Articles
Most soundbars promise Dolby Atmos and deliver disappointment. These are the rare models that actually sound convincing and are worth recommending in 2025.
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Floorstanding Speakers
DALI unveils SONIK, a seven-model loudspeaker series delivering trickle-down tech from KORE and EPICON, refined design, and accessible hi-fi performance for music and home...
Articles
Portable Bluetooth speakers are now a billion-dollar category. We break down what actually matters — sound, battery life, ruggedness, and the models worth buying.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
The Quad 3 integrated amplifier blends classic British design with modern versatility, delivering tonal weight, balance, and real-world power without hype—an easy Editors’ Choice...
New Products
Cleer’s ARC 4 and ARC 4+ debut as the first THX-certified open-ear wireless earbuds, refining fit, sound quality, and spatial audio ahead of CES...
Articles
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...
Articles
I stream, you stream, here are our choices for the best video streaming devices of 2025.
Gift Guides
Last-minute shopper? These 12 hi-fi, headphone, and home theater gifts still ship in time for Christmas and Chanukah. Fast delivery, great picks.
Gift Guides
Celebrate the season with sound that connects us all. DTS powered audio gifts, from headphones to home theater systems, bring crystal-clear cinematic thrills for...
Articles
Sumiko and MoFi lead our 2025 cartridge picks, proving smart design still beats excess. The best value is in setup, turntables and records, not...
New Products
Hisense’s S5 DécoTV proves not every TV needs to be enormous, blindingly bright, or pretending to be a gaming rig—just a smart, good-looking 32-inch...
New Products
LG previews its Micro RGB evo MRGB95B 4K TV ahead of CES 2026, marking a rare LCD shift with bold color claims, AI processing,...
New Products
Samsung expands its Micro RGB LED TV lineup for 2026, adding 55–100″ models alongside the 115″ flagship as competition in RGB-based TVs heats up.
Music Streamers
Find out everything the HEOS app can do to simplify and manage a whole-home audio system with Denon and Marantz gear.
Floorstanding Speakers
Bang & Olufsen is offering 10 pairs each of its flagship loudspeaker, the Beolab 90, in two new finishes for those with absolutely zero...
Over-Ear Headphones
Audio-Technica's ATH-ADX7000 deliver stunning dynamics, vast staging and refined tuning at $3,499 with some drawbacks.
Reviews
Can $129 wireless earbuds really deliver xMEMS clarity, LDAC, aptX Lossless support, and strong ANC? The SOUNDPEATS Air5 Pro Plus makes a compelling case.
Reviews
The Edifier MR5 delivers impressive near neutral accuracy, deeper bass, LDAC support and true three-way power for $350, making it a top budget studio...
Headphone Amps
Cayin RU9 delivers tube warmth, solid-state detail, strong power, and rare versatility in a pocketable DAC/amp with one drawback.
Reviews
At $320, the Noble FoKus Amadeus true wireless earbuds offer neutral sound, great battery life, and real tuning control for audiophiles.
DACs
At $225, the Apos x Geshelli Merlin AKM Desktop DAC offers 32-bit/768 kHz and DSD512 support, dual USB and coax inputs, and fully balanced...
Headphone Amps
The Apos x Community Gremlin is a compact fully balanced Class A hybrid amp that delivers impressive warmth, tube rolling flexibility, and big performance...
Podcasts
Find out who won and what happened at the 2025 UST Projector Showdown where 8 projectors were compared side-by-side.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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CD Players
Quad’s new 3CDT CD transport keeps it simple: no DAC, no SACD, just solid build, clean digital output, and a sensible match for the...
Floorstanding Speakers
Emotiva’s Nostala LB12 brings vintage style and modern engineering at $2,999/pair, offering strong performance in a crowded heritage speaker market.
DACs
TOPPING’s new E50 II DAC packs AK4497S decoding, LDAC Bluetooth, ADAT support, PEQ, and strong I/O for $199, making it a flexible hub for...
New Products
ELAC enters the portable Bluetooth market with the NAVA100 ($229), a premium metal-built speaker with serious audio engineering, solid battery life, and a few...
IEMs
AZLA expands its lineup with TRINITY wired earphones and new MAX and XELASTEC 2 eartips, offering better fit, comfort, and value for Galaxy Buds...
New Products
WiiM's original smart speaker sheds features to hit a lower price point ($229) for those who can live without a touch display and voice...
New Products
Final's UX1000 budget wireless ANC headphones are only $65, while the step-up UX5000 add aptX Adaptive and LDAC for $250.
News
KEF adds two new colors to its LSX II wireless speakers, refreshing the compact hi-fi lineup — but in a price-sensitive market, is a...
Articles
Discover if vintage turntables still beat modern models under $2,000. Pros, cons, sound quality, and where to buy for the best vinyl experience.
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
In 2025, DACs under $1,000 deliver performance once reserved for flagship gear, making it easier than ever to build a truly high-value digital front...
Articles
Our favorite wireless noise cancelling earbuds of 2025 include Bose, Sony, Technics and Bowers & Wilkins.
Articles
Shanling’s M3 Plus, iBasso’s DX340, and Astell&Kern’s SP4000 show why DAPs still matter: better power, better sound, and a distraction-free experience no smartphone with...
Articles
Our picks for the best IEMs of 2025 include Beyerdynamic, Melody Wings, Campfire, 64 Audio, HiSenior and UE Pro.
Headphone Amps
SMSL’s $499 DL400 features the ES9039MSPRO DAC, 6W balanced power, LDAC support, and a reversible I2S/XLR interface.
Music
Yes’ Fly From Here: Return Trip lands with cleaner Dolby Atmos and 5.1 mixes, offering more definition and space than fans expected from this...
Articles
Our favorite projectors of 2025 offer the best picture quality and value at their price across UST, lifestyle and standard throw models.
A/V Furniture & Accessories
IsoAcoustics upgrades, IsoTek power cleaning, Stranger Things mania, and the Great Weiner Resurrection—this Editor’s Round-Up dives into audio, culture, and hot dog chaos.
Articles
Our picks for best televisions of 2025 offer the best picture quality and value at their price and size.
Gift Guides
Cyber Monday 2025 delivers huge savings on Audioengine, Denon, SVS, Samsung and more. The best home audio and TV discounts of the year are...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
The Anthem MRX SLM delivers high-end performance in an ultra-slim AVR built for CI installs and small rooms, though limited power and inputs may...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Amp Genie simplifies home theater control by automatically detecting audio sources and switching inputs, DSP, and volume on supported AVRs. A practical alternative to...
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.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Amazon today announced the all-new Fire TV Stick with Alexa Voice Remote for streaming TV shows and movies. The $40 device plugs into the...
Headphone Amps
OPPO Digital today introduced an updated version of the HA-2 portable headphone amplifier and DAC called the HA-2SE. The $300 device is engineered to...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Roku today announced a 5th-generation line-up of streaming media players priced from $30 to $130. Five new models debut with a new naming convention....
New Products
GoPro announced the HERO5 line-up of action-cams, the Karma Drone, and a cloud-based subscription called GoPro Plus for auto-uploading footage. The $400 HERO5 Black is...
Compact Cameras
Panasonic just announced the LUMIX DMC-FZ2500 Hybrid Compact Digital Camera for prosumers and advanced amateur photographers shooting video or stills. The $1200 camera features...
Gadgets
Amazon just announced a second-generation Echo Dot for a lower price and in a new color, white. The new $50 device brings Alexa to any...
New Products
Polk Audio today announced the MagniFi Mini, their first ultra-compact home theater sound bar with included wireless subwoofer for $299. The two-piece system is...
Loudspeakers
Polk Audio today announced the Signature Series collection of floor standing tower, center, bookshelf, and surround speakers for standalone or home theater use. The...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Pioneer today introduced their top-of-the-line home theater A/V receivers for 2016. The new models include the 9.1-channel Elite SC-LX701, 9.1-channel Elite SC-LX801 and the flagship 11.1-channel Elite SC-LX901,...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Integra today introduced a new Research Series line that includes two flagship models for home theater: DRX-R1 11.2-Channel Network A/V Receiver and the DRC-R1 11.2-Channel...
