Articles
AXPONA 2026 fallout: audiophile lust, six figure systems, hoarding culture, and why Picnic and The Bad Sleep Well still hit harder than most films...
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Reviews
At $369, the Edifier M90 are versatile wireless speakers that also include HDMI eARC for easy connectivity to PCs or TVs. Just make sure...
News
SVS Sound R|Evolution Experience Tour hits St. Louis, Atlanta, and Paramus NJ with live demos, Atmos setups, expert tips, and big giveaways.
CD Players
At $1,399, the NAD C 589 CD player promises improved playback with MQA's QRONO d2a processing and ESS ES9039PRO DAC.
Music Streamers
Can Innuos Nazaré justify its $100K+ price? We compare it to ZENith NG at AXPONA 2026 and ask who actually needs this level of...
Center Speakers
Wharfedale Heritage Centre Channel finally delivers a matching center speaker for Linton, Super Denton, and Heritage Series home theater systems.
News
LG's wireless connectivity solution for its premium TVs just got third party certification for quality that matches hard-wired connections.
News
We're raffling off the first-ever, and one-and-only set of specially designed T10 BESPOKE in-ear computers! Find out how to enter.
Articles
From 750 brands and thousands of products, we selected 26 standout winners across categories that delivered even if your accountant won’t approve.
New Products
Kanto debuts TUK Grand and updates TUK, YU6, and YU4 at AXPONA 2026. Can affordable speakers stand out in a high-priced show?
Loudspeakers
Loewe acquires Cabasse, preserving the iconic French audio brand during receivership and creating new opportunities to integrate its speaker engineering into a unified premium...
New Products
LG’s Micro RGB evo TVs aim to boost brightness and color beyond OLED, but can they justify a premium over models like the G6...
Floorstanding Speakers
Can Italian hi-fi deliver power and emotion? Opera Callas Diva and Unison Research prove synergy matters at AXPONA 2026.
News
Loewe LEO wireless noise-cancelling headphones debut at AXPONA 2026 with a blind test strategy challenging top luxury rivals.
Reviews
TCL’s QM8L delivers brighter Mini-LED performance, improved color, near zero blooming, and strong gaming features for $3,000. But does it offer flagship-level quality without...
Reviews
Austrian Audio's The Arranger headphones promise studio roots, but is the tuning truly neutral or built for bass-driven listening?
Reviews
Samsung's Micro RGB TV tech arrives in real-world screen sizes
Movies
Best 4K Blu ray releases of March 2026 include Marty Supreme, All the President’s Men, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and more. Skip the...
Reviews
Samsung S95H OLED pairs its FloatLayer design with higher brightness and improved glare control. Is this the best OLED TV for 2026?
Over-Ear Headphones
Can Axel Grell’s $599 OAE2 deliver true speaker-like imaging? Our review breaks down its neutral tuning, comfort, and real-world performance.
Headphone Amps
Can LAiV’s $849 Crescendo VERSE R2R DAC, preamp, and headphone amp compete with FiiO, Topping, and Schiit in a crowded desktop category?
Floorstanding Speakers
James and Kornelijus of IAG's Hi-Fi Division join us at AXPONA 2026 to discuss the latest versions of QUAD's iconic Electrostatic Speakers and Amplifiers.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
New Products
LG’s 2026 OLED evo W6 Wallpaper TVs bring ultra thin design, Zero Connect, and 165Hz support in either 77-inch or 83-inch screen sizes.
New Products
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO closed back studio headphones target professionals with improved comfort, flexible cable design, and controlled low end.
Floorstanding Speakers
Klipsch and OJAS debut the kO-R2 at Milan Design Week 2026. Limited to 600 pairs total, with global availability expected in June.
New Products
Head(amame) Pro debuts at AXPONA 2026 with 40mm glass diaphragm drivers, 3D printed modular design, 280g weight, and user-tunable acoustics.
New Products
Victrola and Third Man Records debut a limited edition turntable and speaker system for Record Store Day 2026, combining vinyl playback with Bluetooth and...
New Products
TCL QM8L and QM7L TVs bring SQD Mini-LED tech from the X11L to lower prices, alongside the new RM9L RGB Mini-LED and an expanded...
New Products
ZMF Tessidera planar magnetic headphones debut at AXPONA 2026 with Canarywood tuning, new chassis options, and a $2199 launch price.
Amplifiers
Western Electric revives U.S. vacuum tube manufacturing at AXPONA 2026, showcasing 300B and 308B amps and plans for new 12AX7 production.
Floorstanding Speakers
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?
Articles
How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.
News
Apos revives the AKG K1000 concept with the new K1K earspeaker at AXPONA 2026, delivering speaker like sound and a modern path to a...
DACs
Geshelli's TORC DAC makes its case at AXPONA 2026 with a modular design, swappable DAC boards, and a real upgrade path that will not...
DAPs
Cayin N8iii launches at $3,999 with tube modes, AKM DAC, up to 1.285 watts of output, and a 13500mAh battery, but is it enough...
CD Players
FiiO raises prices on key DAPs starting April 2026 amid tariffs and rising costs, but with stronger rivals closing in, will buyers stick around?
New Products
Beats and Nike team up for Powerbeats Pro 2 Special Edition with fitness features, bold design, and zero upgrades under the hood. Smart move...
Music
Yusef Lateef Alight Upon The Lake: Live at the Jazz Showcase arrives for Record Store Day 2026 via Resonance Records, capturing a rare, intimate...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon AVR-S980H adds wireless surround support, 1440p pass-through, and channel level monitoriing offering a flexible step-up from soundbars under $1,000.
New Products
Samsung reveals pricing and availability for its 2026 Micro RGB LED TV lineup, introducing a new approach to color accuracy and premium display performance.
New Products
Sony's True RGB TVs are nearly here, and we got to spend some quality time with them in Tokyo. Here are our initial thoughts.
Articles
AXPONA floods Chicago with six figure systems, Spotify flaunts lossless in a velvet rope lounge, Passover hits harder with The Ten Commandments, and Brief...
New Products
Samsung’s 2026 The Frame and Frame Pro TVs blend 4K performance with Art Mode, matte display, and cleaner wireless setup for a true gallery...
New Products
This year, LG is offering its QD-OLED TV in two strikingly different designs. Which one would you pick?
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
New for 2011, the Samsung LED D8000 series 3D TV comes in a 0.2″ brushed metal bezel, a fine line that subtly frames the...
New Products
New for 2011, the Samsung LED D7000 Series represents a successful balance of high technology with minimalist design aesthetics. The stunningly thin 0.2″ black...
New Products
For the consumer looking to embrace 3D entertainment without breaking the bank, the Samsung LED D6400 Series TV is the ideal 120Hz 3D LED...
New Products
New for 2011, the Samsung Plasma D8000 Series is a Full HD plasma TV that is designed to deliver our best viewing experience in...
New Products
The new Samsung ultra-slim Plasma D6500 Series is a 1080p 3D HDTV that offers a range of features that makes it an outstanding all-round...
New Products
Bringing the 3D movie experience in theaters home, the innovative Samsung HT-D7100 3D Blu-ray theater system has a unique, modular cubic design. It supports...
New Products
The new Samsung HT-D6730W delivers high-fidelity, robust audio. It packs the full 1080p HD playback of Blu-ray discs and 3D playback features of the...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
The new Samsung Blu-ray AV Receiver (model HW-D7000) is the world's first 7.1 channel AV receiver with 3D Blu-ray playback and Internet-based services in...
New Products
Designed for consumers yearning to upgrade an aging home entertainment configuration with one simple solution, the new Samsung sound bar (model HW-D550) delivers high-quality...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
2011 Blu-ray line features 3D Playback, One Foot Connectivity, built-in 802.11n Wi-Fi and stylish designs; select models also offer 2D-to-3D conversion Samsung today unveiled...
