In-Wall Speakers DALI Phantom M-80 A In-Ceiling Speaker and CI AMP-4750 DSP Unveiled at ISE 2025 DALI expands its architectural product line with the Phantom M80 A In-Ceiling Speaker and CI AMP-4750 4-Channel DSP Amplifier. Robert SilvaFebruary 4, 2025
Over-Ear Headphones Grado Signature HP100 SE Review: Does a World Class Headphone Grow in Brooklyn? Can the Grado Signature HP100 SE carve out its own spot at the top of the high-end category below $2,500 against some fierce competition?... James FiorucciFebruary 5, 2025
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers Advance Paris’ New Wave of French Hi-Fi Finally Makes it Across the Pond…30 Years Later Advance Paris brings its range of affordable hifi components to the U.S. market, which feature blue VU meters and tube amplification. Ian WhiteFebruary 6, 2025
Audio Cables Chord Company PhonoARAY Minimizes Electromagnetic Interference But is the Price “Grounded” in Reality? At £1,000, Chord Company's PhonoARAY can minimize external interference and ground issues that may affect turntable performance. Robert SilvaFebruary 7, 2025
New Products Audio-Technica’s R-Series Open-Back Headphone Lineup Now Features the ATH-R70xa and R50x: NAMM 2025 Designed for studio applications the ATH-R70xa and R50x provide audio clarity while providing all-day wearing comfort for less than $400. Robert SilvaFebruary 7, 2025
Music 4 New Titles Debut In Rhino’s Quadio Series Including Aretha Franklin, Curtis Mayfield, Billy Cobham and The Spinners These Quadraphonic albums have been digitized from analog four-track Quad mixes and are now available on Blu-ray discs. Mark SmotroffFebruary 9, 2025
News Alexa AI is Coming Soon From Amazon and Could It Revolutionize How We Use Consumer A/V? AI is going to have a more prominent role in both current and forthcoming products from Amazon. Robert SilvaFebruary 9, 2025
HDTV 4K & 8K TV LG Announces QNED evo 4K TVs for 2025 with Wireless and AI Bigger screens, elevated processing, better sound, wireless connectivity, and WebOS enhancements highlight LG's 2025 QNED evo TVs. Robert SilvaDecember 18, 2024
Articles Best Integrated Amplifiers: Editors’ Choice 2024 Our favorite integrated amplifiers in 2024 include models from Cambridge Audio, Naim, NAD, Unison Research and more. Ian WhiteDecember 20, 2024
Music Bluesville Records and Craft Recordings Kick off 2025 with Lonnie Johnson and Mississippi John Hurt Vinyl Reissues Blues & Ballads and Today! will be available February 28, 2025 on 180-gram vinyl and hi-res digital. Ian WhiteJanuary 28, 2025
Floorstanding Speakers Arendal Sound Announces 1528 Loudspeaker Series The best speakers from Arendal Sound have arrived, but their new flagship towers will set you back $9,500/pair USD. Robert SilvaOctober 13, 2024
New Products Optoma Debuts UHZ68LV 4K UHD Laser Projector at ISE 2025 With a 5,000-lumen light output the Optoma UHZ68LV home theater projector can work with screens up to 300-inches. Robert SilvaFebruary 6, 2025
Home Video Yes, Sony Is Cutting Recordable Blu-ray Disc Production and No, It Doesn’t Mean the End of Blu-ray As of February 2025, Sony will no longer manufacture and distribute blank recordable Blu-ray Discs. Robert SilvaJanuary 27, 2025
News Fraunhofer Unveils upHear Audio Technologies: CES 2025 Behind the scenes, Fraunhofer makes audio products sound better and easier to use. Find out what their latest innovations bring to the table. Robert SilvaJanuary 27, 2025
Articles Best in Show CES 2025: Here are the Audio/Video Products That Impressed Us Most Mixed in with the robots, electric cars, AI solutions, VR headsets and smart glasses, we found these exciting and innovative audio/video products that hit... Chris BoylanJanuary 14, 2025
Digital Music Systems Audioengine’s B1 Next Gen Bluetooth Receiver Adds Bluetooth AptX Adaptive Support to Vintage Amps The Audioengine B1 has been updated with Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, and 32-bit Audio, but still has the same $189 price tag Robert SilvaJanuary 20, 2025
Articles ATC SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers: The Audiophile System Builder Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level. Ian WhiteJanuary 21, 2025