Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
$7,200 is a crazy amount of money for any audio component but is the Aavik Acoustics I-180 Integrated Amplifier worth it?
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Floorstanding Speakers
In-depth review compares the Q Acoustics 5050 floorstanding loudspeakers ($1,999/pair) with three different amplifiers to reveal what makes them sing.
Reviews
$449 or $599, find out which Sumiko moving magnet phono cartridge is right for you?
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Thinking of replacing your existing loudspeakers? The IsoAcoustics GAIA III Speaker Isolation Feet might force you to change your mind and save money as...
Reviews
At $499, can the planar magnetic sound coming out of the Edifier STAX Spirit S5 wireless headphones make up for its hefty price tag?
A/V Furniture & Accessories
Do expensive video cables really make a difference? The $45 THX HDMI Interconnects prove you don't have to spend a fortune to achieve all...
Music
Horns a Plenty: Four jazz vinyl reissues deliver vintage trumpet sounds by Miles Davis, Donald Byrd and Clark Terry in amazing fidelity for a...
DACs
The Aavik Acoustics D-180 DAC delivers almost state-of-the-art sound quality at a very high price but well below the category leaders.
Digital Music Systems
Is the Aavik Acoustics S-180 Streamer really worth $7,200? The competition below $20,000 better get ready for a fight.
Preamplifiers
The Aavik Acoustics RIAA R-180 Phono Preamp is ridiculously expensive but it's also one of the best we've ever heard with excellent transparency and...
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The Padmate Pamu Z1 TWS Earbuds look like a great deal on paper and are well made -- but does its implementation of ANC...
Reviews
The Bluesound Pulse Flex 2i and Pulse Mini 2i are already proving to be worthy alternatives to the Sonos One SL system in my...
Reviews
The JBL Tour One Wireless Headphones offer strong battery life and solid build quality but is that enough to match the competition from Sony...
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At $899 the NAD C 588 is an impressive well built turntable that has the ability to hear deep into every recording.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Looking for a way to customize your Ultimate Ears IEMs? The new Ultimate Ears Switch faceplates make it easy and somewhat affordable.
Over-Ear Headphones
Are the $150 HiFiMan HE400se the best affordable full-range headphones right now? With the right Dongle DAC, they might be the best bargain in...
Over-Ear Headphones
Are the $149 KRK 8402 Studio Headphones a viable option for those looking for tonal accuracy and studio quality sound?
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
If your budget for true wireless earbuds caps out at $50, the Soundpeats Air3 are the best option bar none.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
Has someone finally dethroned the Apple AirPods? The $129 Sennheiser CX True Wireless earbuds are an excellent alternative.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The Shure SE846 in-ear headphones can be modified with the Aonic True Wireless Adapter into one killer pair of wireless earphones.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The $299 Klipsch T5 II ANC True Wireless Earphones were designed to compete with the best from Sony and Apple. Paul Klipsch would approve.
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Proof positive that not all watts are created equal. Especially those designed by Nelson Pass.
Earbuds & In-Ear Headphones
The $80 Jabra Elite 3 True Wireless Earbuds offer some compelling features and build quality but are they good enough to compete with Apple?
Integrated Amps & Stereo Receivers
Bookshelf Speakers
Home Theater
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