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...
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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.
New Products
McIntosh MTI100 Sun Records Limited Edition: integrated turntable with tube preamp, Bluetooth, and rare Johnny Cash vinyl for true audiophiles.
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...
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!
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.
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...
Music
Lonnie Johnson's Blues & Ballads gets an audiophile-grade vinyl reissue via Bluesville and Craft. Intimate, detailed blues for hot summer nights.
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
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.
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...
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
Sixty years ago this summer, Stax Records’ top artists took over the 5-4 Ballroom in South Los Angeles for a two-night run billed as...
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.
New Products
SIM2 announced the M.150 single-chip DLP LED 3D 1080p Home Theater Projector that doubles as a mood lighting accessory to add vitality to the...
New Products
LG Electronics introduced the 8.9-inch Optimus Pad LTE tablet in Korea, which is equipped with both LTE technology and True HD IPS display, the...
Car Subwoofers
JL Audio announced the 8-inch 8WXv2 car subwoofer driver, the newest member of the WX lineup, offering excellent performance in small enclosures at a...
Car Subwoofers
JL Audio announced new TW3 car subwoofer drivers, which deliver a powerful combination of shallow mounting depth and amazing excursion capability, available in 12-inch...
Car Subwoofers
JL Audio announced the thin, yet 13.5-inch 13TW5v2 car subwoofer driver with only 2.63 inches of mounting depth allowing for high-quality, high-output sub-bass performance...
Car Subwoofers
For 2012, JL Audio announced the v3 generation of the W1 car subwoofer drivers, incorporating a number of significant advances, starting with the motor...
Car Subwoofers
For 2012, JL Audio announced upgraded W6v3 car subwoofer drivers with very noticeable performance increases in the form of greater output, sharper dynamics and...
Digital Cameras
Olympus announced the 16-megapixel VR-340 digital camera with 10x super wide optical zoom lens (24-240mm equivalent) and advanced digital technology all packed into an...
Digital Cameras
Olympus announced the 14-megapixel VG-160 entry-level digital camera with 5x optical zoom and a wide-angle lens (26-130mm equivalent) packed into a super-slim body that...
New Products
Olympus announced the TG-320 Tough 14-megapixel digital camera with a 3.6x wide-angle optical zoom lens (28-102mm equivalent), that is waterproof, shockproof, freezeproof and dustproof....
