Hi-Fi Components
Experience the latest from Naim and Focal at AXPONA 2025, including the North American debut of the Bathys MG wireless headphones.
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New Products
With a precision main bearing, cutting-edge motor drive, and advanced Groove Runner X Tonearm, the DG-X delivers unparalleled sound clarity and resonance elimination. Explore...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Offering premium sound quality, USB-C connectivity with a DAC, and seamless integration with iPhones and Android smartphones, the Axion IEMs are Campfire Audio's most...
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
At $1,499, the Rotel DX-5 is a compact sized 25-watt per channel stereo integrated amplifier with Bluetooth, HDMI-ARC and Roon.
Amplifiers
Discover the new Madison Power Amplifier from Wattson Audio — a Swiss-engineered Class A/B amp delivering rich harmonics, ultra-low distortion, and dynamic performance in...
Articles
Discover the top 10 must-have Criterion Collection movies in UHD 4K to buy in 2025. From iconic classics to timeless masterpieces, elevate your collection...
Music
Get ready for Record Store Day 2025! Join vinyl lovers and collectors for exclusive releases, limited-edition pressings, and unforgettable finds. Bring a lot of...
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
With WiiM's continuing quest to improve the music listening experience, the upgraded Voice Remote 2 improves control for WiiM devices.
Dongle DACs
Our favorite Dongle DACs drop support for MQA, but earn Apple MFi Certification. Find out if either upgraded version is right for you.
Reviews
Can the first child of Audeze and Sony be a sonic superman for only $150? The Sony Pulse Elite is for more than just...
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.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
At $299, the Bose Ultra Open Earbuds offer excellent situational awareness, support for Snapdragon Sound, and one surprising feature.
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.
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
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.
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...
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.
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.
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.
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
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
Three Excellent Audiophile-Worthy Vintage Jazz Reissues From Universal Music, Verve Records & Acoustic Sounds Feature Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz and Kai Winding & J.J....
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.
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.
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...
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.
MacBooks
Apple today updated its MacBook Air ultra-thin laptop with next generation processors, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, a backlit keyboard and Mac OS X Lion,...
Desktop PC
Apple today updated its Mac mini desktop PC with next generation Intel Core processors, new discrete graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and Lion, Apple’s...
New Products
Sonos today introduced the PLAY:3 wireless, internet connected hi-fi speaker that can play music in any room. Plus, wirelessly control PLAY:3 and all your...
Articles
Owners of DSLR cameras indicate they are highly satisfied with the picture quality of their cameras, but are notably less satisfied with durability and...
New Products
Robotic disc loader automatically imports your CDs, DVDs and Blu-ray discs and stores them for easy retrieval Kaleidescape introduced the M700 Disc Vault, designed...
A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors
NAD Electronics introduced the 7.1-channel, (120-watt x 7) T 757 surround sound A/V receiver built with proprietary Modular Design Construction (MDC) architecture. MDC offers...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Beats by Dr. Dre and Monster announced the Heartbeats by Lady Gaga in-ear headphones designed by Lady Gaga. The uniquely styled headphones were inspired...
Articles
Spotify, the unlimited (ad-supported) free music service first launched in Europe is available today in the U.S. Spotify offers a new way to manage...
Gadgets
The Zoom H2n Handy Recorder is the first and only portable audio recorder with five studio-quality microphones onboard. This design enables the H2n to...
Articles
Netflix announced new a la carte pricing for its movie rental services, separating out the costs for streaming only plans and DVDs by mail...
HDTV 4K & 8K TV
