New Products
Clarus Concerto MKII targets noise and power stability for high-end systems, but at $12,000 it raises the question: who really needs it?
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Floorstanding Speakers
Quad ESL 2912X electrostatic speakers at AXPONA 2026 from MoFi Distribution prove big panels can deliver clarity, scale, and real emotional connection without excess.
Floorstanding Speakers
Amphion Argon7LX arrives at AXPONA 2026 with Finnish precision, clean power, and zero drama. No hype, just sound that quietly outperforms.
Floorstanding Speakers
ATC EL50 debuts at AXPONA 2026 for $99,999. Does this active 3-way tower justify the price or fall short where it matters?
DACs
Geshelli's TORC DAC makes its case at AXPONA 2026 with a modular design, swappable DAC boards, and a real upgrade path that will not...
Bookshelf Speakers
Dynaudio Legend bookshelf speakers hit AXPONA 2026 with Esotar 3 tweeter, real bass, and Danish build that proves the internet got this one wrong.
New Products
Grado updates its phono cartridge lineup with refined stylus, OCC copper coils, and improved designs across Lineage, Timbre, and Prestige series.
Gift Guides
Building the ultimate man cave in 2026? Discover the best home theater, hi-fi, and tech upgrades that deliver real performance, not hype.
New Products
Can the SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution deliver deep bass from dual 9-inch drivers, 1,200 watts power, and advanced DSP without taking over your room?
News
We're raffling off the first-ever, and one-and-only set of specially designed T10 BESPOKE in-ear computers! Find out how to enter.
Floorstanding Speakers
Paradigm Premier Series v2 arrives at AXPONA 2026 with six new models, upgraded driver technology, and pricing aimed at affordable high performance.
News
Feeling lucky? Enter for a chance to win a Denon DP-500BT Turntable. Must be 18+ and U.S. or Canada resident and enter before 11:59pm...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Advance Paris debuts NOVA at AXPONA 2026 with modular integrated amplifiers, streaming and Bluetooth add-ons, but should streaming be optional at this price?
Bookshelf Speakers
Cambridge Audio's MSX Series revives the Minx with compact modular speakers, BMR tech, and flexible sub options starting at $99.
Movies
Best 4K Blu ray releases of March 2026 include Marty Supreme, All the President’s Men, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and more. Skip the...
Reviews
Samsung S95H OLED pairs its FloatLayer design with higher brightness and improved glare control. Is this the best OLED TV for 2026?
Over-Ear Headphones
Can Axel Grell’s $599 OAE2 deliver true speaker-like imaging? Our review breaks down its neutral tuning, comfort, and real-world performance.
Headphone Amps
Can LAiV’s $849 Crescendo VERSE R2R DAC, preamp, and headphone amp compete with FiiO, Topping, and Schiit in a crowded desktop category?
Music Streamers
Marantz M1 Streaming Amplifier Review: Can This Compact All In One Replace Your Entire Hi-Fi System?
Marantz's Model M1 packs 100W, HEOS, HDMI eARC, and Dirac Live into a compact streaming amp for only $1,000.
IEMs
Does the Meze Astru’s titanium driver tuning, sub bass extension, and controlled treble justify $899 against top IEM rivals?
Dongle DACs
Can a $149 MagSafe compatible DAC/amp deliver clean, neutral sound and fix the cable chaos of dongle DACs for iPhone users? The Fosi MD3...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
This 3-part video series explains the differences between DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD disc players and formats, and what works best with your TV...
Amplifiers
Floorstanding Speakers
New Products
Sony's True RGB TVs are nearly here, and we got to spend some quality time with them in Tokyo. Here are our initial thoughts.
New Products
Samsung's Music Studio 7 and 5 Wi-Fi speakers debut with bold design, multi-room flexibility, and Atmos support, but can they challenge Sonos and Bluesound?
New Products
Samsung’s 2026 Q-Series soundbars build on Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q Symphony, and SpaceFit with options from full surround systems to all in one designs....
Floorstanding Speakers
Revel Performa4 loudspeakers feature DCC drivers and an Acoustic Lens waveguide for both hi-fi and home theater systems with matching subwoofer and center channel.
New Products
Samsung’s 2026 The Frame and Frame Pro TVs blend 4K performance with Art Mode, matte display, and cleaner wireless setup for a true gallery...
DAPs
Cayin N8iii launches at $3,999 with tube modes, AKM DAC, up to 1.285 watts of output, and a 13500mAh battery, but is it enough...
New Products
This year, LG is offering its QD-OLED TV in two strikingly different designs. Which one would you pick?
Music
Spotify finally builds a high-end Listening Lounge to showcase lossless audio, but after years of delay what exactly took so long to take sound...
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
Beats and Nike team up for Powerbeats Pro 2 Special Edition with fitness features, bold design, and zero upgrades under the hood. Smart move...
Headphone Amps
Can the $849 LAiV Crescendo VERSE deliver real R2R DAC performance in a one box system for headphones and speakers?
New Products
Grado Classic Series launches with 7 updated headphones from $125. What’s new, what’s not, and who these are really for.
Headphone Amps
Schiit's Lyr 5 Headphone Amplifier at $799 combines tube and MOSFET gain with up to 6W output and Forkbeard control but skips balanced inputs...
New Products
At $219, Cleer ARC 5 open ear earbuds add THX Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, aptX Lossless, a touchscreen smart case, and up...
Music
Craft Recordings brings Vince Guaraldi and Bola Sete’s From All Sides back on 180g vinyl with RTI pressing, offering clean sound as original copies...
Articles
AXPONA floods Chicago with six figure systems, Spotify flaunts lossless in a velvet rope lounge, Passover hits harder with The Ten Commandments, and Brief...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Kaleidescape’s $34,995 Terra Prime 120TB Movie Server stores 2,000 4K movies, and downloads in minutes over 2.5G Ethernet with lossless audio.
New Products
Priced from $3,500 (65-inch) to $9,000 (100-inch), the 2026 Hisense UR9 series TVs feature advanced color processing with up to 5000 nits.
Articles
Opening Day optimism, Sennheiser in limbo, Kaleidescape at 25, and a study that questions how we hear. Think you’re paying attention? Think again.
New Products
Samsung’s 2026 Neo QLED 4K TVs deliver AI picture upgrades, gaming support, and sizes from 43 to 100 inches. What will it cost you?...
New Products
Samsung 2026 Mini LED TVs offer 4K UHD, gaming features, Vision AI, and sizes from 43 to 85 inches. Here’s pricing, specs, and lineup...
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.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Pioneer today announced two new top-of-the-line Blu-ray players, the Elite BDP-85FD ($1000) and flagship Elite BDP-88FD ($2000). Each model features exceptional construction, high quality...
New Products
Cambridge Audio today announced the G2 ultra-compact, portable Bluetooth speaker that also functions as speakerphone. With a four speaker array, 10 hours of battery...
News
The self proclaimed Un-carrier, T-Mobile today announced three features to make its customers happier, because they are all free! Free Wi-Fi calling & Texting...
Amplifiers
Parasound today introduced the ZoneMaster Model 1250 12-channel power amplifier with high power and multiple configuration modes, served in a versatile 2U rack-mount form...
News
Introduces New Messages & Photos Features, QuickType Keyboard, Extensibility, iCloud Drive & New Health App Apple today announced its biggest update to the software...
News
Apple today announced Apple Pay, a new category of service that will transform mobile payments with an easy, secure and private way to pay....
New Products
Apple today unveiled its long anticipated smartwatch, which comes in three distinct collections — Apple Watch, Apple Watch Sport and Apple Watch Edition —...
New Products
The Biggest Advancements in iPhone History Apple today officially announced the 4.7-inch iPhone 6 and 5.5-inch iPhone 6 Plus in an all-new dramatically thin...
Music Streamers
Definitive Technology announced its Wireless Music System, equipped with DTS’ Play-Fi technology for delivering audiophile-grade music anywhere or everywhere in the home over Wi-Fi. The...
New Products
Mass Fidelity Inc., creator of The Relay, Bluetooth DAC, today announced The Core, a crowd-funded table-top speaker designed to be the center of users...
