New Products
At $1,299, the Dan Clark Audio NOIRE XO open-back planar magnetic headphones puts more expensive audiophile headphones on notice.
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News
SVS brings Ultra Evolution speakers and new 5000 & 17-Ultra R|Evolution subwoofers to HIGH END Munich 2025. Full demos, gear reveals, and more.
Floorstanding Speakers
Discover PMC's latest Prophecy speakers at High End Munich 2025, showcasing cutting-edge technology, powered by the new PMC cor Integrated Amplifier.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
NAD’s M33 V2 and M23 V2: No bling, no hype, just solid sound and engineering that actually matters with support for MQA FOQUS and...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
WiiM Amp Ultra merges the brains of the Ultra and the brawn of the Amp Pro—now with a touchscreen and HDMI ARC for your...
New Products
The WiiM Sound smart speaker and WiiM Sub Pro deliver budget-priced multi-room wireless music streaming. Should Sonos be worried?
New Products
Focal's Diva Utopia wireless speakers now come in Black, Dune, and Off White High Gloss finishes. At $49,499, these beauties are the audio equivalent...
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.
Floorstanding Speakers
Discover Amphion's new Argon3X, Argon3LX, and Argon7LX loudspeakers—Scandinavian-designed HiFi speakers built with pro-level precision. Now available in the U.S. through Playback Distribution.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
What Could the Nothing and KEF Partnership Be Working on to Revolutionize Affordable Wireless Audio?
Nothing and KEF have announced a bold audio partnership, blending cutting-edge design with high-fidelity sound. Could this UK collaboration redefine wireless audio and challenge...
New Products
The CANVAS HiFi Soundbar has already gotten good reviews, but it may get even better with the implementation of Organic Master Tuning
Floorstanding Speakers
Join renowned audio designer Devon Turnbull for exclusive listening sessions featuring the Klipsch kO-R1 Limited Edition loudspeakers at RubenBenjamin Studio in Munich on May...
New Products
Thorens rolls into High End Munich 2025 with the TD 124 DD Exclusive, TD 404 DD, and MC 1600 — proving precision and luxury...
New Products
Stenheim’s new Alumine Sub crashes the High End Munich party with Swiss precision, isobaric muscle, and a price tag steep enough to make the...
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.
Over-Ear Headphones
Can the Meze Audio POET combine the sound quality of the ELITE series with the compact design of the LIRIC series, thanks to its...
Dongle DACs
Our favorite Dongle DACs drop support for MQA, but earn Apple MFi Certification. Find out if either upgraded version is right for you.
Reviews
Can the first child of Audeze and Sony be a sonic superman for only $150? The Sony Pulse Elite is for more than just...
Podcasts
In celebration of Shure's 100th Anniversary, company historian Michael Pettersen reveals how music, entertainment and culture have been shaped by Shure.
Home Theater
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
If you're ready to embrace French audiophile decadence with a side of revolutionary flair, the Devialet Astra range is your ticket to the high...
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.
New Products
REL’s T/9X SE Subwoofers in French Racing Blue and Green With Envy™ debut at High End Munich 2025—because why should audiophiles settle for boring...
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.
New Products
Meze Audio's 105 SILVA is a bold statement in design and sound, making the rest of the industry sweat. With its striking looks and...
DAPs
Astell&Kern’s A&ultima SP4000 drops at High End Munich 2025, featuring full Android, dual op-amps, advanced DACs, and next-gen audio tech.
Digital Music Systems
At $15,500 the dCS Lina DAC X combines hi-res digital music streaming, proprietary Ring DAC tech, and a build quality that justifies its top-shelf...
News
Netflix AI search is rolling out fast, promising to read your mood and pick what to watch—because apparently scrolling was too much work.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Bookshelf Speakers
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.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $99, the ACCENTUM Open feature Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint connectivity to your devices while keeping you aware of your surroundings.
New Products
No longer a limited edition model, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Closed-back Studio Headphones are now widely available at $199.
Headphone Amps
Unlock the gates of Asgard with Schiit Valhalla 3 — a fully modern, OTL/OCL tube headphone amp forged for high-impedance cans and audiophiles who...
DACs
At $600 or $1460, the Audiolab D7 and D9 DACs feature ESS chips, MQA support, and versatile connectivity for audiophiles.
DACs
The Schiit Mimir DAC offers high-res 32-bit PCM sound, digital preamp functionality, and balanced outputs, all without the fluff of MQA or DSD—just pure,...
Music
Discover the latest vinyl reissues from Craft Recordings and Bluesville, featuring Buddy Guy’s This Is Buddy Guy! and Scrapper Blackwell's Mr. Scrapper’s Blues.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
New and improved acoustic isolation feet that simply make loudspeakers sound better. Just choose the size closest to the weight of your speaker.
Daily Deals
With Amazon's current deal on the 65-inch Panasonic Z85A 4K OLED TV, I finally got off the sidelines and bought a new TV.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
LG's QNED evo 92 and QNED evo 9M TVs incorporate elevated processing, better sound, WebOS enhancements, and more for 2025
New Products
Go wireless with the Anker Nebula X1 projector—perfect for creating a backyard movie theater without the hassle of cords. Maybe one.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
New Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are Around 35% slimmer than the competition and can be powered by a TV's built-in USB...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
The well known TV reviewer and tech journalist extraordinaire has announced the launch of a new company, CD Creative Media LLC and a new...
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.
New Products
The Zooka sound bar wirelessly connects via Bluetooth to the iPhone, iPad or any other smartphone, tablet or computer to provide better sound. The...
All-in-One PC
HP announced the first all-in-one workstation with a 27-inch diagonal display that snaps open so users can easily swap out parts and make upgrades...
New Products
SanDisk announced the Extreme SSD, up to 10 times faster than a 7,200 RPM hard disk drive, enabling computer users to quickly boot and...
New Products
Achieves up to 500/420 MB/s Sequential Read/Write Speeds; Available In A Variety of Capacities and Form Factors SanDisk announced the X100 solid state drive...
New Products
Aereo (formerly Bamboom Labs) announced a new Internet based, $12/month subscription television service allowing consumers to view live or recorded local TV over the...
Monitors
VTech introduced the affordable VM321 Audio/Video Baby Monitor and the DM221 Audio-only Baby Monitor. The VTech Safe and Sound Full-Color Video and Audio Monitor...
DACs
Antelope Audio introduced the Zodiac Gold 384kHz D/A converter that allows music to played and controlled from an iPad at resolutions up to 384kHz....
Digital Music Systems
Chord Electronics introduced its first-ever music streamer and internet radio named the Chordette Index. The high-performance network music player will find and play stored...
Articles
The Insanity of Marketing Disguised as Science in Loudspeakers article takes an inside look at the misconceptions in objective loudspeaker testing and the mindset...
Home Theater
Onkyo announced two entry-level home theater in a box (HTiB) packages. Each system combines a high-value audio video receiver with a matched set of...
