A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
miniDSP Tide16 adds Dirac Live ART, 16 channel processing, and advanced room correction. Is this the smarter AV processor play?
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Floorstanding Speakers
Neat Vito Classic packs an AMT tweeter, dual bass drivers, claimed 22Hz bass, and slim British manners.
Movies
James Cameron’s latest arrives on 4K UHD and Blu-ray 3D with native 4K, native 3D, and a home theater presentation built to show off...
Amplifiers
ASCENDO’s DSP4-6602 amplifier delivers 6,600W RMS, DSP control, and 5Hz output for custom home theaters using passive subwoofers.
DAPs
Astell&Kern SP4000T Tube DAP and Clarus IEMs Head to High End Vienna 2026 as Wired Audio Fights Back
Astell&Kern brings the SP4000T tube DAP and Clarus IEMs to High End Vienna 2026. Is portable analog audio entering a new phase?
New Products
CANVAS L brings BACCH 3D+, GaN power, new drivers, and 1,500 watts of peak power to larger 65 to 115 inch TV systems.
New Products
Wand’s €8,900 12-inch Dark-Light tonearm goes long at HIGH END Vienna 2026. Lower distortion, more rigidity, and finally, headshell lifts?
Gift Guides
Share your love of music and movies by giving someone the finest ways to experience every last ounce of it.
Reviews
Is the KEF Muo the best portable Bluetooth speaker under $250 for clear vocals, premium build, strong battery life, and real outdoor projection?
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Jadis Aria and Ode bring French tube flair to North America with 30W EL34 power, 25W Class A KT120 muscle, and hand-built transformers.
New Products
Sony has been teasing its entry into the RGB backlit LCD TV market for almost two years and today we can finally share the...
New Products
Does your giant TV or projector screen make your soundbar look puny? Sony is here for you with their new powered speaker system which...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Less searching, more streaming. Seems like a simple concept, right? Roku would agree, and is making a big change to their user interface in...
Movies
Is IMAX for sale? Sony, Netflix, Apple and Amazon may want cinema’s premium screen prize. Hollywood loves a sequel.
Movies
Can Speed Racer on 4K UHD finally prove the Wachowskis were years ahead of the curve? This cult classic gets your home theater running.
Reviews
Can HiFiMAN’s HE1000 WiFi deliver true high-end planar sound without the cable, or do setup headaches and weak battery life hold it back?
Reviews
Does Sennheiser MOMENTUM 5 Wireless deliver enough with Dolby Atmos, aptX Lossless, stronger ANC, and a replaceable battery at $399?
Reviews
Can Denon’s Home 200 and Home 400 wireless smart speakers challenge Sonos with HEOS multi-room audio, Dolby Atmos Music, and stronger sound at premium...
Power Conditioners
Can clean power lower noise and improve imaging? Clarus Concerto MKII uses advanced filtering and protection to help serious systems perform better.
Movies
Fight Club on 4K UHD gets the HDR upgrade it deserves. Sharper, dirtier, louder, and still not here to validate your life choices.
Reviews
Apple AirPods Max 2 face the original Max and Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2 in this ANC headphone showdown. Better enough, or just safer?
Floorstanding Speakers
At AXPONA 2026, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief, Ian White, reveals some of his favorite products at North America's largest high-end audio show.
Floorstanding Speakers
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
New Products
AudioDeskSysteme Gläss gives its $3,599 Vinyl Cleaner Premium the Silent Core One upgrade for quieter, faster ultrasonic record cleaning. Your dirty LPs have no...
New Products
HEDDphone TWO GT adds warmer AMT tuning and lower distortion for $2,199, but can your neck make peace with 550g of Berlin engineering?
New Products
Is the $499 Baum Ellipse the right wired headphone for studio users and critical listeners who want closed-back isolation, flexible connectivity, and long-term serviceability?
New Products
Weiss, PSI Audio, and Illusonic joined forces to present an all-in-one speaker bar at High End Vienna 2026 for approximately $39,000 US.
Floorstanding Speakers
Tannoy is celebrating its 100th Anniversary with the production of 45 pairs of special edition floorstanding loudspeakers.
New Products
LG’s 2026 QNED evo Mini LED TVs go up to 115 inches with AI processing, gaming upgrades, and premium performance.
Music Streamers
Can MOON’s 491 Network Player/Preamplifier and 461 Power Amplifier deliver streaming, vinyl, DAC flexibility and real power in two boxes?
IEMs
Does Fidelity Collective’s acquisition of Westone Audio and Etymotic signal a major shift in the wired IEM market?
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
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?
Ask an Expert
Does upsampling in digital audio actually improve DAC performance, or just make lower quality files look like high resolution audio?
New Products
Marshall Milton A.N.C. brings on-ear ANC, LDAC, 80-hour battery life, wired playback, and a replaceable battery for $229. Disposable? Not quite.
DACs
Chord Electronics Quartet is a $35,995 upscaler with Blackbird WTA filtering, built-in ADC, and DAVE support. Your wallet has been warned.
Dongle DACs
Questyle M18i MAX adds LDAC, aptX HD, LE Audio, dual ESS DACs, and longer battery life. Is this the complete mobile DAC amp?
Dongle DACs
Schiit Vestri is a $99 dongle DAC with balanced power, no screen, USA assembly, and enough attitude to make rivals say “oh Schiit.”
Music
Does Yes’ From A Page expanded 2LP half speed master 180 gram vinyl set rescue an overlooked late period gem?
Articles
$250 to watch The Wizard of Oz at Sphere Las Vegas? Dorothy meets 16K spectacle, brutal Vegas math, and a wallet with no way...
New Products
LG brings ART TV features to select OLED and Mini LED models, giving lifestyle TV buyers better picture quality without the wall candy penalty.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
We got a sneak peek at Denon's new mid-range AVRs for 2026. They offer sonic upgrades and some cool new features. Will it be...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
For those who think AV receivers are lacking in functionality or performance, Marantz has a solution for you, and it won't break the bank.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Yamaha’s RX300A and RX500A AV receivers start at $399 with HDMI 2.1, room correction, streaming, and a cleaner entry level design.
Movies
Rachel McAdams leads Sam Raimi’s Send Help, a dark comedy survival tale with sharp tone, clean 4K visuals, and a few minor motion quirks.
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.
Articles
Our picks of the very best from NAMM 2026 include active speakers, studio monitors, headphones, car audio, software tools and more.
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.
New Products
Converts External Hard Drives Into Networked Storage Drives Toshiba today introduced the Canvio Wireless Adapter, a USB power adapter that adds wireless networking capabilities...
Gaming Notebooks
ASUS Republic of Gamers (ROG) just announced the G-Series G750JZ, G750JM and G750JS high-performance gaming notebooks. The latest G750 models feature a 4th-generation Intel...
News
LG Electronics and Google today announced they are working together on the LG G Watch powered by Android Wear, which extends the Android platform...
New Products
Creative will soon release a 5-driver portable wireless speaker called the Sound Blaster Roar (model SR20), also called the Audiophile Sound Booklet. The $200...
Accessories
ZeroChroma just announced the Vario-SC case for the iPad Air, which adds unlimited angles in Portrait and Landscape modes — and does so with...
Car Amplifiers
JL Audio has introduced their next generation XD car audio amplifiers, calling the new series XDv2. The company’s NexD switching technology that debuted in the...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Records Eight Shows at Once Dish Network just released the Super Joey, an add-on set-top box to the satellite service’s Hopper Whole-Home HD DVR,...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Onkyo today announced the 5.2-channel TX-NR535 and 7.2-channel TX-NR636 A/V Receivers. Both feature HDMI specified for 4K/60 Hz video, built-in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and...
New Products
B&O PLAY by Bang & Olufsen just released the $800 Beolit 12 AirPlay portable speaker in a white housing, light grey aluminium speaker grill...
New Products
Sceptre just released the Roku Ready, energy efficient 50-inch LED HDTV (model X505BV-FMDR) featuring SRS TruSurround HD Sound technology, ultra-slim borders, brushed textured bezel...
