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The French speaker maker proves that big musical cinematic surround sound can be achieved without lots of big boxes or complicated installation.
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IEMs
Is the SIVGA Nightingale Pro the planar IEM that finally gets linear tuning right, or is its warm, reference sound too niche to break...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
The stalwart Japanese HiFi brand lives on with this, their latest nine-channel AV receiver. Does it offer the right blend of performance, features and...
Reviews
Can a $3,800 wireless speaker replace traditional hi-fi? The Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB tests the limits of scale, power, and control without cables.
Over-Ear Headphones
Can a $958 planar from Sendy Audio really challenge HiFiMAN, Audeze, and Dan Clark? The Egret delivers premium build, balance, and serious technical chops.
DAPs
At $2,749, can the Astell&Kern PD10 actually replace your DAP and your streamer—or is it solving a problem you don’t have?
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At $229 do Sony LinkBuds Clip justify their price with comfort, smart features and open-ear convenience or do the sound tradeoffs matter more?
Reviews
Can the Goldring E4 find a place for itself in the very crowded $200 to $300 phono cartridge pool?
Music Streamers
Cambridge Audio's CXN V2 may offer the perfect balance of performance, ergonomics and affordability in the crowded network streaming market.
Audio Cables
Thinking about upgrading your speaker and interconnect cables? The Chord Company ShawlineX ARAY prove that you don't have to spend a fortune for great...
Dongle DACs
Why do brands reuse model names? We’re not huge fans of the practice because it serves as a point of confusion for consumers. Audioengine...
Reviews
Can the $250 Andover Audio SpinStage MM/MC Phono Pre-amplifier really upgrade entry-level cartridges? Let's take a listen.
Reviews
Detailed, authoritative, and one of the most cohesive sounding active loudspeakers around. The JBL 4329P check off almost every box.
DAPs
Does the Cayin N7 DAP give the flagship N8ii a real run for its money? Simplifying the unit and focusing on the DAC and...
Headphone Amps
Powerful, highly resolving, and one of the most understated looking stacks of high-end headphone gear around. The EarMen Tradutto stack is the real deal.
Dongle DACs
Does it make sense to spend $120 on the iBasso DC04PRO Dongle DAC? More power, balanced connections, and support for 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD256...
Audio Cables
$40 per meter? The QED Golden Anniversary XT Loudspeaker Cables are a huge bargain but certainly require some attention when it comes to system...
DAPs
Is the Astell&Kern SR35 the best DAP for commuters and business travelers? Battery performance, a fresh new UI, and surprisingly high-end sound quality make...
Reviews
The Sony WH-1000XM5 pulls ahead of Bose in the race for best wireless noise-cancelling headphones, for now.
Bookshelf Speakers
Get the amplifier right with the Q Acoustics 5020 Loudspeakers and you will not want to upgrade anytime soon. Superb build and sound quality...
Floorstanding Speakers
You can go passive or active with the new Legacy Audio Focus XD Loudspeakers. Does $15,000 scare you? Check out the prices at High-End...
Over-Ear Headphones
Luxurious, superb build quality, and one of the best performing closed-back dynamic headphones we've heard below $4,000. The Focal Stellia are world-class.
Headphone Amps
Not even its weight and somewhat unwieldy form factor can take away from the fact that the iFi hip-dac2 is one superior portable DAC/headphone...
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