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Beats 360 leak reveals $299 ANC headphones with IPX4 protection, replaceable cushions, Spatial Audio and Apple and Android support.
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Bookshelf Speakers
Can Amphion’s A15 bring studio monitor performance home without Wi-Fi, apps, or streaming? This active speaker takes a different approach.
Music
One of the best Bluesville reissues yet arrives on 180-gram vinyl for only $33.
Music
Rhino High Fidelity’s Cher 3614 Jackson Highway reissue sounds promising, but two review copies suffered from non-fill and other pressing defects.
Over-Ear Headphones
The HEDDphone TWO GT combines full-range AMT speed and detail with warmer tuning and a 550g design. Is this $2,199 German flagship worth it?
New Products
Pro-Ject's improved entry-level turntable for 2026 features 730g aluminum platter, Pick it MM E cartridge, and wireless Bluetooth.
New Products
Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 5 Earbuds Add Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth 6.0 and Replaceable Batteries
At $299, Sennheiser’s flagship wireless earbuds for 2026 aim to improve comfort, ANC, and call quality while introducing a refined design and new color...
Gift Guides
The best back to school tech for college students in 2026, from headphones and chargers to dorm upgrades and gear worth buying.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Could the next Apple TV 4K justify its premium price with Siri AI, Wi-Fi 7, faster hardware and deeper integration with iPhone and AirPods?
News
Can NextLevel Acoustics revive the classic demo disc with “Beyond the Room,” a new immersive audio experience debuting at CEDIA 2026?
Home Theater
Paragons of Home Cinema Episode II combines a 9.4.6 Dolby Atmos system with Christie 4K projection, Lumagen, NextLevel Acoustics, StormAudio, SPEAKERPOWER and more for...
New Products
Sony’s $220 Pulse Elevate speakers combine planar magnetic drivers, PlayStation Link, Bluetooth and AI voice processing for PS5 and desktop gaming.
Articles
OLED, Mini LED, and RGB backlit TVs sound similar but work very differently. What separates them, and why does it matter when buying a...
Bookshelf Speakers
Rotel returns to loudspeakers after more than 30 years with the $999 Amora 5 standmount, taking on KEF, Wharfedale, QUAD and Q Acoustics.
IEMs
SIVGA Lyrebird quadbrid IEM combines premium materials, four-driver tech, and refined treble while undercutting far more expensive rivals.
Bookshelf Speakers
Are the ATC SCM20ASL worth $10,999? These British active loudspeakers deliver world-class sound, brutal honesty, and serious built-in power.
Music
Miles Davis’ Cookin' returns as a $39 AAA OJC vinyl reissue pressed at RTI. Is this the version jazz collectors should buy?
Music
Lester Young’s Laughin’ to Keep from Cryin’ returns as a superb all-analog 180-gram Verve Acoustic Sounds Series vinyl reissue.
Projectors & Screens
With its bright, refined picture and extensive installation features, the Hisense XR10 is like a portable projector on steroids.
Reviews
Can the TEAC TN-400BT-X blend stylish vinyl playback with aptX Bluetooth, a built-in phono stage, and easy setup at an attainable price?
Movies
Does Kill Bill: The Whole Bloody Affair 4K UHD deliver Tarantino’s definitive vision, and is it worth buying if you already own the standalone...
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?
Floorstanding Speakers
New Products
Apos launches the $1,800 SJY Argos electrostatic headphones and $2,200 ES Lab Hydra amp for electrostatic, planar, dynamic headphones and speakers.
New Products
Technics celebrates 55 years of the SL-1200 with a limited MK7-based Anniversary Edition in seven colors plus an all-vinyl Tokyo Tower DJ set.
New Products
What makes Vinnie Rossi’s CANTA Phono different? The new MM/MC phono preamp launches a new high-end series with extensive cartridge control.
New Products
Can MicroLED finally deliver OLED-like blacks at massive sizes? Just Video Walls Absolute Black attacks reflections, uniformity and dark-scene performance.
New Products
Can a 15,000-lumen cinema projector make sense at home? Christie brings the native 4K CP4415m-RGBH into the spotlight at CEDIA 2026.
Floorstanding Speakers
Is Monitor Audio’s new Silver Series 8G a major upgrade? Seven new speakers target stereo, home theater, and Dolby Atmos systems.
New Products
Can 8K finally justify itself? Quantum’s XDR5-8K displays multiple native 8K sources without downscaling and will debut at CEDIA 2026.
Headphones
Has public phone etiquette collapsed? Wetherspoons has banned loud speakerphone audio in 792 pubs as frustration with “headphone dodgers” grows.
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
Essence Earis Premium Personal TV Audio System Targets Clearer Dialogue and Private Hi-Res Listening
Can the $699 Essence Earis Premium deliver clearer dialogue and better personal TV audio than wireless headphones from Sennheiser?
New Products
The 5.9 gram clip ons target Bose, Sony, Shokz and Soundcore with 10 hour battery life, Hi-Res Audio and a charging case control that...
IEMs
The $590 TXN Ceramic uses one dynamic driver to deliver cohesive, refined sound. Is simplicity enough to beat today’s best IEMs?
DACs
The LAiV Harmony DAC 2 adds hardware SRC, Class A output and direct 10MHz clocking to its balanced R2R architecture.
News
Sonos appears to be preparing new Ace Ultra headphones with Wi-Fi. Can Sonos finally make headphones that fully integrate with its ecosystem?
Music
Why buy Roxy Music’s For Your Pleasure on Blu-ray? It adds Dolby Atmos, two 5.1 mixes and hi-res stereo missing from the $132 Super...
New Products
Can DreamWall challenge projectors and premium MicroLED rivals? Its 121-inch 4K Platinum P0.7 makes its CEDIA Expo 2026 debut.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Can you room correct a home theater seat? DSPeaker ShakEQ measures and calibrates bass shakers and will demonstrate new processing at CEDIA 2026.
New Products
Can Philips Ambilight, Roku, Quantum Dots and Dolby Vision make the affordable 7985 QLED Series stand out from other budget TVs?
Home Theater
Why are the Seahawks streaming football in Dolby Vision while most NFL games aren’t? Here’s who benefits and why other sports should pay attention.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Could your current 4K Blu-ray player support Dolby Vision 2? Dolby says yes, but Sony says its existing players won't get updated.
Movies
The 2026 box office is surging as Spider-Man and The Odyssey break records. Are IMAX and Dolby Cinema giving audiences a reason to leave...
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.
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.
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?
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
At $69.99, SOUNDPEATS Clip1 delivers Dolby Audio, LDAC, and N-Flex Arch comfort in a lightweight open-ear wireless earbud built for all-day wear, workouts, and...
Ask an Expert
“Studio Sound” once meant accuracy and clarity — now it’s a marketing free-for-all. We break down what it really means and why the term’s...
Articles
Because your streaming service doesn't cut it and these are 4K Blu-ray players in 2025 that still matter.
Dongle DACs
Is the $49 Creative BT-W6 Bluetooth 5.4 dongle worth it to give your old laptop or console aptX Adaptive, LC3, and 24-bit/96kHz wireless audio?
Dongle DACs
The Questyle M18i blurs the line between dongle and desktop DAC, offering current-mode amplification, wired and wireless versatility, and exceptional sound quality—but short battery...
New Products
Carry your iPhone or essentials in style with Apple’s new ISSEY MIYAKE iPhone Pocket — a 3D-knitted fashion accessory priced at $149 and $229.
Music Streamers
The McIntosh DS200, MSA5500, and MX123 now support Spotify Lossless—because even Spotify couldn’t fake hi-fi forever.
New Products
Final’s new TONALITE earbuds use advanced 3D head and ear scanning to create a personalized timbre profile, offering AI-optimized sound tailored to your anatomy.
New Products
TCL’s T7 Series QLED TVs slot in below the QM6K TVs in 2025, opting for Direct LED backlighting instead of MiniLED.
New Products
Creative Labs reinvents the iconic Sound Blaster with the Re:Imagine, a modular high-resolution audio hub combining PC, gaming, and pro audio control with open...
