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.
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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 big catch to take into consideration.
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.
New Products
Sony just brought its most powerful video processor for projectors down to what should be a much more affordable price point.
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.
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.
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.
Articles
March has been a busy month for new headphone introductions, including the Focal Bathys MG and Meze Audio POET.
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...
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...
Dongle DACs
Does the iFi GO Bar Kensei justify the $120 bump in price over the standard model?
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
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
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...
Floorstanding Speakers
The Houchmand M1 is an ultra high-end all-in-one two-channel digital music system with optional subwoofer for a sky high price.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Brighter, bigger, and more powerful, the Hisense 2025 ULED TV lineup should have something for everyone.
New Products
Updated with a new die-cast aluminium platter, Pick It MM E phono cartridge and other refinements, the Automat 1.2 might be the most logical...
New Products
At $4,950, the Nagra Compact Phono is a "lower cost" high-end audio solution for getting the most out of your vinyl record listening experience.
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...
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.
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.
New Products
Gaming is driving the headphone market and Sennheiser's new HD 550 might be a fantastic option below $300 for audiophiles and gamers.
New Products
The award-winning Focal Bathys wireless noise cancelling headphones arrive in a new black color option for $699, the same price as before.
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
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.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
Sony announced its next generation RGB LED backlighting technology and it could bring TV picture quality to a whole new level of performance.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
With sizes up to 115 inches and fairly affordable pricing, TCL's QM7K MiniLED TV will be one to watch in 2025.
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
Pioneer Electronics introduced the N-30 and N-50 Elite branded networked audio players for audiophiles, both of which are equipped with AirPlay and DLNA 1.5...
Network Attached Storage
Western Digital introduced a personal cloud storage system that combines the benefits of shared storage and remote access with double-safe backup or increased capacity...
New Products
Logitech announced their HD Pro Webcam C920 for full-HD 1080p video calling with Skype or 720p calling with Windows Live Messenger. Thanks to H.264...
Mouse
Logitech has combined a computer travel mouse and a presenter into one small device called the Logitech Cube. You’ll get everything you expect from...
New Products
Roku announced a new solution to make a better Smart TV, meaning one that is capable of streaming movies or TV shows from the...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
NuForce announced two budget-conscious earphones for audiophiles priced under $50 with the NE-600X and NE-770X in-ear headphones. “We set out to develop the best...
Monitors
AOC announced the 22-inch (e2251Fwu) USB Monitor, a sleek full high definition LED-backlit LCD monitor that receives both power and signal solely through USB...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
LG Electronics has produced the largest OLED TV to date at 55-inches in diagonal in an ultra-thin 4mm thick frame. Hoping to be the...
Home Theater
LG Electronics announced the first of four new home theater systems for 2012 with 3D sound technology designed for 3D HDTVs. The BH9420PW incorporates...
Monitors
Samsung announced their new flagship 27-inch Series 9 (S27B970) monitor featuring LED PLS technology offering a richer viewing experience for discerning consumers working with...
