New Products
JBL's Bar 1000 MK2 upgrades its Dolby Atmos soundbar with 960W power, wireless rears, and a 10-inch sub—true surround without the clutter.
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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.
New Products
At $1,699, the LG's top-of-the-line soundbar for 2025 promises a more immersive home theater experience but is nearly identical to last year's model.
Headphones
Cosonic has acquired Beyerdynamic for €122M, ending its 100-year family ownership. What does this mean for the iconic German brand—and its future in audio?
Floorstanding Speakers
Sony’s new CS Series loudspeakers deliver solid home theater and music performance without breaking the bank. Perfect for budget setups and secondary rooms.
Headphone Amps
Schiit Asgard X headphone amp/DAC brings flagship Mjolnir tech, new Continuity A output, and Mesh DAC with Forkbeard app for under $550.
Gift Guides
Upgrade Dad's digital lifestyle with gifts he'll enjoy all year and beyond this Father's Day. New Hi-Fi, Headphones, Home Theater and more!
DAPs
Discover the FiiO M21, an affordable Android music player with quad DAC, balanced output, and desktop mode—delivering high-res sound and versatile streaming for just...
News
Sonos updates Ace headphones with TrueCinema, dual TV Audio Swap, and better ANC. Worth it if you own a Sonos soundbar.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Bose updates its QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with better ANC, wireless charging, and smarter voice pickup—ready to challenge Sony and Apple in 2025.
New Products
Bose expands its portable speaker lineup with the new SoundLink Plus and 2nd Gen Micro—Bluetooth 5.4, better battery life, improved sound, and rugged designs...
Amplifiers
Cambridge Audio’s MXW70 delivers 70W of Class D power in a compact chassis designed for desktop and small hi-fi systems. Available July 2025 for...
New Products
Noble FoKus Amadeus true wireless earbuds deliver Bluetooth 5.4, LDAC, Audiodo Personal Sound, and 42-hour battery life—all wrapped in a bold, unique design under...
Reviews
Denon’s $599 DL-A110 cartridge: same legendary DL-103 guts, fancy headshell, and enough detail to make overpriced MCs look like a midlife crisis.
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN Susvara Unveiled delivers refined planar magnetic sound with improved comfort and a natural soundstage. Discover why it needs a powerful amp and how...
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN’s Isvarna closed-back headphones combine dynamic bass with planar clarity in a unique dual-driver design, redefining what closed-back planar-magnetics can achieve.
Headphones
The beautifully designed Kiwi Ears Atheia over-ear wired headphones feature hybrid drivers, but does sound live up to its looks?
Reviews
The Ruark R1 is a Bluetooth/FM radio that actually sounds good, looks like it belongs, and won’t land you in jail. Hi-fi snobs, meet...
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled Review: Discover how this near flagship planar magnetic open-back headphone delivers natural tone, detailed mids, and wide soundstage—if your amp's up...
Over-Ear Headphones
Think sub-$100 headphones can’t impress? Think again. The Kiwi Ears Ellipse punches above its price with surprising bass, solid imaging, and comfort—just don’t expect...
Digital Music Systems
Qobuz VP of Business Development shares what makes the hi-res music streaming service unique and what the launch of Qobuz Connect brings to the...
Home Theater
Floorstanding Speakers
Acoustic Energy’s AE320² floorstanders deliver impressive sound with innovative RSC cabinets, new paper/coconut drivers, and refined British design — a top contender for affordable...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Astell&Kern's latest IEMs for audiophiles feature new 13mm Unipolar Micro Planar Magnetic Drivers and are hand-assembled in Japan.
New Products
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...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Roku’s 2025 TVs bring mini-LED, Dolby Atmos, faster streaming, and now an 85-inch model—finally stepping up to the big-screen showdown.
New Products
Meet the new apex predator of home theater bass: the Hsu Research D15-Chimera SC, a modular, dual 15-inch subwoofer that just made its explosive debut...
New Products
Ruark MR1 Mk3 desktop speakers deliver high-res sound, versatile connectivity, and compact design. Add the RS1 subwoofer for deep bass without taking up space.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Nothing’s CMF Buds 2 earbuds feature Dirac Opteo technology for superior sound clarity, deeper bass, and hybrid ANC—all in an affordable, durable package perfect...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
The initial roll-out of this wireless tech is limited to TCL TVs and a new TCL speaker, but the plan is to expand to...
Hi-Fi Components
Digital Music Systems
Digital Music Systems
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.
New Products
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X adds detachable cable, 48-ohm impedance, STELLAR.45 drivers, and improved comfort—all for just $199.
Dongle DACs
Sennheiser BTD 700 Bluetooth dongle boosts wireless audio with aptX Lossless, low latency, and Auracast—plug & play high-def sound for any device.
Headphone Amps
At $1,499, the Rotel DX-3 is a versatile, all-in-one audio hub for everything from low-impedance in-ears to demanding high-impedance headphones without breaking a sweat.
Over-Ear Headphones
Explore the HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled: detailed review of its sound, design, comfort & performance. Is this the best Arya headphone yet?
Over-Ear Headphones
Focal goes open-back on a budget—sort of. The Hadenys brings surprising bass, polite tuning, and typical French flair for $495. Balanced cable lovers? C’est...
Music
Reverend Peyton's Honeysuckle serves up raw, vintage blues with a modern kick—no gimmicks, just grit, sweat, and slide guitar magic.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Marantz offers six home theater A/V Receivers from $599 to $4,500. What’s the difference, and which one might be right for you?
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
TCL’s 2025 QM8K flagship TV offers near-OLED picture with CrystGlow WHVA Panel, Halo Control System, and Dolby Atmos—all starting at $2,299.99. A serious challenger...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Hisense partners with French audio expert Devialet to revolutionize TV sound in 2025. Discover premium Laser TVs, soundbars, and UST projectors with immersive Dolby...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Small space, big taste. From BALMUDA’s countertop masterpieces to Leon Speakers’ artful audio and OFS Room’s stylish solutions, ICFF 2025 reminded us that good...
New Products
Your ticket to watching movies on a Kaleidescape 4K movie server just got a $1,000 cheaper, but are the trade-offs worth the discount?
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
At $12,000 for the combo, the new Marantz home theater separates include a 13.4-channel AV preamp and 12-channel amplifier.
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.
MFP
The new Canon PIXMA MG6220 Wireless Photo All-in-One printer is aimed at users interested in high-quality results at a more affordable price. Featuring a...
Compact Cameras
Canon announced the 12.1-megapixel PowerShot ELPH 510 HS digital camera, claiming to be the thinnest digital camera with 12x optical zoom and a 28mm...
Compact Cameras
The new Canon PowerShot ELPH 310 HS Digital camera has a 12.1-megapixel CMOS sensor with an 8x optical zoom and 28mm wide-angle lens, Canon's...
New Products
The new Canon PowerShot SX150 IS digital camera is equipped with a 12x optical zoom with 28mm wide-angle lens, 720p HD video recording, Intelligent...
Laptops
LG Electronics announced two new notebooks in their Aurora series — the 14-inch S430 and 15.6-inch S530. With attractive, brightly colored exteriors and HD...
Monitors
LG Electronics announced the ultra-slim E91 23-inch LCD Monitor finished in luxurious acrylic. With its super-slim, 7.2mm depth and thin bezel, the E91 takes...
Monitors
LG Electronics announced the D237IPS 23-inch LCD 3D Monitor which uses Film Pattern Retarder (FPR) 3D display technology on IPS panels, for even clearer,...
New Products
IOGEAR announced new AVIOR Series 3D-ready splitters and switchers that will give installers more flexibility when dealing with multiple displays and components. 4 and...
Headphones
Sol Republic introduced its first on-ear headphones that deliver high-definition sound, fashion-forward style and a nearly indestructible design at an affordable price. The new...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
New headphone company, Sol Republic has introduced its first in-ear headphones, named Amps and Amps HD. Each headphone features a unique sound signature, fashion-forward...
