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Amplifiers
The SDX 3100 HV handles native DSD1024, streaming, and analog preamplification, while the A 3100 HV delivers 500 watts per channel. Together, they cost...
IEMs
SIVGA debuts the $150 Lyrebird at CanJam London 2026, combining four driver technologies with stabilized wood faceplates and a balanced cable.
CD Players
Entry-level Marantz MODEL 70 adds HDMI ARC, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and 50 watts per channel, while the CD 70 substantially undercuts the existing CD...
Reviews
Klipsch The Sevens II deliver big stereo sound, HDMI eARC, streaming, and Dirac Live for music, movies, TV, and gaming.
Home Theater
Focal, Bowers & Wilkins, Sonus faber, JL Audio, Sony, Epson and Trinnov lead a fifth year lineup with more than 60 rooms from August...
Movies
Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery merger faces a 12-state lawsuit, raising questions about streaming prices, HBO Max, CNN and Hollywood consolidation.
Daily Deals
Amazon Prime Day is a four-day shopping event from June 23-26, 2026 offering the biggest discounts of the year on consumer electronics.
New Products
The $70 MSI Maestro 500 Wireless gaming headset combines ANC, Bluetooth 5.4, 2.4GHz wireless, wired audio, and up to 90 hours of battery life.
Movies
Criterion's Complete Kubrick 4K set costs $599.95 and includes 30 discs, 13 features, 3 shorts, 5.1 mixes and 25+ hours of extras.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Can tube texture, 130 watts per channel, and French flair coexist without the usual quirks? The Advance Paris A10 Classic says mais oui.
Music Streamers
HiFi Rose RW800 ROSE AIR Lite adds TIDAL Connect, Qobuz Connect, Spotify Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast and Roon Ready to existing systems.
New Products
Can Ruark’s limited R410 Anniversary Edition turn White Oak design, streaming, vinyl, CD and HDMI eARC into one serious all-in-one system?
Movies
Them! finally gets the 4K UHD it deserves, with atomic-age dread, giant ants, Dolby Vision, and a warning humanity still hasn’t earned.
Movies
Do Arrow Films' 4K UHD restorations of Soylent Green and Falling Down give these Warner catalog classics the upgrades they deserve?
Dongle DACs
Can Muse HiFi’s M3 Ultra make portable digital audio sound fuller without the usual tube amp compromises?
Reviews
Samsung's flagship soundbar system is surprisingly affordable for what it offers, and it also has a leg up on the competition in its immersive...
Reviews
Can the Andover Audio FreePlay deliver true stereo sound, long battery life, and real durability in a portable Bluetooth speaker?
Reviews
Can Noble's $199 Osprey deliver audiophile-grade true wireless sound without the ANC and app features found on Sony and Bose earbuds?
Headphone Amps
Can Topping’s $119 DX1 II outfeature Schiit and FiiO with 4.4mm balanced headphone output, PEQ, optical I/O, and console support?
Reviews
Can the Q Acoustics Q SUB100 deliver deep, controlled bass for music, movies, and a wide range of stereo and home theater speakers?
Podcasts
Hi-Fi Bear reveals what makes T10 Bespoke's in-ear computers so special with eCoustics Podcast Producer Mitch Anderson who tries them for the first time.
Floorstanding Speakers
Floorstanding Speakers
New Products
ASUS ROG Gjallar brings 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos, HDMI 2.1, 4K/120 passthrough and a wireless subwoofer to desktop and console gamers.
New Products
2026 Marshall Acton IV and Stanmore IV add Auracast, LDAC, upgraded sound, tactile controls, and repairable parts to the brand’s Bluetooth home speaker lineup.
New Products
Secret Chord Analogue Vinyl Record Tracker tracks stylus wear, record cleaning, cartridge hours, and vinyl playback history for serious collectors.
Music Streamers
Volumio’s third-generation Primo V3 adds a faster processing platform, ESS ES9039Q2M DAC, NOS mode, eight DAC filters, selectable RCA and XLR output levels, and...
DAPs
Shanling M0 Pura packs hi-res playback, dual DACs, microSD storage, Bluetooth, and USB DAC support into a tiny $129 DAP.
New Products
Can Final’s $8,499 DX10000 CL justify its True Diamond driver and closed-back flagship design, or is the price the real headline?
New Products
Nothing’s latest $99 wireless earbuds add Audio Snapshot, call recording, LDAC, 45 dB ANC, and up to 42 hours of battery life, giving the...
Car Audio
Volvo adds native Apple Music to over 2 million cars, with Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio for select Bowers & Wilkins-equipped models.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Music
Eric Pye (@audioloveyyc) returns to Japan to explore the hi-fi and music scene in late-2025.
Amplifiers
The eCoustics team discusses what's happening in the vintage tube market and what to look for when buying or upgrading tube amplifiers.
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?
New Products
Can FiiO’s $69 FG3 gaming headset deliver Hi-Fi dual-driver sound, virtual 7.1 surround, and browser EQ for budget gamers?
IEMs
Sony’s $119 IER-M500 wired IEMs target musicians with secure fit, stage-grade isolation, and compact single-driver sound.
New Products
Can Edifier’s $149 HECATE G5 MAX challenge Sony Pulse Elite with THX Spatial Audio+, low-latency wireless, and 305-hour battery life?
IEMs
Noble Audio's $699 Iris IEM combines a custom 10.2mm dynamic driver, three-layer diaphragm, Micarta housing, and modular cable connectivity.
IEMs
Is the Noble Audio Vanguard the strongest sub-$350 hybrid IEM for listeners who want premium shells, 1DD + 2BA drivers, balanced connectivity, and USB-C...
Music
Ghostface calls again: Marco Beltrami’s Scream score returns in a 30th anniversary vinyl and CD reissue from Varèse Sarabande and Craft Recordings.
Articles
Planning a summer getaway? These are the best summer horror movies set at beaches, camps, cabins, and road trips that will make you think...
Articles
From radioactive ants to killer clowns, these B horror movies are so bad they're brilliant—perfect for backyard screenings and bad beer choices.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Frustrated by the unreliability of cheap cables and the empty promises of expensive ones, the founder of CalebRated just launched his own value-oriented line...
Articles
America turns 250 this Fourth of July. These 25 films confront the country’s myths, race, class, war, ambition, greed, and capacity for reinvention far...
Ask an Expert
After reviewing both 2026 4K TVs, we compare Samsung's R95H flagship Micro RGB TV versus Sony's Bravia 7 II True RGB TV to help...
Reviews
Samsung's Micro RGB TV tech fulfills the extended color promise of RGB-backlit TVs
Articles
We tested dozens of budget Bluetooth speakers to find the best. Our top picks deliver big sound, waterproof durability, long battery life, and real...
Articles
Clean, cleaner, cleanest: record cleaning options for vinyl collectors, from anti-static brushes to ultrasonic machines. What works?
Articles
From 750 brands and thousands of products, we selected 26 standout winners across categories that delivered even if your accountant won’t approve.
Articles
Best in Show from CanJam NYC 2026: headphones, DACs, amps, and IEMs that impressed us most at the world’s largest headphone show.
Articles
Physical media isn’t dead. These are the 10 best 4K UHD Blu-ray discs of 2025 with reference picture and sound, and meaningful extras.
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.
IEMs
Plantronics announced the Marque M155, a smarter and smaller bluetooth headset that offers voice-guided pairing for iPhone and Android smartphones, voice recognition so you...
New Products
Motorola Solutions unveiled the ET1 tablet, the first in an emerging category of enterprise-class tablet computers designed for a variety of vertical markets. The...
New Products
T-Mobile announced the 4G-enabled T-Mobile SpringBoard with Google Android 3.2 (Honeycomb). Manufactured by Huawei, the T-Mobile SpringBoard is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core...
New Products
T-Mobile announced the LG myTouch Q and LG myTouch 4G capable Android smartphones designed for first time users, which claim to simplify the setup...
Music Streamers
Meridian Audio introduced the Media Core 200, an elegant, compact and virtually silent Meridian Sooloos Digital Media System that requires only your choice of...
New Products
Meridian has introduced the Audio Core 200 Stereo Audio Controller designed to work with any pair of Meridian DSP Loudspeakers. The two-channel preamplifier is...
Bookshelf Speakers
Meridian Audio introduced the DSP3200 digital active bookshelf loudspeaker delivering powerful, room-filling sound with the performance of a conventional speaker many times the size....
Music Streamers
Meridian Audio has announced the Media Drive 600, a dedicated system storage solution that can be used either as a modular element when building...
New Products
Meridian Audio is releasing a special limited 40th Anniversary Edition sound system consisting of a special enhanced version of the 808 CD and Meridian...
Loudspeakers
Meridian introduced the DSP3300, a versatile digital speaker ideal for main, center channel and surround operation in smaller and medium-sized systems. It features dual...
