Hi-Fi Components
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Reviews
Can the first child of Audeze and Sony be a sonic superman for only $150? The Sony Pulse Elite is for more than just...
Headphone Amps
Does full EQ functionality and even more power make the Element IV an easy recommendation at $549?
Reviews
An immersive and dynamic listening experience, with a bold omni-directional design that creates a spacious, all-encompassing soundstage.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Open wireless earbuds are gaining in popularity as more users are becoming concerned about situational awareness. Sony's Linkbuds Open provide a rather unique take.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
With trickle down technology from its flagship XM series, Sony's LinkBuds Fit offer some great features for those looking for a reliable workout earbud.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Would you buy a 55-inch Sharp 4K TV with built-in TiVo for $299.99? Let's take a look at what it offers.
Floorstanding Speakers
When money is no-object in building a high-end audio system, this is the audiophile gear you'll want to check out first.
Music
Three Excellent Audiophile-Worthy Vintage Jazz Reissues From Universal Music, Verve Records & Acoustic Sounds Feature Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz and Kai Winding & J.J....
New Products
This convergence of Danish Hi-Fi and some of the finest Italian stone or petrified wood will not be cheap. And that was before the...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $299, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds offer excellent situational awareness, support for Snapdragon Sound, and one surprising feature.
Audio Cables
High-end cables made in France? Do British and American manufacturers need to be concerned? The Advance Paris LINK have us excited to try them.
New Products
At only $1,995, Strato M is Kaleidescape's lowest cost movie server/player, but there is a catch.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Last month, we got a sneak peek at Sony’s new BRAVIA 4K TVs. Here’s what’s coming down the pike this year.
Over-Ear Headphones
For under $600, the DT 1770 Pro MKII closed-back studio headphones are a more refined and textured update of a classic studio can.
Over-Ear Headphones
Find out if the HiFiMAN HE1000 Unveiled open-back audiophile headphones sound good enough to appease those worried about its exposed drivers?
Reviews
The Quality of Physical Media, The Convenience of Digital Download.
Over-Ear Headphones
HiFiMAN Arya Unveiled open-back headphones feature exposed planar magnetic drivers and an all-new sound. Find out how it compares to the prior Organic and...
Headphones
An affordable electrostatic headphone? The STAX SR-X1 makes that a real possibility for those who have always wanted to experience what makes them unique.
Headphone Amps
At $1,300, is the STAX SRM-400S capable of driving some of the best headphones in the world?
Over-Ear Headphones
Are the Grado Signature S950 really that different? Two significant changes to their design and a more balanced sonic approach make them an emotional...
Podcasts
Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio Designs' Global Sales Director joins us on the podcast from Denmark to discuss the brand's Nordic Noir ethos.
Home Theater
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Home Theater
Floorstanding Speakers
New Products
Sony just brought its most powerful video processor for projectors down to what should be a much more affordable price point.
New Products
Sony just unveiled two new entry-level Dolby Atmos-compatible soundbars for those who want to beef up their TV sound without breaking the bank.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
There's a new OLED TV in town and it's sure to be a top contender for best TV of 2025.
DAPs
With support for 32-bit PCM, DSD, Roon, LDAC, aptX HD, and a brand new docking cradle, the Astell&Kern PS10 DAP might replace your streamer.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
At 85 or 98-inches, the top-of-the-line 2025 TCL X11K 4K TVs boast 6,500 nits, 14,000 dimming zones and HALO Control Technology.
New Products
Epson just expanded their high brightness Q Series projector line to include a UST projector for those looking for a discrete large screen viewing...
New Products
XGIMI is marketing its portable projection screen as a complement to its MoGo 3 Pro video projector for outdoor movie watching.
Loudspeakers
KLH Audio and Victrola now exist under the same umbrella keeping two legacy American Hi-Fi brands alive.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Hi-Fi Components
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Articles
Does it make sense to buy a vintage turntable? We explain why, what to look for and what to be aware of.
Amplifiers
At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.
Amplifiers
Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?
Articles
How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.
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.
Articles
March has been a busy month for new headphone introductions, including the Focal Bathys MG and Meze Audio POET.
DACs
Do you really need a DAC that costs between $14,000 and $18,000? Bluebird Music thinks the Jadis Vacuum Tube JS5 or JS2 SL are...
New Products
Focal has upped the ante with the flagship Bathys MG wireless headphones and that includes a $600 increase in price over the base model.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Universal IEMs with 13 drivers? FiiO's FX17 integrates electrostatic and dynamic drivers, and balanced armatures in a titanium ear shell.
DACs
K2HD Technology, DSD Remastering, 5,700mW peak output, lossless Bluetooth, and 18-hour battery life are just some of the features of the iFi iDSD Valkyrie.
Music
The remastered albums, arriving May 16, will be available on audiophile-quality, 180-gram vinyl—in partnership with Acoustic Sounds.
Ask an Expert
If you can't get picture or sound from your TV or projector don't despair. Here are some debugging tips from our resident home theater...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Will LG's new quad stack Primary RGB Tandem OLED panel make the G5 the best TV of 2025? And what should we expect from...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Brighter, bigger, and more powerful, the Hisense 2025 ULED TV lineup should have something for everyone.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Samsung just unveiled pricing and availability details for its full line of Neo QLED TVs in both 4K and 8K resolution. Potential buyers may...
New Products
At $300, Sony is going to make UHD 4K fans both happy and somewhat upset with new UBP-X700/K Blu-ray disc player for 2025.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Philips has teamed up with Roku to deliver a budget priced 65-inch OLED TV (model 65OLED974/F7) that's only $1,299 at Sam's Club.
Articles
Upgrade the sound of your turntable with our favorite MM and MC phono cartridges you can buy in 2024 without breaking the bank.
Articles
With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."
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...
Articles
What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.
Articles
With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.
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
Offer New Levels of Image Quality, Detail and Performance Epson America announced two native 1080p 3LCD™ home theater projectors designed for custom installers and...
New Products
Epson America announced two 1080p front projectors, the PowerLite Home Cinema 8100 and 8500 UB, expanding its award-winning line of 3LCD™ home theater projectors....
Laptops
Inspiron 14z and 15z Pack Power in Ultra-slim Profile New Intel Ultra-low Voltage Processors Deliver Extended Entertainment Easily Personalized with Choice of Performance Configurations...
Desktop PC
Photo: XPS 8000 (left), XPS 9000 (right) XPS 8000 Makes Creating, Sharing Photo, Video Projects A Cinch Newest Intel Desktop Processors Deliver Raw Power...
Camcorders
Creative’s 2nd Generation Pocket Video Cam Works With Mac OS X; Available in 4GB or 8GB Creative announced the availability of the second generation...
New Products
Full HD 1080p 240Hz LCD TV with Edge-to-edge Panel Design On display at CEDIA Expo this week is LG’s SL80 series of LCD HDTVs,...
New Products
120Hz Edge-lit LED LCD TVs in a Slim, Seamless Design Introduced for the U.S. market at the Custom Electronic Design and Installation Association (CEDIA)...
New Products
Full HD 1080p Wireless 120Hz LCD TV with 80,000:1 contrast ratio The LH85 wireless series allow installers the freedom to place the HDTV virtually...
New Products
LG’s top-of-the-line LED-backlit 240Hz, THX-certified, HDTV with 2:000,000:1 contrast ratio in an ultra-slim design Unlike LED HDTVs that use “edge” lighting technology, LG’s LHX...
Bookshelf Speakers
RBH Sound has introduced a new addition to their award-winning Signature Series In-wall speaker lineup. The SI-744 was introduced this week to 2009 CEDIA...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
