Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Bose updates its QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with better ANC, wireless charging, and smarter voice pickup—ready to challenge Sony and Apple in 2025.
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Headphones
Cosonic has acquired Beyerdynamic for €122M, ending its 100-year family ownership. What does this mean for the iconic German brand—and its future in audio?
Floorstanding Speakers
Sony’s new CS Series loudspeakers deliver solid home theater and music performance without breaking the bank. Perfect for budget setups and secondary rooms.
Headphone Amps
Schiit Asgard X headphone amp/DAC brings flagship Mjolnir tech, new Continuity A output, and Mesh DAC with Forkbeard app for under $550.
New Products
JBL's Bar 1000 MK2 upgrades its Dolby Atmos soundbar with 960W power, wireless rears, and a 10-inch sub—true surround without the clutter.
DAPs
Discover the FiiO M21, an affordable Android music player with quad DAC, balanced output, and desktop mode—delivering high-res sound and versatile streaming for just...
News
Sonos updates Ace headphones with TrueCinema, dual TV Audio Swap, and better ANC. Worth it if you own a Sonos soundbar.
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!
New Products
Bose expands its portable speaker lineup with the new SoundLink Plus and 2nd Gen Micro—Bluetooth 5.4, better battery life, improved sound, and rugged designs...
Amplifiers
Cambridge Audio’s MXW70 delivers 70W of Class D power in a compact chassis designed for desktop and small hi-fi systems. Available July 2025 for...
New Products
Noble FoKus Amadeus true wireless earbuds deliver Bluetooth 5.4, LDAC, Audiodo Personal Sound, and 42-hour battery life—all wrapped in a bold, unique design under...
Floorstanding Speakers
Acoustic Energy’s AE320² floorstanders deliver impressive sound with innovative RSC cabinets, new paper/coconut drivers, and refined British design — a top contender for affordable...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Astell&Kern's latest IEMs for audiophiles feature new 13mm Unipolar Micro Planar Magnetic Drivers and are hand-assembled in Japan.
New Products
The Hisense M2 Pro may be small, but it has a comprehensive feature set including easy setup, 1200 lumens light output, up to 200-inch...
Reviews
Denon’s $599 DL-A110 cartridge: same legendary DL-103 guts, fancy headshell, and enough detail to make overpriced MCs look like a midlife crisis.
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN Susvara Unveiled delivers refined planar magnetic sound with improved comfort and a natural soundstage. Discover why it needs a powerful amp and how...
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN’s Isvarna closed-back headphones combine dynamic bass with planar clarity in a unique dual-driver design, redefining what closed-back planar-magnetics can achieve.
Headphones
The beautifully designed Kiwi Ears Atheia over-ear wired headphones feature hybrid drivers, but does sound live up to its looks?
Reviews
The Ruark R1 is a Bluetooth/FM radio that actually sounds good, looks like it belongs, and won’t land you in jail. Hi-fi snobs, meet...
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled Review: Discover how this near flagship planar magnetic open-back headphone delivers natural tone, detailed mids, and wide soundstage—if your amp's up...
Over-Ear Headphones
Think sub-$100 headphones can’t impress? Think again. The Kiwi Ears Ellipse punches above its price with surprising bass, solid imaging, and comfort—just don’t expect...
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
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Roku’s 2025 TVs bring mini-LED, Dolby Atmos, faster streaming, and now an 85-inch model—finally stepping up to the big-screen showdown.
New Products
Meet the new apex predator of home theater bass: the Hsu Research D15-Chimera SC, a modular, dual 15-inch subwoofer that just made its explosive debut...
New Products
Ruark MR1 Mk3 desktop speakers deliver high-res sound, versatile connectivity, and compact design. Add the RS1 subwoofer for deep bass without taking up space.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Nothing’s CMF Buds 2 earbuds feature Dirac Opteo technology for superior sound clarity, deeper bass, and hybrid ANC—all in an affordable, durable package perfect...
New Products
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X adds detachable cable, 48-ohm impedance, STELLAR.45 drivers, and improved comfort—all for just $199.
New Products
Discover the Clearaudio Compass, a German-engineered entry-level turntable built for audiophiles. Precision, style, and performance—ready to shake up Rega, Pro-Ject, and VPI.
Dongle DACs
Sennheiser BTD 700 Bluetooth dongle boosts wireless audio with aptX Lossless, low latency, and Auracast—plug & play high-def sound for any device.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
The initial roll-out of this wireless tech is limited to TCL TVs and a new TCL speaker, but the plan is to expand to...
Hi-Fi Components
Digital Music Systems
Digital Music Systems
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.
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.
Over-Ear Headphones
Explore the HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled: detailed review of its sound, design, comfort & performance. Is this the best Arya headphone yet?
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...
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.
Music
Reverend Peyton's Honeysuckle serves up raw, vintage blues with a modern kick—no gimmicks, just grit, sweat, and slide guitar magic.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Marantz offers six home theater A/V Receivers from $599 to $4,500. What’s the difference, and which one might be right for you?
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...
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.
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
Bowers & Wilkins updated its PV1D active subwoofer with new drivers, new amplification and DSP control. New drivers mean deeper bass and higher maximum...
New Products
B&W MT-60D includes five M1 speakers + PV1D subwoofer Bowers & Wilkins announced the dramatically improved new M1 compact speaker, first launched six years...
Camcorders
Panasonic announced their top-of-the-line full-High Definition (HD) HC-X900M camcorder, which can record 1920 x 1080, 60 progressive, and builds on the success of last...
Camcorders
For 2012, Canon announced six new VIXIA High Definition flash memory camcorders — three compact VIXIA HF M-series models and three entry-level VIXIA HF...
Headphones
JVC announced the Riptidz HA-S200 Headphones offering high quality sound reproduction in a light, foldable on-ear design that also offers a flip-up earpiece for...
Camcorders
For 2012, JVC announced seven Everio HD camcorders, four of which include built-in Wi-Fi that allow video clips and still images to be emailed,...
Car Subwoofers
JVC will continue to offer the DRVN series CS-GD1200 and CS-G1200 car subwoofers in 2012 which have been engineered to work in enclosures as...
Car Speakers
For 2012, JVC introduced four new DRVN series coaxial car speakers, showcasing Aramid Carbon Mica 3D Cone Woofers which have been enlarged with a...
Car Speakers
Rockford Fosgate introduced the highly efficient, 100-Watt (RMS), 6-inch PPS4-6 and 125-Watt (RMS), 8-inch PPS4-8 midwoofers designed to provide high dB levels with little...
Car Speakers
Rockford Fosgate has expanded its Prime, Punch, and Power Series full range coaxial car speaker lines with nine new models, which include true 6-inch,...
Floorstanding Speakers
