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Aful Dawn-X IEMs Aful Dawn-X IEMs

IEMs

AFUL Dawn-X 14-driver hybrid IEM delivers flagship sound and advanced tech for $1,299, rivaling FiiO FX17, Astell&Kern LUNA, and Campfire Andromeda 10.

Collage of Cambridge Audio Evo One, Nothing Ear(3) and JLab Epic Pods Collage of Cambridge Audio Evo One, Nothing Ear(3) and JLab Epic Pods

News

Cambridge Audio supports Spotify Lossless, JLab debuts JBuds Open & Epic Pods, and Nothing unveils its sleek Ear (3) earbuds.

Campfire Audio Andromeda 10 Colors Campfire Audio Andromeda 10 Colors

IEMs

Campfire Audio celebrates 10 years with the Andromeda 10, a 10-driver flagship IEM debuting at CanJam SoCal 2025, priced at $1699 in green and...

Fosi Audio Headphones Coming to CanJam SoCal 2025 Fosi Audio Headphones Coming to CanJam SoCal 2025

New Products

Fosi Audio debuts i5 planar headphones, ZH3 DAC/Amp, and IM4 IEMs at CanJam SoCal 2025, competing with Schiit, FiiO, and iFi in affordable HiFi.

Edge Sound Research ResonX Core Installation Diagram Edge Sound Research ResonX Core Installation Diagram

New Products

Edge Sound Research’s Embodied Sound System turns surfaces into full-range audio, delivering immersive tactile and music experiences without visible speakers.

Grateful Dead Blues For Allah Dolby Atmos Blu-ray Disc Grateful Dead Blues For Allah Dolby Atmos Blu-ray Disc

Music

Grateful Dead’s Blues for Allah 50th Anniversary Pure Audio Blu-ray gets Steven Wilson Dolby Atmos & 5.1 mixes with Plangent restoration.

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Gift Guide

Ultra High-end Audio and Video 2025 Gift Guide Ultra High-end Audio and Video 2025 Gift Guide

Floorstanding Speakers

Ultra luxury hi-fi loudspeakers, audiophile components, and a movie player you have to hear (and see) to believe.

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Yamaha YH-4000 and YH-C3000 Over-ear Audiophile Headphones

New Products

Yamaha expands its premium headphone lineup with the YH-4000 open-back and YH-C3000 closed-back models, featuring advanced drivers, handcrafted housings, and high-end comfort.

Quantum Pro Cinema XDR Micro LED Display wins eCoustics Best in Show at CEDIA Expo 2025 Quantum Pro Cinema XDR Micro LED Display wins eCoustics Best in Show at CEDIA Expo 2025

Reviews

If you're looking for a giant screen TV with the performance of a high-end OLED, you best bring your AMEX Black card or a...

Spotify Lossless Logo on Purple Background Spotify Lossless Logo on Purple Background

Music Streamers

Spotify Premium launches Lossless audio for $11.99/month, delivering higher quality music streaming but stops short of 24-bit/96kHz or higher hi-res.

Tivoli Audio Model One Generation 3 Tabletop Radio in Walnut and Gold Tivoli Audio Model One Generation 3 Tabletop Radio in Walnut and Gold

New Products

Tivoli's 3rd generation tabletop radio blends real wood design with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and hi-res sound for $349.

2025 Apple iPhone 17 Air Pro Max 2025 Apple iPhone 17 Air Pro Max

New Products

Apple surprises with new ultra-thin iPhone Air to accompany iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max models for 2025.

CalebRated YouTube Channel is Back! CalebRated YouTube Channel is Back!

News

YouTuber Caleb Denison survives a legal attack from his former employer and re-launches his own independent YouTube tech channel and consulting firm.

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Reviews

Noble FoKus Apollo Wireless Headphones Editors Choice 2025

Reviews

Noble Fokus Apollo delivers hybrid planar + dynamic drivers, long battery, 10-band EQ, and advanced ANC in a premium wireless headphone.

Focal Bathys MG Wireless ANC Headphones Editors' Choice 2025 Focal Bathys MG Wireless ANC Headphones Editors' Choice 2025

Reviews

Focal Bathys MG delivers top-tier wireless sound with upgraded ANC, premium comfort, and detail but at $1,499, rivals like Sony, Bowers & Wilkins, and...

MartinLogan Motion Foundation B1 bookshelf speakers in white. MartinLogan Motion Foundation B1 bookshelf speakers in white.

Bookshelf Speakers

We put MartinLogan's least expensive speaker to the test to see if it can capture the magic of the company's far more expensive models.

Reviews

MartinLogan Dynamo 10 Subwoofer delivers fast, controlled bass, wireless and wired options, ARC room correction, and furniture-friendly design for $1,199.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless ANC Headphones Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 Wireless ANC Headphones

Reviews

At $449, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 delivers audiophile-grade sound, deep bass, and premium build that surpasses Bose, Sony, and Apple in clarity...

Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones win eCoustics Editors' Choice 2025 Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones win eCoustics Editors' Choice 2025

Reviews

The Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers the best ANC performance yet with upgraded sound, smarter design, and up to 30 hours of battery life, but is...

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New Products

TCL QM9K QD-Mini LED TV at CEDIA Expo 2025

New Products

Available in 65 to 98-inch screen sizes, the flagship 2025 TCL QM9K 4K TV offers more dimming zones and higher brightness.

FiiO K13 R2R DAC Black Angle FiiO K13 R2R DAC Black Angle

DACs

$319 hi-res desktop DAC/AMP with balanced/single-ended outputs, Bluetooth 5.4, USB, optical, coax, and I²S connectivity.

Perlisten A-Series Loudspeakers for 2025 Perlisten A-Series Loudspeakers for 2025

Floorstanding Speakers

Perlisten A-Series loudspeakers are designed for stereo or home theater. Choose between two towers, a stand-mount and on-wall surround.

JBL Boombox 4 and PartyBox 720 Portable Bluetooth Speakers JBL Boombox 4 and PartyBox 720 Portable Bluetooth Speakers

New Products

JBL Boombox 4 and PartyBox 720 are the perfect portable party speakers for 2025 with booming bass, waterproof designs and epic lightshows.

Lenco SPB-240BKGY Bluetooth Speakers and LBT-515 Turntable Lenco SPB-240BKGY Bluetooth Speakers and LBT-515 Turntable

New Products

The Lenco LBT-515 is a direct-drive turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue, adjustable tonearm, built-in preamp, and Bluetooth 5.3 for wired or wireless playback.

beyerdynamic Aventho 200, Amiron 200 and Amiron Zero in white lifestyle beyerdynamic Aventho 200, Amiron 200 and Amiron Zero in white lifestyle

New Products

Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 200, AMIRON ZERO & AMIRON 200 launch Q4 2025 with ANC, aptX Lossless, Bluetooth 5.4 in EU/Canada.

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Vintage Audio

QUAD 33 and 303 Lifestyle

Amplifiers

At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.

Aragon 4004 MKII Aragon 4004 MKII

Amplifiers

Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?

Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup

Articles

How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.

HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale

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.

Headphones & Personal Audio

Astell&Kern PD10 Black DAP on table with headphones

DAPs

Astell&Kern PD10 Black DAP ($2,410) gets SP4000 upgrades including bit-perfect Android, Advanced DAR, Smart Gain and Qobuz Connect because color alone won’t cut it.

iFi Go Blu Air Dongle DAC clipped to blue jeans iFi Go Blu Air Dongle DAC clipped to blue jeans

Dongle DACs

iFi GO blu Air is a compact $129 Bluetooth DAC with LDAC, aptX, balanced outputs, XBass, XSpace, and 10-hour battery life for IEMs and...

Sennheiser BTD-700 Bluetooth LE USB-C wireless audio adapter in laptop Sennheiser BTD-700 Bluetooth LE USB-C wireless audio adapter in laptop

Ask an Expert

A new wave of Bluetooth USB-C adapters extend the life of laptops, iPads and phones by enabling higher audio quality to wireless headphones.

Campfire Audio Relay Campfire Audio Relay

Dongle DACs

At $229, the Campfire Audio Relay dongle DAC/amp delivers 4 Vrms output, premium build, and precise sound.

Home Theater

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Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players

Magnetar’s blu-ray disc players prove physical media isn’t dead with 4K UHD, hi-res audio, Roon Ready, and reference build quality that will take a...

Canvas HiFi Frame Carsten Beck Edition Lifestyle Canvas HiFi Frame Carsten Beck Edition Lifestyle

New Products

The HiFi Frame encases a 55 to 85-inch Samsung TV with a cleverly concealed CANVAS HiFi soundbar that sounds even better than it looks.

Jaws 50th Anniversary IMAX Jaws 50th Anniversary IMAX

Articles

Jaws 50th in IMAX dominates as Summer 2025 flops pile up: The Fantastic Four, Honey Don’t, Eden, Splitsville, and more bomb at the box...

Storm Audio Core 16+ AV Preamp/Processor Front View Storm Audio Core 16+ AV Preamp/Processor Front View

A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

With 18 channels, Dirac Live Active Room Treatment, and HDMI Dual Zone Matrix, the Storm Audio Core 16+ improves on the previously released Core...

AudioControl Hyperion APR-16 Home Theater Preprocessor AudioControl Hyperion APR-16 Home Theater Preprocessor

A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

AudioControl’s Hyperion Series with Dirac Live ART, Room Correction, and Bass Control delivers professional-grade audio for custom installers and home theaters, launching Q4 2025.

Next Level Acoustics Audio Art Installation Next Level Acoustics Audio Art Installation

New Products

NextLevel Acoustics Audio Art turns the frame around your TV into a high-performance integrated surround sound system, with speakers built directly inside the frame.

Best Right Now

Best of CEDIA Expo 2023 Featured

Articles

With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."

Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable

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...

iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable

Articles

What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.

Duno Modular Cable System Duno Modular Cable System

Articles

With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.

Audiophile System Builder

Muarah MU-2 Phono Tube Preamplifier

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...

WiiM Ultra Music Streamer Angle WiiM Ultra Music Streamer Angle

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.

Moon by Simaudio 250i V2 Integrated Amplifier Moon by Simaudio 250i V2 Integrated Amplifier

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...

ACT SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers in Black, Walnut, White ACT SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers in Black, Walnut, White

Articles

Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.

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Blackberry 9720 Smartphone Blackberry 9720 Smartphone

New Products

For those still who are upgrading their BlackBerry and want a tactile QWERTY keyboard, the company announced the BlackBerry 9720 smartphone. This old-school-style phone...

MSI GS70 Gaming Notebook PC MSI GS70 Gaming Notebook PC

Gaming Notebooks

World’s thinnest and lightest 17-inch gaming laptop features Intel Haswell processor, NVIDIA GeForce GTX and dual fan thermal control MSI introduced the GS70, which...

Onkyo TX-8020 Stereo Receiver Front Onkyo TX-8020 Stereo Receiver Front

Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers

Onkyo is reinvigorating its stereo receiver line, stripping back unnecessary extras and focusing on delivering rich, full-spectrum analog sound. Their new 50 watt per...

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