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Can the $4,995 ABYSS Diana TC Signature really compete with Audeze and Meze? We listened at CanJam NYC 2026 on a $30K Woo Audio...
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Articles
Are wired IEMs making a comeback? CanJam NYC 2026 suggests growing demand as audiophiles chase better sound beyond wireless earbuds.
TVs
Hisense unveils 2026 U7 and U6 MiniLED TVs from 55 to 116 inches and $1,299 to $19,999, targeting Samsung and TCL in the TV...
Articles
Can Axel Grell move the soundstage outside your head? The Grell OAE2 debuted at CanJam NYC 2026 and the listening experience was…unexpected.
Articles
Featuring Schiit’s new Continuity A output stage, Mesh DAC architecture, and Forkbeard app control, the Asgard X brings trickle-down Mjolnir tech to a powerful...
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Can the $3,500 Audio-Technica ATH-ADX7000 deliver electrostatic-like speed and space without an energizer? We listened at CanJam NYC 2026.
New Products
STAX unveils the SR-009D, the latest evolution of its legendary SR-009 electrostatic headphone platform. Can the new flagship raise the bar again?
Headphones
Drop shuts down its standalone store March 31, ending the Massdrop era. Few audiophile staples remain, and the community model that built them is...
New Products
Ferrum debuts the WANDLA GoldenSound Edition Gen 2 at CanJam NYC 2026 with Tube Mode, Impact+ bass tuning, and new spatial audio controls.
Music
Craft Recordings expands its acclaimed Original Jazz Classics series with AAA vinyl reissues from Lee Morgan, Bobby Timmons, and The Young Lions.
IEMs
Can the Campfire Audio Andromeda 10 justify its $1,799 price in today’s crowded flagship IEM market, and does it truly improve on the legendary...
Headphone Amps
Fosi Audio debuts the C3 AI Gaming Sound Card and MD3 Magnetic DAC/Amp at CanJam NYC 2026, expanding into gaming audio and portable hi-fi.
IEMs
Can one driver beat complex hybrids? Meze Audio unveils the $899 ASTRU flagship IEM at CanJam NYC 2026 with a single dynamic driver design.
New Products
Can HiFiMAN’s HE1000 WiFi and Arya WiFi bring true high resolution audio to wireless planar open-back headphones? We’ll find out at CanJam NYC 2026.
Over-Ear Headphones
Can SIVGA’s $179 SV021 Pro turn premium wood build and comfort into great sound, or does its uneven tuning hold it back?
Movies
Predator: Badlands hunts in native 4K with savage Atmos bass, and visuals so sharp even a Weyland Yutani synthetic would glitch trying to process...
Reviews
Klipsch’s mid-range Dolby Atmos soundbar system delivers impressive performance at an affordable price
Movies
Is the 2026 Ben-Hur release on 4K Ultra HD Blu-ray Disc the chariot race your home theater deserves or just another lap around catalog...
Dongle DACs
Can the $199 FiiO BTR17 still compete in 2026? With dual ESS DACs, THX power, and LDAC support, this pocket DAC/amp aims close to...
Dongle DACs
Is the Astell&Kern HC5 worth its premium price, or are you just paying for the logo on a balanced portable USB DAC?
Over-Ear Headphones
Can Meze’s $799 STRADA closed-back deliver big bass and detail without losing balance, or does it need careful amp pairing and EQ to shine?
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Spotify and Liquid Death launch the Eternal Playlist Urn and generator so your music lives on after you’re gone. Limited to...5 per customer.
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New Products
LG announces pricing and availability for its 2026 OLED evo G6 and C6 TVs, featuring brighter panels, new processing, and enhanced gaming performance.
New Products
TCL debuts CrystalClip open ear earbuds at MWC 2026 with air conduction audio, spatial sound, AI features, and a Swarovski crystal edition at a...
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Axel Grell’s OAE2 open-back headphones debut at CanJam NYC 2026 with a speaker-like soundstage concept. Can the $599 design change how we listen to...
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At $995, Grado's most affordable Signature Series open-back headphones feature new S2 drivers and cushion design with a Brazilian Walnut housing. Is this the...
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Samsung Galaxy Buds4 Pro at $249.99 and Buds4 at $179.99 add AI live translation, enhanced ANC, and Galaxy optimized tech but are they worth...
Dongle DACs
The $59 iFi GO link 2 USB-C Dongle DAC makes the case that smaller is better for hi-res audio listening, but what do you...
In-Ceiling Speakers
Q Acoustics Easyfit in-ceiling speakers feature tool free spring mounting, pivoting tweeters, IPX4 rated models, and proven driver tech for Atmos and whole home...
Loudspeakers
Fyne Audio is now offering bold custom colors to UK buyers. Have Scottish speakers decided beige is no longer brave enough?
Hi-Fi Components
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.
Articles
Robert Duvall dies at 95 as Hollywood shifts, Qobuz fights AI music, Paramount takes Warner, and the industry braces for what comes next.
DAPs
Can the Astell&Kern PD20 redefine portable hi-fi with hearing based personalization and Triple AMP architecture for under $2000?
New Products
LG expands its xboom lineup with Buds Plus and Buds Lite, adding ANC, Auracast, UVnano+ tech, and up to 35 hours of battery life.
DACs
HiBy W4 packs aptX Lossless, LDAC, 475mW balanced output, and a touchscreen into a $99 portable Bluetooth DAC Amplifier.
New Products
Sennheiser refreshes the CX 80U and HD 400U with USB-C digital audio, delivering reliable wired sound for modern phones, laptops, and everyday use.
Music
A new companion to the 'Lets Get Lost' documentary soundtrack titled 'Swimming by Moonlight' offers a snapshot of Chet Baker's remarkably strong late period...
New Products
Can the $299 ViewSonic LX60HD deliver 630 ANSI lumens, 140-inch projection, Google TV, and easy setup without compromise?
Movies
Arrow Video brings Excalibur and Westworld to Limited Edition 4K UHD. Do the new restorations and extras justify the upgrade for collectors?
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Discover how Marantz is redefining modern home theater performance with a new line of A/V components offering theater-grade sound without the traditional "equipment rack"...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Toneoptic’s CAN record storage system offers modular stackable vinyl storage made in Los Angeles starting at $195 and designed to replace milk crates for...
New Products
Does Optoma's $1,299 UHZ36 deliver the right balance of brightness, gaming performance, and Filmmaker Mode upgrades or are key features missing for serious installs?
New Products
BenQ’s W5850 targets serious home theater enthusiasts with laser brightness, factory calibration, and film-first features—but at a higher price and with notable omissions.
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
Panasonic announced 17 new models to its 2012 Smart VIERA line of HDTV Plasmas ranging in screen sizes from 42-inches to 65 inches. The...
DAPs
Sony announced the Android-powered Z1000 series Walkman Mobile Entertainment Player with an anti-reflective 4.3-inch multi-touch LCD touch screen. It features the integrated S-Master MX...
New Products
Bang & Olufsen announced BeoVision 12-65, a 3D 65-inch Plasma HDTV with integrated center channel and 7.1 surround sound designed by David Lewis Designers....
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Dell announced the XPS 13 Ultrabook, a 13.3-inch laptop featuring an edge-to-edge glass display with hardened Gorilla Glass, a full-size backlit keyboard, large glass...
Camcorders
JVC announced the GY-HMQ10, the first handheld 4K camcorder, which captures, records, and plays video images at four times the resolution of high definition...
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Sony announced the Bloggie Live (MHS-TS55), the first full HD pocket camcorder capable of live video streaming with built-in Wi-Fi capability. The Bloggie Live...
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Sony announced the Bloggie Sport (MHS-TS22), a waterproof and shockproof pocket video camcorder. It is waterproof in up to 16 feet of water (for...
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The Engage Unity Home Theater System is an all-in-one speaker system embedded into a pedestal TV stand. It features all the electronics needed to...
New Products
LG Electronics announced the Super Ultrabook Series, 13.3-inch Z330 and 14-inch Z430 notebooks. The Z330's Super Compact Clutch design reduces the width of the...
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VIZIO announced the VAP430 Stream Player, a set-top box that turns any HDTV into an enhanced VIZIO Internet Apps Plus (V.I.A. Plus) smart TV...
