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GoldenEar T44 Review: Hybrid Tower Speaker with Powered Bass GoldenEar T44 Review: Hybrid Tower Speaker with Powered Bass We reviewed GoldenEar T44 hybrid tower speaker with a built-in 250W powered bass section and premium styling, using objective measurements and listening tests to see if it lives up to its $5k/pair price.
Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 Streaming Integrated Amplifier Review In our Lyngdorf TDAI-3400 streaming amplifier review, we bench test its digital amplification, RoomPerfect correction, streaming features, and listening tests to see how it fares against the competition.
New Kaleidescape Strato K Can Play 8K, But That’s Not Why It's Cool New Kaleidescape Strato K Can Play 8K, But That’s Not Why It's Cool The new Kaleidescape Strato K movie player is the first to be certified by the 8K Association. But videophiles in 2026 will care more about its exclusive “4K Cinematic” mode. Read on.
Focal Azurys Review: Compact Closed-Back Headphones Focal Azurys Review: Compact Closed-Back Headphones In this review of the Focal Azurys closed-back compact headphones, we evaluate their sound quality, comfort, and craftsmanship to determine if they're the best wired audiophile headphones under $600.
JTR Kallos 465 Review: Compact Speaker With Massive Theater Output JTR Kallos 465 Review: Compact Speaker With Massive Theater Output Our JTR Kallos 465 on-wall speakers review dives into a compact, high-output, high-fidelity design with a compression driver, dual 6.5-inch woofers, and passive radiators delivering class-leading performance.
Cambridge Audio Evo 300 Streaming Amplifier-Their Most Powerful Yet! Cambridge Audio Evo 300 Streaming Amplifier-Their Most Powerful Yet! Cambridge Audio Evo 300 streaming integrated amplifier doubles the power of the Evo 150, adding 300Wpc Hypex NCOREx amplification, balanced circuitry, and flagship streaming features for $3,999.
KLH Model Four Speaker Brings Model Five DNA to a Slimmer Tower KLH Model Four Speaker Brings Model Five DNA to a Slimmer Tower KLH unveils the Model Four, a slim 3-way acoustic suspension loudspeaker blending Model Five DNA with room-friendly placement and classic KLH sound for only $2k/pair.
Rotel Michi X430 and Q430 Bring High-End Audio to More Audiophiles Rotel Michi X430 and Q430 Bring High-End Audio to More Audiophiles The new Michi Prestige X430 Integrated Amplifier ($4,999) and Michi Prestige Q430 CD Player ($3,999) are designed to deliver Michi’s established build-quality and performance at somewhat lower prices.
Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: Flagship ANC Headphones Get a Major Refinement Bowers & Wilkins Px8 S2: Flagship ANC Headphones Get a Major Refinement Bowers & Wilkins unveils new Px8 S2 finishes for its $799 flagship ANC headphones, featuring upgraded acoustics, improved comfort, advanced ANC, and aptX Lossless audio.
Paradigm Premier V2 Takes a Great Speaker Line Upmarket with Flagship Tech Paradigm Premier V2 Takes a Great Speaker Line Upmarket with Flagship Tech Paradigm’s new Premier Series v2 speakers arrive in June with trickle-down driver tech, upgraded performance, and value pricing from $800 to $2,600 per pair.