Music
Winamp and Deezer plan a 2027 player combining streaming, local music, radio, podcasts and cloud libraries, but major questions remain.
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Music
Does Rhino's AAA Kevin Gray remaster make Joni Mitchell’s Court and Spark the definitive affordable vinyl edition?
Gift Guides
Discover the best outdoor audio and movie gear for summer 2026, including portable speakers, projectors and accessories for decks, beaches and backyards.
Reviews
The 2026 Hisense UR9 series proves you don't have to pay big bucks for a TV with RGB backlighting.
Dongle DACs
Questyle’s QCC Dongle Pro2 adds Bluetooth 6.1, Auracast, LHDC, LC3 and Apple MFi support for better wireless audio across phones, PCs and consoles.
Bookshelf Speakers
Are the $1,499 Wharfedale Super Denton truly the British Bulldog of standmount speakers, and do they justify their place in the Heritage lineup?
A/V Furniture & Accessories
AudioBro launched globally, then introduced V2 less than two weeks later. Does conversational AI make its room optimization platform more useful?
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.
Music
Major labels want rules for AI music on the charts, but their licensing deals raise a harder question: are they protecting artists or revenue?
Floorstanding Speakers
The $1,099 Q Acoustics 3040c brings twin C3 drivers to smaller rooms, but costs only $100 less than the larger 3050c in the U.S.
New Products
KEF’s $3,999.99 LS LUXE wireless speakers combine Ross Lovegrove design, Uni-Q, MAT, VECO, HDMI eARC, and high-resolution streaming.
Articles
The best 4K UHD discs of 2026 so far, from Fight Club and Ben Hur to Perfect Blue, Stranger Things, Jackie Chan, and Spielberg.
News
ASCENDO, Trinnov and Christie bring a 9.7.4-channel home cinema with WaveForming bass and 10,000-lumen 4K projection to Audio Advice Live 2026.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Peacock Premium joins YouTube Premium in early 2027, adding NBC shows, Universal movies and live sports as streaming rebuilds the bundle.
IEMs
The XENNS Tea Pro SE delivers warm reference-style tuning, clean treble, and sturdy metal shells, but less bass impact than the original.
Movies
The War Game and Threads arrive on 4K UHD in definitive Severin Films editions that preserve two terrifying visions of nuclear war.
Reviews
At $499 per pair, the versatile Edifier R2750DB MKII wireless speakers feature three-way sound, HDMI eARC and LDAC Bluetooth for desktop, bookshelf or stand-mount...
Music
Bobby Timmons’ This Here Is Bobby Timmons returns on Craft Recordings’ OJC 180 gram vinyl with clean sound, real weight and hard bop swing.
Music
Smithsonian Folkways brings decades of blues history to vinyl in a well sequenced 2LP set with good sound, a solid pressing, and much to...
Movies
Can a $750,000 horror movie look and sound like a $400 million phenomenon on 4K UHD?
Reviews
Klipsch The Sevens II deliver big stereo sound, HDMI eARC, streaming, and Dirac Live for music, movies, TV, and gaming.
Music
Musician Jacob Wendt and mastering engineer, Kevin Gray of Cohearent Records discuss their upcoming album, recorded with an all-valve signal path from microphone to...
Floorstanding Speakers
Floorstanding Speakers
New Products
The $149 Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO uses 22dBA passive isolation, a lockable dual side cable and replaceable parts for mobile monitoring.
Bookshelf Speakers
CLC65 loudspeakers are now shipping worldwide with five Purifi drivers per cabinet, 28Hz bass extension and priced above 10K USD per pair.
New Products
Lyngdorf's $2,999 LCR-2 is a shallow Danish on-wall speaker for left, center, right, or surround duty with up to 117 dB output.
Amplifiers
PS Audio’s PMG S400 and S200 stereo amplifiers offer up to 400 watts per channel, Class A bias and active power supplies from $7,999.
New Products
Emotiva’s $1,799 Nostala FT12 combines 800 watts, a 12-inch woofer, room correction, real walnut veneer and flexible stereo inputs.
CD Players
Cayin's $699 CP6 portable CD player combines dual tubes, Class A power, balanced output, Bluetooth, USB DAC support and CD ripping.
CD Players
Shanling’s $629 EC Zero T Max adds a 1.3-watt battery amp, revised R2R circuitry, dual JAN6418 tubes, USB DAC support and CD ripping.
News
The Revox World Foundation is rescuing 800 Studer and Revox components from storage, neglect, and bad eBay listings as reel to reel returns.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Floorstanding Speakers
Amplifiers
Pilot Radio revives its 1959 EL84 amplifier with 15 watts of Class A power, balanced inputs and a $4,790 price.
Music
If you’re lining up for Record Store Day 2026, this episode focuses on the one name that matters most: Zev Feldman, known as The Jazz Detective....
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.
Headphones
Help Capra Audio rebuild after devastating West Virginia floods. Donate or share the GoFundMe, now at about $19,000 of its $30,000 goal.
IEMs
The $129.99 Juzear Nebula IEMs feature five-drivers, a four-way crossover, and KOTO tuning for vocals, detail, and a spacious soundstage.
Articles
Which headphones stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best new wired, wireless and electrostatic models across every price.
Articles
Which DACs, headphone amps and DAPs stole the show at CanJam London 2026? We pick the best electronics across every price point.
DAPs
FiiO brings the M25 and M25 R2R DAPs to CanJam London, offering AKM and second-generation R2R DAC architectures in one product family.
Music
Ma Rainey’s 118 track Complete Paramount Recordings box set restores rare 1923 to 1928 sides with improved sound and vital historical context.
New Products
LG StanbyME 2 Max Rolls In With a 32-inch 4K Touchscreen TV and a Better Reason to Follow You Around
At $1,299, LG's StanbyME 2 Max portable TV adds a larger 32-inch 4K touchscreen, Wi-Fi 6, Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos and longer battery life...
New Products
Can XGIMI’s $1,529 MIRA keep 4K UST projection relevant as 98-inch TVs get cheaper? RGB triple laser and a 120-inch image make its case.
Movies
Manhunter, Dracula and Criterion’s 12 Angry Men are three upcoming 4K restorations physical media collectors should have on their radar.
Movies
A federal judge temporarily halted Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery merger until August 3 as 12 states pursue an antitrust challenge.
New Products
XGIMI Elfin Flip series portable lifestyle projectors add triple-laser technology, optical zoom, and gaming support for under $999.
News
The top OLED and RGB-lit TVs from three manufacturers competed for the title of the "King of TV" for 2026. Here's what went down...
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.
Headphones
Sony announced the MDR-NC200D digital noise cancelling over-the-ear headphones which reduce up to 98.2% of ambient noise for travelers on an airplane or a...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
TiVo announced its TiVo Premiere Elite THX Certified DVR, offering four digital tuners with a huge 2TB hard drive for up to 300 hours...
Accessories
iPort announced the first inductive charging and mounting system for iPad 2, called LaunchPort, which consists of three parts: PowerShuttle hard case with inductive...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Rotel announced the RSP-1572 Surround Preamplifier/Processor, a 7.1-channel AV control center that features a sophisticated DSP, Parametric EQ And 3D video capability. The RSP-1572...
DACs
NAD Electronics announced the affordable DAC 1 Wireless Audio USB Digital-to-Analog Converter that features Point-to-Point Wireless Audio that transmits uncompressed 16/48 music. The DAC...
New Products
SurgeX announced the XU315-DC, an online 1500 VA double conversion UPS/surge eliminator, which offers a true regenerated sign wave output with no interruption, ensuring...
Amplifiers
Anthem announced the Statement M1 single rack unit Class D mono power amplifier offering sophisticated monitoring circuits that maintain proper frequency response, even when...
In-Wall Speakers
MartinLogan announced three flagship architectural speakers, voice matched to the company's ultra-premium electrostatic speakers. The new Stealth Series, comprised of Axis, Edge and Vanquish...
In-Wall Speakers
MartinLogan announced the new EFX hybrid electrostatic on-wall speaker, their slimmest reference quality wall-mountable solution to date. The EFX's electrostatic panel is housed in...
Floorstanding Speakers
MartinLogan announced the Montis hybrid electrostatic floor standing loudspeaker to their Reserve ESL Series. Inspired by MartinLogan's flagship CLX loudspeaker, the Montis features controlled...
