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DALI’s new EPIKORE series, priced $15K–$60K per pair, delivers some of the best looks and sound in their class. With striking design and precision craftsmanship, these Danish-made speakers impressed us.

Capital Audiofest 2024 showcased a variety of high-end audio systems and innovations! Despite the event's success, concerns were raised about the aging demographic of attendees. Read on.

The Wharfedale Super Linton ($2,499/pair) retains its classic look but features an improved cabinet, upgraded drivers and crossovers, delivering significant performance upgrades over the 2019 model.

Bose reimages its 901 speakers with a 12-pair 60th-anniversary limited edition. Fans enjoy the nostalgia, critics debate the direct/reflecting sound, but we'd love a demo to assess any real improvements.

The Onkyo TX-RZ70 11.2CH AV receiver boasts 140 watts/ch, 8K HDMI inputs, Auro 3D, FREE Dirac Live and the BEST bench test results we’ve seen in its price class. Is this the best AVR at under $3k?

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We reviewed the Focal Aria Evo X No.4 ($6k/pair) 3-way floorstanding speaker with dual 8" flax bass drivers, a 6.5" midrange, and 1” aluminum-magnesium tweeter to see if its performance matched its looks.

Premium Audio Company, parent company of Onkyo, Integra, and Pioneer/Elite, released a firmware update for its AV Receivers which improves audio streaming quality and Dirac functionality and much more.

Bowers & Wilkins’ new true wireless earbuds, the affordable Pi6 and flagship Pi8, feature hi-res Bluetooth and active noise cancelling. Discover which offers the best sound in this comparison review.

Bose acquires McIntosh Group, home to McIntosh and Sonus faber, stepping into luxury audio. A bold move, but what’s next for these iconic high-end brands?

Klipsch teamed up with Ojas to design a limited-edition loudspeaker, the Klipsch + Ojas kO-R1. At $8,498/pr it is a 2-way speaker with a 12" woofer and a Turnbull horn for the highs.

This article discusses the crucial role of isolation in achieving high-fidelity turntable playback, offering methods to minimize unwanted noise and resonances for the purest possible sound.

Marantz released information on their Horizon $3,500ea and Grand Horizon $5,500ea single-unit, multi-driver speakers. Both come with high-end finishes, custom GaN FET amplification, and built-in subs.

Our petition urges the FTC to reconsider its August 2024 Amplifier Rule, which expands power output regulations to ALL audio products. The broad, retroactive scope and blanket approach risk industry disruption.

We reviewed the Aretai Contra 100S, a 2.5-way bookshelf speaker featuring dual 6” midbass drivers and a 1.75” ring radiator tweeter housed in a custom-built waveguide horn positioned atop this unique speaker.

T.H.E. Enterprises acquired the New York Audio Show and will launch T.H.E. New York International Audio Show on Oct 24-26, 2025. T.H.E. Show is America's longest-running HiFi show.

The NAD M10 V3 Streaming BluOs amplifier ($2,500) sports the ESS9030 DAC, Dirac Live Bass Control, and HybridDigital nCore Class D amplification. Best audiophile meets modern audio product on the market?

Definitely Maybe, the 1994 debut album from Oasis, has been re-released on Vinyl and CD to celebrate its 30th anniversary. Apple Music is offering a new way to experience this record in Dolby Atmos.

The NAD M23 is a 200wpc stereo amplifier utilizing the SOTA Class D Purifi 1ET400A to push the envelope of performance and efficiency. Is this the best amplifier we’ve reviewed in our 25 year history?

Sonus faber has custom designed a new audio system for the Lamborghini Revuelto. The new Revuelto sound system boasts 7 independent speakers, powered by a formidable 750 watts of amplification.

Cambridge Audio Melomania M100 ($219) is a true wireless earbud featuring aptX Lossless audio and active noise cancellation. The earbuds and charging case can deliver up to 52 hours of playback!

Selecting the right materials for isolating your turntable is essential for maximizing its performance. We'll help you find the BEST ways of isolating your turntable to get better sound.

Focal releases its first all-in-one active streaming speaker, the DIVA UTOPIA ($40K/pair). The DIVA UTOPIA uses Ultra Wideband tech to establish a high-res wireless connection between the speakers.

DTS has developed an AI-based audio processing feature called Clear Dialogue. An on-device solution for TV OEMs, DTS Clear Dialogue identifies, separates, and enhances spoken dialogue for TV audio.

The new SVS subwoofer series, 17-Ultra R|Evolution, includes the PB17 ($2,500) and SB17 ($3,000). Both feature a 17" driver and 2,800 watts of amplification, making them the highest-performing subs ever!

Panasonic is back in the USA with a new lineup of OLED and Mini-LED TVs. The Z95A OLED, Z85A OLED, and W95A Mini-LED TV all use Amazon’s Fire TV streaming platform. Read on.

Arendal Sound’s 1528 series is their top performing 3-way loudspeaker line with advanced technologies. The 1528 Tower 8(MSRP: $9,500/pair) weighs 174lbs/ea and delivers class leading fidelity.

THX has appointed a new CEO, industry veteran Tuyen Pham. Pham previously co-founded and led audio software company A-Volute. What can we expect from THX now? Read on.

Monitor Audio’s new Studio 89 speakers ($2,500/pair) celebrate the brand’s iconic Studio Series from decades past while incorporating all of the latest technology that the company has to offer.

For the audio world, Munich has been synonymous with the annual HIGH END audio show for the last two decades. But starting in 2026, the HIGH END will have a new home in Vienna.