Articles
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CD Players
At $3,000, the Denon DCD-3000NE plays any disc including SACD, DSD, CD, MP3 and FLAC at up to 384kHz/32-bit resolution.
Podcasts
Rune Skov, Gryphon Audio Designs' Global Sales Director joins us on the podcast from Denmark to discuss the brand's Nordic Noir ethos.
Articles
Our favorite streaming amplifiers of 2024 include models from Cambridge Audio, NAD, Naim, Marantz and WiiM.
Articles
Our favorite in-ceiling and in-wall speakers and subwoofers for distributed audio and home theater will be heard, but not seen.
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
With more options than we've seen in years, here are our picks for Editors' Choice Awards for AV receivers in 2024.
Articles
Our favorite audio accessories can make your turntable, speakers or headphones sound even better.
Gift Guides
From headphones to home theater, these high performance audio gifts will exceed the expectation of any movie or music lover on your list.
Articles
Shopping for wireless noise cancelling over-ear headphones or gaming headsets? Here are our picks for best you can buy on any budget.
Articles
Looking for ways to improve the sound from your turntable? Our favorite phono preamplifiers we've tested offer a solution at every budget.
Articles
Our favorite wireless speakers to buy in 2024 include models from Audioengine, Q Acoustics, KEF, JBL and Dynaudio.
Articles
Upgrade the sound of your turntable with our favorite MM and MC phono cartridges you can buy in 2024 without breaking the bank.
Loudspeakers
Audioquest has let go of the noted speaker company GoldenEar, but is going to PML a good move?
News
Epson's crusade against misleading specifications forces AWOL and JMGO to correct lumens output ratings on some of their projectors.
Headphones
With an all-new price, are the HiFiMAN Arya Organic open-back planar magnetic over-ear headphones now an incredible value?
Reviews
In-depth review compares three of the best luxury portable Bluetooth speakers on the market from Brane, Soundboks and Devialet.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
In-depth review of the Bowers & Wilkins true wireless noise cancelling earbuds covers everything you need to know.
Dongle DACs
At $129, the Questyle M15c Mobile Headphone Amplifier with DAC is priced between the M12i and M15i. Find out which one is right for...
Bookshelf Speakers
Can Chesky Audio's new LC1 mini-monitor loudspeaker bring a smile to this jaded audiophile's face?
Floorstanding Speakers
In-depth review compares the Q Acoustics 5050 floorstanding loudspeakers ($1,999/pair) with three different amplifiers to reveal what makes them sing.
Reviews
$449 or $599, find out which Sumiko moving magnet phono cartridge is right for you?
Music
Is Blue Note's new Tone Poet Society vinyl record subscription service actually going to drive more album sales?
Home Theater
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Home Theater
Floorstanding Speakers
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
At $59,999, the LG SIGNATURE OLED T is the most expensive 77-inch TV in the world. It looks like a pane of glass you...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $814, Zeitgeist Germany offers bespoke IEMs carved from 4 different types of wood -- Sequoia, Zebrano, Olive and Redheart.
New Products
At $499, the TCL A1 is a 1080p portable lifestyle projector that lets you bring big screen entertainment wherever you go.
Bookshelf Speakers
Without any public fanfare, Bose has recreated its legendary 901 Direct Reflecting Loudspeakers that we would like to see and hear in person.
New Products
Musical Fidelity's new flagship M8x Vinyl Phono Stage is both fully discrete and fully balanced with improved gain stage and more.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Are wired earphones coming back? The new $199 Master & Dynamic ME05 in-ear headphones refresh a 10-year old design with added support for hi-res...
Digital Music Systems
At $8,000, the McIntosh MSA5500 streaming integrated amplifier isn't for everybody, but it's hard not to be impressed with its styling and audio technology.
Home Theater
Klipsch, Onkyo and Integra have been swept up in Gentex's acquisition of VOXX International. Can they all survive in 2025?
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Hi-Fi Components
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
Our favorite true wireless earbuds of 2024 include two noise cancelling earphones from Bose and Sennheiser at different prices points.
Articles
In 2024, the best universal fit in-ear monitors (IEMs) at various price points are from Final, Campfire Audio and Noble Audio.
Articles
With the Dongle DAC market shaking itself out in 2024, the $129 Questyle 15c leapfrogged the competition.
New Products
At $2,899, the HiFiMAN ISVARNA offers both planar magnetic and dynamic drivers to boost the low frequencies in a closed-back design.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $449, the Noble Audio FoKus Rex5 wireless noise cancelling earbuds drop xMEMS support in favor of a new hybrid 5-driver array.
Music
From Bowie To Zappa, 2024 Was A Good Year For Immersive Dolby Atmos Music Releases On Blu-ray Disc.
Articles
Shopping for a new TV? Our picks for best televisions of 2024 provide the best picture quality and value at their price and size.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Bigger screens, elevated processing, better sound, wireless connectivity, and WebOS enhancements highlight LG's 2025 QNED evo TVs.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Amazon introduces top-of-the-line Omni Series Mini-LED QLED 4K TVs in sizes from 55 to 85-inches at affordable price points.
Daily Deals
Amazon is offering low prices plus 10% cash back on select TV purchases including Sony's latest 2024 model BRAVIA 8 OLED TV and the...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Our favorite A/V receivers on sale for Black Friday 2024 that we would actually buy for ourselves or recommend to family and friends.
Daily Deals
Now is the time for great deals on great-looking TVs. Here are our picks for the best Black Friday TV deals from 48 to...
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
Our picks for best of the best hi-fi and home theater gear this year at every price point for TVs, Loudspeakers, Headphones, Soundbars and...
Articles
Build a complete audiophile-grade stereo system around the Acoustic Energy AE1 Active Bookshelf Loudspeakers for under $4,000.
Articles
For under $11,000 build a state-of-the-art headphone system with Linear Tube Audio, Meze Audio, Cambridge Audio and Holo Audio.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Does the Arcam A25 have what it takes to compete with some excellent integrated amplifiers from Rega, Cambridge Audio, and NAD? So many choices....
Articles
Does your budget max out at $5,000 for a stereo system? The Vandersteen 1Ci+ speakers, Rogue Audio Sphinx v3 or Cambridge Audio Evo 75...
New Products
LG's SG10TY Soundbar with wireless subwoofer is available for pre-order at $799. Or get 25% off with select 2024 LG OLED evo TVs.
Floorstanding Speakers
Priced from $399 to $1,999/pair, eight new Emotiva Airmotiv X loudspeakers feature a thinner new design for stereo or home theater setups.
Loudspeakers
Although Focal and Naim Audio merged into Vervent Audio Group in 2011, their North American distribution subsidiary which started in 2019 is reporting record...
DACs
Our Editor in-chief takes the iFi GO Bar Dongle DAC on the road with Grado and Meze Audio headphones. Find out what he heard.
New Products
At $2,499, the Optoma UHZ55 replaces the UHZ50 laser projector designed for home entertaiment and gaming. New WiSA support simplifies wireless speaker setup.
Dongle DACs
With support for 32-bit/384kHz PCM and native DSD256, combined with singe-ended and balanced headphone outputs, the $99 HIDIZS S8 PRO Robin could be an...
Floorstanding Speakers
One of Focal's most successful loudspeaker ranges is getting a massive refresh for 2024. The Aria Evo X Series are making a huge splash...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
For $199, the PSB T4U TWM wireless earbuds calibrate their sound to match the listening capabilities of each ear.
New Products
At $599, Kanto REN are versatile wireless powered speakers that can work with a PC, TV or as a standalone stereo system.
Reviews
The Final Audio UX3000 wireless noise cancelling headphones have raised the bar for performance at only $149.
