News
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CD Players
The Shanling CR60 provides CD playback and ripping capability for a very reasonable $299, but it requires an external DAC.
Over-Ear Headphones
The FiiO FT1 Pro planar magnetic open-back headphones have raised the bar for low-end performance, redefining what's achievable at $200.
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...
Music
Blues & Ballads and Today! will be available February 28, 2025 on 180-gram vinyl and hi-res digital.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Priced at $234.99, the Cleer ARC 3 Gaming Edition comes with a USB-C dongle for low latency wireless gaming.
Home Video
As of February 2025, Sony will no longer manufacture and distribute blank recordable Blu-ray Discs.
Articles
Mixed in with the robots, electric cars, AI solutions, VR headsets and smart glasses, we found these exciting and innovative audio/video products that hit...
Monitors
TCL's CSOT Display Company Mass Produces First InkJet Printed (IJP) OLED Monitor through new Apex Technology Brand Label.
Headphone Amps
Is FiiO’s lineup of Dongle DACs starting to cannibalize itself? The addition of aptX HD and LDAC support makes this more of a bargain.
Audio Cables
At £10 per/meter, the Chord Company Leyline2XL are 14 AWG speaker cables designed for custom installers that require long cable runs.
Floorstanding Speakers
The 300 series implements some of the technologies used in the flagship Corinium speakers at a more affordable price point
News
The Standard Ad-Free Plan is Now $17.99 per Month, but if you want 4K, HDR, and Dolby Atmos, it will cost you $24.99.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $499, the beyerdynamic DT 70 series IEMs are specifically tuned for studio professionals, drummers, guitarists, or pianists.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
With enhanced adaptive noise cancellation and a new driver design, Technics latest True Wireless Earbuds will give Bose, Sony and Sennheiser a run for...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Hands-on review of the Bowers & Wilkins Pi6 In-ear True Wireless Earbuds covers sound quality, ANC performance and more.
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?
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
Digital Music Systems
The Audioengine B1 has been updated with Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, and 32-bit Audio, but still has the same $189 price tag
New Products
Sister Company to UST Projector Maker AWOL, Valerion has a line of standard throw projectors that might be just right for you
DAPs
The FiiO JM21 portable digital audio player supports high-quality music playback at an extremely low price.
New Products
The Hisense L9Q wins eCoustics Best in Show at CES 2025 in the UST Projector category
Digital Music Systems
At $999, the FiiO S15 Network Music Streamer offers up to 768kHz/32-bit, DSD512 via USB, with support for Optical, HDMI and Bluetooth.
New Products
Priced below $500, Lenco's 2025 turntable lineup features Bluetooth transmission, pre-installed Audio-Technica phono cartridges, and switchable phono sections.
New Products
With both Bluetooth and wired connectivity, Onkyo's Creator Series GX10DB and GX30ARC Powered Speaker Monitors are a versatile and affordable compact audio solution.
Digital Music Systems
Bluesound NODE music streamers now support Dirac Live acoustic room correction, but activating it will cost you $159 or more.
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.
New Products
At $279 or $399, the Beyerdynamic AMIRON 300 wireless ANC earbuds and AVENTHO 300 wireless over-ear headphones with ANC and head tracking are available...
Headphone Amps
FiiO expands its line-up with K17 Headphone Amp, which provides a lot of features and connectivity that raise the price, but should please any...
Headphone Amps
The HiFiMAN SERENADE Wireless DAC/Headphone Amplifier offers lossless streaming over Wi-Fi for $200 less than its predecessor.
Articles
Check out our favorite wired over-ear headphones at different price points, from very affordable to cost no-object.
Articles
Shopping for wireless noise cancelling over-ear headphones or gaming headsets? Here are our picks for best you can buy on any budget.
Music
Craft Recordings Reissues Sought After 1957 Thelonious Monk Mono Mix In 180-gram Vinyl, All Analog Remastered Original Jazz Classics Series.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
TCL is putting Samsung, LG, and Hisense on notice with its featured packed TCL QM6K Series QD-MiniLED TVs (50 to 98 inches).
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
The new Hisense 136MX could bring the cost of MicroLED TV down, but we still expect it to be expensive. No release date set.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Hisense 116-inch TriChroma LED TV delivers industry-leading color precision and brightness with proprietary RGB Local Dimming Display Technology.
New Products
Can the XGIMI Ascend help the sagging UST projector market? The combination of ALR screen and soundbar looks great on paper but we still...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
2025 Samsung 4K TVs come loaded with AI features in sizes up to 115 inches, while more models get Art capabilities, and 8K stays...
New Products
At $3,795, does the Leica Cine Play 1 portable projector offer enough in comparison to its rivals from Hisense and Formovie?
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.
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...
Floorstanding Speakers
High-end audiophile reference loudspeakers that recreate a recorded musical performance like no other.
New Products
Ematic introduced the eSport Clip MP3/Video Player with 1.8-inch color display. The user-friendly and compact player is ideal for multi-taskers and people with an...
New Products
Blue Horizon announced Profono, a MM/MC phono preamplifier for vinyl lovers, delivering high-end sound quality and precise cartridge matching at an affordable price point....
Digital Music Systems
Naim announced the NDS, their top-of-the-line network audio player that integrates network streaming, Internet radio, iPad, iPod and iPhone digital connection and replay from...
Hard Drives
Western Digital announced their first-ever 2TB (terabyte) portable hard drive to the My Passport line. The newly re-designed My Passport drives offer WD SmartWare...
Floorstanding Speakers
Bob Carver announced the Amazing Line Source (ALS) Loudspeakers, which claim to present a huge and majestic soundstage that captures the complete sense of...
Articles
4K Brings Even Higher Resolution To TV During the London Olympics this summer, some viewers around the world will get a glimpse of television’s...
Amplifiers
MBL introduced the 500-watt (4-ohm) C15 Mono Power Amplifier to their Corona Line of high-end audio components. MBL has implemented their LASA-technology (Linear Analog...
New Products
Sumiko announced the entry-level Debut Carbon Turntable, successor the Pro-Ject Debut III, which sets a new standard in terms of performance and value. The...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
Yamaha introduced the entry-level RX-V373 5.1 channel A/V receiver that provides high audio/video quality with HD audio decoding, four HDMI inputs with 4K pass-through,...
