New Products
McIntosh MTI100 Sun Records Limited Edition: integrated turntable with tube preamp, Bluetooth, and rare Johnny Cash vinyl for true audiophiles.
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Reviews
At a more affordable entry point than the company's current BRAVIA Theater Bar 8 and 9 soundbars, this new option is a hybrid of...
Music
Getz/Gilberto gets a stunning SACD upgrade via Jamie Howarth's Plangent Process and Bernie Grundman’s analog-to-DSD cut. Hear this jazz classic reissue like never before.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
After a long absence from the US TV market, this Japanese tech giant is making a comeback.
Digital Music Systems
Pro-Ject's Uni Box S3 is s compact streaming amp with 40W/channel, MM phono, Bluetooth 5.1, WiiM platform. Pricey, no DSD/MQA, best for efficient speakers.
Music
Craft Recordings and Bluesville bring Memphis Slim and Furry Lewis back on 180g vinyl with remastered sound and original liner notes.
New Products
Final’s new UX3000 SV wireless headphones debut with hybrid ANC, voice-first tuning, aptX HD, and 35-hour battery life—crafted in Japan for clarity.
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!
CD Players
Shanling’s EC Zero T brings hybrid tube/solid-state sound to a portable CD player with R2R DAC, Bluetooth 5.3, and high-end headphone amp—CDs just got...
Floorstanding Speakers
The $70,000 Bowers & Wilkins 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition channels 45 years of studio history into a luxury speaker built on the 801...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Noble Van Gogh IEM combines a unique hand-finished design with a four-driver hybrid setup, delivering bold, textured sound and premium build at a competitive...
Articles
Our picks for the truly standout audio systems at various price points at T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro wireless earbuds deliver flagship features like Snapdragon Sound, AI ANC, and LDAC—all under $80. Your budget AirPods alternative for 2025.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
IsoAcoustics expands its OEM reach with GAIA Neo, partnering with JBL, Marten & Innuos to isolate some of the world’s most advanced audio gear.
Projectors & Screens
Sony's VPL-VW6100ES BRAVIA Projector 8 offers stunning big screen home theater performance at a hefty price.
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...
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
Floorstanding Speakers
Elipson updates its Prestige Facet line with 10 affordable new speakers built for hi-fi and home theater setups, priced from $550 to $3,300.
Floorstanding Speakers
Wilson Audio Sabrina V features the same 8-inch woofer as the Sasha V and WATT/Puppy, delivering agile, authoritative, and textured bass for audiophiles seeking...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Vintage style meets modern tech in the Quad 3 integrated amp with Class AB, Sabre DAC, MQA, Bluetooth 5.1, and versatile inputs. Available mid-June...
New Products
XGIMI’s MoGo 4 series offers sleek design, Google TV, and Harman Kardon sound—but low brightness limits use to dark rooms.
New Products
At $1,699, the LG's top-of-the-line soundbar for 2025 promises a more immersive home theater experience but is nearly identical to last year's model.
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.
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?
Hi-Fi Components
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
Bose updates its QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with better ANC, wireless charging, and smarter voice pickup—ready to challenge Sony and Apple in 2025.
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...
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.
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.
Music
Lonnie Johnson's Blues & Ballads gets an audiophile-grade vinyl reissue via Bluesville and Craft. Intimate, detailed blues for hot summer nights.
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...
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.
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...
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.
Head Units
Clarion announced the M502 CD-less marine digital media receiver that is one of the first to be compatible with the new SXV200 SiriusXM Connect...
Head Units
Clarion announced three built-in navigation in-dash source units that boast full-featured capabilities such as SiriusXM satellite radio compatibility, built-in Parrot Bluetooth, Pandora internet radio...
Head Units
For 2012, Clarion introduced five in-dash 1-DIN car audio source units that focus on wireless connectivity and digital media playback, while keeping pricing affordable....
New Products
Amped Wireless introduced the R10000G High Power Wireless-N 600mW Gigabit Router offering up to 10,000 sq. ft. of Wi-Fi coverage with its high-speed 620MHz...
Network Attached Storage
LaCie announced the 5big Office and 5big Office+ five-bay network attached storage solutions for small offices. Both are powered by a 1.6GHz Intel 64-bit...
Articles
Underwriters Laboratories (UL) has issued a warning to consumers and retailers that the Polaroid TDX-03211C 32-inch LCD HDTV (with DVD player) bears an unauthorized...
Car Speakers
JL Audio announced the Evolution C3-600 Convertible Component Speaker System for Japanese automobiles that will not accept a full-size 6.5-inch speaker. There are times...
New Products
JL Audio announced the highly versatile XD-PDBU-X3 power distribution block that can be used for ground or + 12 V connections. It features three...
Car Amplifiers
JL Audio announced the affordable JX500/1D 500-watt monoblock, Class D car amplifier that is 43% smaller without sacrificing power or performance of the prior...
Car Amplifiers
In 2012, JL Audio is introducing the Slash v3 car amplifiers featuring an all-black look. The patented Class D output circuitry in the monoblocks...
