New Products
At $1,699, the LG's top-of-the-line soundbar for 2025 promises a more immersive home theater experience but is nearly identical to last year's model.
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Floorstanding Speakers
Wilson Audio Sabrina V features the same 8-inch woofer as the Sasha V and WATT/Puppy, delivering agile, authoritative, and textured bass for audiophiles seeking...
Music
Lonnie Johnson's Blues & Ballads gets an audiophile-grade vinyl reissue via Bluesville and Craft. Intimate, detailed blues for hot summer nights.
Music
Sixty years ago this summer, Stax Records’ top artists took over the 5-4 Ballroom in South Los Angeles for a two-night run billed as...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Vintage style meets modern tech in the Quad 3 integrated amp with Class AB, Sabre DAC, MQA, Bluetooth 5.1, and versatile inputs. Available mid-June...
Projectors & Screens
Sony's VPL-VW6100ES BRAVIA Projector 8 offers stunning big screen home theater performance at a hefty price.
New Products
XGIMI’s MoGo 4 series offers sleek design, Google TV, and Harman Kardon sound—but low brightness limits use to dark rooms.
Gift Guides
Upgrade Dad's digital lifestyle with gifts he'll enjoy all year and beyond this Father's Day. New Hi-Fi, Headphones, Home Theater and more!
Headphones
Cosonic has acquired Beyerdynamic for €122M, ending its 100-year family ownership. What does this mean for the iconic German brand—and its future in audio?
Floorstanding Speakers
Sony’s new CS Series loudspeakers deliver solid home theater and music performance without breaking the bank. Perfect for budget setups and secondary rooms.
Headphone Amps
Schiit Asgard X headphone amp/DAC brings flagship Mjolnir tech, new Continuity A output, and Mesh DAC with Forkbeard app for under $550.
New Products
JBL's Bar 1000 MK2 upgrades its Dolby Atmos soundbar with 960W power, wireless rears, and a 10-inch sub—true surround without the clutter.
DAPs
Discover the FiiO M21, an affordable Android music player with quad DAC, balanced output, and desktop mode—delivering high-res sound and versatile streaming for just...
News
Sonos updates Ace headphones with TrueCinema, dual TV Audio Swap, and better ANC. Worth it if you own a Sonos soundbar.
Reviews
Denon’s $599 DL-A110 cartridge: same legendary DL-103 guts, fancy headshell, and enough detail to make overpriced MCs look like a midlife crisis.
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN Susvara Unveiled delivers refined planar magnetic sound with improved comfort and a natural soundstage. Discover why it needs a powerful amp and how...
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN’s Isvarna closed-back headphones combine dynamic bass with planar clarity in a unique dual-driver design, redefining what closed-back planar-magnetics can achieve.
Headphones
The beautifully designed Kiwi Ears Atheia over-ear wired headphones feature hybrid drivers, but does sound live up to its looks?
Reviews
The Ruark R1 is a Bluetooth/FM radio that actually sounds good, looks like it belongs, and won’t land you in jail. Hi-fi snobs, meet...
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled Review: Discover how this near flagship planar magnetic open-back headphone delivers natural tone, detailed mids, and wide soundstage—if your amp's up...
Over-Ear Headphones
Think sub-$100 headphones can’t impress? Think again. The Kiwi Ears Ellipse punches above its price with surprising bass, solid imaging, and comfort—just don’t expect...
Digital Music Systems
Qobuz VP of Business Development shares what makes the hi-res music streaming service unique and what the launch of Qobuz Connect brings to the...
Home Theater
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Bose updates its QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds with better ANC, wireless charging, and smarter voice pickup—ready to challenge Sony and Apple in 2025.
New Products
Bose expands its portable speaker lineup with the new SoundLink Plus and 2nd Gen Micro—Bluetooth 5.4, better battery life, improved sound, and rugged designs...
Amplifiers
Cambridge Audio’s MXW70 delivers 70W of Class D power in a compact chassis designed for desktop and small hi-fi systems. Available July 2025 for...
New Products
Noble FoKus Amadeus true wireless earbuds deliver Bluetooth 5.4, LDAC, Audiodo Personal Sound, and 42-hour battery life—all wrapped in a bold, unique design under...
Floorstanding Speakers
Acoustic Energy’s AE320² floorstanders deliver impressive sound with innovative RSC cabinets, new paper/coconut drivers, and refined British design — a top contender for affordable...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Astell&Kern's latest IEMs for audiophiles feature new 13mm Unipolar Micro Planar Magnetic Drivers and are hand-assembled in Japan.
New Products
The Hisense M2 Pro may be small, but it has a comprehensive feature set including easy setup, 1200 lumens light output, up to 200-inch...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
The initial roll-out of this wireless tech is limited to TCL TVs and a new TCL speaker, but the plan is to expand to...
Hi-Fi Components
Digital Music Systems
Digital Music Systems
Articles
Does it make sense to buy a vintage turntable? We explain why, what to look for and what to be aware of.
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.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Nothing’s CMF Buds 2 earbuds feature Dirac Opteo technology for superior sound clarity, deeper bass, and hybrid ANC—all in an affordable, durable package perfect...
New Products
Beyerdynamic DT 990 PRO X adds detachable cable, 48-ohm impedance, STELLAR.45 drivers, and improved comfort—all for just $199.
Dongle DACs
Sennheiser BTD 700 Bluetooth dongle boosts wireless audio with aptX Lossless, low latency, and Auracast—plug & play high-def sound for any device.
Headphone Amps
At $1,499, the Rotel DX-3 is a versatile, all-in-one audio hub for everything from low-impedance in-ears to demanding high-impedance headphones without breaking a sweat.
Over-Ear Headphones
Explore the HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled: detailed review of its sound, design, comfort & performance. Is this the best Arya headphone yet?
Music
Reverend Peyton's Honeysuckle serves up raw, vintage blues with a modern kick—no gimmicks, just grit, sweat, and slide guitar magic.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Roku’s 2025 TVs bring mini-LED, Dolby Atmos, faster streaming, and now an 85-inch model—finally stepping up to the big-screen showdown.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Marantz offers six home theater A/V Receivers from $599 to $4,500. What’s the difference, and which one might be right for you?
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
TCL’s 2025 QM8K flagship TV offers near-OLED picture with CrystGlow WHVA Panel, Halo Control System, and Dolby Atmos—all starting at $2,299.99. A serious challenger...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Hisense partners with French audio expert Devialet to revolutionize TV sound in 2025. Discover premium Laser TVs, soundbars, and UST projectors with immersive Dolby...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Small space, big taste. From BALMUDA’s countertop masterpieces to Leon Speakers’ artful audio and OFS Room’s stylish solutions, ICFF 2025 reminded us that good...
New Products
Your ticket to watching movies on a Kaleidescape 4K movie server just got a $1,000 cheaper, but are the trade-offs worth the discount?
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.
New Products
VIZIO announced the 32-inch XVT323SV and the 37-inch XVT373SV Edge Lit Razor LED LCD HDTVs with local dimming that produce a 1,000,000:1 contrast ratio...
New Products
Features Full Array TruLED LCD technology for significant performance advantages over competitors' sets, with superior uniformity, better off-angle viewing and deeper blacks VIZIO today...
Bookshelf Speakers
Phase Technology has introduced the Teatro WL-SURR line of wireless surround speakers. WL-Surrounds are designed to bring uncompromising performance with wireless convenience to a...
New Products
Creates a Reliable High-Speed 802.11n Wi-Fi Personal Mobile Hotspot Network Using Fast 3G Internet Access; Serves as a Powerful Backup for Conventional Internet Access...
New Products
World's Smallest USB Drive The new SuperTalent Pico C USB Drive may be tiny, weighing less than 6 grams but that doesn't prevent it...
New Products
Classic looking mic with supercardioid polar pattern and tailored frequency response for vocals.
Headphones
Shure announced the SRH240m+ Professional Quality Headphone with Remote + Microphone. The SRH240m+ combines the professional audio performance of Shure's SRH240 Headphones ($60), with...
Laptops
The FX400 features MSI's new raised totem seal coating, cinema-class THX surround sound, as well as MSI's TDE and GPU Boost technologies. MSI recently...
Desktop PC
Redesigned Extreme Liquid Cooled, Overclock-ready Paladin XLC in NZXT Red Phantom Chassis iBUYPOWER announced the new super-cooled Paladin XLC gaming desktop PC, featuring an...
New Products
An affordable alternative to interactive whiteboards InFocus® Corporation announced its second-generation interactive projectors, the IN3914 and IN3916. The advanced InFocus LiteBoard interactive technology lets...
