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HiFiMAN SUSVARA Planar Magnet Headphone Review The HiFiMAN Susvara Planar Magnetic represents the latest update to original HiFiMAN’s HE-1000 flagship headphones. Do the updates justify the $6,000 price tag? Read our in depth review to find out.

V-MODA Crossfade Wireless 2 vs. Focal Listen Wireless Headphone Shootout V-MODA and Focal made two of the finest affordable (about $300/ea) wireless Bluetooth headphones to hit the market in 2017. We compare both headphones to help you decide which ones are best for you.

Acurus Updates ACT 4 Atmos/DTS:X AV Processor to 20 Channels Acurus has upgraded their ACT-4 Dolby Atmos/DTS:X AV processor to support full 7.3.6 native Atmos/DTS:X speaker configurations with 4 additional channels, HDMI 2.0b, PEQ speaker tool and much more.

British Prog Rock Band Marillion Releases Limited Edition Series of Live Albums Marillion are purveyors of soulful, powerful, and deeply-moving music, known for legendary live performances are globally releasing a numbered series (5000 copies each) of their live albums.

Dayton Audio MK402 Bookshelf Speaker Teases Audiophile for only $70/Pair Dayton Audio announced their new MK402, a 2-way, rear ported speaker with bass extension down to 60Hz, for an almost unbelievable low price of $70/pair. Audiophile dream speaker on a budget? Read on.

CES 2018 Best Sound Bars Roundup Looking for a soundbar to complement that new UHD TV? We've compared four of the newest soundbars that we saw at 2018 CES show. From a 9.2 channel soundbar to integrated home automation. Read on.

PSB M4U TW1 Bluetooth Earbuds Preview PSB released their FIRST Bluetooth earbuds at CES 2018, dubbed the M4U TW1. If they live up to the sound quality other PSB headsets are known for, then they should be a phenominal deal at $149.

Epson Pro Cinema 6040UB 4K Enhanced Projector Review The Epson Pro Cinema 6040UB projector features 4K Enhancement technology with HDR capability, 2,500 lumens of brightness, and full DCI-P3 color support for a spectacular image and a top performer.

NAD M22 V2 Masters Series Amplifier Preview NAD released their new M22 V2 Class D Masters Series Amplifier at CES 2018. The M22 V2 boasts a 20% increase in power over their previous model plus other significant upgrades at no cost increase.

Dayton Audio Breaks Price Barrier with AMT Tweeter “Air” Loudspeaker Series Dayton Audio expanded on the 'Air' series with a tower, smaller bookshelf and center channel speakers. What kind of system can be had from the lowest-priced speaker series to use an AMt Tweeters?