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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.
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.
Articles
March has been a busy month for new headphone introductions, including the Focal Bathys MG and Meze Audio POET.
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...
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?
New Products
XGIMI is marketing its portable projection screen as a complement to its MoGo 3 Pro video projector for outdoor movie watching.
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.
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
DTS support has disappeared from 2025 LG TVs. Is there something else afoot to replace it that might be better?
News
Netflix expands its viewing flexibility by embracing HDR10+, but there are a couple of catches.
Floorstanding Speakers
The Houchmand M1 is an ultra high-end all-in-one two-channel digital music system with optional subwoofer for a sky high price.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Brighter, bigger, and more powerful, the Hisense 2025 ULED TV lineup should have something for everyone.
New Products
Updated with a new die-cast aluminium platter, Pick It MM E phono cartridge and other refinements, the Automat 1.2 might be the most logical...
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...
Dongle DACs
Does the iFi GO Bar Kensei justify the $120 bump in price over the standard model?
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...
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
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Floorstanding Speakers
New Products
At $4,950, the Nagra Compact Phono is a "lower cost" high-end audio solution for getting the most out of your vinyl record listening experience.
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...
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
The first soundbar with Eclipsa Audio decoding, Samsung's new flagship Q990F may be the one to beat in 2025.
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.
Floorstanding Speakers
With improved drivers and the addition of an active crossover option, the Klipschorn AK7 and La Scala AL6 are ready to take on all...
Hi-Fi Components
T.H.E. Show’s Total Hi-Fi Experience is Coming to New York October 24-26, 2025.
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.
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.
New Products
Gaming is driving the headphone market and Sennheiser's new HD 550 might be a fantastic option below $300 for audiophiles and gamers.
New Products
The award-winning Focal Bathys wireless noise cancelling headphones arrive in a new black color option for $699, the same price as before.
Headphone Amps
With support for 32-bit/384kHz PCM, DSD and aptX HD, the Rotel DX-3 cuts down on the number of components you need for headphone listening...
Over-Ear Headphones
Not inexpensive at $5,995, but the Audeze CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphones might be one of the best ever made.
Music
The remastered albums, arriving May 16, will be available on audiophile-quality, 180-gram vinyl—in partnership with Acoustic Sounds.
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.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Sony announced its next generation RGB LED backlighting technology and it could bring TV picture quality to a whole new level of performance.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
With sizes up to 115 inches and fairly affordable pricing, TCL's QM7K MiniLED TV will be one to watch in 2025.
Gift Guides
Unwind in the ultimate man cave and escape into home entertainment bliss with incredible gift ideas for hi-fi audio or home theater.
New Products
With an RGB triple laser light source, Google TV, built-in battery, and low price, the Photon Go might be a great home entertainment option.
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.
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.
Articles
Build a complete audiophile-grade stereo system around the Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers for under $4,000.
Monitors
The new Philips Crystalclear BDM3270QP2 32-inch monitor features 2560×1440 resolution with DisplayPort, HDMI, and Dual link DVI connectivity for $450. The feature packed display...
Over-Ear Headphones
Master & Dynamic’s current top-of-the-line wired over-ear headphone is called the MH40. It has been out for a couple years, and is now available...
New Products
Travel in Style with Bluetooth Headphones That Last 16 Hours Master & Dynamic today released their second stylish wireless headphone, the MW50 Wireless On-Ear,...
Monitors
World’s First 5K Monitor with Thunderbolt 3 LG announced the UltraFine 27-inch 5K and UltraFine 21.5-inch 4K monitors designed to complement the powerful new...
iPhone Apps
New Apple TV App with Siri Integration Lets Your Watch Live TV on iPhone or iPad Apple announced a new TV app, offering a unified...
MacBooks
Apple just announced newly redesigned 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Pro laptops, which feature a Touch Bar instead of the traditional row of function keys in...
New Products
On September 8, 2016 Apple and Nike introduced Apple Watch Nike+, which pairs an exclusive perforated Sport Bands with Apple Watch Series 2. The...
New Products
Alpine just released the PWD-CB1 In-Cooler Entertainment (ICE) system. The mega-expensive portable sound system and premium cooler combo can truly turn any place into...
New Products
Nintendo announced an innovative dual purpose home and portable gaming system called Nintendo Switch, which is set for a late-Spring 2017 release. The single...
New Products
Google’s new Pixel and Pixel XL smartphones are now available exclusively on Verizon. These 5-inch and 5.5-inch sized high-spec phones were designed from the...
