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Skullcandy’s Aviator 900 ANC revives a classic design with Bluetooth LE, THX spatial audio, and bold sound. A stylish, durable, and feature-packed $299 comeback.
New Products
Creative’s Aurvana Ace 3 adds Bluetooth 5.4, LDAC, Auracast, and Mimi Sound Personalization to its xMEMS solid-state design for smarter, high-res wireless audio.
New Products
At $599, Final’s new DX3000CL brings the design and tuning of its DX6000 open-back to a more affordable closed-back headphone, offering balance, comfort and...
Dongle DACs
Questyle’s QCC ($59) and QCC Pro ($99) finally bring aptX Adaptive and LDAC to iPhone and iPad, giving Apple users higher resolution Bluetooth audio.
Headphone Amps
Schiit’s Jotunheim 3 delivers massive power, ultra-low distortion, and a near-silent noise floor—Made in America, Forkbeard app-controlled, and built to drive any headphone with...
New Products
At $69.99, SOUNDPEATS Clip1 delivers Dolby Audio, LDAC, and N-Flex Arch comfort in a lightweight open-ear wireless earbud built for all-day wear, workouts, and...
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This is the really good stuff for audiophiles, music lovers and home theater enthusiasts that's guaranteed to impress.
Articles
Because your streaming service doesn't cut it and these are 4K Blu-ray players in 2025 that still matter.
Dongle DACs
Is the $49 Creative BT-W6 Bluetooth 5.4 dongle worth it to give your old laptop or console aptX Adaptive, LC3, and 24-bit/96kHz wireless audio?
Dongle DACs
The Questyle M18i blurs the line between dongle and desktop DAC, offering current-mode amplification, wired and wireless versatility, and exceptional sound quality—but short battery...
New Products
Carry your iPhone or essentials in style with Apple’s new ISSEY MIYAKE iPhone Pocket — a 3D-knitted fashion accessory priced at $149 and $229.
Music Streamers
The McIntosh DS200, MSA5500, and MX123 now support Spotify Lossless—because even Spotify couldn’t fake hi-fi forever.
New Products
Final’s new TONALITE earbuds use advanced 3D head and ear scanning to create a personalized timbre profile, offering AI-optimized sound tailored to your anatomy.
Reviews
Apple AirPods Pro 3 add a ton of smart new tricks but lose the magic that made the AirPods Pro 2 so good.
Reviews
Sony's flagship soundbar system will add punch to your movie and TV viewing and music listening, but at a price.
Over-Ear Headphones
Fosi Audio i5 open-back planar headphones aren’t perfect, but deliver deep bass, detailed imaging, and impressive technical performance.
Over-Ear Headphones
Refined, not reinvented: Meze 99 Classics 2nd Gen delivers better clarity, isolation, and modern connectivity without losing its musical soul.
Reviews
Sennheiser HDB 630 delivers high-res 24-bit/96kHz wireless audio with aptX Adaptive, smart ANC, and the BTD 700 dongle for Android, iOS, and desktop.
Reviews
At $1,750, are the DALI IO-12 wireless ANC headphones worth it? With precise sound, rich bass, clear mids, and long battery life, they come...
Reviews
Ruark R1 vs Tivoli Model One BT: a showdown of design, tone, and tech. Tivoli brings punch, but the Ruark’s refinement makes it worth...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Phil Jones from Harman reveals what makes Denon and Marantz A/V receivers unique to help you decide which model is right for your home...
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New Products
TCL’s T7 Series QLED TVs slot in below the QM6K TVs in 2025, opting for Direct LED backlighting instead of MiniLED.
New Products
Creative Labs reinvents the iconic Sound Blaster with the Re:Imagine, a modular high-resolution audio hub combining PC, gaming, and pro audio control with open...
Gadgets
xMEMs expands its reach beyond supplying micro-speakers for earbuds with its first integration in smart glasses.
New Products
Andover Audio’s new $729 SpinPlay all-in-one record player combines true hi-fi sound, IsoGroove tech, and Bluetooth connectivity—outclassing Crosley-style decks.
New Products
At $269, XGIMI’s Vibe One makes projectors fun and portable for convenient big screen entertainment just about anywhere.
DACs
Topping’s $1,799 D900 DAC/Preamp debuts with a custom PSRM 1-bit engine, analog volume control and 10-band PEQ.
New Products
The HEDDphone D1 brings Berlin engineering to the $799 headphone arena with a Thin-Ply Carbon Diaphragm, taking on Sennheiser, Focal, and Beyerdynamic head-on.
Hi-Fi Components
The Florida International Audio Expo is coming to Tampa Feb 20-22, 2026 at the Sheraton Tampa Brandon Hotel.
Floorstanding Speakers
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
Explore the best value-driven headphone accessories for audiophiles, including stands, cables, and amps, that boost your sound without breaking the bank.
New Products
At $699, Noble Audio’s FoKus Prestige Encore elevates luxury wireless listening with a four-driver hybrid design, Audiodo sound calibration, Bluetooth 5.4 with aptX Lossless...
New Products
At $329, JBL’s Tour PRO 3 wireless earbuds combine dual drivers, adaptive noise cancellation, LDAC support, and a touchscreen Smart Charging Case to challenge...
IEMs
AZLA’s new $119 ARES Clear Gaming Earphones combine a dual-driver design, 47 in-game tuning profiles, and versatile wired connectivity for gamers who value clarity...
Daily Deals
The award-winning Focal Bathys Black Silver wireless headphones are now $699 for the holidays—offering true hi-fi sound, ANC, and luxury design at their best...
Music
1990s hitmakers The Cranberries & Superdrag offer vinyl reissues of their biggest hit recordings worthy of your consideration.
New Products
LG MAGNIT 136-inch Active Matrix Micro LED TV delivers next-level pixel control, modular design, and stunning 4K visuals for high-end home theaters.
New Products
Panasonic Z8BA OLED delivers a 77-inch cinema-size picture, advanced HDR, True Game Mode, Dolby Atmos sound, and full Fire TV integration. But is it...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Compare Denon and Marantz AVRs for 2025—explore features, performance, and prices to find the best home theater receiver for your setup, from budget to...
News
T.H.E. Film Festival and T.H.E. New York International Audio Show will take place from October 24-26, 2025 at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, Meadowlands, New...
News
Roku Fall 2025 updates bring AI Voice, OS14 enhancements, smarter search, and Vankyo Roku TV Smart Projector—streaming just got a lot easier.
New Products
For under $2,000 BenQ's TK705i and TK705STi 4K projectors deliver up to 150-inches of bright, low-lag home entertainment. But what's different?
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.
Gadgets
Portable, powerful 8-track recorder with built-in stereo mics provides the ultimate mobile music production studio Zoom introduced the all-new R8 for capturing audio on-the-go....
Gaming Notebooks
MSI introduced the GT683R, its first gaming laptop featuring the recently-announced NVIDIA GeForce GTX 560M graphics processor. The GT683R is one of the first...
Desktop PC
LG Electronics unveiled the LG V300, their first all-in-one PC which features the innovative Film-type Patterned Retarder (FPR) display, found in its popular CINEMA...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Onkyo introduced the TH-NR1009 THX Select2 Plus Networking Home Theater Receiver, the first to feature DTS Neo:X multidimensional audio technology, delivering a highly realistic...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
New research from the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) found consumers are relying less and less on over-the-air TV signals and few U.S. households have...
Articles
American household spending on consumer electronics is at its lowest point in five years, CEA Study finds The average U.S. household spent $1,179 on...
Articles
Question If the DACs (digital-to-analog converters) in most current Blu-ray/DVD players are sufficiently good and there is no audible difference between them and dedicated...
Articles
Six tips for getting good bass from your subwoofer and home theater speaker system Area Other things being equal (and there are many trade-offs...
E-Readers
Amazon introduced an ad-supported eReader with global 3G connectivity called Kindle 3G witih Special Offers, that is available now for $164 ($25 less than...
Laptops
Sony announced new VAIO F Series multimedia laptop models including a top-of-the-line Signature Collection notebook in white. The 16.4-inch screen size is ideal for...
