DACs
$319 hi-res desktop DAC/AMP with balanced/single-ended outputs, Bluetooth 5.4, USB, optical, coax, and I²S connectivity.
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Music Streamers
Spotify Premium launches Lossless audio for $11.99/month, delivering higher quality music streaming but stops short of 24-bit/96kHz or higher hi-res.
New Products
Tivoli's 3rd generation tabletop radio blends real wood design with Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, Spotify Connect, and hi-res sound for $349.
New Products
Apple surprises with new ultra-thin iPhone Air to accompany iPhone 17, 17 Pro, and 17 Pro Max models for 2025.
News
YouTuber Caleb Denison survives a legal attack from his former employer and re-launches his own independent YouTube tech channel and consulting firm.
New Products
AirPods Pro 3 ($249) deliver improved ANC, longer battery life, heart-rate tracking, Live Translation, and better fit—Apple’s most capable earbuds yet.
New Products
Available in 65 to 98-inch screen sizes, the flagship 2025 TCL QM9K 4K TV offers more dimming zones and higher brightness.
Floorstanding Speakers
Ultra luxury hi-fi loudspeakers, audiophile components, and a movie player you have to hear (and see) to believe.
Floorstanding Speakers
Perlisten A-Series loudspeakers are designed for stereo or home theater. Choose between two towers, a stand-mount and on-wall surround.
New Products
JBL Boombox 4 and PartyBox 720 are the perfect portable party speakers for 2025 with booming bass, waterproof designs and epic lightshows.
Music
Craft Recordings’ Haunted Heart collects the complete Bill Evans Trio studio recordings with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian, including Portrait in Jazz, Explorations, and...
New Products
The Lenco LBT-515 is a direct-drive turntable with Ortofon 2M Blue, adjustable tonearm, built-in preamp, and Bluetooth 5.3 for wired or wireless playback.
New Products
Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 200, AMIRON ZERO & AMIRON 200 launch Q4 2025 with ANC, aptX Lossless, Bluetooth 5.4 in EU/Canada.
New Products
Bose QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen wireless over-ear headphones promise class-leading noise cancellation, USB-C lossless audio, Google Fast Pair and Spotify Tap for $449.
Music
Craft Latino celebrates Celia Cruz’s centennial with all-analog 180g vinyl reissues of her classics with Johnny Pacheco, including Son Con Guaguancó and Tremendo Caché.
Reviews
Noble Fokus Apollo delivers hybrid planar + dynamic drivers, long battery, 10-band EQ, and advanced ANC in a premium wireless headphone.
Reviews
Focal Bathys MG delivers top-tier wireless sound with upgraded ANC, premium comfort, and detail but at $1,499, rivals like Sony, Bowers & Wilkins, and...
Bookshelf Speakers
We put MartinLogan's least expensive speaker to the test to see if it can capture the magic of the company's far more expensive models.
Reviews
MartinLogan Dynamo 10 Subwoofer delivers fast, controlled bass, wireless and wired options, ARC room correction, and furniture-friendly design for $1,199.
Reviews
At $449, the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 delivers audiophile-grade sound, deep bass, and premium build that surpasses Bose, Sony, and Apple in clarity...
Reviews
The Sony WH-1000XM6 delivers the best ANC performance yet with upgraded sound, smarter design, and up to 30 hours of battery life, but is...
Exclusive Videos
In this episode of eCoustically Speaking, find out the differences between passive, powered, and active loudspeakers.
Hi-Fi Components
Music Streamers
New Products
Edifier’s S880DB MKII wireless speakers support LDAC with Bluetooth 5.3 for hi-res streaming instead of aptX HD or AirPlay.
New Products
At $899, the Technics SL-40CBT Bluetooth Direct Drive Turntable features aptX Adaptive, built-in MM phono stage and three finishes.
In-Wall Speakers
Large-format Monitor Audio Creator Series W1L, W2L, W3L in-wall speakers and Mount Boxes offer reference-quality sound that hides in plain sight.
New Products
Discover Audio Pro W-Generation WiFi multiroom speakers with improved sound, AirPlay 2, Google Cast, and WiiM-powered app control.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Goldmund Telos 670, Eidos Streamer/SACD and Rhea Passive speakers offer Swiss-engineered precision audio with a $200K+ price that could shock even the Alps.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Magnetar Doubles Down on Physical Media with UDP900MKII and UDP800MKII Blu-ray Players at CEDIA 2025
Magnetar’s blu-ray disc players prove physical media isn’t dead with 4K UHD, hi-res audio, Roon Ready, and reference build quality that will take a...
DAPs
Astell&Kern PD10 Black DAP ($2,410) gets SP4000 upgrades including bit-perfect Android, Advanced DAR, Smart Gain and Qobuz Connect because color alone won’t cut it.
News
The biggest booth at CEDIA Expo 2025 showcases JBL and ARCAM audio, Samsung TVs, and a JBL Synthesis 11.4.8 home theater.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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.
Dongle DACs
iFi GO blu Air is a compact $129 Bluetooth DAC with LDAC, aptX, balanced outputs, XBass, XSpace, and 10-hour battery life for IEMs and...
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A new wave of Bluetooth USB-C adapters extend the life of laptops, iPads and phones by enabling higher audio quality to wireless headphones.
Dongle DACs
At $229, the Campfire Audio Relay dongle DAC/amp delivers 4 Vrms output, premium build, and precise sound.
DAPs
FiiO M27 DAP combines flagship DACs, FPGA architecture, 5W balanced output, and hi-res audio. Full specs and pricing set for September.
New Products
Samsung Galaxy Buds3 FE are smart ANC wireless earbuds with deep bass, clear treble, AI translation, and hands-free controls for Galaxy users.
Music
HighTone Records returns under Craft, debuting Tulare Dust, a Merle Haggard tribute that proves the legend wrote circles around most.
New Products
The HiFi Frame encases a 55 to 85-inch Samsung TV with a cleverly concealed CANVAS HiFi soundbar that sounds even better than it looks.
Articles
Jaws 50th in IMAX dominates as Summer 2025 flops pile up: The Fantastic Four, Honey Don’t, Eden, Splitsville, and more bomb at the box...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
With 18 channels, Dirac Live Active Room Treatment, and HDMI Dual Zone Matrix, the Storm Audio Core 16+ improves on the previously released Core...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
AudioControl’s Hyperion Series with Dirac Live ART, Room Correction, and Bass Control delivers professional-grade audio for custom installers and home theaters, launching Q4 2025.
New Products
NextLevel Acoustics Audio Art turns the frame around your TV into a high-performance integrated surround sound system, with speakers built directly inside the frame.
New Products
L-Acoustics showcases its new HYRISS immersive audio system at CEDIA 2025, blending spatial sound with architectural design for high-end residential and yacht AV installs.
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
ZVOX has expanded their lineup of Z-Base single-cabinet home theater sound bars, which are designed to be placed under a flat-panel TV set. Three...
Music Streamers
Sirius XM Radio introduced the Lynx Portable Radio, the first SiriusXM 2.0 radio that offers new features and receives an expanded channel lineup via...
New Products
LG Electronics announced an 84-inch 3D LED-backlit LCD TV with four times the resolution of regular HDTVs, which LG is calling Ultra Definition (UD)....
Desktop PC
Dell has updated their Alienware Aurora desktop computer line with the latest technology for the ultimate PC gaming experience. The new systems come loaded...
Headphones
Sennheiser announced the RS 220 audiophile-grade, digital wireless headphones offering uncompressed stereo sound with total freedom of movement. Dynamic transducers with powerful neodymium magnets...
New Products
Empire Brands announced the Wicked Audio Solus headphones which come equipped with a built-in volume control as well as a DJ switch, allowing users...
New Products
Boston Acoustics introduced the cube-shaped SoundWare S 5.1 Home Theater Speaker System comprised of five ultra-compact SoundWare S satellites, each measuring less than 4-inches,...
Gadgets
Interactive Voice introduced the ivee Digit alarm clock and voice controlled, interactive, bedside assistant. Developed to deliver a unique experience between user and machine,...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Nixeus Technology announced the Fusion XS (model NX-500) Android 2.2 powered media player for streaming movies, TV shows or web videos from the Internet...
Articles
Former Apple CEO Steve Jobs once warned Google co-founder Larry Page that the search giant was dangerously close to becoming another Microsoft — that...
