Headphone Amps
Luxsin X8 and X9 desktop DAC and headphone amps arrive in North America with HP-EQ, touchscreens, serious output power, and AI-assisted EQ on the...
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Music Streamers
Can Ferrum BROEN turn Volumio, SFP networking, and WANDLA integration into a serious high-end streaming transport for external DACs?
Articles
Andover Audio FreePlay vs KEF Muo: which portable Bluetooth speaker sounds better at home, outdoors, and on the road?
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?
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...
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
Vertere’s $2,399 Phono-1 LX phono preamp adds quieter power, flexible MM/MC loading, revised grounding, and serious competition for MoFi and Cyrus.
Music
Jeff Buckley’s Grace arrives on Blu-ray with new Steven Wilson Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD MA 5.1 mixes, plus 96/24 stereo. Which mix wins?
Music
Joey Quiñones’ Inna Soul Steady Situation blends rocksteady, reggae, and sweet soul in a fresh solo statement from a Southern California souldies icon.
Amplifiers
Exposure completes its 5510 flagship system with 200W monoblocks that put current delivery, control, and modular analog thinking ahead of streaming apps and feature...
Music
Is Rhino High Fidelity’s all-analog Workingman’s Dead vinyl reissue the affordable Grateful Dead pressing fans have been waiting for?
Music
Miles Davis Miles ’56 Review: Craft’s Prestige Box Set Makes the First Great Quintet Essential Again
Does Craft's Miles Davis Miles '56 box set offer more than another Prestige reissue? We assess the sound, 180g pressings, and value.
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?
Music Streamers
Bluesound NODE review: Can the $750 streamer outclass WiiM and Cambridge with improved sound, stable BluOS, and Dirac Live potential?
Reviews
Samsung's Micro RGB TV tech fulfills the extended color promise of RGB-backlit TVs
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.
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
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Aavik U-301 Unity Amplifier combines streaming, DAC, preamp and 300-watts per channel in a $17,000 all-in-one component.
Headphones
Four new wired headphones and a compact USB DAC give ULTRASONE its biggest product launch to date, with models aimed at audiophiles, studio professionals,...
New Products
Can HIFIMAN’s $1,899 HE6 Remastered revive a planar icon with a lighter headband and the same serious amplifier demands?
New Products
FiiO EH13 wireless headphones deliver ANC, LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, wired listening, and up to 75 hours of battery life for under $50.
Floorstanding Speakers
Focal’s $50,000 Scala Utopia Evo M loudspeakers add a PRISM tweeter, M-profile midrange, and redesigned bass system to its iconic French floorstander.
New Products
Klipsch Odyssey Limited Edition Bluetooth Speaker pairs premium portable audio with a sword-inspired design for Christopher Nolan’s The Odyssey. Limited to 2,500 pieces.
Floorstanding Speakers
Sonus faber Olympica G3 brings Suprema-inspired technology, Italian craftsmanship, and five luxury speakers priced from $8,000 to $30,000.
News
Sony will stop producing physical discs for new PlayStation games in January 2028. That is a major blow to game ownership, but it does...
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?
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
Sennheiser ACCENTUM Clip open ear earbuds deliver LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, IP54 durability, 36 hours of battery life and situational awareness.
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?
Music
George Thorogood’s Greatest Hits Live hits vinyl with crunchy sound, strong pressing quality, and zero interest in behaving after midnight.
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...
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
Articles
Sony today lowered the price of its PlayStation 3 (PS3) gaming console by $50. The price of the PS3 160GB model will now be...
Loudspeakers
Paradigm announced its Monitor Series 7 loudspeakers for music and home theater — a complete redesign of the lineup, technologically and aesthetically. While faithfully...
New Products
The new Epson Stylus Pro 3880 Signature Worthy Edition 17-inch Printer is for professional photographers and artists. This bundle combines the award-winning 17-inch Epson...
New Products
The Motorola DEFY+ smartphone, successor the first-generation DEFY, offers a water resistant, scratch resistant and dust proof design (IP67). In addition, Motorola DEFY+ has...
New Products
Millenniata, a new optical disc company, has partnered with Hitachi-LG Data Storage to create M-DISC and M-READY disc storage technology that permanently etches data...
Articles
Google announced today it plans to acquire Motorola Mobility for $40.00 per share in cash, or a total of about $12.5 billion, a premium...
New Products
Grace Digital Audio released the Victoria Nostalgic Internet Radio designed to look like a vintage 1940s tabletop radio, yet stream music from the internet....
Mouse
Verbatim introduced the Ergo Mouse, a wireless desktop optical mouse featuring a modern design with a convenient rubberized thumb support grip and scroll wheel...
Headphones
V-MODA introduced the Crossfade M-80 Metal On-Ear Headphones offering natural noise isolation and military-level ruggedness at half the size of the Crossfade LP headphones....
IEMs
Yurbuds introduced the Ironman Inspire Pro in-ear headphones in an earbud style or behind-the-ear loop, with a 3-Button Dry Mic offering a sweat-and-water resistant...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
