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At $995, Grado's most affordable Signature Series open-back headphones feature new S2 drivers and cushion design with a Brazilian Walnut housing. Is this the...
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LG announces pricing and availability for its 2026 OLED evo G6 and C6 TVs, featuring brighter panels, new processing, and enhanced gaming performance.
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TCL debuts CrystalClip open ear earbuds at MWC 2026 with air conduction audio, spatial sound, AI features, and a Swarovski crystal edition at a...
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Spotify and Liquid Death launch the Eternal Playlist Urn and generator so your music lives on after you’re gone. Limited to...5 per customer.
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Axel Grell’s OAE2 open-back headphones debut at CanJam NYC 2026 with a speaker-like soundstage concept. Can the $599 design change how we listen to...
Music
Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) returns to Japan to explore the hi-fi and music scene in late-2025.
Over-Ear Headphones
Can SIVGA’s $179 SV021 Pro turn premium wood build and comfort into great sound, or does its uneven tuning hold it back?
Headphones
Drop shuts down its standalone store March 31, ending the Massdrop era. Few audiophile staples remain, and the community model that built them is...
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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro at $249.99 and Buds4 at $179.99 add AI live translation, enhanced ANC, and Galaxy optimized tech but are they worth...
Movies
Predator: Badlands hunts in native 4K with savage Atmos bass, and visuals so sharp even a Weyland Yutani synthetic would glitch trying to process...
Articles
Robert Duvall dies at 95 as Hollywood shifts, Qobuz fights AI music, Paramount takes Warner, and the industry braces for what comes next.
Loudspeakers
Fyne Audio is now offering bold custom colors to UK buyers. Have Scottish speakers decided beige is no longer brave enough?
Dongle DACs
The $59 iFi GO link 2 USB-C Dongle DAC makes the case that smaller is better for hi-res audio listening, but what do you...
Reviews
Klipsch’s mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar system delivers impressive performance at an affordable price
Movies
Is the 2026 Ben-Hur release on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc the chariot race your home theater deserves or just another lap around catalog...
Dongle DACs
Can the $199 FiiO BTR17 still compete in 2026? With dual ESS DACs, THX power, and LDAC support, this pocket DAC/amp aims close to...
Dongle DACs
Is the Astell&Kern HC5 worth its premium price, or are you just paying for the logo on a balanced portable USB DAC?
Over-Ear Headphones
Can Meze’s $799 STRADA closed-back deliver big bass and detail without losing balance, or does it need careful amp pairing and EQ to shine?
Movies
Arrow Video brings Excalibur and Westworld to Limited Edition 4K UHD. Do the new restorations and extras justify the upgrade for collectors?
IEMs
Is the DUNU DN142 the smartest buy under $300? This tribrid IEM delivers lively treble, controlled sub bass, strong build quality, and one of...
DAPs
The FiiO JM21 portable DAP offers big power, Android 13, and wide flexibility, but does its neutral sound do enough to stand out?
Amplifiers
The eCoustics team discusses what's happening in the vintage tube market and what to look for when buying or upgrading tube amplifiers.
Floorstanding Speakers
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In-Ceiling Speakers
Q Acoustics Easyfit in-ceiling speakers feature tool free spring mounting, pivoting tweeters, IPX4 rated models, and proven driver tech for Atmos and whole home...
DAPs
Can the Astell&Kern PD20 redefine portable hi-fi with hearing based personalization and Triple AMP architecture for under $2000?
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Technics SL-1500CS upgrades the popular SL-1500C with Delta Sigma Drive motor control. Does this precision boost make it the new direct drive leader in...
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Rega's Aos MC borrows from the company’s $7000 reference phono stage at around $2300. Is it the new sweet spot for serious MC vinyl...
Music Streamers
Nagra Compact Player offers digital music streaming with DAC support up to PCM 384 kHz and DSD256. Is this the most attainable way into...
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LG expands its xboom lineup with Buds Plus and Buds Lite, adding ANC, Auracast, UVnano+ tech, and up to 35 hours of battery life.
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Can the $299 ViewSonic LX60HD deliver 630 ANSI lumens, 140-inch projection, Google TV, and easy setup without compromise?
Movies
Paramount wins Warner Bros Discovery after Netflix drops out. What happens to HBO, CNN, theaters, and streaming next in 2026?
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.
DACs
HiBy W4 packs aptX Lossless, LDAC, 475mW balanced output, and a touchscreen into a $99 portable Bluetooth DAC Amplifier.
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Sennheiser refreshes the CX 80U and HD 400U with USB-C digital audio, delivering reliable wired sound for modern phones, laptops, and everyday use.
Headphone Amps
High-power headphone output, Bluetooth 5.4 with lossless codecs, PCM768/DSD512 support, multiple digital and RCA analog inputs in one compact DAC/amp.
New Products
Can the Sennheiser RS 275 finally fix late night TV listening and dialogue clarity without disturbing others through Auracast and low latency wireless audio?
Reviews
Our hands-on review of Sony’s new top-of-the-line WF-1000XM6 wireless earbuds reveals they've been improved in a few key areas.
Music
A new companion to the 'Lets Get Lost' documentary soundtrack titled 'Swimming by Moonlight' offers a snapshot of Chet Baker's remarkably strong late period...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Discover how Marantz is redefining modern home theater performance with a new line of A/V components offering theater-grade sound without the traditional "equipment rack"...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Toneoptic’s CAN record storage system offers modular stackable vinyl storage made in Los Angeles starting at $195 and designed to replace milk crates for...
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Does Optoma's $1,299 UHZ36 deliver the right balance of brightness, gaming performance, and Filmmaker Mode upgrades or are key features missing for serious installs?
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BenQ’s W5850 targets serious home theater enthusiasts with laser brightness, factory calibration, and film-first features—but at a higher price and with notable omissions.
Articles
Physical media isn’t dead. These are the 10 best 4K UHD Blu-ray discs of 2025 with reference picture and sound, and meaningful extras.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
The stalwart Japanese HiFi brand lives on with this, their latest nine-channel AV receiver. Does it offer the right blend of performance, features and...
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.
Articles
Map Share community updates help drivers avoid delays on route. TomTom is enabling all of its 60 million portable navigation devices to receive free...
Loudspeakers
Pioneer announced three new wireless music speaker systems, the XW-SMA1, XW-SMA3 and XW-SMA4 capable of streaming audio using Apple's AirPlay, DLNA 1.5 or Wireless...
Loudspeakers
Pioneer announced the S-MM251 USB-powered computer speakers, offering a built-in audio DAC and a cool bass-reflex enclosure designed to enhance lower bass frequencies. The...
New Products
Google just announced Nexus Q, which combines the power of Android and Google Play to easily stream music and video in your home–all controlled...
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Google just announced Nexus 7, a seven-inch tablet powered by the latest Android 4.1 operating system (Jelly Bean) with a quad-core CPU and 8GB...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
For 2012 Onkyo announced three new top-of-the-line THX Ultra2 Plus A/V receivers with Cisco Linksys' SimpleTap technology. The new models include the $3,000, 9-channel...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Pioneer just released the BDP-150 Blu-ray Disc player ($179.99) that combines 3D playback capabilities with an array of features including an expanded range of...
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Sony announced two similar looking Google TV set-top boxes, each with a versatile remote control. The new models include the NSZ-GS7 Internet Player with...
Compact Cameras
Sony announced their new flagship compact digital camera, the aluminium-built DSC-RX100, a 20-megapixel point-and-shoot model that inherits many advanced imaging features from Sony's α...
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Sonos just released a wireless subwoofer that seamlessly integrates with the Sonos whole-home digital music systems, called the Sonos SUB. Sonos claims their new...
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