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XGIMI’s TITAN Noir Max aims to bridge lifestyle design and premium projection, but pricing, final specs, and Q1 2026 availability will determine where it...
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Victrola’s Soundstage may recall Andover’s SpinBase, but added features, modern connectivity, and a refined design give it a distinct vinyl-first identity.
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Cambridge Audio unveils its L/R Active Speaker Series at CES 2026—bold design, serious power, StreamMagic streaming, and a clear shot at KEF’s LS dominance.
DAPs
FiiO’s M33 R2R enters the ~$600 DAP segment with a discrete ladder DAC and high expectations—but key specs and Bluetooth support remain unanswered.
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TCL’s A65K Design Series soundbar features 3.1.2 channels, 460-watts of power and Bang & Olufsen tuning, but pricing and final specs won’t arrive until...
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ASUS ROG Kithara is a wired open-back planar gaming headset developed with HiFiMAN, prioritizing audiophile sound, wide soundstage, and precision over wireless convenience.
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Samsung previews its 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026, showcasing bold industrial design and advanced AI features. Availability and pricing remain TBD.
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.
Wireless Earbuds
EarFun unveils Air Pro 4+, Clip 2, and Wave Pro X at CES 2026 with hybrid ANC, Bluetooth 6.0, lossless audio, AI translation, and...
New Products
TCL’s X11L SQD-Mini LED TV debuts at CES 2026 in large sizes with premium pricing, boasting 100% BT.2020 color, 20,000 dimming zones and up...
Head Units
Pioneer brings Dolby Atmos to Apple CarPlay with its SPHERA in-dash receiver, opening immersive in-car audio to existing vehicles without factory systems.
New Products
Audeze’s Maxwell 2 raises the bar for gaming headsets, featuring SLAM technology with improved sound, comfort, and a new control app.
Hi-Fi Components
Cambridge Audio names Fidelity Imports as its exclusive U.S. distributor, promising better service, wider retail access, and overdue visibility at hi-fi shows. About time.
New Products
SVS debuts 3000 R|Evolution subwoofers, a new Atmos soundbar, and a 5.2.4 demo at CES 2026.
Bookshelf Speakers
Are the DALI KUPID just flash and color for $600—or something more?
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...
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.
Home Theater
The eCoustics team shares what impressed us most across the hi-fi, head-fi, and home theater industries in 2025.
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A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
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LG revives its iconic Wallpaper TV with the OLED evo W6 in 77- or 83-inch screen sizes that are only 9mm thick.
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AWOL debuts its Aetherion Pro and Max UST projectors at CES 2026, taking aim at Hisense’s L9Q with big-screen scale, PixelLock tech, and gaming-focused...
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Hisense’s S6 FollowMe highlights a fast-growing market for mobile, lifestyle TVs—joining Samsung Movingstyle and LG StanbyME as the category continues to expand.
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Samsung unveils the Freestyle+ ahead of CES 2026, adding AI features and higher brightness to its lifestyle projector—still best suited for dark rooms.
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Extremely Loud Infinitely Expressive?Fender Audio makes a bold statement with ELIE E6 and E12 portable Bluetooth speakers and modular MIX wireless headphones.
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LG’s new Gallery TV takes aim at Samsung Frame, TCL NXTFRAME, and Hisense CanvasTV with MiniLED tech, Gallery+ art, and design-first appeal. Pricing TBD.
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LG expands its xboom by will.i.am lineup with the Rock, Mini, Blast, and Stage 501—bringing AI sound, rugged designs, and party-ready power to CES...
News
Find out if your Bluetooth earbuds or wireless headphones are vulnerable, and update your firmware just in case.
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.
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
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...
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...
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...
Articles
Our favorite wireless noise cancelling earbuds of 2025 include Bose, Sony, Technics and Bowers & Wilkins.
Music
Red Garland’s Soul Junction returns in a superb OJC reissue—clean, balanced sound, authoritative piano, and essential listening for anyone who loves the piano.
Articles
A year-end look at the biggest consumer A/V and media stories of 2025, from streaming wars and AI to vinyl, TV tech, and high-end...
New Products
Hisense previews the PX4-PRO UST projector ahead of CES 2026, promising 200-inch images, higher brightness and contrast, built-in Atmos audio, and a flexible alternative...
Articles
An honest accounting of the actors and directors we lost in 2025—from legends to character actors—and why their work still holds up.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
The Case for Audio/Video Receivers (AVRs) While soundbars have evolved over the years and can provide a convenient solution to better TV sound, nothing beats a...
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With 6,000 ANSI lumens, a TriChroma laser engine, all-glass optics, and liquid cooling, the Hisense XR10 targets the top tier of high-end lifestyle projectors.
New Products
Need to mount a TV to the wall without drilling, screws or wires? Displace TV offers two ways to do it, with an added...
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.
Reviews
Finally, there is a wireless headphone that raises the bar for the category in both features and usability. The new Plantronics BackBeat SENSE (released...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon today announced the top-of-the-line AVR-X4200W 9.2-channel Network A/V Receiver with built-in Dolby Atmos and DTS:X via free-of-charge firmware update later this year. The...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Denon today announced the AVR-X3200W Dolby Atmos and DTS:X ready, 7.2-channel home theater receiver. The $999 network receiver is one-step below the top-of-the-line AVR-X4200W...
Articles
Which Cyber Security vendors will do most to shape this fragmented super-category as it enters the Tornado? Summary: Several weeks ago in a blog...
New Products
Fluance aims to please budget audiophiles with the introduction of new table-top Bluetooth with aptX wireless speaker for $199. The new Fi50 is the...
DAPs
Apple today introduced an all-new iPod touch that features a new 8-megapixel iSight camera, an improved FaceTime HD camera for selfies, the Apple-designed A8...
Articles
As technology companies like Netflix and Amazon take over more and more of the functions that once belonged to television networks and media conglomerates,...
Reviews
$500 Wireless Headphones Reviewed & Compared Two of the most stylish and luxurious headphones you can buy in 2015 are the Sennheiser Momentum Wireless...
New Products
HiFiMAN today released their most affordable full-size planar-magnetic headphone, model HE-400S for $299, which currently is the least expensive planar headphone on the market....
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GoPro announced HERO4 Session — the smallest, lightest, most convenient GoPro yet. At 50% smaller and 40% lighter than GoPro’s HERO4 Black and Silver cameras, HERO4 Session combines...
