Articles
The tragic death of an Arizona mother raises an important question about ANC headphones, outdoor exercise, and personal safety. Sometimes hearing what's happening around...
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Amplifiers
Nagra's AMP II-S replaces the Classic AMP with 120 watts per channel, a redesigned power supply, and Reference-derived circuitry.
Home Theater
Can RayNeo turn AR glasses into a private home theater? GT Max offers a 307-inch virtual screen, 120Hz Micro-OLED and Dolby Vision via Pocket...
Music
Does blink-182’s Enema of the State deserve a $100 One-Step vinyl pressing? Our review weighs the sound, mastering, and audiophile packaging.
Music
Can a new 4K restoration and Dolby Atmos mix make Queen Budapest the definitive home release of Freddie Mercury’s last filmed Queen concert?
Music Streamers
Spotify is enforcing Family plan rules with QR code checks. Here's what the 7-day deadline and 12-month restriction mean for subscribers.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Developers have found a way to restore Dolby Atmos height effects from Blu-ray soundtracks on Apple TV 4K. It's an impressive technical achievement, but...
Gift Guides
Discover 8 of the best affordable audio gifts under $500 for 2026, including premium headphones, wireless speakers, and hi-fi upgrades worth keeping.
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...
New Products
Grado's $295 Signature S150 brings a new 44mm driver, detachable cables, and improved comfort to its open-back headphones.
Reviews
Sonic Lamb headphones deliver bass you can physically feel, but are these $239 wireless headphones more than a novelty?
New Products
Schiit Mani 3 phono preamp adds front-panel controls, MM/MC cartridge flexibility, and improved circuitry without raising the price.
News
Meze Audio's POET Jazz Special Edition features 11 individually hand-painted planar headphones at $2,399 each. Same acclaimed sound, no repeat performances.
News
Bose acquires Skullcandy after their Sound by Bose partnership. Here's why the deal matters for headphones, McIntosh, Sonus faber, and the audio industry.
Head Units
Pioneer's 2026 Heritage Collection in-dash head unit and box speaker set combines retro looks with modern convenience for your car.
Reviews
Sennheiser's flagship wireless earbuds for 2026 deliver warm sound, capable ANC, and replaceable batteries. At $299, can they compete with Sony's best?
Reviews
Nothing's $59 milk carton delivers surprisingly good sound, Auracast, and over 17 hours of battery life. Got milk? This one's got swagger.
IEMs
Linsoul’s first IEM impresses with refined treble, premium construction, and detailed sound, but its bass and modular cable leave room for improvement.
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?
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?
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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Technics SL-1210MKX brings improved isolation, precise pitch control, and professional refinements to the iconic SL-1200 platform for $1,899.
CD Players
CDs are making a comeback, and Esoteric isn't holding back. The $45,000 Grandioso K1XE SACD player adds a new G2 DAC and an optional...
New Products
The $299 Bumpboxx Retroboom packs 200 watts of peak power, Bluetooth, RGB lighting and 30-hour battery life into a retro boombox without tapes or...
Audio Cables
Esprit Generation 10 cables arrive in the U.S. with redesigned conductors, connectors, and insulation. Nine ranges span $499 to $59,999.
New Products
Goldmund's Mimesis Statement uses three chassis, separate channel power supplies and redesigned analog circuitry. A flagship with a startling price.
New Products
Jamo's $399 HYG 5 WiFi speaker offers Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect, AirPlay 2, Google Cast and three active drivers in a Scandinavian design.
Bookshelf Speakers
Triangle’s Borea BR05 combines retro styling, an 8-inch woofer, and serious cabinet engineering. Who decided bookshelf speakers had to be so small?
Movies
Netflix is making billions, but subscribers are watching less. With profits soaring and original hits harder to find, is the streaming giant losing the...
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
T+A Solitaire T Pro adds Dolby Atmos, aptX Lossless and premium DAC technology, but are luxury wireless headphones becoming too expensive?
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.
Headphones
Can Auracast change movie theater accessibility? Vue has installed Auri across 200+ screens while major North American chains still use legacy receivers.
DACs
LampizatOr’s Horizon 2 adds Aphrodite tech, a redesigned tube stage and upgrades for owners who already spent car money on a DAC.
DAPs
The $80 Fosi Audio DAP Neo delivers iPod nostalgia, lossless playback, Bluetooth and expandable storage. Can it win over the streaming generation?
Music
Jackie McLean’s Vertigo captures the alto saxophonist stretching hard bop toward something more adventurous, now reissued in Blue Note’s Tone Poet series.
Articles
Our favorite home theater projectors of 2026 deliver best-in-class performance across UST, lifestyle, and long throw categories.
Articles
Which TVs are worth buying in 2026? Our hands-on tested Editors’ Choice winners cut through the hype to reveal the best OLED, Mini LED...
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.
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.
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
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.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
The $5,000 MOON 341 ditches streaming and DACs but keeps serious amplification. Here's how it compares with the Editors' Choice MOON 371.
New Products
Audiolab's $699 PPA7 phono preamp adds MM/MC support, Bluetooth, USB recording and a headphone amp. Is this the ultimate vinyl hub for modern listeners?
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.
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...
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...
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.
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.
