Digital Music Systems
Dirac continues to expand its availability for use on Marantz and Denon products. However, you have to purchase a license to use it.
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Music
Craft Recordings reissues Thelonious Monk’s 1957 gem Thelonious Himself—vinyl collectors, skip the $300 OG and grab this audiophile stunner instead.
Headphone Amps
At $1,499, the Rotel DX-3 is a versatile, all-in-one audio hub for everything from low-impedance in-ears to demanding high-impedance headphones without breaking a sweat.
Articles
Forget what you think you know. Eastern European brands like Meze, Ferrum, and Heed are dragging high-end audio into the future — and sounding...
Over-Ear Headphones
Explore the HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled: detailed review of its sound, design, comfort & performance. Is this the best Arya headphone yet?
Music
Rediscover the quadraphonic magic of Beaver & Krause and The Modern Jazz Quartet with Rhino’s Quadio Blu-ray reissues—immersive 4-channel mixes from the 1970s, now...
Gift Guides
Upgrade Dad's digital lifestyle with gifts he'll enjoy all year and beyond this Father's Day. New Hi-Fi, Headphones, Home Theater and more!
Gift Guides
Upgrade Mom's home audio and video experiences this Mother's Day with 10 gift ideas she'll absolutely love -- and you might too.
Music
Craft Recordings presents Miles ’55: The Prestige Recordings, a 16-track set from landmark 1955 sessions at Rudy Van Gelder’s Hackensack studio.
Over-Ear Headphones
Focal goes open-back on a budget—sort of. The Hadenys brings surprising bass, polite tuning, and typical French flair for $495. Balanced cable lovers? C’est...
New Products
EarFun Tune Pro Hybrid ANC Wireless Headphones offer 120-hour battery, and AI calls for peanuts—just don’t expect a fancy case or Hi-Res Bluetooth. Big...
News
Streaming movie and TV shows is getting very complicated, and you may not always get what you think you're paying for.
Over-Ear Headphones
Focal Azurys deliver detailed sound, strong bass, and solid build quality at under $500. A top choice for closed-back headphone fans.
New Products
Marshall Kilburn III: The portable speaker that thinks it’s a mini amp — rocking 50+ hours of playtime, 360° sound with zero blind spots,...
Bookshelf Speakers
Q Acoustics 3020c: punchy, detailed bookshelf speakers that won’t bankrupt you or demand a PhD to pair. Solid tech and build quality under $500.
Reviews
TCL's first attempt at a discrete 7.1.4-channel Dolby Atmos soundbar system could be an affordable take on cinematic sound at home. But is it?
Reviews
3 years in the making, the WH-1000XM6 replaces the XM5. Was it worth the wait?
Headphone Amps
Have iFi raised the performance ceiling for portable Bluetooth DAC/Amps with the iDSD Valkyrie, or does the hefty "dongle" fall flat on its promises?
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
No streamer. No HDMI. No phono. Just raw power, a sharp DAC, and zero patience for excuses. The WiiM Vibelink Amp isn't here to...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
With a 120 Hz OLED panel, perfect blacks and an affordable price, LG's B4 may be the value pick for price-conscious TV buyers right...
Over-Ear Headphones
Can HiFiMAN break their closed-back curse with their first hybrid-driver design? Read on to find out.
Digital Music Systems
Qobuz VP of Business Development shares what makes the hi-res music streaming service unique and what the launch of Qobuz Connect brings to the...
Home Theater
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Upgrade your earbuds with AZLA Eartips — precision-engineered for a secure fit, superior comfort, and improved sound clarity. Perfect for AirPods Pro, Galaxy Buds,...
New Products
TCL’s TP200K and TP300K party speakers bring solid specs and features to challenge Sony and JBL—perfect for any gathering, from Bar Mitzvahs to dog...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
TCL’s 2025 QM8K flagship TV offers near-OLED picture with CrystGlow WHVA Panel, Halo Control System, and Dolby Atmos—all starting at $2,299.99. A serious challenger...
New Products
TCL fills the 5.1 gap in its 2025 soundbar line-up with the Q65H, a Dolby Atmos-ready model that adds immersive sound without breaking the...
New Products
Bang & Olufsen's $30,000 Beosystem 3000c fuses vintage vinyl charm with modern wireless flair—and yes, you're paying a massive premium for nostalgia dressed in...
New Products
Tronsmart Halo 300 crashes the 2025 party speaker scene. How does it stack up against Sony’s ULT Tower 9 and JBL's PartyBox Series?
Digital Music Systems
Cyrus ditches half-width tradition with the bold new 80 Series, teased at High End Munich 2025—just don’t expect specs. In true industry fashion, it’s...
Car Audio
Aston Martin gets the CarPlay Ultra treatment and a Bowers & Wilkins upgrade for select models. No ejector seat, but the soundtrack is worthy...
Hi-Fi Components
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Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Articles
Does it make sense to buy a vintage turntable? We explain why, what to look for and what to be aware of.
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.
Articles
Discover the 8 best headphone stands for 2025—engineered for durability, stability, and style. These top-rated options support all headphone types and won’t break the...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $249, the iFi GO Pod Air brings wireless hi-res audio to your IEMs without the weight of its predecessor. Same hi-res magic, now...
Dongle DACs
Transform your travel audio from ‘meh’ to ‘oh wow’ with the iFi UP Travel. Hi-res Bluetooth, crystal-clear calls, and a design so sleek, you...
New Products
At $1,299, the Dan Clark Audio NOIRE XO open-back planar magnetic headphones puts more expensive audiophile headphones on notice.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $199, the Shokz OpenDots ONE wireless earbuds offer situational awareness, dolby audio, and weather resistance for less than Bose Ultra Open.
Music
Today! showcases Mississippi John Hurt’s quiet genius. Now available on 180-gram vinyl and hi-res audio formats.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Hisense partners with French audio expert Devialet to revolutionize TV sound in 2025. Discover premium Laser TVs, soundbars, and UST projectors with immersive Dolby...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Small space, big taste. From BALMUDA’s countertop masterpieces to Leon Speakers’ artful audio and OFS Room’s stylish solutions, ICFF 2025 reminded us that good...
New Products
Your ticket to watching movies on a Kaleidescape 4K movie server just got a $1,000 cheaper, but are the trade-offs worth the discount?
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
At $12,000 for the combo, the new Marantz home theater separates include a 13.4-channel AV preamp and 12-channel amplifier.
New Products
Because not everyone has room—or the bank account—for a La Sphère Evo, Cabasse’s PEARL THEATER delivers that French audiophile flair with fewer zeroes and...
New Products
Optoma GT4000UHD delivers 4K UHD, 4,000 lumens, ultra-low input lag, and UST convenience for an immersive gaming and movie experience in any room.
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.
Mirrorless Cameras
Olympus has released the PEN E-PL5 micro four thirds digital camera, which features an all-metal body, swiveling/flip-up screen with the same 16.1-megapixel High-Speed Live MOS...
Mirrorless Cameras
Olympus has released its smallest and lightest PEN micro four thirds digicam designed for people who want to try an interchangeable lens camera for...
Compact Cameras
Olympus has introduced the STYLUS XZ-2, its flagship high-performance point-and-shoot digital camera which combines optical brilliance, the manual controls of a DSLR with the...
New Products
Sonoro Audio introduced a compact desktop speaker system that combines chic design with universal charging for smartphones, tablets, and mobile music devices. Its color-coded...
Digital Music Systems
Chord Electronics expanded its top-of-the-range Reference line with the addition of an advanced, fully featured network music player. The new DSX1000 is a high-performance...
New Products
Acase, in partnership with design company Yantouch, introduced a compact USB powered Bluetooth wireless speaker that mesmerizes with heart pumping music and a rhythm...
New Products
Yamaha introduced the YAS-201 low-profile soundbar with 100W wireless subwoofer that can be placed anywhere in the room. Features include proprietary Air Surround Xtreme,...
New Products
Yamaha introduced the YSP-4300 and YSP-3300 Digital Sound Projectors, which use proprietary YSP technology to create sound beams that are bounced off walls to...
New Products
BenQ today introduced the MX520 business projector offering 3,000 ANSI lumen brightness, 1.07 billion color display, ultra-high contrast ratio of 13,000:1, 3D format support,...
New Products
Features Dual HDMI Output, Stream Smoother, DLNA, PQLS, and DVD-Audio/SACD Playback for $399 Pioneer Electronics has released the Elite BDP-62FD Blu-ray Disc player, which...
