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The $299 WiiM Amp Breathes New Life Into Old Speakers The new WiiM Amp is a compact streaming amplifier that turns any pair of passive speakers into a modern streaming audio system for only $299. It offers 60 wpc, HDMI ARC, bass management, and ESS Sabre DACs.

Definitive Technology Descend DN15 15" Subwoofer Review The Descend DN15 is a large and powerful 15” subwoofer with a 500-watt RMS amplifier from Definitive Technology. Can this BIG sub produce audiophile sound and deep bass? Read our review to find out.

Hsu Research VTF-TN1 15" Subwoofer: Deeper Bass, Lower Cost! Hsu replaces their top dog 15” ported subwoofer with the higher performing, lower cost VTF-TN1 flagship bruiser. Read our preview to see how this modern miracle was achieved for only $1,200!

Focal Theva No.1 Bookshelf Loudspeaker Review Focal’s Theva No.1 is their new entry-level bookshelf speaker that replaces the venerable Chora series. Focal makes high quality speakers, but how do they fare in a lower price point? Read on.

The REL T/9x Red Subwoofer: Beyond the Black Box Rel's T/9x Red Subwoofer($1,650) adds Italian racing red paint and a souped-up driver. The pure carbon fiber center cap reduces weight and adds stiffness to the 10-inch driver. Read on to learn more.

Focal’s Aria Evo X Loudspeakers: Overview & First Listen Focal’s new Aria Evo X loudspeakers include five models: N°1, N°2, N°3, N°4, and a center channel. Our demo at FAE 2024 reveled them to have near Kanta level performance at about half the price.

The KEF KC92 Subwoofer: 11Hz Deep Bass, Small Box! KEF’s new KC92 Subwoofer ($2,000) uses a pair of force-cancelling 9-inch drivers and 1,000 watts RMS of specially-designed Class D amplification to deliver bass down to 11Hz! Read on to learn more.

ZapperBox Helps You Ditch Cable With Their M1 Over The Air DVR Looking to cut the cord to cable? ZapperBox's new M1 ($250) over the air DVR may help. The M1 promises 4K video, Dolby Atmos and Dolby AC-4 sound, is HDR video compatible AND has NO monthly fees.

Sonus faber Duetto Powered Wireless Speaker Review The Sonus faber Duetto are an impressive pair of active bookshelf speakers. At 4K/pair they deliver truly amazing sound but the prototypes I reviewed were buggy.

Adcom Stages Comeback With Updated Classic Amps Adcom is relaunching in the USA and is now making “updated and modernized versions” of its classic audio hifi products, including the legendary GFA-555 stereo power amplifier.