Bookshelf Speakers
Western Acoustics Type 2.1 lands at AXPONA 2026 with Purifi driver, horn design, and a Brooklyn apartment sensibility that trades flash for texture and...
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Floorstanding Speakers
Von Schweikert showcases Ultra 7, VR.thirty and Mercury 2 loudspeakers with Westminster Labs, Rockna, and Audiobyte, components ahead of AXPONA 2026.
Loudspeakers
Jamo speakers return in 2026 with new ownership, fresh designs, and a plan to compete in a crowded hi-fi market. Can the Danish brand...
Reviews
Samsung's Micro RGB TV tech arrives in real-world screen sizes
New Products
Samsung reveals pricing and availability for its 2026 Micro RGB LED TV lineup, introducing a new approach to color accuracy and premium display performance.
Music
Triumph returns with The Best of Triumph on June 12 via Craft Recordings as the Canadian rock trio gears up for its first major...
News
Audio Pro’s C5 MKII W Classic arrives in Bright Yellow, proving design now matters as much as sound in wireless speakers.
Gift Guides
Building the ultimate man cave in 2026? Discover the best home theater, hi-fi, and tech upgrades that deliver real performance, not hype.
News
Focal Mu-so Hekla at AXPONA 2026 delivers real Dolby Atmos from one box. Not a soundbar. Not cheap either. But it works.
Floorstanding Speakers
Quad ESL 2912X electrostatic speakers at AXPONA 2026 from MoFi Distribution prove big panels can deliver clarity, scale, and real emotional connection without excess.
Floorstanding Speakers
Amphion Argon7LX arrives at AXPONA 2026 with Finnish precision, clean power, and zero drama. No hype, just sound that quietly outperforms.
Floorstanding Speakers
ATC EL50 debuts at AXPONA 2026 for $99,999. Does this active 3-way tower justify the price or fall short where it matters?
DACs
Geshelli's TORC DAC makes its case at AXPONA 2026 with a modular design, swappable DAC boards, and a real upgrade path that will not...
Bookshelf Speakers
Dynaudio Legend bookshelf speakers hit AXPONA 2026 with Esotar 3 tweeter, real bass, and Danish build that proves the internet got this one wrong.
Movies
Best 4K Blu ray releases of March 2026 include Marty Supreme, All the President’s Men, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and more. Skip the...
Reviews
Samsung S95H OLED pairs its FloatLayer design with higher brightness and improved glare control. Is this the best OLED TV for 2026?
Over-Ear Headphones
Can Axel Grell’s $599 OAE2 deliver true speaker-like imaging? Our review breaks down its neutral tuning, comfort, and real-world performance.
Headphone Amps
Can LAiV’s $849 Crescendo VERSE R2R DAC, preamp, and headphone amp compete with FiiO, Topping, and Schiit in a crowded desktop category?
Music Streamers
Marantz M1 Streaming Amplifier Review: Can This Compact All In One Replace Your Entire Hi-Fi System?
Marantz's Model M1 packs 100W, HEOS, HDMI eARC, and Dirac Live into a compact streaming amp for only $1,000.
IEMs
Does the Meze Astru’s titanium driver tuning, sub bass extension, and controlled treble justify $899 against top IEM rivals?
Dongle DACs
Can a $149 MagSafe compatible DAC/amp deliver clean, neutral sound and fix the cable chaos of dongle DACs for iPhone users? The Fosi MD3...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
This 3-part video series explains the differences between DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD disc players and formats, and what works best with your TV...
Amplifiers
Floorstanding Speakers
New Products
Grado updates its phono cartridge lineup with refined stylus, OCC copper coils, and improved designs across Lineage, Timbre, and Prestige series.
New Products
Clarus Concerto MKII targets noise and power stability for high-end systems, but at $12,000 it raises the question: who really needs it?
New Products
Can the SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution deliver deep bass from dual 9-inch drivers, 1,200 watts power, and advanced DSP without taking over your room?
Floorstanding Speakers
Paradigm Premier Series v2 arrives at AXPONA 2026 with six new models, upgraded driver technology, and pricing aimed at affordable high performance.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Advance Paris debuts NOVA at AXPONA 2026 with modular integrated amplifiers, streaming and Bluetooth add-ons, but should streaming be optional at this price?
Bookshelf Speakers
Cambridge Audio's MSX Series revives the Minx with compact modular speakers, BMR tech, and flexible sub options starting at $99.
New Products
Sony's True RGB TVs are nearly here, and we got to spend some quality time with them in Tokyo. Here are our initial thoughts.
News
We're raffling off the first-ever, and one-and-only set of specially designed T10 BESPOKE in-ear computers! Find out how to enter.
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?
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.
DAPs
Cayin N8iii launches at $3,999 with tube modes, AKM DAC, up to 1.285 watts of output, and a 13500mAh battery, but is it enough...
New Products
Beats and Nike team up for Powerbeats Pro 2 Special Edition with fitness features, bold design, and zero upgrades under the hood. Smart move...
Headphone Amps
Can the $849 LAiV Crescendo VERSE deliver real R2R DAC performance in a one box system for headphones and speakers?
New Products
Grado Classic Series launches with 7 updated headphones from $125. What’s new, what’s not, and who these are really for.
Headphone Amps
Schiit's Lyr 5 Headphone Amplifier at $799 combines tube and MOSFET gain with up to 6W output and Forkbeard control but skips balanced inputs...
Music
Craft Recordings brings Vince Guaraldi and Bola Sete’s From All Sides back on 180g vinyl with RTI pressing, offering clean sound as original copies...
Articles
AXPONA floods Chicago with six figure systems, Spotify flaunts lossless in a velvet rope lounge, Passover hits harder with The Ten Commandments, and Brief...
New Products
Samsung’s 2026 The Frame and Frame Pro TVs blend 4K performance with Art Mode, matte display, and cleaner wireless setup for a true gallery...
New Products
This year, LG is offering its QD-OLED TV in two strikingly different designs. Which one would you pick?
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Kaleidescape’s $34,995 Terra Prime 120TB Movie Server stores 2,000 4K movies, and downloads in minutes over 2.5G Ethernet with lossless audio.
New Products
Priced from $3,500 (65-inch) to $9,000 (100-inch), the 2026 Hisense UR9 series TVs feature advanced color processing with up to 5000 nits.
Articles
Opening Day optimism, Sennheiser in limbo, Kaleidescape at 25, and a study that questions how we hear. Think you’re paying attention? Think again.
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
iHome just announced four new portable Bluetooth speakers which come in various colors and range in size from a small mini cube to a...
External HDD
G-Technology just announced the G-DRIVE PRO with Thunderbolt, a compact, desktop external hard drive that delivers hard drive capacity with SSD-like performance, taking full...
News
DISH Network Corporation today announced that it has submitted a merger proposal to the Board of Directors of Sprint Nextel Corporation for a total...
E-Readers
Kobo today announced its limited-edition, top-of-the-line Kobo Aura HD E Ink eReader offering the highest resolution 6.8-inch E Ink display at 265 dots-per-inch (dpi)....
Car Subwoofers
Kicker just introduced the CompRT shallow-mount car subwoofer line, which offers one-inch less mounting depth than their prior CompVT automotive subwoofers. A shallower depth allows...
New Products
KICKER just introduced the Cush Talk over-ear headphones, which provide a lightweight mic and single multi-function button for listening convenience and easily transferring voice...
New Products
Monster and Viacom have partnered to release the Monster DNA White Tuxedo on-ear headphones, which are specially tuned by Head Monster Noel Lee, the audio...
Floorstanding Speakers
Essence just announced the world’s first full-range electrostatic loudspeakers to use acrylic stators. The Model 1200 floorstander is 48.8” tall, 11.5” wide, 1” deep...
Headphones
Monster today announced two purple-colored Sound Machine headphones in collaboration with 19-time Grammy award-winning musician and producer Emilio Estefan, which are available in on-ear and over-ear...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Pioneer today introduced two affordable Elite home theater receivers, the Elite VSX-43 7.1-channel receiver (pictured above) and Elite VSX-70 7.2-channel receiver. Both A/V receivers...
