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Apple AirPods Pro 3 add a ton of smart new tricks but lose the magic that made the AirPods Pro 2 so good.
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Focal’s Mu-so Hekla launches November 6 in Seoul before expanding globally in 2026. Priced at $3,600 USD, it’s a Dolby Atmos powerhouse built on...
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At $699, Noble Audio’s FoKus Prestige Encore elevates luxury wireless listening with a four-driver hybrid design, Audiodo sound calibration, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless...
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Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound Premiere brings Dolby Atmos and Wide Stage tech to a smaller, $5800 “budget” soundbar—luxury sound for anyone who still has...
Articles
From the music you stream to the rage you post, the algorithm owns you. Orwell saw it coming—control disguised as choice, obedience sold as...
News
UST Projector fans, get ready. The annual UST Showdown is scheduled for this weekend. Which of these eight high performance projectors will rise to...
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A recent study suggests Walmart's CastOS TV operating system may dominate the TV device market by 2029. Here's why that matters.
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This is the really good stuff for audiophiles, music lovers and home theater enthusiasts that's guaranteed to impress.
New Products
LG MAGNIT 136-inch Active Matrix Micro LED TV delivers next-level pixel control, modular design, and stunning 4K visuals for high-end home theaters.
Acoustic Room Treatment
GIK Acoustics debuts its new Amplitude line featuring patented recessed plate technology, premium finishes, and modern design for superior room acoustics and refined visual...
New Products
At $329, JBL’s Tour PRO 3 wireless earbuds combine dual drivers, adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and a touchscreen Smart Charging Case to challenge...
IEMs
AZLA’s new $119 ARES Clear Gaming Earphones combine a dual-driver design, 47 in-game tuning profiles, and versatile wired connectivity for gamers who value clarity...
Daily Deals
The award-winning Focal Bathys Black Silver wireless headphones are now $699 for the holidays—offering true hi-fi sound, ANC, and luxury design at their best...
Bookshelf Speakers
Audioengine expands into Nordstrom, Best Buy, and Crosley, bringing its handcrafted hi-fi speakers to major retail shelves and new audiences nationwide.
Reviews
Sony's flagship soundbar system will add punch to your movie and TV viewing and music listening, but at a price.
Over-Ear Headphones
Fosi Audio i5 open-back planar headphones aren’t perfect, but deliver deep bass, detailed imaging, and impressive technical performance.
Over-Ear Headphones
Refined, not reinvented: Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen delivers better clarity, isolation, and modern connectivity without losing its musical soul.
Reviews
Sennheiser HDB 630 delivers high-res 24-bit/96kHz wireless audio with aptX Adaptive, smart ANC, and the BTD 700 dongle for Android, iOS, and desktop.
Reviews
At $1,750, are the DALI IO-12 wireless ANC headphones worth it? With precise sound, rich bass, clear mids, and long battery life, they come...
Reviews
Ruark R1 vs Tivoli Model One BT: a showdown of design, tone, and tech. Tivoli brings punch, but the Ruark’s refinement makes it worth...
Floorstanding Speakers
Audiovector Trapeze Ri speakers offer warm, bass-forward sound, precise top end, and natural midrange. Rock-solid Danish design meets high-end performance, requiring a powerful amp...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Phil Jones from Harman reveals what makes Denon and Marantz A/V receivers unique to help you decide which model is right for your home...
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Headphone Amps
At $1,980, Eversolo’s DAC-Z10 combines dual AKM DACs, R2R volume control, balanced preamp design, and HDMI I2S connectivity in a refined, touchscreen-equipped chassis built...
CD Players
For $319, Shanling’s ECZero AKM delivers high-quality headphone listening, Bluetooth streaming to wireless headphones or speakers, and CD ripping—all in a sleek portable design.
New Products
MartinLogan dives deeper with the new Depth Series subwoofers—more power, pricier, and ready to rattle floors in a market already stacked with bass-heavy contenders.
Music Streamers
A refined, purpose-built streamer for DAC owners who want TEAC’s engineering and don’t mind paying a premium for purity. Everyone else will find more...
Amplifiers
Linear Tube Audio’s Century Monoblocks: hand-built ZOTL amps with Screen-Drive tubes, 110 W/8 Ω, low output impedance, and full balanced inputs.
New Products
Limited to 5,000 units, the $199 Audio-Technica ATH-M50xENSO headphones feature custom engraving on the earcups and headband inspired by Japanese ink paintings of the...
New Products
FiiO expands its 2025 lineup with the FT13 closed-back headphones, B15 R2R DAC, and Air Link Bluetooth transmitter—bringing premium sound, smart design, and hi-res...
News
Fans of Samsung's HDR10+ dynamic HDR have a new reason to get happy (actually over 1,000 reasons).
Floorstanding Speakers
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.
Articles
Meze builds art you can hear, Popori turns physics into poetry, and the Blue Jays might just make Toronto believe again. Three miracles—only one...
Headphones
Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen bring real wood, modular design, and refined tuning to a $349 headphone built for longevity and timeless style.
New Products
Beyerdynamic returns to the DJ market with the DJ 300 PRO X and PRO X CLUB, offering modular 2-in-1 design, studio-grade sound, and durable...
New Products
Loewe x Jacob & Co. unveil two limited-edition wireless headphones encrusted with sapphires or diamonds based on the Loewe Leo for either $115K or...
New Products
Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000 handcrafted Japanese open-back headphones with HXDT drivers, 275g lightweight design, and flagship sound. Sennheiser who?
Music
Two recent releases from the free jazz universe of music celebrate two of the greatest saxophone icons of the 20th century, Archie Shepp and...
New Products
Panasonic Z8BA OLED delivers a 77-inch cinema-size picture, advanced HDR, True Game Mode, Dolby Atmos sound, and full Fire TV integration. But is it...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Compare Denon and Marantz AVRs for 2025—explore features, performance, and prices to find the best home theater receiver for your setup, from budget to...
New Products
For under $2,000 BenQ's TK705i and TK705STi 4K projectors deliver up to 150-inches of bright, low-lag home entertainment. But what's different?
Movies
High-end audio, wireless headphone chaos, Spotify’s fake “lossless,” and Hollywood’s latest implosion — from Taylor Swift’s box office reign to Marvel’s flops, the dogs...
News
Your old Google Home smart speakers and Nest cams, doorbells and hubs can improve natural language interactions with Gemini AI, but it's not free.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Amazon’s Fire TV Stick 4K Select offers Vega OS and cloud app streaming but lacks Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos, and full app support, making...
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.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
For 2012, Yamaha announced five new AVENTAGE network A/V receivers with the 9.2-channel RX-A3020 (150W x 9) and RX-A2020 (140W x 9), as well...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Nintendo announced the Wii U game console with GamePad touch-screen controller, which revolutionizes how people connect with games, each other and entertainment through the...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
NETGEAR announced the NTV200S NeoTV Pro HD Streaming Player offering built in streaming from a laptop to the TV with Intel Wireless Display (WiDi)...
Desktop PC
Fujitsu announced the ESPRIMO desktop global PC family, available in three sizes with the latest 3rd generation Intel Core processors. The new models feature...
New Products
Fujitsu announced the 14-inch LIFEBOOK U772 Ultrabook designed for business professionals, and the 13.3-inch LIFEBOOK UH572 Ultrabook for consumers — powered by the 3rd...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Pioneer Electronics announced the high-end SC-1222 (7.2-channel) and SC-1522 (9.2-channel) A/V receivers, which integrate Class D3 digital amplification, multi-room setup options, multiple HDMI inputs...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Marantz introduced the 7.1-channel NR1603 and the 5.1- channel NR1403 SlimLine Series A/V receivers in a 4-inch high chassis with advanced network technologies, each...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Denon Electronics introduced the DBT-1713UD Universal Blu-Ray Disc Player, offering a newly designed, silent loading BD transport, plus access to Netflix, YouTube, Vudu and...
Loudspeakers
Audience announced their new flagship loudspeaker, the Mark II ClairAudient 16+16 tower speaker, which has been upgraded with the addition of eight 6 x...
New Products
Ematic announced the eGlide Steal, a budget 7-inch capacitive Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) powered tablet offering a faster and smoother web browsing experience,...
