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.
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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...
Music
Beck’s $110 Ride Lonesome One-Step uses 24/96 files sourced from analog masters because audiophiles needed something new to argue about.
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.
Music
Are Black Sabbath and Paranoid worth $300 on reel to reel? Rhino's 15 ips editions revisit the albums that launched Ozzy Osbourne's legacy.
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...
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...
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.
Music
Is Nat King Cole’s After Midnight worth owning on vinyl? Blue Note expands the classic to 18 tracks with Kevin Gray mastering and an...
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.
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?
Music
Is Craft Recordings’ new AAA reissue of Coleman Hawkins’ The Hawk Relaxes the best affordable way to hear this rare Moodsville classic?
Music
Rush’s 1974 debut has always sounded thin on vinyl. Does MoFi’s $59.99 45 RPM 2LP reissue finally give it the weight it deserves?
Music
Can Craft Recordings' AAA 180-gram reissue of Moodsville Volume 8 top an original mono pressing? The surprise stereo mix says plenty.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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...
Gaming Headsets
Sony’s new PlayStation Pulse and Pulse Edge headsets add larger planar magnetic drivers, PlayStation Link, Bluetooth and ANC.
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
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.
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...
Music
Are Craft's new $39 AAA Original Jazz Classics reissues of Miles Davis, John Coltrane and A Charlie Brown Christmas worth adding to your vinyl...
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?
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.
News
Is Apple building a four-HomePod surround system? audioOS 27 code reveals rear speakers, room calibration, bass management, and mystery hardware.
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
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.
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?
In-Wall Speakers
Can Monitor Audio hide serious home theater bass? Creator Series in-wall subs use 10- and 12-inch drivers with DSP amplification up to 750 watts.
IEMs
Can the $325 Noble Audio Vanguard compete with the best IEMs under $500? Excellent build and detail meet analytical tuning and fierce rivals.
New Products
Can serious home theater disappear into the room? Sonance pairs an 82.7-inch soundbar with redesigned PowerPipe X hidden subwoofers.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Can TAD modernize a high-end integrated amp without turning it into a streamer? The 250W A1000D adds DSD256 and D700 clock technology.
