Articles
Still gaming or streaming music over SBC like it's 2005? Get the real scoop on which Bluetooth codecs — AAC, aptX, LDAC, or LHDC...
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Digital Music Systems
Naim Uniti Nova PE delivers powerful 150W per channel streaming with class D amp tech, hi-res support, and multi-room features.
New Products
Lexon's Balloon Dog speaker combines wild art with wireless Bluetooth 5.0 sound—no bones about it, this translucent, collectible pooch delivers 360° audio and up...
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Who needs a preamp in 2025? Anyone who’s not into lifeless, app-controlled audio hell. Here’s why real systems still need real control.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Check out the Marantz M1 streaming amplifier, Quad's retro Integrated Amp, Ruark's stereo console and Schiit's sold out headphone amp.
New Products
Celebrate 75 years of Peanuts with Pro-Ject's limited edition turntable, featuring hi-fi tech, Bluetooth, and Schroeder-approved specs—finally, a reason Linus might drop the blanket.
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With hybrid active noise cancellation, LDAC, 75-hour battery life, and Bluetooth 6.0, the OneOdio Focus A6 Wireless Headphones might be hard to beat for...
Daily Deals
Amazon Prime Day is a four-day shopping event from July 8-11, 2025 offering the biggest discounts of the year on consumer electronics.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Balanced Armature and Dynamic drivers, hybrid active noise reduction, AI-powered Voiceloom speech enhancement, and more take the Status Audio Pro X wireless earbuds up...
Dongle DACs
Campfire Audio launches the Relay portable DAC/amp with AKM SEQ 4493 chip, balanced outputs, and high-res support at $229. Strong tech, but tough competition...
Articles
Check out these two classic movies with 4K restorations so sharp they'd make the filmmakers do a double take.
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Struggling with poor vinyl playback? Your phono cartridge setup—or those filthy records—might be the reason. Here’s how to fix it.
Articles
Double Indemnity and No Country for Old Men get the 4K Criterion treatment—two bleak masterpieces of American violence, fate, and betrayal, restored in stunning...
Music
Try to imagine if Bill Evans arranged Pet Sounds-era Beach Boys for his legendary trio with Scott LaFaro and Paul Motian performing at the...
Reviews
The Audioengine HD4 Next Gen skips HDMI ARC, a phono stage, remote, and app—but delivers Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, and solid analog sound for...
Headphone Amps
The Feliks Audio Echo Vibe is a $1,095 OTL tube headphone amp from Poland that runs hot, sounds lush, and proves you don’t need...
Amplifiers
The MXW70 shoves 70-watts of Class D power into a half-width amplifier. No screen, no ego, just clean sound for folks who know gear...
Headphone Amps
The Burson Conductor GT4 is a $3K audio sledgehammer—insanely powerful, deadly neutral, and hot enough to fry eggs. Upgradeable, versatile, and built like a...
Reviews
The Tivoli SongBook MAX is retro, loud, and weirdly addictive. Mid-century design meets Miami volume—your neighbors may never forgive you.
Over-Ear Headphones
Dan Clark Audio’s Noire X refines their popular Aeon 2 Noire with Harman tuning, improved dynamics, and premium build—top-tier closed-back planar sound under $1,000.
Over-Ear Headphones
Beyerdynamic DT 770 PRO X deliver studio-level detail, comfort, and passive isolation with surprising openness for $199 closed-back headphones.
Podcasts
Find out which wireless headphones and earbuds offer the best combination of sound quality, active noise cancellation, battery life, comfort and convenience in 2025.
Hi-Fi Components
Digital Music Systems
Floorstanding Speakers
GoldenEar’s T44 hybrid floorstanding loudspeaker offers powerful sound and deep bass without the need for a subwoofer.
Bookshelf Speakers
Full range sound from bookshelf speakers? Check out the new Radiant Acoustics CLARITY 6.2 and 4.2 loudspeakers featuring PURIFI USHINDI woofers and custom AMT...
New Products
FiiO expands its desktop audio lineup with the new SP5 active speakers, featuring upgraded amplification, premium drivers, and wide-format connectivity for under $750.
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AVID launches the Relveo, its first all-new turntable in 12 years. Handmade in the UK and priced at £6,900 ($11,000 US), the Relveo targets...
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IKEA says "hejdå" to Sonos and builds its own smart speaker lineup with BLOMPRAKT and NATTBAD — affordable, Matter-friendly, and simple enough to set...
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Rugged, floating Bluetooth speaker built to survive saltwater, drops, and your worst outdoor mishaps. Expect serious bass, 16-hour playtime, and an emergency alarm that...
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Beyerdynamic AVENTHO 100 wireless headphones offer retro style, German-engineered sound, ANC, and travel-friendly features at a competitive price in 2025.
Home Theater
Trinnov has produced its own series of trailers and clips that demonstrate the limits of home and commercial theater installations.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
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.
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The COVID pandemic took a lot from us including thousands of restaurants. But a small vintage audio and record store in thriving in Brooklyn.
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Mediterranean Summer 2025 brought brutal heat, tourist chaos, and locals who’ve officially had it. From Corfu’s charm to Dubrovnik’s GoT overload, here’s why Europe...
Headphone Amps
Discover the FiiO K15 DAC Headphone Amp: A powerful, affordable desktop solution offering balanced audio, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth, all for $549. Compare with top...
New Products
Nothing challenges the Apple AirPod Max with the new Headphone 1 with Sound by KEF.
New Products
With proprietary Sound Field technology, the Yamaha YH-L500A wireless headphones provide personalized cinematic audio for $229.
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Not all headphones are designed for all listening needs. The V-MODA M-100 PRO and M-10 are affordable headphones that provide the quality and durability...
Music
Craft Recordings revives iconic jazz titles in the OJC series, including AAA vinyl reissues from Kenny Burrell, Sonny Criss, Coltrane and more in 2025.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Top-of-the-line LG OLED picture technology in a 77-inch screen size with zero cable clutter for a sleek home theater or gaming setup.
New Products
At under $2,000, the Dangbei MP1 Max is a compact 4K lifestyle projector with Google TV, AI setup, and hybrid laser-LED tech for screens...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
After a long absence from the US TV market, this Japanese tech giant is making a comeback.
Projectors & Screens
Sony's VPL-VW6100ES BRAVIA Projector 8 offers stunning big screen home theater performance at a hefty price.
New Products
XGIMI’s MoGo 4 series offers sleek design, Google TV, and Harman Kardon sound—but low brightness limits use to dark rooms.
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The Hisense M2 Pro may be small, but it has a comprehensive feature set including easy setup, 1200 lumens light output, up to 200-inch...
Articles
Upgrade the sound of your turntable with our favorite MM and MC phono cartridges you can buy in 2024 without breaking the bank.
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With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."
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A clean record sounds better and prolongs the life of your phono cartridge. My best record cleaning solutions to achieve both and maintain your...
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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
LG Electronics introduced their flagship 55-inch LCD TV, the ultra-slim LG 55LW9800 NANO FULL LED Cinema 3D HDTV. It is the first passive 3D...
Gaming Notebooks
MSI introduced the 17-inch GT780DXR and 15-inch GT683DXR mobile gaming powerhouse laptops featuring the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 570M graphics processing unit (GPU) and optional...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
V-MODA announced their third True Blood headphone called the True Blood MAKER, a limited edition Zinc Metal in-ear headphone developed in partnership with HBO....
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Motorola Mobility announced a splash and dust-resistant touchscreen smartphone called the Motorola Wilder (model EX130). The 2.8-inch touch screen phone lets users access and...
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JVC announced the compact handheld GY-HM150 ProHD HD/SD Memory Card Camcorder. Based on their GY-HM100, the new GY-HM150 is built to handle demanding news...
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JVC announced their flagship home theater projector, the Procision Series DLA-X90R (also known as the Reference Series DLA-RS65) D-ILA Projector capable of displaying theater-quality...
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JVC announced their most affordable 4K projector, the Procision Series DLA-X70R (also known as the Reference Series DLA-RS55) D-ILA Projector. Each model is capable...
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JVC announced the Procision Series DLA-X30 D-ILA 3D Projector (also known as the Reference Series DLA-RS45) offering 50,000:1 native contrast ratio, 3D viewing, D-ILA...
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JVC announced the DLA-F110E D-ILA 3D projector designed for custom installations including high-end conference rooms and DICOM (digital imaging and communications in medicine) applications,...
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JVC announced the Reference Series DLA-RS4800 ISF certified 3D projector offering 55,000:1 native contrast ratio using the latest generation D-ILA technology with a built-in...
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