Music
Three Excellent Audiophile-Worthy Vintage Jazz Reissues From Universal Music, Verve Records & Acoustic Sounds Feature Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz and Kai Winding & J.J....
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Headphone Amps
Does full EQ functionality and even more power make the Element IV an easy recommendation at $549?
Reviews
An immersive and dynamic listening experience, with a bold omni-directional design that creates a spacious, all-encompassing soundstage.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Open wireless earbuds are gaining in popularity as more users are becoming concerned about situational awareness. Sony's Linkbuds Open provide a rather unique take.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
With trickle down technology from its flagship XM series, Sony's LinkBuds Fit offer some great features for those looking for a reliable workout earbud.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Would you buy a 55-inch Sharp 4K TV with built-in TiVo for $299.99? Let's take a look at what it offers.
Hi-Fi Components
High-end manufacturers in Asia and Europe were caught off-guard by the unexpectedly high tariffs levied yesterday but one distributor was already ready.
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.
New Products
This convergence of Danish Hi-Fi and some of the finest Italian stone or petrified wood will not be cheap. And that was before the...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $299, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds offer excellent situational awareness, support for Snapdragon Sound, and one surprising feature.
Audio Cables
High-end cables made in France? Do British and American manufacturers need to be concerned? The Advance Paris LINK have us excited to try them.
New Products
At only $1,995, Strato M is Kaleidescape's lowest cost movie server/player, but there is a catch.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Last month, we got a sneak peek at Sony’s new BRAVIA 4K TVs. Here’s what’s coming down the pike this year.
Loudspeakers
KLH Audio and Victrola now exist under the same umbrella keeping two legacy American Hi-Fi brands alive.
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.
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?
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...
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
Home Theater
Floorstanding Speakers
New Products
Sony just brought its most powerful video processor for projectors down to what should be a much more affordable price point.
New Products
Sony just unveiled two new entry-level Dolby Atmos-compatible soundbars for those who want to beef up their TV sound without breaking the bank.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
There's a new OLED TV in town and it's sure to be a top contender for best TV of 2025.
DAPs
With support for 32-bit PCM, DSD, Roon, LDAC, aptX HD, and a brand new docking cradle, the Astell&Kern PS10 DAP might replace your streamer.
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.
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...
New Products
XGIMI is marketing its portable projection screen as a complement to its MoGo 3 Pro video projector for outdoor movie watching.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
DTS support has disappeared from 2025 LG TVs. Is there something else afoot to replace it that might be better?
Hi-Fi Components
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.
Articles
March has been a busy month for new headphone introductions, including the Focal Bathys MG and Meze Audio POET.
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...
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.
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.
Music
The remastered albums, arriving May 16, will be available on audiophile-quality, 180-gram vinyl—in partnership with Acoustic Sounds.
Ask an Expert
If you can't get picture or sound from your TV or projector don't despair. Here are some debugging tips from our resident home theater...
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
Brighter, bigger, and more powerful, the Hisense 2025 ULED TV lineup should have something for everyone.
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
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.
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.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
JVC just introduced the budget-priced 50-inch R Series BC50R BlackCrystal E-LED 1080p HDTV featuring an extremely slim, efficiently powered edge-lit LED screen, 120Hz CrystalMotion...
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Mohu just introduced its first-ever outdoor/attic-mounted antenna named the SkyHDTV. Weighing three pounds and measuring only an inch thick, the Sky is a progressive...
Bookshelf Speakers
SVS just released their Ultra Bookshelf speakers, which use proprietary drivers and an intelligent SoundMatch Crossover Network to create a larger-than-expected soundstage. Handsomely styled with a...
New Products
Yamaha just introduced five new 5.1-channel home theater in a box (HTiB) systems priced from $449.95 to $849.95. The YHT-899U (pictured top), YHT-799U, YHT-699U...
Digital Music Systems
Bang & Olufsen today announced that Spotify is now fully integrated into their BeoSound 5 music system. The integration adds yet another feature to...
New Products
Triad Speakers just released the InWall Bronze/4 SlimSub, an in-wall subwoofer utilizing a long-throw 10-inch aluminum driver in a narrow enclosure with a flat...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Marantz today announced the 5.1-channel NR1504 and 7.1-channel NR1604 slim-line home theater receivers, which feature Apple’s AirPlay, allowing users to stream their iTunes music...
News
T-Mobile announced today it will finally sell the iPhone 5 for what appears to be the lowest price anywhere — just $99.99 with no-contract,...
Articles
We have access to the most powerful smartphones that have ever been made. We carry around more processing power in our pockets than our laptops held...
Headphones
Myth Labs just released two modular and customizable headphones offering interchangeable headbands and speakers so the user can easily upgrade or change the style...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
