CD Players
NAD's mid-priced CD player adds QRONO d2a, Dynamic Digital Headroom and an ESS SABRE DAC. Is it the smarter buy than the pricier C...
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Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
The $6,500 MOON 371 challenges expensive separates with exceptional sound, serious engineering, and a few surprises. Is this Simaudio’s finest value yet?
Music
Herbie Mann’s Hold On, I’m Comin’ returns on Rhino Quadio Blu-ray with a vintage quad mix transferred from commercial reel tape. Does the live...
Music
Bob Marley & The Wailers’ 1976 Hammersmith performances come alive on vinyl. Does this newly mixed archival release capture the magic?
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Vinnie Rossi’s $23,995 CANTA Integrated challenges high-end amplifier conventions with 6SN7 tubes, MOSFET power, and an unconventional design.
Headphone Amps
FiiO's $380 CLASS A headphone amp can switch to Class AB with low-impedance headphones. Here's what FiiO says and why the distinction matters.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
NAD's $1,299 C 359S combines 70W Class AB amplification, BluOS and HDMI eARC with power supply technology from its Masters Series. Who said Class...
Gift Guides
For the vinyl enthusiast on your list, these turntables, retro loudspeakers and hi-fi accessories not only make great gifts, but will actually make your...
DAPs
Sony's new Walkmans for 2026 include the ZX900, WM1AM3 and WM1ZM3 hi-res digital audio players (DAPs) packed with performance and priced at a premium.
New Products
Rega Replay turntable weighs just 2.2 kg and reportedly costs £259. How does its skeletal design compare with the Planar 1 and its rivals?
Floorstanding Speakers
Linn's new 343 brings Pistonik bass to a compact floorstander, with Exakt Integrated and powered-bass versions starting at $67,500 per pair. Worth the premium?
New Products
Naim's $6,500 Mu-so Utopia has 15 Focal drivers, 720 watts and Dolby Atmos. Is it worth $2,900 more than the Focal Mu-so Hekla?
CD Players
Musical Fidelity's B1xcd CD player arrives as CD sales surge, offering a dedicated transport, ESS DAC, and serious hi-fi engineering without streaming distractions.
News
LG's flagship soundbar, the Sound Suite H7, just got support for DTS:X surround, but good luck making that work on an LG TV.
IEMs
The $519 EPZ 550 pairs five balanced-armature drivers with striking metalwork and refined sound, but its polite bass won't satisfy everyone.
IEMs
DUNU PRS6 brings MEMS technology to a refined tribrid IEM with strong resolution, clean treble and a clear focus on competitive gaming.
IEMs
Can Sony’s $120 IER-M500 professional in-ear monitors deliver the sound, comfort, and durability working musicians need?
Reviews
EarFun's flagship wireless noise cancelling headphones for 2026 offer adaptive ANC, Auracast, aptX Lossless, 90-hour battery life and custom EQ.
Over-Ear Headphones
The $160 FiiO JadeAudio JT9 planar headphones deliver deep bass and spacious sound, but can their bright treble spoil an otherwise excellent value?
Reviews
Sony revives the XM4 with improved ANC, a replaceable battery and updated processing. At $299.99, does it still offer enough value?
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The $699 Sonos Beam Ultra 7.1.2 compact soundbar delivers class-leading sound and versatility, but does buying one still require a leap of faith in...
Music
As physical media (both CDs and vinyl) continues its surge in 2026, eCoustics Editor-in-Chief, Ian White takes a look at what's happening behind the...
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Floorstanding Speakers
Fyne Audio celebrates a decade with its most advanced IsoFlare driver, integrated SuperTrax and just 30 pairs of the $50,000 F1-10 Anniversary.
New Products
Cambridge Audio's $499 Spira turntable pairs Bluetooth, a steel platter and five colorful finishes with its new L/R active speaker lineup.
DACs
LampizatOr’s Horizon 2 adds Aphrodite tech, a redesigned tube stage and upgrades for owners who already spent car money on a DAC.
New Products
C SEED and Bugatti turn a folding 4K MicroLED television into a 137-inch kinetic sculpture with Tourbillon design and Wisdom Audio.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
MartinLogan's first-ever home theater receiver delivers 5.1 channels of surround sound in a compact form factor that may look familiar.
New Products
Apple launches a $299 Apple TV 4K, $149 HomePod mini 2, $299 HomeView and four-speaker surround.
Gadgets
Apple's $299 HomeView leads a new smart home lineup with Siri AI, security cameras, smart locks and thermostats. Can Apple finally simplify the connected...
Movies
Universal confirms The Odyssey's November 17 4K Blu-ray release with a BD-100 disc, 1.78:1 video, DTS-HD 5.1 audio, and exclusive IMAX extras.
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.
DAPs
The $80 Fosi Audio DAP Neo delivers iPod nostalgia, lossless playback, Bluetooth and expandable storage. Can it win over the streaming generation?
New Products
TDM Neo headphones twist into a Bluetooth speaker, offering one device for private listening and the occasional need to become everyone’s DJ.
IEMs
Melody Wings’ $188 Uranus delivers airy, resolving sound from a quadbrid driver array, but BCD ringing and sharp treble may divide listeners.
New Products
$149 Melomania A100 SE wireless earbuds arrive with Dolby Audio, updated tuning, and a new blue color option.
News
Bose brings Auracast, LC3 and LE Audio to its $449 QuietComfort Ultra Gen 2, although Android compatibility and beta restrictions still apply.
Music
The Alan Parsons Project's Tales of Mystery and Imagination returns with Dolby Atmos, 5.1 surround and hi-res stereo on Blu-ray, along with CD and...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Apple's 2026 Apple TV 4K adds Siri AI, A19 power and four-HomePod surround. At $299, does it offer enough to justify upgrading?
Articles
ATSC wants NEXTGEN TV to reach far beyond televisions. B2X could turn broadcast towers into infrastructure for vehicles, devices and mobile networks.
New Products
XGIMI’s new HORIZON 30 projectors combine brighter RGB triple-laser light engines, improved contrast and 4K/120Hz gaming in a flexible lifestyle design.
New Products
JMGO’s IRIS Series lifestyle projectors feature 4K at 120Hz output with optical zoom and lens shift for gamers who want a bigger picture without...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Silkland’s H96 Certified Ultra96 HDMI 2.2 cables support 96Gbps, 4K at 240Hz and 8K at 60Hz, but compatible hardware is still coming.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Sony’s compact ECM-AX10 brings Ambisonics, binaural, stereo and Eclipsa Audio workflows to smartphone-based content creators.
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
Apple's four-HomePod surround system starts at $895. Can four wireless speakers challenge Sonos and deliver convincing Dolby Atmos home theater sound?
New Products
CMF’s first Bluetooth speakers combine Nothing-style design with Auracast, USB-C audio, IP68 protection and prices starting at just $59.
Amplifiers
Eversolo brings 180 watts of Class AB power while FiiO answers with EL34 tubes and pure Class A. Two Chinese amplifiers, two very different...
Floorstanding Speakers
Arendal Sound adds a Black Edition to its 1610 loudspeaker series without raising prices. Same three-way engineering, new finish, limited availability.
Hi-Fi Components
Bose now spans ANC, luxury hi-fi, connected audio, automotive and gaming. The FMOD acquisition makes its larger strategy harder to ignore.
Music Streamers
LUMIN's S2 includes DAC technology from its X1 Network Music Player and new digital inputs, but there's no HDMI or wireless connectivity.
New Products
Can digitizing vinyl improve a phono stage? Wattson Audio’s $5,495 Madison Phono supports MM, MC, DS Audio and multiple historic EQ curves.
Floorstanding Speakers
Magico rebuilds the A3 with M9-derived engineering, new drivers and a new cabinet. The other upgrade? Entry-level Magico now costs $25,000.
Movies
Paramount and Warner Bros. Are Now Skydance. What Happens to HBO Max, Paramount+ and Physical Media?
Paramount and Warner Bros. are officially one company. Streaming will combine eventually, but physical media appears far from dead.
New Products
The $1,800 JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 packs 1,500 watts, Wi-Fi 6, Roon, AI karaoke and a touchscreen into a light show speaker that isn't...
