Dongle DACs
Questyle’s $399 M18i Max packs Current Mode Amplification, dual DACs, Bluetooth, and serious headphone power into a portable design.
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New Products
At $10K or $12K each, REL’s new flagship No.35 and No.36 Reference subwoofers add new amplifiers and carbon fibre drivers for improved low bass...
Home Theater
This episode covers the Best of CEDIA Expo 2026 with Caleb Denison, of CalebRated, including MicroLED video walls, 4K TVs and more.
New Products
Priced from $2,3000 to $3,800, Hisense C3 lifestyle 4K projectors offer triple laser imaging, up to 5,000 lumens, Dolby Vision and 240Hz gaming.
New Products
The 1MORE S20 Ultra combines LDAC, Bluetooth 6.0, spatial audio, IP66 protection and up to 40 hours of battery life.
Movies
Toy Story 5 returns with striking 4K visuals, Dolby Atmos, sharp humor and enough heart to remind us why these toys still matter.
Movies
Can Gone With the Wind finally get the 4K UHD treatment it deserves, or will Scarlett have to survive one more home-video indignity?
Articles
The 2026 CEDIA Expo was held last week in Denver and eCoustics was there in force to check out the latest in home theater...
Exclusive Videos
We test the all-new Beats 360 wireless headphones to see how their modular design, noise cancellation, comfort, features and sound hold up at $350.
New Products
Priced from $1,999 to $2,699, Epson's new line of 4K home theater projectors feature 120Hz gaming, laser light source, and brightness from 2500 to...
New Products
Wharfedale’s Nova subs pack DSP, passive radiators, high-level inputs and 8- to 15-inch drivers into a serious fight with SVS and REL.
Reviews
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen) Review: Better ANC, More Comfort, But a Tougher Sell at $359?
Bose QuietComfort Headphones 2nd Gen improve ANC, comfort, USB audio, and Immersive Audio, but the $359 price creates tougher competition.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
While Kaleidescape remains the movie platform of choice for the 1%, the company's least expensive movie player offers a taste of that sweet digital...
Bookshelf Speakers
Neumann’s KH 310 II and KH 350 add 32-bit DSP, MA 1 room correction, more power and deeper system integration for pro and home...
Over-Ear Headphones
The Sennheiser HD 480 PRO Plus nails comfort and durability, but its rolled-off bass and treble raise questions about its studio tuning.
Movies
Four disappointing summer movies get a second look on 4K and Blu-ray, where strong picture and sound sometimes outperform the films themselves.
Over-Ear Headphones
The $799 HEDD D1 looks conventional. It isn't. Its new TPCD driver delivers some of the best reference sound we’ve heard under $1,000.
Headphone Amps
The Sendy Audio KYLIN pairs Class A power, rich dynamics and old school controls with superb build quality, but its noise floor limits IEM...
IEMs
Can a $169 single dynamic-driver IEM deliver rich bass, strong detail, and premium build quality without obvious compromises? The Oshun gets very close.
Music
Woody Shaw’s Song of Songs returns in a superb AAA vinyl reissue that captures the album’s frantic energy, bite, and restless brilliance.
Music
Does Craft Recordings’ AAA reissue of Moodsville, Vol. 1 restore Red Garland and Eddie “Lockjaw” Davis with the late-night magic intact?
Exclusive Videos
Are the $4,000 KEF LS LUXE worth the premium? Our video review examines their Ross Lovegrove design, wireless features, sound quality, and value.
CD Players
FiiO’s $170 DP11 adds AES, a CS43198 DAC, CD ripping and USB conversion because apparently nobody told the compact disc it was dead.
New Products
TRIBIT's $39.99 wireless earbuds come feature packed with noise cancellation, Bluetooth 6.0, multipoint and 5-hour battery life per earbud.
New Products
The $599 SOUNDBOKS Rider delivers 118dB, a swappable battery and IP66 protection without requiring a hand truck to move it.
Headphone Amps
Cayin's HA-1A MK3 features pure Class A tube amplification with 2.7W output, impedance matching and preamp functionality for $999.
DAPs
FiiO’s M25 VERITA and M25 R2R finally launch with AKM or resistor-ladder DACs, 1.7W per channel, 31-band PEQ and the same price.
Music Streamers
Silent Angel’s $849 H1 combines dual ESS DACs, streaming, local storage, high-res playback, and VitOS in one compact digital hub.
New Products
FiiO’s $499 FT15 gets a bigger planar driver, thinner diaphragm and lighter chassis, and we already have first impressions from CanJam London.
News
Traditional earbuds slipped while open-ear shipments climbed to 11.1 million. Apparently not everyone wants their ear canals occupied all day.
Hi-Fi Components
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
Is Bose trying to make open ear audio mainstream? The $199 Sport Open Earbuds and $299 Ultra Open Earbuds 2nd Gen target fitness and...
Gaming Headsets
Sony’s new PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge headsets add larger planar magnetic drivers, PlayStation Link, Bluetooth and ANC.
New Products
Can AI earbuds actually improve your workday? Viaim Rise records meetings, creates notes, and helps turn conversations into actionable tasks.
DACs
Can SMSL’s new R100 and D400 MK2 compete with FiiO, Schiit and Topping in the increasingly crowded DAC market below $1,000?
DACs
Did Schiit improve Bifrost by moving beyond True Multibit? Bifrost 3 adds Mesh, EQ, 32/384 USB and drops the price to $699.
Music
Beck’s $110 Ride Lonesome One-Step uses 24/96 files sourced from analog masters because audiophiles needed something new to argue about.
New Products
Hisense has renamed its S6 FollowMe as the RoamView 32S6S. How does the 32-inch 4K mobile smart display compare with LG and Samsung?
Movies
Are Italy’s wildest giallo, Eurocrime, and disco cult films worth revisiting on Blu-ray and 4K? Severin’s latest releases make a strong case.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Can better speaker placement start with the right stand? Blok Axis offers three heights, IsoFill damping, isolation pads, and multiple finishes.
Reviews
Is the Samsung S90H the smarter OLED buy than the pricier S95H? We compare the two to see whether the flagship is worth the...
New Products
Which TCL Designer Series Art TV fits your room better: the ultra-matte A300L QLED or the higher-performance A400U QD-Mini LED?
Articles
We compare two top 2026 Mini-LED TVs to help you decide which one is the better overall value.
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
Hisense takes on JBL, Sony, Marshall, LG and TCL with four new Bluetooth and party speakers led by the $399.99 Party Thunder Pro.
New Products
Is it possible for a $60 Bluetooth speaker to improve your TV's sound? IKEA’s BADKRUKA adds optical input, stereo pairing, 25W output and Spotify...
New Products
The compact Yamaha B200A adds Dolby Atmos and built in bass for under $300, but can you live without external surrounds or a subwoofer?
Articles
148 years have elapsed since Edison's Phonograph was patented, and we decided to look back at some of the turntables that had the most...
Music Streamers
NAD expands Dirac Live Room Correction to its CI SA2-120 and CI S2, adding automated acoustic optimization to its BluOS custom install lineup.
Headphone Amps
Can one headphone amp drive IEMs, planars and electrostatics? The $3,749 iFi iCAN PHANTOM 1.5 delivers up to 15W plus a 640V energizer.
Dongle DACs
Can iFi eliminate the dongle DAC? The $79 GO cable builds an ESS DAC and headphone amp directly into a USB C cable for...
Bookshelf Speakers
Is the Triangle Borea BR04 a true upgrade over the BR03? We compare soundstage, bass, dynamics, RoomFit, and value.
New Products
Can Coastal Source turn the backyard into a true high-end system? Its CEDIA 2026 lineup combines outdoor audio, lighting and simplified power.
Music Streamers
Can IDEON justify $35,000 for the Nous streamer/DAC/preamp when so many capable digital front ends cost far less?
