News
Can LG Display make OLED TVs cheaper without sacrificing picture quality? Its new 2-stack WOLED panel promises wider color and lower power.
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Does the Triangle AIO Twin look better in Macassar? The $899 wireless stereo system adds real wood veneer while keeping vinyl and hi-res streaming.
Podcasts
Forthcoming software updates on 2026 Hisense UX, UR9, UR8 and U7 TVs will enable Dolby Vision 2 Max features, but what about new content?
News
Hisense will add Dolby Vision 2 Max to select 2026 UX, UR9, UR8, and U7 TVs through software updates beginning in the coming weeks.
New Products
Do the Bose QuietComfort 2nd Gen headphones offer enough Ultra features to make the $450 QuietComfort Ultra 2nd Gen harder to justify?
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Marantz just dropped three new A/V receivers sure to pique the interest of movie and music lovers who want to move beyond the budget...
New Products
Creative’s compact $179 XF1 powered speakers combine a bi-amplified two-way design, USB C audio, LDAC wireless streaming, extensive app-based tuning and a dedicated subwoofer...
Gift Guides
Discover the best outdoor audio and movie gear for summer 2026, including portable speakers, projectors and accessories for decks, beaches and backyards.
News
The new HDR format promises brighter images, AI driven tone mapping and scene specific motion processing on select 2026 Samsung TVs, but Filmmaker Mode...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
IsoAcoustics expands its OEM business with JBL, Marten, Raidho, Lumin and EMM Labs as GAIA-TITAN Neo nears a 2026 consumer launch.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Netflix now streams in 4K through Chrome on Windows 11, but HDR, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and Dolby Atmos remain unavailable.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Disney+ is restoring 4K in parts of Europe, but HDR, Apple TV 4K, Samsung TVs, and game consoles remain unsupported.
Music
The October 2, 2026 reissue adds a new stereo mix, Dolby Atmos, the original mono album, the U.S. Capitol version, home demos, session recordings,...
News
The growing dominance of AI has contributed to a global shortage of both AI-focused and mainstream memory and processing chips, driving up prices for...
Reviews
Can Sony's $650 1000X THE COLLEXION deliver true luxury, greater comfort, and its best wireless sound yet without matching the XM6's ANC?
Movies
Is The Devil Wears Prada 2 worth owning on 4K UHD? The sequel delivers stylish visuals and Dolby Atmos, but the story begins to...
Reviews
PSB’s iQ1 and iQ2 deliver big sound and BluOS flexibility, but persistent HDMI eARC issues prevent an otherwise strong recommendation.
Reviews
The 2026 Hisense UR9 series proves you don't have to pay big bucks for a TV with RGB backlighting.
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?
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.
Podcasts
eCoustics video experts reveal their favorite TVs of 2026, including a value pick that might surprise you.
Floorstanding Speakers
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Bookshelf Speakers
TOPPING’s MA4 active studio monitors bring Class D bi-amplification, analog crossover design, XLR input and 105dB output to compact desktop speakers.
DAPs
The Astell&Kern SP4000T Copper adds a real copper chassis to its four tube flagship DAP, but does the new material improve anything beyond its...
New Products
Can the $279 Ozlo Sleepbuds 2 help side sleepers ignore snoring, traffic, and hotel noise with 14 hours of battery life?
DAPs
Astell&Kern Teases PD5 All Day Player DAP as SR35 Successor Ahead of Hong Kong High-End AV Show 2026
The Astell&Kern PD5 DAP features eight Cirrus Logic DACs, up to 28 hours of battery life, Android, and a new EnviroTune mode.
New Products
Can Buchardt’s MK2 Upgrade Kit make older active speakers better without replacing them? New amps, DSP, connectivity, and tweeters offer an alternative.
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.
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.
Music
Will Universal Music’s 72-hour paid streaming window in India spread to the U.S., Canada or Europe? Here is what listeners need to know.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
News
The Revox World Foundation is rescuing 800 Studer and Revox components from storage, neglect, and bad eBay listings as reel to reel returns.
New Products
Emotiva’s $1,799 Nostala FT12 combines 800 watts, a 12-inch woofer, room correction, real walnut veneer and flexible stereo inputs.
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.
New Products
The $149 Beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO uses 22dBA passive isolation, a lockable dual side cable and replaceable parts for mobile monitoring.
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.
Music
Kenny Barron's So Many Lovely Things captures his 1995 Brecon Jazz Festival trio on 2CD and 2LP. Is this Elemental Music set essential?
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.
News
Panasonic will close its Malaysian AVC factory and move Technics HiFi and Blu-ray player production, affecting approximately 400 employees.
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...
Movies
Paramount’s Warner Bros. Discovery merger is frozen until June 2027 as 12 states and the WGA push their antitrust cases toward trial.
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.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Compare Denon and Marantz AVRs for 2025—explore features, performance, and prices to find the best home theater receiver for your setup, from budget to...
New Products
Michell Audio launches Revolv and Gyro turntables, modernizing classic designs with premium materials, upgraded chassis, and high-end performance. You'll still need a tonearm.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Quad Platina Integrated Amplifier debuts at $5,495, offering Class A/B power, modern DAC, and full connectivity for audiophile systems.
Music
Celebrate the 50th Anniversary of The Blackbyrds' City Life and Johnny Lytle's first-ever reissue of People & Love, both now available on 180-gram vinyl.
Music
Pink Anderson’s Carolina Blues Man returns on vinyl from Craft and Bluesville—beautifully pressed, soulful, and alive with real blues grit.
New Products
MartinLogan Grotto 12 ($2,299) & 15 ($2,799) subwoofers deliver 2kW peak power, triple hybrid woofers and precise DSP.
Audio Cables
AudioQuest’s Lone Ranger ZERO-Tech speaker cable ($2,990 for 8 ft pair) blends Folk Hero design with advanced noise-dissipation and PSC+ conductors.
New Products
The $159 Beyerdynamic DT 270 PRO closed-back studio headphones deliver accurate, professional sound in a lightweight, compact design.
News
T.H.E. Film Festival and T.H.E. New York International Audio Show will take place from October 24-26, 2025 at the Hilton Hasbrouck Heights, Meadowlands, New...
New Products
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 Series: Next-Gen Wireless Gaming Headset Takes Aim at Audeze Maxwell
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 Gen 2 delivers real-time audio control, 200+ game presets, dual 2.4GHz & Bluetooth, 54-hour battery, and multi-platform support — all...
