New Products
LG came on strong at CES 2026 with a new suite of OLED TVs featuring stunning design and impressive video performance.
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Articles
Premium audio sounds better than ever but warranties are stuck in the past. Why are $400 to $2000 headphones and speakers still treated as...
New Products
Emotiva introduces an affordable line of fully balanced hi-fi separates for a discounted package price of $2,599.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Fosi Audio’s $229.99 BT20A MAX packs a TI TPA3255 amp, real 2.1 power, and unusually robust Bluetooth codec support—does it deliver where it counts?
New Products
beyerdynamic introduces Headphone Lab at NAMM 2026, a free plug-in that adds factory-calibrated, speaker-style monitoring to DT studio headphones.
Dongle DACs
Fosi Audio debuts the MD3 Magnetic and DS3 portable DAC/headphone amplifiers at CanJam Dubai 2026, focusing on compact design, XMOS processing, and IEM-friendly performance—not...
Dongle DACs
Can a $349 dongle DAC really deliver true tube sound and serious power? The ONIX Beta Xi2 aims to prove portable tubes aren’t a...
Gift Guides
Last-minute shopper? These 12 hi-fi, headphone, and home theater gifts still ship in time for Christmas and Chanukah. Fast delivery, great picks.
CD Players
Shanling’s $999 CT90 CD transport targets modern CD collectors with digital-only outputs and Bluetooth, but skips SACD, analog outs, and compact rack-friendly design.
New Products
FiiO’s EH11 headphones and updated JM21 music player target commuters and travelers with retro design, hi-res Bluetooth, solid performance, and an affordable $240 combo.
New Products
Audeze debuts the LCD-5s at NAMM 2026 with SLAM acoustic technology and refined planar drivers—but will listeners pony up $4,500 for its flagship performance?
New Products
Can Meze’s $799 STRADA closed-back headphones stand out with premium design, easy drivability, and balanced sound in today’s crowded high-end market?
New Products
Just days after CES 2026, SVS’s 3000 R|Evolution subwoofers are now available—but do they raise the bar for output and control?
News
Sony and TCL are forming a global TV joint venture with TCL holding majority control. It’s a seismic power shift that rewrites the future...
Over-Ear Headphones
FiiO FT7 Review: Can $699 Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones Really Compete with the Heavyweights?
Can FiiO’s $699 FT7 open-back planar headphones deliver true high-end sound, or do build issues hold them back?
DACs
Is the FiiO K11 R2R the most musically engaging DAC/headphone amp under $200, blending R2R texture with real-world balance at $175?
Reviews
Andover Audio’s SpinPlay is a brutally well-executed all-in-one record player that sounds far better than it should at its price—and may be the company’s...
Bookshelf Speakers
Are the DALI KUPID just flash and color for $600—or something more?
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
The Quad 3 integrated amplifier blends classic British design with modern versatility, delivering tonal weight, balance, and real-world power without hype—an easy Editors’ Choice...
Over-Ear Headphones
Audio-Technica's ATH-ADX7000 deliver stunning dynamics, vast staging and refined tuning at $3,499 with some drawbacks.
Reviews
Can $129 wireless earbuds really deliver xMEMS clarity, LDAC, aptX Lossless support, and strong ANC? The SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro Plus makes a compelling case.
Podcasts
On this live stream podcast, the eCoustics team discusses the very best of what we saw and heard at CES 2026 in Las Vegas.
Music Streamers
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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Headphone Amps
Can iFi’s $4,499 iDSD PHANTOM be the ultimate headphone DAC/amp and streamer, with tube/solid-state modes, DSD2048, K2HD, and Class A power?
New Products
Sony’s LinkBuds Fit Hatsune Miku Edition blends ANC earbuds with a virtual idol—real human voice, not AI hype. Culture, color, and clarity collide.
New Products
Austrian Audio’s Arranger open-back headphones combine a new 44mm DLC driver, low 25Ω impedance, and foldable metal design. A serious mid-tier reference option?
Music Streamers
Is Mission’s 778S worth $1,699? ESS DAC, Roon Ready, no Bluetooth or Chromecast, with cheaper Bluesound, Cambridge, WiiM and Eversolo rivals.
Amplifiers
Dan D’Agostino’s Momentum Z Monoblock pushes the Momentum platform forward with regulated power delivery, revised circuitry, extreme output—and a price that firmly places it...
New Products
Onkyo wowed crowds at CES 2026 with an entirely refreshed line of A/V receivers, as well as a return to the A/V separates market.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
NAD launches the C 3030 and C 3030S integrated amplifiers, blending vintage design with modern features, priced from $1,199 to $1,499.
Music
Spotify is raising prices across Premium plans, now ranging from $6.99 to $21.99. Is the added cost justified, and who really benefits?
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Hi-Fi Components
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
FiiO’s M33 R2R enters the ~$600 DAP segment with a discrete ladder DAC and high expectations—but key specs and Bluetooth support remain unanswered.
New Products
ASUS ROG Kithara is a wired open-back planar gaming headset developed with HiFiMAN, prioritizing audiophile sound, wide soundstage, and precision over wireless convenience.
New Products
EarFun unveils Air Pro 4+, Clip 2, and Wave Pro X at CES 2026 with hybrid ANC, Bluetooth 6.0, lossless audio, AI translation, and...
New Products
Audeze’s Maxwell 2 raises the bar for gaming headsets, featuring SLAM technology with improved sound, comfort, and a new control app.
New Products
Cleer’s ARC 4 and ARC 4+ debut as the first THX-certified open-ear wireless earbuds, refining fit, sound quality, and spatial audio ahead of CES...
Music
Red Garland’s Soul Junction returns in a superb OJC reissue—clean, balanced sound, authoritative piano, and essential listening for anyone who loves the piano.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Marantz brings the cost of A/V separates down to a more affordable price point with the AV 30 preamp/processor and AMP 30 multi-channel power...
Articles
CES 2026 reveals a turning point for movies: IMAX hits record highs, home screens get massive, and Netflix–Paramount reshape the future of theaters.
New Products
Sylvox debuts the world’s first frameless outdoor TV at CES 2026, plus a 110-inch 4K QLED model built to survive sun, rain, sports nights,...
New Products
Samsung previews its 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026, showcasing bold industrial design and advanced AI features. Availability and pricing remain TBD.
New Products
XGIMI’s TITAN Noir Max aims to bridge lifestyle design and premium projection, but pricing, final specs, and Q1 2026 availability will determine where it...
New Products
TCL’s X11L SQD-Mini LED TV debuts at CES 2026 in large sizes with premium pricing, boasting 100% BT.2020 color, 20,000 dimming zones and up...
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.
DAPs
Apple today introduced its 5th-generation iPod touch featuring a 4-inch Retina display; a 5-megapixel iSight camera with 1080p HD video recording; Apple’s A5 chip;...
New Products
Thinnest, Lightest iPhone Ever Features All-New Aluminum Design, Taller 4-Inch Retina Display, A6 Chip & Ultrafast Wireless Apple today announced iPhone 5, the thinnest...
DSLR Cameras
Sony announced its flagship, full frame, 24.3-megapixel a99 (model SLT-A99V) professional-class SLR digital camera, successor to the a900. The new a99 uses Translucent Mirror...
Mirrorless Cameras
Compact System Camera Features 16.1 MP APS-C Sensor, Fast Hybrid AF, OLED Viewfinder, Enhanced Control, Expandability and Wi-Fi Capabilities The new Sony NEX-6 camera...
Camcorders
Sony announced the NEX-VG30H Handycam interchangeable lens camcorder, which builds on the success of the NEX-VG20H model, sharing the same APS-C image sensor while adding...
Camcorders
Sony introduced the first consumer 35mm full-frame interchangeable lens camcorder with their new flagship model NEX-VG900 Handycam. With a resolution of 24.3 effective megapixels,...
Mirrorless Cameras
PENTAX expanded the Q-system with the new 12.4 megapixel Q10 interchangeable lens camera, new Q-Mount PENTAX 06 15-45mm F2.8 telephoto zoom lens and Adapter...
DSLR Cameras
PENTAX announced the K-5 II and K-5 IIs flagship digital SLR cameras, successor to the K-5 DSLR. The new models are dustproof, weather-resistant and...
Mirrorless Cameras
FUJIFILM announced the compact X-E1, a premium interchangeable lens digital camera system that uses the same proprietary 16.3 Megapixel APS-C X-Trans CMOS sensor and...
New Products
JBL announced two wireless speaker and charging docks designed for Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 smartphones. The devices feature NFC (near-field communication) chips, high-quality...
