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JLab Blue XL Wireless Headphones and Speakers JLab Blue XL Wireless Headphones and Speakers

New Products

Wearable Bluetooth speakers or a terrible idea made loud? The $99.99 JLab Blue XL speaker headphones aim for volume, not subtlety.

Esoteric N-05XE DAC Preamplifier Streamer and S-05XE Power Amplifier Esoteric N-05XE DAC Preamplifier Streamer and S-05XE Power Amplifier

Music Streamers

Esoteric’s N-05XE and S-05XE combine flagship DAC, streaming, balanced preamp, serious headphone amp, and Class A power—but at $26,500, is this the most future-proof...

Yes Tales From Topographic Oceans Super Deluxe Edition Yes Tales From Topographic Oceans Super Deluxe Edition

Music

Can Yes Tales From Topographic Oceans Super Deluxe Edition with Atmos mixes and live recordings finally settle the prog rock debate?

The Temptations' Psychedelic Shack and Puzzle People Vinyl Reissues for 2026 The Temptations' Psychedelic Shack and Puzzle People Vinyl Reissues for 2026

Music

Elemental Music revisits The Temptations’ late-’60s psychedelic Motown era with affordable vinyl reissues.

Bowers & Wilkins 707 Prestige Edition Speakers Pair in Santos Gloss Front Bowers & Wilkins 707 Prestige Edition Speakers Pair in Santos Gloss Front

Bookshelf Speakers

For about a 10% price premium, customers in the EU and APAC can purchase the Bowers & Wilkins 707 Prestige Edition bookshelf speaker in...

Best 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc Movies of 2025 Best 4K UHD Blu-ray Disc Movies of 2025

Articles

Physical media isn’t dead. These are the 10 best 4K UHD Blu-ray discs of 2025 with reference picture and sound, and meaningful extras.

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Best in Show

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Articles

Our picks of the very best from NAMM 2026 include active speakers, studio monitors, headphones, car audio, software tools and more.

eCoustics Best in Show at CES 2026 eCoustics Best in Show at CES 2026

Articles

26 Best in Show winners crowned at CES 2026 across multiple categories including TVs, projectors, loudspeakers, home theater, portable audio, headphones and more.

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2026 ARCAM Radia AVA

A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

ARCAM’s new Radia home theater lineup adds Dirac Live ART, higher channel counts, and new audio video amps and processors, priced from $4,500 to...

Theory Professional SR-221.3 Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker - Think Outside The Box at ISE 2026 Theory Professional SR-221.3 Sound Reinforcement Loudspeaker - Think Outside The Box at ISE 2026

New Products

Theory Professional previews the SR-221.3 at ISE 2026, an extreme-output full-range loudspeaker. Pricing isn’t final, but it won’t be cheap.

JBL Synthesis SCL In-room Loudspeakers 2026 JBL Synthesis SCL In-room Loudspeakers 2026

New Products

JBL Synthesis rolls out 4 new in-wall speakers, 4 in-room speakers, 2 AV preamps, 1 AVR and 1 subwoofer. Is this the cleanest system-level...

Arcam RADIA Series Loudspeakers 2026 Models Arcam RADIA Series Loudspeakers 2026 Models

Floorstanding Speakers

ARCAM debuts the Radia Series loudspeakers at ISE 2026, returning to speakers with a premium-priced lineup for music and home cinema.

Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB Wireless Speakers Deep Forest Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB Wireless Speakers Deep Forest

Reviews

Can a $3,800 wireless speaker replace traditional hi-fi? The Devialet Phantom Ultimate 108 dB tests the limits of scale, power, and control without cables.

CR00961, CR00962-CR00948 Original Jazz Classic Vinyl Album Reissues CR00961, CR00962-CR00948 Original Jazz Classic Vinyl Album Reissues

Music

Craft Recordings’ Original Jazz Classics series kicks off 2026 with AAA reissues of From All Sides, Alone in San Francisco, and Full House on...

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Reviews

Astell&Kern PD10 DAP Lifestyle

DAPs

At $2,749, can the Astell&Kern PD10 actually replace your DAP and your streamer—or is it solving a problem you don’t have?

Sony LinkBuds Clip Wireless Earbuds in Lavender Sony LinkBuds Clip Wireless Earbuds in Lavender

Reviews

At $229 do Sony LinkBuds Clip justify their price with comfort, smart features and open-ear convenience or do the sound tradeoffs matter more?

Acoustic Energy AE100 MK2, DALI KUPID and Q Acoustics 3020c bookshelf speakers Acoustic Energy AE100 MK2, DALI KUPID and Q Acoustics 3020c bookshelf speakers

Bookshelf Speakers

Which compact speaker sounds best on a desk? DALI, Q Acoustics, and Acoustic Energy go head-to-head.

Fosi Audio K7 Desktop DAC Headphone Amplifier Fosi Audio K7 Desktop DAC Headphone Amplifier

DACs

Can Fosi Audio’s $199 K7 deliver truly audiophile-grade sound with balanced power, EQ, and broad connectivity—or does value finally meet its limits?

Onix Beta XI2 Dongle DAC Onix Beta XI2 Dongle DAC

Dongle DACs

Can a $349 dongle DAC really deliver true tube sound and serious power? The ONIX Beta Xi2 aims to prove portable tubes aren’t a...

FiiO FT7 Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones FiiO FT7 Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones

Over-Ear Headphones

Can FiiO’s $699 FT7 open-back planar headphones deliver true high-end sound, or do build issues hold them back?

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Roksan Caspian 4G Streaming Pre-Amplifier (Top) and Power Amplifier (Bottom)

Amplifiers

Can Roksan’s $4,500 Caspian 4G Streaming Preamp and $3,750 Power Amp compete with NAD and Naim in this price class?

Sonos Amp Multi Amplifier Lifestyle in Cabinet Sonos Amp Multi Amplifier Lifestyle in Cabinet

Amplifiers

Amp Multi is Sonos’ first new product in over a year, built for complex home audio systems. Is this where the platform goes next?

NAGRA Preamp II-S Front Angle NAGRA Preamp II-S Front Angle

New Products

Nagra’s $24,500 PREAMP II-S is considered one of the company’s more affordable preamps. That alone tells you exactly who this is for—and who it...

Pro-Ject Pre Box S3 Pro-Ject Pre Box S3

DACs

Pro-Ject’s Pre Box S3 is a compact control hub with phono, HDMI eARC, USB-C, Bluetooth, and headphone support—but can one small box really run...

Sony PS-LX5BT Turntable Lifestyle Sony PS-LX5BT Turntable Lifestyle

New Products

Can Sony gain ground in a crowded entry-level vinyl market with the new PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT Bluetooth turntables, or will strong competition from established...

JBL L100 80 Anniversary Edition Loudspeakers JBL L100 80 Anniversary Edition Loudspeakers

Floorstanding Speakers

JBL’s L100 Classic 80 is the L100 Classic MKII in anniversary clothing—same drivers and tuning, new finish, limited to 800 pairs worldwide.

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Vintage Audio

QUAD 33 and 303 Lifestyle

Amplifiers

At $3,200 for the combo, Quad revives a 57-year old design for audiophiles seeking modern conveniences with retro nostalgia.

Aragon 4004 MKII Aragon 4004 MKII

Amplifiers

Is it worthwhile to combine the Aragon 4004 MKII and Audible Illusions Modulus 3A or is this one vintage audio system too far?

Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup Thorens TD-125 Turntable Tonearm Closeup

Articles

How a tiny turntable restoration company called Vinyl Nirvana turned a new generation of vinyl listeners into the cult of Thorens.

HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale HiFi Provisions Vintage Audio Items for Sale

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.

Headphones & Personal Audio

beyerdynamic HEADPHONE LAB on laptop screenshot

New Products

beyerdynamic introduces Headphone Lab at NAMM 2026, a free plug-in that adds factory-calibrated, speaker-style monitoring to DT studio headphones.

Fosi Audio MD3 and DS3 Fosi Audio MD3 and DS3

Dongle DACs

Fosi Audio debuts the MD3 Magnetic and DS3 portable DAC/headphone amplifiers at CanJam Dubai 2026, focusing on compact design, XMOS processing, and IEM-friendly performance—not...

FiiO EH11 Retro Bluetooth Mini Headphones Lifestyle FiiO EH11 Retro Bluetooth Mini Headphones Lifestyle

New Products

FiiO’s EH11 headphones and updated JM21 music player target commuters and travelers with retro design, hi-res Bluetooth, solid performance, and an affordable $240 combo.

Audeze LCD-5s Headphones Audeze LCD-5s Headphones

New Products

Audeze debuts the LCD-5s at NAMM 2026 with SLAM acoustic technology and refined planar drivers—but will listeners pony up $4,500 for its flagship performance?

Home Theater

Jazz Dispensary and Sinners Movie Poster

Articles

Jazz Dispensary at 10, CI life in the Keys, wireless headphones, and a messy Oscars season point to a culture in flux—made clearer by...

Marantz AV 30 and AMP 30 Promo Shot Marantz AV 30 and AMP 30 Promo Shot

A/V Receivers & Preamp/Processors

Marantz brings the cost of A/V separates down to a more affordable price point with the AV 30 preamp/processor and AMP 30 multi-channel power...

CES 2026 Las Vegas Convention Center Entrance CES 2026 Las Vegas Convention Center Entrance

Articles

CES 2026 reveals a turning point for movies: IMAX hits record highs, home screens get massive, and Netflix–Paramount reshape the future of theaters.

Sylvox Cinema Pro 110-inch Helio QLED Outdoor TV by pool Sylvox Cinema Pro 110-inch Helio QLED Outdoor TV by pool

New Products

Sylvox debuts the world’s first frameless outdoor TV at CES 2026, plus a 110-inch 4K QLED model built to survive sun, rain, sports nights,...

Samsung 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026 Samsung 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026

New Products

Samsung previews its 130-inch Micro RGB TV at CES 2026, showcasing bold industrial design and advanced AI features. Availability and pricing remain TBD.

XGIMI Tital Noir Max Lifestyle Projector CES 2026 XGIMI Tital Noir Max Lifestyle Projector CES 2026

New Products

XGIMI’s TITAN Noir Max aims to bridge lifestyle design and premium projection, but pricing, final specs, and Q1 2026 availability will determine where it...

Best Right Now

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Articles

With over 20,000 attendees, CEDIA Expo is back and better than ever. Here are our picks for "Best in Show."

Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable Shure N97EJ Phono Cartridge on Turntable

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...

iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable iFi Audio iPhono3 Black Label beside Turntable

Articles

What are the best audiophile phono preamps for under $1,000? See which models we picked from Croft, iFi, and Pro-Ject.

Duno Modular Cable System Duno Modular Cable System

Articles

With so many different types of smart phones, DAPs, and portable headphone amplifiers, we think these headphone accessories make a lot of sense.

Audiophile System Builder

Muarah MU-2 Phono Tube Preamplifier

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...

WiiM Ultra Music Streamer Angle WiiM Ultra Music Streamer Angle

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.

Moon by Simaudio 250i V2 Integrated Amplifier Moon by Simaudio 250i V2 Integrated Amplifier

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...

ACT SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers in Black, Walnut, White ACT SCM50ASL Active Loudspeakers in Black, Walnut, White

Articles

Starting at $22,499 per pair, the ATC SCM50ASL Active Speakers take your music listening experience to a whole new level.

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