Articles
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Wireless Speakers
Samsung's Music Studio 7 and 5 Wi-Fi speakers debut with bold design, multi-room flexibility, and Atmos support, but can they challenge Sonos and Bluesound?
Sound Bars & Speaker Systems
Samsung’s 2026 Q-Series soundbars build on Wireless Dolby Atmos, Q Symphony, and SpaceFit with options from full surround systems to all in one designs....
Articles
T.H.E. Show Vegas 2026 was smaller and delayed, but some great systems stood out. Did it deliver or come up short?
Articles
Iconic boomboxes that ruled the streets in the 1970s and ’80s, from the JVC RC-M90 to the Sharp GF-777, and why they mattered.
Floorstanding Speakers
Revel Performa4 loudspeakers feature DCC drivers and an Acoustic Lens waveguide for both hi-fi and home theater systems with matching subwoofer and center channel.
Movies
Best 4K Blu ray releases of March 2026 include Marty Supreme, All the President’s Men, Five Nights at Freddy’s 2 and more. Skip the...
Gift Guides
Building the ultimate man cave in 2026? Discover the best home theater, hi-fi, and tech upgrades that deliver real performance, not hype.
New Products
Samsung’s 2026 The Frame and Frame Pro TVs blend 4K performance with Art Mode, matte display, and cleaner wireless setup for a true gallery...
DAPs
Cayin N8iii launches at $3,999 with tube modes, AKM DAC, up to 1.285 watts of output, and a 13500mAh battery, but is it enough...
New Products
This year, LG is offering its QD-OLED TV in two strikingly different designs. Which one would you pick?
Reviews
Samsung S95H OLED pairs its FloatLayer design with higher brightness and improved glare control. Is this the best OLED TV for 2026?
Music
Craft Recordings brings Vince Guaraldi and Bola Sete’s From All Sides back on 180g vinyl with RTI pressing, offering clean sound as original copies...
Music
New remastering carefully blends analog warmth with digital precision.
Over-Ear Headphones
Can Axel Grell’s $599 OAE2 deliver true speaker-like imaging? Our review breaks down its neutral tuning, comfort, and real-world performance.
Headphone Amps
Can LAiV’s $849 Crescendo VERSE R2R DAC, preamp, and headphone amp compete with FiiO, Topping, and Schiit in a crowded desktop category?
Music Streamers
Marantz M1 Streaming Amplifier Review: Can This Compact All In One Replace Your Entire Hi-Fi System?
Marantz's Model M1 packs 100W, HEOS, HDMI eARC, and Dirac Live into a compact streaming amp for only $1,000.
IEMs
Does the Meze Astru’s titanium driver tuning, sub bass extension, and controlled treble justify $899 against top IEM rivals?
Dongle DACs
Can a $149 MagSafe compatible DAC/amp deliver clean, neutral sound and fix the cable chaos of dongle DACs for iPhone users? The Fosi MD3...
Movies
A fresh Blu-ray roundup spans hit TV series, Fred Astaire musicals, Broadway adaptations, and Looney Tunes classics. Which releases deserve a spot on your...
Movies
"Network" saw the corporate media circus coming. Criterion Collection's new 4K restoration proves the film was not satire. It was prophecy.
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
This 3-part video series explains the differences between DVD, Blu-ray, and 4K UHD disc players and formats, and what works best with your TV...
Amplifiers
Floorstanding Speakers
Floorstanding Speakers
Bang & Olufsen's Beolab 90 Zenith and Monarch Editions look like they escaped a Cylon basestar, with extreme design and six figure pricing to...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Kaleidescape’s $34,995 Terra Prime 120TB Movie Server stores 2,000 4K movies, and downloads in minutes over 2.5G Ethernet with lossless audio.
New Products
Soundboks Mix delivers 72-watts Class D amplification, Bluetooth, and pro-level SKAA wireless with volume that goes to 11. Is it the right party speaker...
New Products
Priced from $3,500 (65-inch) to $9,000 (100-inch), the 2026 Hisense UR9 series TVs feature advanced color processing with up to 5000 nits.
Music Streamers
Shanling SM90 adds HDMI ARC, dual AKM DACs, and Android streaming under $1,000, but can it stand out in a crowded streamer market?
New Products
JBL PartyBox On The Go 2 Plus adds AI karaoke with real time vocal removal, EasySing mics, and Auracast. Is this the future of...
New Products
Beats and Nike team up for Powerbeats Pro 2 Special Edition with fitness features, bold design, and zero upgrades under the hood. Smart move...
Music
Spotify finally builds a high-end Listening Lounge to showcase lossless audio, but after years of delay what exactly took so long to take sound...
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.
Headphone Amps
Can the $849 LAiV Crescendo VERSE deliver real R2R DAC performance in a one box system for headphones and speakers?
New Products
Grado Classic Series launches with 7 updated headphones from $125. What’s new, what’s not, and who these are really for.
Headphone Amps
Schiit's Lyr 5 Headphone Amplifier at $799 combines tube and MOSFET gain with up to 6W output and Forkbeard control but skips balanced inputs...
New Products
At $219, Cleer ARC 5 open ear earbuds add THX Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Snapdragon Sound, aptX Lossless, a touchscreen smart case, and up...
New Products
At $549, Apple’s AirPods Max 2 wireless headphones improve noise cancellation and spatial audio with new H2 chip, while adding Live Translation and Conversational...
Music
Vince Guaraldi’s final Peanuts recordings arrive on eco friendly bio vinyl for It’s Arbor Day Charlie Brown with rare tracks and real environmental impact.
Articles
Opening Day optimism, Sennheiser in limbo, Kaleidescape at 25, and a study that questions how we hear. Think you’re paying attention? Think again.
New Products
Samsung’s 2026 Neo QLED 4K TVs deliver AI picture upgrades, gaming support, and sizes from 43 to 100 inches. What will it cost you?...
New Products
Samsung 2026 Mini LED TVs offer 4K UHD, gaming features, Vision AI, and sizes from 43 to 85 inches. Here’s pricing, specs, and lineup...
New Products
Sony is bringing its renowned XR video processor for TVs to a much more affordable price point.
New Products
The new Epson Lifestudio Grand Plus LS970 UST Projector is bright enough to light up a huge screen just inches from the wall and...
Movies
Stranger Things Complete Series on Blu-ray and 4K UHD arrives this July in four collector box sets, but which edition should you buy?
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
Noomo, short for can’t take “no more”, reimagines what gaming speakers are capable of. Razer announced a new speaker line for desktop PCs, the...
Blu-ray, DVD & 4K Media Players
Universal Disc Player with 4K streaming and 4K Blu-ray playback Sony Electronics announced the UBP-X700 4K Dolby Vision capable Ultra HD Blu-ray Player is...
Laptops
Basic 2-in-1 convertible PC for those who want Samsung design at an affordable price. In the first quarter of 2018, Samsung will release an...
New Products
Featuring 4K Cinema HDR with ThinQ artificial intelligence in ultra-sleek form factors. LG Electronics announced their 2018 line-up of OLED and LCD 4K TVs...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Supports Amazon Alexa, Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Auro 3D, 4K, and 150-watts x 13 At CES 2018, Denon announced AVR-X8500H, the industry’s first true 13.2...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Features 13.2 channel processor, 4K Ultra HD, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, AK4490 32-bit DACs At CES 2018, Marantz introduced their flagship AV preamplifier for home theater...
New Products
Amazon Alexa Enabled Sound Bar with Wireless Subwoofer and Remote Control At CES 2018, Polk Audio introduced Command Bar, a voice-controlled sound bar with...
Gaming Notebooks
Razer Phone becomes both a touchpad and CPU for laptop productivity or gaming At CES 2018, Razer unveiled Project Linda, a 13.3-inch laptop chassis...
Head Units
Alpine introduced three new single-DIN head units for budget-minded car audio enthusiasts. The new 2018 models include the CDE-172BT and CDE-170 CD car receivers...
New Products
Cord-free listening with four levels of adjustable noise cancellation or pass-through audio Libratone today introduced the new TRACK+ Wireless In-Ear Headphones for $199, which feature...
