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Is the Pro-Ject Harley-Davidson Turntable serious hi-fi or expensive motorcycle merch? Its hardware suggests this isn't merely a branding exercise.
IEMs
Can 64 Audio’s $3,999 Ocean flagship IEM justify its price with isobaric bass and 32 passive tuning combinations?
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Could AirPods 5 make Apple's ecosystem even harder to leave? Two models may arrive in September alongside major Mac, Siri AI and Apple TV...
Music Streamers
Can McIntosh justify $12,500 for the CS7500? Its new streaming preamplifier combines hi-res streaming, DAC, HDMI ARC and analog control.
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Can ASCENDO’s new Panoramic Surface speaker solve beaming and dispersion problems in immersive home cinema systems?
Floorstanding Speakers
Discover the state-of-the-art high-end audio/video gear of 2026 in our cost-no-object audiophile gift guide, from reference components to statement loudspeaker systems and more.
Gift Guides
The best back to school tech for college students in 2026, from headphones and chargers to dorm upgrades and gear worth buying.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Can 20 watts be enough? The $11,828 Neoson Evolution pairs Class A KT88 tube power with rich tonality, and strong detail.
Car Audio
Can GaN make Porsche's Burmester system lighter, cooler and more efficient? Porsche plans the first production application for 2027.
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Can ETA’s ULI use of an AlNiCo motor and 50mm biocellulose driver stand out in the crowded flagship headphone market?
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Epson pairs its 10,000 lumen QL7000 4K laser projector with multiple Stewart Filmscreen setups at CEDIA 2026 to show why projection still matters.
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Alcons Audio will demo an 11.8.6 channel pro ribbon cinema at CEDIA 2026 with Christie, Trinnov, Lumagen, Kaleidescape and the new IRP24.
Car Audio
Can the Genesis GV90 turn a luxury EV into a serious listening room with 25 Bang & Olufsen speakers, true 7.1.4 Dolby Atmos and...
Music
Thelonious Monk in Paris 1967 gets its first official vinyl release with Rudy Van Gelder mastering, superb sound and an expanded nonet.
Music
Jimmy Reed’s At Carnegie Hall returns on Bluesville AAA vinyl, remastered from the original tapes by Matthew Lutthans.
Reviews
Sony brings back the home theater in a box with a system that can match the largest TVs with rich cinematic sound. But it...
Music
One of the best Bluesville reissues yet arrives on 180-gram vinyl for only $33.
Music
Rhino High Fidelity’s Cher 3614 Jackson Highway reissue sounds promising, but two review copies suffered from non-fill and other pressing defects.
Over-Ear Headphones
The HEDDphone TWO GT combines full-range AMT speed and detail with warmer tuning and a 550g design. Is this $2,199 German flagship worth it?
IEMs
SIVGA Lyrebird quadbrid IEM combines premium materials, four-driver tech, and refined treble while undercutting far more expensive rivals.
Podcasts
Forthcoming software updates on 2026 Hisense UX, UR9, UR8 and U7 TVs will enable Dolby Vision 2 Max features, but what about new content?
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Bookshelf Speakers
Buchardt Audio’s E50-S adds a larger Satori woofer, higher sensitivity and new tuning as an alternative to the acclaimed E50.
IEMs
Meze Audio’s ALBA S keeps the original driver, tuning and metal shell but drops the bundled USB-C DAC adapter to cut the price.
New Products
Can CANVAS HiFi turn BACCH 3D into a true Dolby Atmos theater? Almando InMedio adds 7.1.4 expansion, WiSA HT and open speaker support at...
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Can the XGIMI AURA 3 Max challenge giant TVs with 5,700 ISO lumens, dual-iris contrast, Dolby Vision and 4K/120Hz gaming?
CD Players
Accuphase's DP-470 CD player adds ANCC, an MDS+ DAC and hi-res USB support as U.S. CD sales surge 16%. U.S. pricing is still pending.
New Products
Can Esoteric's $50,000 T-01 deliver Grandioso-level analog performance with MagneDrive, Magne-Float and 10MHz clock sync?
Bookshelf Speakers
Can Amphion’s A15 bring studio monitor performance home without Wi-Fi, apps, or streaming? This active speaker takes a different approach.
Movies
The Odyssey is listed for 4K Blu-ray on November 17 with HDR10, 1.78:1 video and DTS-HD MA 5.1, but key specifications remain unconfirmed.
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News
The Revox World Foundation is rescuing 800 Studer and Revox components from storage, neglect, and bad eBay listings as reel to reel returns.
New Products
Emotiva’s $1,799 Nostala FT12 combines 800 watts, a 12-inch woofer, room correction, real walnut veneer and flexible stereo inputs.
Amplifiers
Pilot Radio revives its 1959 EL84 amplifier with 15 watts of Class A power, balanced inputs and a $4,790 price.
Music
If you’re lining up for Record Store Day 2026, this episode focuses on the one name that matters most: Zev Feldman, known as The Jazz Detective....
Music
Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) returns to Japan to explore the hi-fi and music scene in late-2025.
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 Earbuds Add Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth 6.0 and Replaceable Batteries
At $299, Sennheiser’s flagship wireless earbuds for 2026 aim to improve comfort, ANC, and call quality while introducing a refined design and new color...
New Products
Apos launches the $1,800 SJY Argos electrostatic headphones and $2,200 ES Lab Hydra amp for electrostatic, planar, dynamic headphones and speakers.
Headphones
Has public phone etiquette collapsed? Wetherspoons has banned loud speakerphone audio in 792 pubs as frustration with “headphone dodgers” grows.
News
Why would Apple put cameras in AirPods? A leaked Apple video shows Visual Intelligence using them to let Siri understand what the wearer can...
News
Could Samsung’s Galaxy H1 finally challenge AirPods Max and Sony? A new leak points to premium over-ear Galaxy headphones possibly coming in 2027.
Music
Rhino’s Coltrane 100 box spans five labels and 37 tracks on six LPs. Is it worth buying instead of standalone albums?
Articles
Will 8K Blu-ray ever happen, or is 4K Ultra HD the final disc format?
Home Theater
Paragons of Home Cinema Episode II combines a 9.4.6 Dolby Atmos system with Christie 4K projection, Lumagen, NextLevel Acoustics, StormAudio, SPEAKERPOWER and more for...
Articles
OLED, Mini LED, and RGB backlit TVs sound similar but work very differently. What separates them, and why does it matter when buying a...
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Can MicroLED finally deliver OLED-like blacks at massive sizes? Just Video Walls Absolute Black attacks reflections, uniformity and dark-scene performance.
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Can a 15,000-lumen cinema projector make sense at home? Christie brings the native 4K CP4415m-RGBH into the spotlight at CEDIA 2026.
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Can 8K finally justify itself? Quantum’s XDR5-8K displays multiple native 8K sources without downscaling and will debut at CEDIA 2026.
Articles
The best 4K UHD discs of 2026 so far, from Fight Club and Ben Hur to Perfect Blue, Stranger Things, Jackie Chan, and Spielberg.
Articles
Which headphones stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best new wired, wireless and electrostatic models across every price.
Articles
Which DACs, headphone amps and DAPs stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best electronics across every price point.
Articles
We tested dozens of budget Bluetooth speakers to find the best. Our top picks deliver big sound, waterproof durability, long battery life, and real...
Articles
Clean, cleaner, cleanest: record cleaning options for vinyl collectors, from anti-static brushes to ultrasonic machines. What works?
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.
IEMs
JVC just released four new sports headphones that include waterproof and washable options, all designed to stay in place during the most vigorous sports...
New Products
Bose just introduced its most affordable portable wireless speaker, the $130 SoundLink Color Bluetooth speaker. The completely redesigned colorful model weighs just 0.5 Kg,...
New Products
Bose says their new SoundLink on-ear Bluetooth headphones deliver a new level of performance for wireless headphones. They feature crisp, powerful sound, new features,...
New Products
GoPro today unveiled their most advanced wearable video cameras. The new HERO4 line consists of the 4K Black Edition ($500) and 1080p Silver Edition...
Monitors
Samsung today announced the SD590C curved 27-inch LED monitor with super narrow bezel for a sleek look or multi-screen capability. Stereo speakers built directly...
New Products
The PUNK is a new $70 rugged, ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker that plays surprisingly loud and fits in the palm of your hand. The PUNK...
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Naim Audio today released their first wireless speaker system called mu-so, which features six 75-watt digital amplifiers driving six custom-designed Naim speaker drivers. It’s...
Health Trackers
The new $200 Polar M400 runner’s watch combines the best of GPS and 24/7 activity tracking with advanced sports technology using Bluetooth Smart. The water-resistant...
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Turtle Beach today announced the Ear Force Stealth 500P fully wireless gaming headset with DTS Headphone:X 7.1 surround sound for PS4 and PS3 game...
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The new BlackBerry Passport smartphone combines a large square touch screen and new QWERTY touch-enabled keyboard. The device was inspired by actual passports, and...
