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With more options than we've seen in years, here are our picks for Editors' Choice Awards for AV receivers in 2024.
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An honest accounting of the actors and directors we lost in 2025—from legends to character actors—and why their work still holds up.
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The Case for Audio/Video Receivers (AVRs) While soundbars have evolved over the years and can provide a convenient solution to better TV sound, nothing beats a...
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A skeptical, experience-driven take on hi-fi accessories that actually work—QED, Advance Paris, IsoAcoustics, IsoTek, iFi, ddHiFi—minus the snake oil.
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Editors’ Choice 2025 turntables show prices are up and cheap decks still disappoint. Choosing a long-term table now takes more thought—but pays off in...
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Whether from disc or digital downloads, our Editors' Choice picks for best media players and Blu-ray Disc players will help your favorite movies and...
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From budget-friendly upgrades to room-shaking reference bass, these subwoofer picks deliver accurate low-end performance, smart features, and real value at every price tier.
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Our favorite audio accessories can make your turntable, speakers or headphones sound even better.
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Our favorite projectors of 2025 offer the best picture quality and value at their price across UST, lifestyle and standard throw models.
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Looking for your first high-end audiophile turntable but don't want to spend more than $3,500 for something that will be your deck for many...
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Improve the performance of your stereo or home theater system with our favorite subwoofers from RSL, SVS and JBL for any budget.
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Portable Bluetooth speakers are now a billion-dollar category. We break down what actually matters — sound, battery life, ruggedness, and the models worth buying.
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Looking for the best compact wireless speaker? Our favorite models from Brane, DALI, Devialet and Bang & Olufsen can go wherever you go.
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Our favorite integrated amplifiers for audiophiles in 2025 includes models from WiiM, Advance Paris, Moon by Simaudio, Quad and Marantz.
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From Q Acoustics and Wharfedale to DALI, Vera-Fi, and ATC, these bookshelf speakers prove design and voicing matter. Five radically different paths to great...
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Looking for the best bookshelf or stand-mounted speakers below $1,000? We've awarded 10 loudspeakers that have impressed us enormously.
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I stream, you stream, here are our choices for the best video streaming devices of 2025.
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