Articles
Check out our favorite wired over-ear open-back and closed-back headphones for audiophiles and studio professionals at various price points.
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Music Streamers
Dan Mackta of Qobuz answers questions on Reddit on AI, Linux support, app features, and future platform growth.
IEMs
ACTIVO Scoop feature a single 8mm dynamic driver, dual 6mm dynamic drivers, and dual balanced armatures, bringing Astell&Kern tech to an accessible price.
Articles
Our picks for the best desktop and portable DAC/Amps for audiophiles of 2025 include Burson Audio, JDS Labs, FiiO, iFi Audio and Rotel.
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Our favorite streaming amplifiers of 2025 for audiophiles include models from WiiM, Marantz, Ruark, Naim and Aavik.
Articles
Our favorite integrated amplifiers for audiophiles in 2025 includes models from WiiM, Advance Paris, Moon by Simaudio, Quad and Marantz.
Home Theater
Netflix is set to acquire Warner Bros., HBO, and HBO Max in an $82.7B deal, reshaping Hollywood as Discovery spins off CNN, TNT and...
Gift Guides
Celebrate the season with sound that connects us all. DTS powered audio gifts, from headphones to home theater systems, bring crystal-clear cinematic thrills for...
Gift Guides
Cyber Monday 2025 delivers huge savings on Audioengine, Denon, SVS, Samsung and more. The best home audio and TV discounts of the year are...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
IsoAcoustics upgrades, IsoTek power cleaning, Stranger Things mania, and the Great Weiner Resurrection—this Editor’s Round-Up dives into audio, culture, and hot dog chaos.
DACs
Astell&Kern ends 2025 with the new AK HC5 USB DAC featuring the AK4499EX and the STELLA reference IEMs developed with VOLK Audio and Michael...
Reviews
Can $129 wireless earbuds really deliver xMEMS clarity, LDAC, aptX Lossless support, and strong ANC? The SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro Plus makes a compelling case.
Articles
Shopping for wireless noise cancelling over-ear headphones in 2025? Here are our picks for the best you can buy on any budget.
New Products
Sendy’s new Egret drops into the $799 arena with advanced planar tech and handcrafted woodwork, taking a clear shot at rivals like Meze and...
New Products
Sony’s WH-1000XM5 now comes in limited NFL Editions, starting with the Detroit Lions and soon the Buffalo Bills and Houston Texans. Perfect for fans...
Reviews
The Edifier MR5 delivers impressive near neutral accuracy, deeper bass, LDAC support and true three-way power for $350, making it a top budget studio...
Headphone Amps
Cayin RU9 delivers tube warmth, solid-state detail, strong power, and rare versatility in a pocketable DAC/amp with one drawback.
Reviews
At $320, the Noble FoKus Amadeus true wireless earbuds offer neutral sound, great battery life, and real tuning control for audiophiles.
DACs
At $225, the Apos x Geshelli Merlin AKM Desktop DAC offers 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD512 support, dual USB and coax inputs, and fully balanced...
Headphone Amps
The Apos x Community Gremlin is a compact fully balanced Class A hybrid amp that delivers impressive warmth, tube rolling flexibility, and big performance...
IEMs
The Apos X Rock Lobster IEM delivers powerful rock focused tuning, big value at $60, and impressive performance for heavy and modern genres, though...
Headphone Amps
FiiO’s $989 K17 is a feature-stuffed DAC amp with real power, a 31 band PEQ, streaming, and smooth neutral sound. One box to rule...
Podcasts
Find out who won and what happened at the 2025 UST Projector Showdown where 8 projectors were compared side-by-side.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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CD Players
At $269, FiiO’s DM15 R2R portable CD player debuts with an in-house DAC, balanced and single-ended headphone outputs, Bluetooth transmit mode, and a high-voltage...
Headphone Amps
The 2025 Chord Mojo 2 portable DAC/Amplifier gets a psuedo-balanced 4.4 mm socket and USB-C charging convenience, while price unchanged.
Music Streamers
At $399, Arylic’s LP100 digital music streamer targets the WiiM Ultra with extra features including AirPlay 2, a built-in MC/MM phono stage, and extensive...
New Products
Rega closes out 2025 with the Nd9, a £695 moving-magnet cartridge featuring a Boron cantilever, fine line diamond stylus, and N55 Neodymium magnet, set...
New Products
Musical Fidelity’s Nu-Vista Vinyl S brings flagship tech to a smaller chassis with extensive MM/MC flexibility, but its $5,500-$6,500 price enters fierce high-end competition.
New Products
Rega’s new Mercury and Solis flagship amps showcase peak engineering, but with a $50K full-system buy-in and no network amplifier in sight, the strategy...
Floorstanding Speakers
AUER Acoustics brings its very expensive VERSURA speakers to the US, featuring tankwood cabinets, refined design, and high-end engineering aimed at serious audiophiles.
News
Technics adds Auracast support to the EAH-AZ100 earbuds, enabling easy Bluetooth LE audio sharing and broader compatibility without changing the sound or the price.
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.
New Products
Master & Dynamic teams with Applied Art Forms for a limited MH40 Wireless inspired by vintage flight jackets, featuring premium materials, unique design touches,...
IEMs
Campfire Audio’s new Iris hybrid IEM brings warm, clear sound, a transparent shell, and a shockingly loaded accessory kit for $349—full specs still MIA,...
New Products
SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro+ adds xMEMS drivers, AI Adaptive ANC, LDAC, and aptX Lossless, delivering a true 2-way design and hi-res performance at a budget-friendly...
New Products
Bowers & Wilkins brings its McLaren partnership back for 2025 with the Px8 S2 McLaren Edition, pairing the updated S2 acoustic platform with clean...
IEMs
SIVGA’s Nightingale PRO is a $269 planar magnetic IEM with a multi-magnet driver, CNC-machined housing, low 16 ohms impedance, and wide 20Hz-40kHz response for...
Music
Focal Naim America debuts “Mixed on Focal #7” and the “Holiday Cheer Mix,” highlighting new tracks mixed or mastered on Focal’s professional studio monitors.
Articles
Our picks for best televisions of 2025 offer the best picture quality and value at their price and size.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
The Anthem MRX SLM delivers high-end performance in an ultra-slim AVR built for CI installs and small rooms, though limited power and inputs may...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Amp Genie simplifies home theater control by automatically detecting audio sources and switching inputs, DSP, and volume on supported AVRs. A practical alternative to...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Roku's budget-friendly 4K streaming stick may not have Dolby Vision or an ethernet port, but for the price, it's hard to beat.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Kaleidescape’s new Mini Terra Prime delivers fast 4K downloads, silent operation, and 8TB of storage for about 125 high-bitrate films—its most accessible high-performance movie...
Reviews
Sony's latest OLED TV offers superior picture performance right out of the box. Is that enough to justify the price? (Spoiler alert - it...
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
Learn what features are important when shopping for a new HDTV and how to spot a good deal Plasma TV vs. LCD TV Despite...
Monitors
LG announced the TUV Rheinland certified, 25-inch DX2500, which incorporates glasses-free parallax barrier 3D and head-tracking technologies. Existing glasses-free 3D products generally require viewers...
New Products
Audience announced the Au24e Low Z, High Z and MM phono cables, the first high-end phono interconnects that are impedance-matched to optimize the electrical...
Monitors
Acer introduced the 27-inch HR274H 3D LCD Monitor that can convert any 2D content to 3D, allowing anyone to watch their favorite movies, videos,...
Headphones
The Quilted Plattan is the first model to be introduced from Urbanears’ newly launched Editions range of headphones. Editions are special models with a...
Music Streamers
Grace Digital introduced the GDI-IRBM20 Business Music System which seamlessly connects SiriusXM radio for any office or store setting. SiriusXM Internet Music for Business...
Accessories
Ear Armor is a new company responsible for creating high fidelity ear protection. Led by V-MODA founder, Val Kolton, Ear Armor products are designed...
New Products
AT&T is introducing their first Android smartphone to offer a true high definition screen. The flagship LG Nitro HD (model P930) features a 4.5-inch...
Keyboards
Verbatim introduced the Ultra-Slim Bluetooth Keyboard, compatible with iPads, iPhones and other Bluetooth-enabled tablets with HID keyboard support. This thin, portable keyboard delivers a...
Bookshelf Speakers
Audioengine has upgraded their flagship A5 powered bookshelf speaker system to the A5+ model which keeps the same look, drivers and amplification with additional...
