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A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Trinnov, dCS, and Perlisten delivered a massive 15.8.8 immersive audio demo at HIGH END Vienna 2026, showcasing the music of Justin Gray, who was...
Articles
We give Dynaudio's new Opus One all-in-1 soundbar solution a look (and a listen) at its debut at High End 2026.
Articles
Ofra Haza, Kefaya and Elaha Soroor, budget horror’s box office win, and why a proper South African braai beats a July 4 barbecue.
Articles
Eight standout products from T.H.E. Show SoCal 2026 we want to review most, from Audio Note and REL to Zesto, Tonian Labs, and more.
Articles
Best in Show at T.H.E. Show SoCal 2026: the most impressive high end hi-fi systems, from active speakers to tube powered analog rigs.
New Products
Amazon’s Ember Artline TV brings free art, AI room matching, Fire TV, and Alexa+ to the lifestyle TV category in 55- and 65-inch QLED...
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.
Gift Guides
Best Father’s Day 2026 4K Blu-ray box sets, from Spielberg and Jackie Chan to horror, giallo, Hamilton, and collector editions dad will love.
Bookshelf Speakers
Can the Acoustic Energy AE2 40th Anniversary speakers deliver AE1 precision with greater bass, scale, and output for larger listening rooms?
News
Cyrus Audio 80 PRE and 80 PWR make their first public demo at North West Audio Show 2026, pairing BluOS streaming with Class A/B...
Music
Craft OJC celebrates Miles Davis and John Coltrane with AAA 180g vinyl reissues of Cookin’ and Coltrane, cut from the original tapes.
Music
Craft Recordings and Bluesville reissue Jimmy Reed and Skip James classics on AAA 180-gram vinyl, cut from original analog tapes.
New Products
Emotiva’s XSP-2 preamp adds a balanced ESS DAC, HDMI ARC, MM/MC phono, bass management, and modular expansion for $1,599.
In-Ceiling Speakers
Theory Professional’s p9 Pendant Loudspeaker combines a 9-inch driver, Theorem waveguide, 120-degree dispersion, and 45Hz to 20kHz response.
Over-Ear Headphones
Can THIEAUDIO's $399 Cypher open-back headphone challenge the HD600 with deeper bass, wider imaging, and more detail without sacrificing natural tone?
Reviews
With excellent bass, solid immersion, and plenty of extras, Samsung's new HW-QS90H soundbar is an impressive standalone option for thrilling Dolby Atmos.
Movies
New animated 4K Blu-ray releases put Dolby Vision, Atmos, and stunning artistry to work across five standout discs from Disney, Pixar, anime, and cult...
Music
Eddie Kirkland’s It’s the Blues Man! returns on Craft Bluesville AAA vinyl with raw 1962 blues, QRP pressing, and road worn edge.
Music
Albert King's I'll Play the Blues for You gets Craft Bluesville’s AAA vinyl treatment, with 180 gram pressing, Stax grit, and serious blues bite.
Music
Tank and the Bangas' The Last Balloon bursts with New Orleans joy, soul grooves, hip hop, jazz fusion turns, and Tank's soaring voice.
Music
Craft Recordings' Don Williams Cellar Tapes is warm, quiet, and proof that great country never needed rhinestone overkill.
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.
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New Products
PSB’s iQ Series powered speakers bring BluOS, HDMI eARC, phono, USB C, and subwoofer control to compact stereo systems from $999.
New Products
AVID HiFi launches Pulsus II and Pellar II phono preamps with MM and MC support, lower noise, and refined analog performance.
Floorstanding Speakers
Jean-Marie Reynaud’s AURALIS flagship pairs a tuned triangular transmission line, 120 mm AST tweeter, and hand-wired crossover for fall 2026.
DACs
Weiss DAC204-MK2 arrives in the U.S. and Canada with an upgraded ESS DAC, improved jitter control, and a refined analog output stage.
New Products
Can Google Home Speaker with Gemini beat Alexa and Siri? New AI features, 360-degree audio, Matter support, and a costly subscription raise questions.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Kaleidescape's new media player supports 8K resolution, but what it's doing with 4K content has us more intrigued.
New Products
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Clip open ear earbuds deliver LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, IP54 durability, 36 hours of battery life and situational awareness.
Hi-Fi Components
Audio Advice acquires Miami's Sound Components, expanding its high-end audio, home theater, and custom-installation footprint into South Florida.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Bookshelf Speakers
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?
IEMs
beyerdynamic DT 30 IE targets musicians who need stage clarity, secure fit, and isolation, not bloated bass for the train.
Over-Ear Headphones
The ASUS ROG Kithara gaming headset features HiFiMAN planar magnetic drivers, open-back sound, and wired gaming precision to challenge Audeze Maxwell 2 at $299.
Articles
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2 vs Sennheiser HDB 630: which premium wireless headphone wins on sound, ANC, battery life, value, and hi-res support?
Reviews
Can HiFiMAN Arya WiFi’s wireless open-back planar headphone tech deliver high-end sound for less, even with a few rough edges?
Headphone Amps
FiiO debuts the Jade Audio LEVEL 1 desktop amp, JT9 planar headphones, and CLASS A headphone amp at High End Vienna 2026.
Articles
Rush Fifty Something risks everything, The Pitt cuts close to the bone, and Abdullah Ibrahim leaves South African jazz forever changed. Emotional triage.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
tvOS 27 could make Apple TV 4K faster, smarter, and more useful, but Apple's AI plans and next hardware remain unconfirmed.
Movies
The Patriot 4K UHD SteelBook brings Mel Gibson's bloody Revolution back with both cuts, because apparently one uprising was not enough.
New Products
Leica's $2,000 Cine Compact 1 adds RGB laser, 4K pixel shifting, Dolby Vision, smart streaming, and a Summicron lens. Worth the red dot premium?
Reviews
Sony's entry-level True RGB 4K TV delivers rich, refined color and better-than-average brightness. It might just be all the TV you'll ever need.
Movies
Godzilla Minus One roars onto 4K UHD Blu-ray with native Dolby Vision, lossless Atmos, and a monster movie built on grief, guilt, and atomic...
Movies
James Cameron’s latest arrives on 4K UHD and Blu-ray 3D with native 4K, native 3D, and a home theater presentation built to show off...
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...
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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...
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Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.
Articles
While you can spend tens of thousands of dollars on building a custom home theater with elaborate retro decor and lighting, what most people...
Articles
I’ve never worked at Apple and I’ve never met Steve Jobs (other than a driveby handshake at some Apple events), but I’ve been repeatedly...
E-Readers
LG Electronics unveiled the 15.6-inch LG A530 3D notebook with an integrated 3D dual webcam and Full HD 3D LCD screen lets users shoot...
New Products
LG Electronics has launched LG PenTouch TV that lets viewers use a special touch-sensitive stylus pen to interact with the Internet and to create,...
New Products
Runco announced the new QuantumColor Q-650i lampless LED home theater projector, claiming 70 percent power savings and no maintenance. In addition, the Q-650i pairs...
New Products
Digital Projection International (DPI) announced the dVision Scope 1080p, a native 2:35:1 precision DLP projector delivering over 2.75 million pixels of imagery when scope...
IEMs
The new Nokia Essence Bluetooth Headset with Active Noise Cancellation (BH-610) eliminates an unprecedented 99.8% of background noise — delivering pure, high-fidelity sound no...
New Products
The new Nokia 701 is a sleek, slim smartphone claiming to offer the brightest display ever on a mobile phone. The 3.5-inch ClearBlack display...
New Products
The new Nokia 700, powered by Symbian Belle, claims to be the most compact touch monoblock smartphone in the world at only 50 cubic...
New Products
The new Nokia 600 entertainment smartphone, powered by Symbian Belle, is designed for music-lovers and their loudest at 106 Phons. It includes a built-in...
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