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While consumer advocates complain about NextGen TV's restrictive DRM viewing and copy restrictions, one company figured out how to make it work for whole...
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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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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...
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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.
Car Audio
GM isn’t alone in ditching Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Mercedes, Audi, Ford, and others are building their own infotainment systems—moves many see as...
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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.
Music
A high quality reissue of Yusef Lateef's 1957 debut Jazz Mood was long overdue and this OJC edition does not disappoint.
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Affordable audio for a lot less than you'd think from trusted brands that will payback dividends all year with sonic enjoyment.
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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.
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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...
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Loewe x Jacob & Co. unveil two limited-edition wireless headphones encrusted with sapphires or diamonds based on the Loewe Leo for either $115K or...
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Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000 handcrafted Japanese open-back headphones with HXDT drivers, 275g lightweight design, and flagship sound. Sennheiser who?
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Priced from $449 to $899, the Audio-Technica AT33x Series stereo and mono MC phono cartridges feature die-cast zinc, hybrid bodies and refined suspension for...
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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...
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.
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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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At $299, the WiiM Sound features room correction, Wi-Fi 6E, stereo pairing and 5.1 setups, but lacks AirPlay, HDMI-ARC, and a phono input.
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Popori Acoustics Vitorla proves electrostatic loudspeakers can finally sound alive—and look like a sculpture while doing it. Hear them at Warsaw and Capital Audiofest...
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Clearaudio’s Mini Toolkit provides precision tools for perfect turntable setup, cartridge alignment, and vinyl care for the best possible sound.
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At $999/pair KEF’s Coda W wireless speakers feature Uni-Q drivers, built-in amps, MM phono preamp, and aptX Lossless, but lack support for AirPlay 2...
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Michell Audio launches Revolv and Gyro turntables, modernizing classic designs with premium materials, upgraded chassis, and high-end performance. You'll still need a tonearm.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Quad Platina Integrated Amplifier debuts at $5,495, offering Class A/B power, modern DAC, and full connectivity for audiophile systems.
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MartinLogan Grotto 12 ($2,299) & 15 ($2,799) subwoofers deliver 2kW peak power, triple hybrid woofers and precise DSP.
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Bang & Olufsen marks 100 years with The Centennial Collection, reimagining the Beoplay H100, Beosound A5 and A9--stylish, nostalgic, and light on innovation.
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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.
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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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The $159 Beyerdynamic DT 270 PRO closed-back studio headphones deliver accurate, professional sound in a lightweight, compact design.
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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...
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Grado Labs expands its Signature Line with the new S750 headphones, featuring a redesigned S2 driver, improved comfort, and premium build quality aimed at...
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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,...
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Can you build a killer desktop headphone rig for $500, $1000, or $2000? These DAC/amp combos prove you don’t need to go broke for...
Music
Sonny Criss' Sonny's Dream shines on Craft's all-analog 180g vinyl, with rich horns, crisp pressing, and a premium OJC jacket.
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...
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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?
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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...
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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.
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Bang & Olufsen claims Canvas The HiFi Frame (left) infringes on their Beovision Contour TV (right) design, but do they have case?
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The Denon AVR-A1H and A10H AVRs have everything you could possibly need for a high-end home theater setup, but which top-of-the-line model is right...
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.
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.
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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.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Sony today announced the 7.2-channel STR-DN1040 A/V Receiver, which claims to be the first and only home theater receiver with with Built-in Wi-Fi, Bluetooth...
Binoculars
Sony announced its second generation of digital recording binoculars, model DEV-50V, which can record full AVCHD 2.0 video with stereo sound or take 20.4...
Compact Cameras
Sony introduced the 20-megapixel Cyber-shot DSC-HX50V compact digital camera, which features a 30x optical zoom, Wi-Fi, and full 1080p video recording. Measuring approximately 4.4”...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Yamaha announced two network A/V receivers, the AVENTAGE RX-A830 and RX-A730, which offer high performance, intuitive control and easy connectivity for those seeking to...
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Monster Cable and luxury watchmaker Hublot have collaborated to introduce a high-end noise-canceling headphone crafted from the finest materials to offer an unprecedented listening...
Headphones
KEF has announced its first-ever range of headphones with the M500 over-ear and the M200 in-ear bud models. The company says their new M...
Articles
If we all got what we wanted, TV would be commercial free, our favorite shows would be available whenever we wanted them and we...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Rotel today announced the RA-1570 Integrated Amplifier, which offers a classic analog design with contemporary digital circuits for improved audio fidelity. As typical of...
CD Players
Rotel just announced a thousand dollar CD player, model RCD-1570, for audiophiles, which offers careful refinements to reveal even the most subtle nuances buried...
Amplifiers
Rotel just announced the RMB-1555 five-channel power amplifier which uses the their proprietary Balanced Design Concept for accurate and enjoyable music production. The amp...
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