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Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio Designs Podcast 2024 Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio Designs Podcast 2024

Podcasts

Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio Designs' Global Sales Director joins us on the podcast from Denmark to discuss the brand's Nordic Noir ethos.

Best Streaming Amplifier 2024 Editors' Choice Best Streaming Amplifier 2024 Editors' Choice

Articles

Our favorite streaming amplifiers of 2024 include models from Cambridge Audio, NAD, Naim, Marantz and WiiM.

Best In-Wall Speakers 2024 Editors' Choice Best In-Wall Speakers 2024 Editors' Choice

Articles

Our favorite in-ceiling and in-wall speakers and subwoofers for distributed audio and home theater will be heard, but not seen.

Best AV Receivers Editors' Choice 2024 Best AV Receivers Editors' Choice 2024

A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

With more options than we've seen in years, here are our picks for Editors' Choice Awards for AV receivers in 2024.

Best Accessories Editors' Choice 2024 Best Accessories Editors' Choice 2024

Articles

Our favorite audio accessories can make your turntable, speakers or headphones sound even better.

Best Audiophile Wired Headphones Editors' Choice 2024 Best Audiophile Wired Headphones Editors' Choice 2024

Articles

Check out our favorite wired over-ear headphones at different price points, from very affordable to cost no-object.

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Gift Ideas?

Christmas Gift Guide 2024 for Hi-Fi, Headphones and Home Theater Christmas Gift Guide 2024 for Hi-Fi, Headphones and Home Theater

Gift Guides

From headphones to home theater, these high performance audio gifts will exceed the expectation of any movie or music lover on your list.

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Best Phono Preamplifiers Editors' Choice 2024

Articles

Looking for ways to improve the sound from your turntable? Our favorite phono preamplifiers we've tested offer a solution at every budget.

Best Wireless Speakers 2024 Edtitors' Choice Best Wireless Speakers 2024 Edtitors' Choice

Articles

Our favorite wireless speakers to buy in 2024 include models from Audioengine, Q Acoustics, KEF, JBL and Dynaudio.

Best Phono Cartridges 2024 Editors' Choice Best Phono Cartridges 2024 Editors' Choice

Articles

Upgrade the sound of your turntable with our favorite MM and MC phono cartridges you can buy in 2024 without breaking the bank.

GoldenEar Loudspeakers with Logo GoldenEar Loudspeakers with Logo

Loudspeakers

Audioquest has let go of the noted speaker company GoldenEar, but is going to PML a good move?

AWOL LTV-3000 Pro UST Projector AWOL LTV-3000 Pro UST Projector

News

Epson's crusade against misleading specifications forces AWOL and JMGO to correct lumens output ratings on some of their projectors.

HiFiMAN Arya Organic Headphones HiFiMAN Arya Organic Headphones

Headphones

With an all-new price, are the HiFiMAN Arya Organic open-back planar magnetic over-ear headphones now an incredible value?

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Reviews

Bowers & Wilkins Pi8 Wireless ANC Earbuds Black

Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones

In-depth review of the Bowers & Wilkins true wireless noise cancelling earbuds covers everything you need to know.

Questyle M15c Mobile Headphone Amplifier with DAC Questyle M15c Mobile Headphone Amplifier with DAC

Dongle DACs

At $129, the Questyle M15c Mobile Headphone Amplifier with DAC is priced between the M12i and M15i. Find out which one is right for...

Chesky Audio LC1 minimonitor loudspeaker. Chesky Audio LC1 minimonitor loudspeaker.

Bookshelf Speakers

Can Chesky Audio's new LC1 mini-monitor loudspeaker bring a smile to this jaded audiophile's face?

Q Acoustics 5050 Floorstanding Loudspeaker All Finishes Q Acoustics 5050 Floorstanding Loudspeaker All Finishes

Floorstanding Speakers

In-depth review compares the Q Acoustics 5050 floorstanding loudspeakers ($1,999/pair) with three different amplifiers to reveal what makes them sing.

Sumiko Wellfleet and Amethyst Phono Cartridges Sumiko Wellfleet and Amethyst Phono Cartridges

Reviews

$449 or $599, find out which Sumiko moving magnet phono cartridge is right for you?

IsoAcoustics GAIA III Speaker Isolators 4-pack IsoAcoustics GAIA III Speaker Isolators 4-pack

A/V Furniture & Accessories

Thinking of replacing your existing loudspeakers? The IsoAcoustics GAIA III Speaker Isolation Feet might force you to change your mind and save money as...

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New Products

Zeitgeist Germany Tree Collection IEMs

Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones

At $814, Zeitgeist Germany offers bespoke IEMs carved from 4 different types of wood -- Sequoia, Zebrano, Olive and Redheart.

TCL A1 Portable Lifestyle Projector TCL A1 Portable Lifestyle Projector

New Products

At $499, the TCL A1 is a 1080p portable lifestyle projector that lets you bring big screen entertainment wherever you go.

Bose 901 60th Anniversary Edition Speakers Lifestyle Front Bose 901 60th Anniversary Edition Speakers Lifestyle Front

Bookshelf Speakers

Without any public fanfare, Bose has recreated its legendary 901 Direct Reflecting Loudspeakers that we would like to see and hear in person.

Musical Fidelity M8x Vinyl Phono Stage Silver Front Angle Musical Fidelity M8x Vinyl Phono Stage Silver Front Angle

New Products

Musical Fidelity's new flagship M8x Vinyl Phono Stage is both fully discrete and fully balanced with improved gain stage and more.

Master & Dynamic ME05 Wired Earphones Master & Dynamic ME05 Wired Earphones

Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones

Are wired earphones coming back? The new $199 Master & Dynamic ME05 in-ear headphones refresh a 10-year old design with added support for hi-res...

McIntosh MSA5500 Integrated Streaming Amplifier (Front) McIntosh MSA5500 Integrated Streaming Amplifier (Front)

Digital Music Systems

At $8,000, the McIntosh MSA5500 streaming integrated amplifier isn't for everybody, but it's hard not to be impressed with its styling and audio technology.

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Vintage Audio

QUAD 33 and 303 Lifestyle

Amplifiers

At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.

Aragon 4004 MKII Aragon 4004 MKII

Amplifiers

Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?

Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup

Articles

How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.

HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale

Articles

The COVID pandemic took a lot from us including thousands of restaurants. But a small vintage audio and record store in thriving in Brooklyn.

Headphones & Personal Audio

Best IEMs 2024 Editors' Choice

Articles

In 2024, the best universal fit in-ear monitors (IEMs) at various price points are from Final, Campfire Audio and Noble Audio.

Best Dongle DAC Editors' Choice 2024 Questyle 15c Best Dongle DAC Editors' Choice 2024 Questyle 15c

Articles

With the Dongle DAC market shaking itself out in 2024, the $129 Questyle 15c leapfrogged the competition.

HIFIMAN ISVARNA Hybrid Planar Dynamic Headphones HIFIMAN ISVARNA Hybrid Planar Dynamic Headphones

New Products

At $2,899, the HiFiMAN ISVARNA offers both planar magnetic and dynamic drivers to boost the low frequencies in a closed-back design.

Noble audio FoKus Rex5 True Wireless ANC Earbuds Noble audio FoKus Rex5 True Wireless ANC Earbuds

Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones

At $449, the Noble Audio FoKus Rex5 wireless noise cancelling earbuds drop xMEMS support in favor of a new hybrid 5-driver array.

Home Theater

Best TVs of 2024 eCoustics Editors' Choice

Articles

Shopping for a new TV? Our picks for best televisions of 2024 provide the best picture quality and value at their price and size.

2025 LG QNED 4K TV Lifestyle 2025 LG QNED 4K TV Lifestyle

HDTV 4K & 8K TV

Bigger screens, elevated processing, better sound, wireless connectivity, and WebOS enhancements highlight LG's 2025 QNED evo TVs.

Amazon Omni Series QLED Mini-LED TV - Promo Image Amazon Omni Series QLED Mini-LED TV - Promo Image

HDTV 4K & 8K TV

Amazon introduces top-of-the-line Omni Series Mini-LED QLED 4K TVs in sizes from 55 to 85-inches at affordable price points.

Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED Sony BRAVIA 8 OLED

Daily Deals

Amazon is offering low prices plus 10% cash back on select TV purchases including Sony's latest 2024 model BRAVIA 8 OLED TV and the...

Best AV Receiver Deals 2024 Best AV Receiver Deals 2024

A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

Our favorite A/V receivers on sale for Black Friday 2024 that we would actually buy for ourselves or recommend to family and friends.

Best 4K TV Deals 2024 Best 4K TV Deals 2024

Daily Deals

Now is the time for great deals on great-looking TVs. Here are our picks for the best Black Friday TV deals from 48 to...

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Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable

Articles

A clean record sounds better and prolongs the life of your phono cartridge. My best record cleaning solutions to achieve both and maintain your...

iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable

Articles

What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.

Duno Modular Cable System Duno Modular Cable System

Articles

With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.

Best Right Now 2021 Best Right Now 2021

Articles

Our picks for best of the best hi-fi and home theater gear this year at every price point for TVs, Loudspeakers, Headphones, Soundbars and...

Audiophile System Builder

Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Speaker on stand in walnut

Articles

Build a complete audiophile-grade stereo system around the Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers for under $4,000.

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Articles

For under $11,000 build a state-of-the-art headphone system with Linear Tube Audio, Meze Audio, Cambridge Audio and Holo Audio.

Arcam Radia A25 Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth Arcam Radia A25 Integrated Amplifier with Bluetooth

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Does the Arcam A25 have what it takes to compete with some excellent integrated amplifiers from Rega, Cambridge Audio, and NAD? So many choices....

Vandersteen 1Ci+ Audiophile System Vandersteen 1Ci+ Audiophile System

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Does your budget max out at $5,000 for a stereo system? The Vandersteen 1Ci+ speakers, Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 or Cambridge Audio Evo 75...

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