Music
TIDAL is raising prices in August 2026. How does it compare to Apple Music, Spotify, Qobuz, Amazon Music, Deezer and YouTube Music?
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New Products
Secret Chord Analogue Vinyl Record Tracker tracks stylus wear, record cleaning, cartridge hours, and vinyl playback history for serious collectors.
Music Streamers
Volumio’s third-generation Primo V3 adds a faster processing platform, ESS ES9039Q2M DAC, NOS mode, eight DAC filters, selectable RCA and XLR output levels, and...
DAPs
Shanling M0 Pura packs hi-res playback, dual DACs, microSD storage, Bluetooth, and USB DAC support into a tiny $129 DAP.
Music
TIDAL will label fully AI generated tracks and stop royalties, while Qobuz, Spotify, and Apple Music take different paths against AI music fraud.
New Products
Can Final’s $8,499 DX10000 CL justify its True Diamond driver and closed-back flagship design, or is the price the real headline?
New Products
Nothing’s latest $99 wireless earbuds add Audio Snapshot, call recording, LDAC, 45 dB ANC, and up to 42 hours of battery life, giving the...
Daily Deals
Amazon Prime Day is a four-day shopping event from June 23-26, 2026 offering the biggest discounts of the year on consumer electronics.
New Products
Can FiiO’s $69 FG3 gaming headset deliver Hi-Fi dual-driver sound, virtual 7.1 surround, and browser EQ for budget gamers?
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Frustrated by the unreliability of cheap cables and the empty promises of expensive ones, the founder of CalebRated just launched his own value-oriented line...
Music
Rush’s 1974 to 1985 album run gets the audiophile treatment from Mobile Fidelity with a multi-year reissue series on UltraDisc One-Step vinyl, 45RPM 2LP...
IEMs
Sony’s $119 IER-M500 wired IEMs target musicians with secure fit, stage-grade isolation, and compact single-driver sound.
New Products
Can Edifier’s $149 HECATE G5 MAX challenge Sony Pulse Elite with THX Spatial Audio+, low-latency wireless, and 305-hour battery life?
Loudspeakers
Dynaudio says support will continue as it exits North America and closes its U.S. subsidiary, but dealer and warranty questions remain.
Reviews
Samsung's flagship soundbar system is surprisingly affordable for what it offers, and it also has a leg up on the competition in its immersive...
Reviews
Can the Andover Audio FreePlay deliver true stereo sound, long battery life, and real durability in a portable Bluetooth speaker?
Reviews
Can Noble's $199 Osprey deliver audiophile-grade true wireless sound without the ANC and app features found on Sony and Bose earbuds?
Headphone Amps
Can Topping’s $119 DX1 II outfeature Schiit and FiiO with 4.4mm balanced headphone output, PEQ, optical I/O, and console support?
Reviews
Can the Q Acoustics Q SUB100 deliver deep, controlled bass for music, movies, and a wide range of stereo and home theater speakers?
Music Streamers
Bluesound NODE review: Can the $750 streamer outclass WiiM and Cambridge with improved sound, stable BluOS, and Dirac Live potential?
Reviews
Samsung's Micro RGB TV tech fulfills the extended color promise of RGB-backlit TVs
Podcasts
Hi-Fi Bear reveals what makes T10 Bespoke's in-ear computers so special with eCoustics Podcast Producer Mitch Anderson who tries them for the first time.
Floorstanding Speakers
Floorstanding Speakers
Music Streamers
Can Ferrum BROEN turn Volumio, SFP networking, and WANDLA integration into a serious high-end streaming transport for external DACs?
IEMs
Noble Audio's $699 Iris IEM combines a custom 10.2mm dynamic driver, three-layer diaphragm, Micarta housing, and modular cable connectivity.
IEMs
Is the Noble Audio Vanguard the strongest sub-$350 hybrid IEM for listeners who want premium shells, 1DD + 2BA drivers, balanced connectivity, and USB-C...
Headphone Amps
Luxsin X8 and X9 desktop DAC and headphone amps arrive in North America with HP-EQ, touchscreens, serious output power, and AI-assisted EQ on the...
New Products
Vertere’s $2,399 Phono-1 LX phono preamp adds quieter power, flexible MM/MC loading, revised grounding, and serious competition for MoFi and Cyrus.
Amplifiers
Exposure completes its 5510 flagship system with 200W monoblocks that put current delivery, control, and modular analog thinking ahead of streaming apps and feature...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Aavik U-301 Unity Amplifier combines streaming, DAC, preamp and 300-watts per channel in a $17,000 all-in-one component.
News
Sony will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games in January 2028. That is a major blow to game ownership, but it does...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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?
Headphones
Four new wired headphones and a compact USB DAC give ULTRASONE its biggest product launch to date, with models aimed at audiophiles, studio professionals,...
New Products
Can HIFIMAN’s $1,899 HE6 Remastered revive a planar icon with a lighter headband and the same serious amplifier demands?
New Products
FiiO EH13 wireless headphones deliver ANC, LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, wired listening, and up to 75 hours of battery life for under $50.
Over-Ear Headphones
Can THIEAUDIO's $399 Cypher open-back headphone challenge the HD600 with deeper bass, wider imaging, and more detail without sacrificing natural tone?
DACs
Weiss DAC204-MK2 arrives in the U.S. and Canada with an upgraded ESS DAC, improved jitter control, and a refined analog output stage.
Music
Jeff Buckley’s Grace arrives on Blu-ray with new Steven Wilson Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD MA 5.1 mixes, plus 96/24 stereo. Which mix wins?
Articles
America turns 250 this Fourth of July. These 25 films confront the country’s myths, race, class, war, ambition, greed, and capacity for reinvention far...
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After reviewing both 2026 4K TVs, we compare Samsung's R95H flagship Micro RGB TV versus Sony's Bravia 7 II True RGB TV to help...
Articles
Ofra Haza, Kefaya and Elaha Soroor, budget horror’s box office win, and why a proper South African braai beats a July 4 barbecue.
New Products
Amazon’s Ember Artline TV brings free art, AI room matching, Fire TV, and Alexa+ to the lifestyle TV category in 55- and 65-inch QLED...
Movies
New animated 4K Blu-ray releases put Dolby Vision, Atmos, and stunning artistry to work across five standout discs from Disney, Pixar, anime, and cult...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Kaleidescape's new media player supports 8K resolution, but what it's doing with 4K content has us more intrigued.
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?
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.
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
Outdoor Tech just launched the Turtle Shell 2.0, a rugged, portable wireless speaker with 16-hour battery life, louder sound and Bluetooth 4.0. The speaker...
New Products
Urbanears just introduced the Humlan on-ear headphones, which feature a removable headband and ear cushions that can be thrown in with the wash. Like...
New Products
Skullcandy just released the Air Raid portable, rugged Bluetooth speaker for wireless listening just about anywhere from smartphones or tablets. The company says Air...
Chromebooks
Acer just introduced a $199.99 entry-level, 11.6-inch Chromebook (model C720-2848), which runs on an Intel Celeron processor based on the Haswell micro-architecture, with 16GB...
Health Trackers
Jawbone just released their latest activity tracking wristband and a new companion iOS App. The new UP24 wristband adds wireless Bluetooth syncing over the...
New Products
The first Windows tablet from Nokia, the Lumia 2520, will be available next week via AT&T. The versatile Windows RT 8.1 tablet offers a...
Articles
Rip Media Group has put together five videos on home automation using whiteboard animation storytelling. The videos were originally made for Home Automation Hound,...
New Products
Edifier just introduced the Luna Eclipse 2.0 Bluetooth desktop speaker set for wireless audio playback with smartphones, tablets or computers. A wired 3.5mm connection...
New Products
FAVI Entertainment just introduced its crescent-shaped Boomerang Wireless Audio Dock, an on-the-go home-theater for your mobile device or tablet with tap-to-pair NFC Technology. It...
New Products
Motorola today introduced a powerful, low-cost, no-contract, unlocked smartphone for $179 (8GB) or $199 (16GB) that aims to provide the features and quality of...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
