, and upcoming Spotify integration. With...
New Products
Samsung today announced three additions to its Wireless Audio Radiant360 speaker series, which include the R1, R3 and R5 models. The new speakers feature...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon just released the high-end AVR-X6200W 9.2-channel home theater receiver for 2015-2016, which is one-step below their top-of-the-line AVR-X7200WA. The new X6200W is equipped with ground-breaking...
New Products
LG and Google today officially unveiled their third collaborative effort. The 5.2-inch Nexus 5X smartphone features Android 6.0 Marshmallow, Google’s newest operating system for...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Google just announced a new $35 Chromecast media streaming device that plugs into the HDMI port on your TV. Simply use your mobile device...
New Products
Huawei and Google have collaborated to introduce a truly premium device that is 100 percent Android, integrating the newest OS, Android 6.0 Marshmallow. The...
Roundups
A top-notch 5.7-inch Android smartphone with curved edge screen that serves little purpose other than looking cool. Although it has one of the best cameras...
Articles
In theory, Apple’s new iPhone Upgrade Program sounds like a no-brainer. Just agree to pay ~$32-$45/month forever (depending on the model) and you can...
Roundups
The first generation Apple Watch is more luxury than necessity. However, software updates and new apps should improve it over time.
