Headphone Amps
Have iFi raised the performance ceiling for portable Bluetooth DAC/Amps with the iDSD Valkyrie, or does the hefty "dongle" fall flat on its promises?
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Music
Discover the latest vinyl reissues from Craft Recordings and Bluesville, featuring Buddy Guy’s This Is Buddy Guy! and Scrapper Blackwell's Mr. Scrapper’s Blues.
Articles
An audiophile’s chaotic journey through British gear, Italian beauty, and French flair—packed with snark, contradictions, and questionable decisions.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $199, the Shokz OpenDots ONE wireless earbuds offer situational awareness, dolby audio, and weather resistance for less than Bose Ultra Open.
New Products
REL’s T/9X SE Subwoofers in French Racing Blue and Green With Envy™ debut at High End Munich 2025—because why should audiophiles settle for boring...
New Products
Optoma GT4000UHD delivers 4K UHD, 4,000 lumens, ultra-low input lag, and UST convenience for an immersive gaming and movie experience in any room.
New Products
Meze Audio's 105 SILVA is a bold statement in design and sound, making the rest of the industry sweat. With its striking looks and...
Gift Guides
Upgrade Mom's home audio and video experiences this Mother's Day with 10 gift ideas she'll absolutely love -- and you might too.
DAPs
Astell&Kern’s A&ultima SP4000 drops at High End Munich 2025, featuring full Android, dual op-amps, advanced DACs, and next-gen audio tech.
Digital Music Systems
At $15,500 the dCS Lina DAC X combines hi-res digital music streaming, proprietary Ring DAC tech, and a build quality that justifies its top-shelf...
Articles
The cassette Walkman revival is real. From the FiiO CP13 to Gen Z mixtape culture, retro audio is back — hiss, heartbreak, and all.
News
Netflix AI search is rolling out fast, promising to read your mood and pick what to watch—because apparently scrolling was too much work.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $99, the ACCENTUM Open feature Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint connectivity to your devices while keeping you aware of your surroundings.
Movies
Netflix brings Rear Window to the big screen—because apparently, watching Jimmy Stewart spy on his neighbors from a tiny phone screen just doesn’t do...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
No streamer. No HDMI. No phono. Just raw power, a sharp DAC, and zero patience for excuses. The WiiM Vibelink Amp isn't here to...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
With a 120 Hz OLED panel, perfect blacks and an affordable price, LG's B4 may be the value pick for price-conscious TV buyers right...
Over-Ear Headphones
Can HiFiMAN break their closed-back curse with their first hybrid-driver design? Read on to find out.
Over-Ear Headphones
Can the Meze Audio POET combine the sound quality of the ELITE series with the compact design of the LIRIC series, thanks to its...
Dongle DACs
Our favorite Dongle DACs drop support for MQA, but earn Apple MFi Certification. Find out if either upgraded version is right for you.
Reviews
Can the first child of Audeze and Sony be a sonic superman for only $150? The Sony Pulse Elite is for more than just...
Headphone Amps
Does full EQ functionality and even more power make the Element IV an easy recommendation at $549?
Podcasts
In celebration of Shure's 100th Anniversary, company historian Michael Pettersen reveals how music, entertainment and culture have been shaped by Shure.
Home Theater
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Amplifiers
The Gryphon Antileon Revelation Amp offers a powerhouse at $45,500. Want more? Go Mono for double the price. Arriving August 2025.
New Products
Monitor Audio Vestra Subwoofers deliver unbeatable value and performance. With deep bass, customizable tuning, and sleek designs, the W10, W12, and W15 offer premium...
Floorstanding Speakers
Discover Aequo Audio's Adamantis and Ensium high-end loudspeakers with nanotech enclosures and analog ARPEC room correction.
New Products
No longer a limited edition model, the Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Closed-back Studio Headphones are now widely available at $199.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
New and improved acoustic isolation feet that simply make loudspeakers sound better. Just choose the size closest to the weight of your speaker.
New Products
The $349 Beosound A1 3rd Gen adds sound upgrades, fresh colors, and the same IP67 waterproof build—still one of the most stylish portable Bluetooth...
New Products
At $219, the Tivoli Audio Model One BT 70's Color Collection is both a Bluetooth speaker and table-top radio in five retro colors.
News
IKEA and Sonos end their Symfonisk cult—er, collab. Last chance to grab bookshelf and lamp speakers before they disappear into the forest.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Bookshelf Speakers
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.
Headphone Amps
Unlock the gates of Asgard with Schiit Valhalla 3 — a fully modern, OTL/OCL tube headphone amp forged for high-impedance cans and audiophiles who...
DACs
At $600 or $1460, the Audiolab D7 and D9 DACs feature ESS chips, MQA support, and versatile connectivity for audiophiles.
DACs
The Schiit Mimir DAC offers high-res 32-bit PCM sound, digital preamp functionality, and balanced outputs, all without the fluff of MQA or DSD—just pure,...
Headphone Amps
FiiO is slapping U.S. audiophiles with a brutal 40% price hike starting May 1st, thanks to new tariffs. Get ready for sticker shock on...
New Products
Some of our favorite over-ear wireless noise cancelling headphones are getting a major update. But will tariffs make these practically unaffordable in the United...
Music
Burmester’s PURE SOUND Master Recordings: Oscar Peterson Trio’s We Get Requests—no edits, no filters, just pure analog. $900? Lilli Von Schtup would ghost you...
Daily Deals
With Amazon's current deal on the 65-inch Panasonic Z85A 4K OLED TV, I finally got off the sidelines and bought a new TV.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
LG's QNED evo 92 and QNED evo 9M TVs incorporate elevated processing, better sound, WebOS enhancements, and more for 2025
New Products
Go wireless with the Anker Nebula X1 projector—perfect for creating a backyard movie theater without the hassle of cords. Maybe one.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
New Roku Streaming Stick and Streaming Stick Plus are Around 35% slimmer than the competition and can be powered by a TV's built-in USB...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
The well known TV reviewer and tech journalist extraordinaire has announced the launch of a new company, CD Creative Media LLC and a new...
News
Kaleidescape seems to have dropped a big hint that an 8K movie player / server could be in the works.
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
Sony announced the STR-DA5700ES A/V Receiver which features DTS Neo X, DLNA client capability, Faroujda 1080p upscaling and BRAVIA internet streaming services. In addition,...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Sony announced the STR-DA3700ES A/V Receiver which features a new and more convenient activity-based user interface that includes an easy set-up wizard. In addition,...
New Products
Sony announced the HMZ-T1 Personal 3D Viewer. The head mounted display with twin OLED panels offers portable and private viewing of both 2D and...
DAPs
Sony announced a new special edition Meb Keflezighi NWZ-W262 Walkman MP3 player, offering the same lightweight, water-resistant design as the W260 models with additional...
Car Audio
Sony announced two Digital Link Sound Systems that add-on iPhone/iPod integration and enhance the audio quality of factory head units. The XDP-PK1000 is an...
New Products
Sony announced the DR-ZX701iP over-the-head headphones for iPhone users. The headset delivers dynamic frequency response for deep bass and clear treble performance, featuring 50...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Sony announced their lowest priced in-ear headphones for iPhone users, model DR-EX61iP. The headset features an in-line remote with microphone, as well as controls...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Sony announced the DR-XB22iP in-ear headphones for iPhone users featuring an in-line remote with microphone, as well as controls for play/pause, volume, and track...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Sony announced the DR-XB23VP in-ear headphones with integrated mic and click controller for smartphone users. The headset features powerful bass reproduction with an angled...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Sony announced the DR-EX14VP in-ear headphones with integrated mic and click controls for smartphone users. The headset allows users to experience powerful sound reproduction...
