The AF180 deliver all the joys of an armature-based in-ear headphone, with none of the drawbacks.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
The latest portable speaker from Sol Republic, the Punk, promises powerful sound in a pint-sized frame.
| News | April 24, 2023 |
With versatility and a golden sound, Polk’s Hampden speakers hit the sweet spot of the desktop genre.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Sony shows off its new hi-res Pono-killer the A17 portable audio player, along with new hi-res headphones, and several new Bluetooth headsets.
| Guides | April 24, 2023 |
Weatherproof, and loud as a jet turbine, TDK’s A34 makes a strong case to be your next Bluetooth buddy.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
While the Q+ was unveiled amidst a haze of Ultra HD/ 4k hype, this TV is built for 1080p HD content, pure and simple. Still, while the picture has some strange hang-ups, the TV’s boosted “effective resolution” allows for a brilliantly clear image, and bright, accurate colors.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
As Klipsch's new 'Reference' sound bar, the R-10B promises premium components and sound performance for its manageable price tag. While it leaves a few features behind, the system delivers, offering a wealth of power and clarity for the price.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Panasonic’s entry-level Blu-ray player offers good performance, Wi-Fi, and a decent app selection, all at a very affordable price point. But users also pay for the bargain with a bare-bones feature set.
| Audio / Video | April 24, 2023 |
Samsung's spectacular bendable TV has made its way to the public, going on sale in Korea starting August 1st.
| News | April 24, 2023 |
There are plenty of choices in the budget headphone genre, but few headphones deliver the passive noise isolation and quality performance achieved by the SE112 at their price point. Find out how they became our new favorite in the $50 and under crowd.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Sony’s SRS-X9 is a tour de force of elegant style and high-performance sound, but it will cost you.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
There’s something to be said for a mid-tier Blu-ray player like the BDT360 when it comes to build quality and bonus features. If you’re looking for a device to act as the hub of your Internet-connected entertainment system, you can find a lot of value in the middle ground.
| Audio / Video | April 24, 2023 |
While the sound bar has long been the go-to solution when it comes to a simple way to upgrade your TV’s audio, Sony’s new XT1 proves a sound base can pack a whole lot into a tiny box, and at a great price, to boot.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Vizio continues to excel in the sound bar category with its latest effort, bringing supersized 5.1 surround sound that trounces most one-box solutions.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Oppo proves that Blu-ray players are just the beginning for the brand, leveraging its engineering talents to create a premiere offering in the premium headphone genre.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Philips brings a little bit of everything to its new Blu-ray surround base. With 3D Blu-ray playback, streaming Internet apps, and a heavy punch of sound, the HTB3535B is an enticing choice for those who need a major technology upgrade.
| Audio / Video | April 24, 2023 |
Samsung reprises last year’s HW-F550 sound bar with the updated HW-H550 for 2014. Check out our full review to see what’s new, what’s improved, and what hasn’t.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Harman Kardon's new Onyx Studio Bluetooth speaker matches minimalist design, portability, and powerful sound to offer an enticing choice as a singular audio solution for the home. Check out our full review to see if this sleek little dish should be featured in your space.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
The JBL Authentic L8’s design harkens back to one of the company’s classic speakers, but its features and function are thoroughly modern. Find out why the L8 is one of the finest of its type that we’ve ever tested.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
There’s nothing like $2,500 worth of hi-fi hardware to make the daily commute more bearable. Step inside to find out if the new AK240 hi-res portable player from iriver can ascend its mountainous price point and make it worth transporting from your audiophile fantasies into your daily routine.
| Audio / Video | April 24, 2023 |
If all you need are a reasonable-sounding pair of wireless headphones with just a touch of style, you could do a whole lot worse.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
The SoloCinema Studio 5.1 sound bar is loaded with powerful hardware and highly-tuned virtual surround software, all wrapped in a sleek and compact design. Follow along with our evaluation to see if this powerful system is worth $1,200 of your hard-earned dollars.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
With the Incline, Definitive Technology has trickled its bipolar design chops into the desktop speaker segment, producing a potent set of mini-towers. Find out what happened when we drove the system on all cylinders to reveal just how big a little speaker can sound.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Klipsch serves up another entry in its KMC Bluetooth speaker series with the KMC 1. We take the portable for a long test run to find out if it can pull off full-sized power as a mid-sized model.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Westone’s newest class of hi-fi consumer headphones is led by the W40, a powerhouse of four balanced armature drivers compressed into a light and succinct earbud. But can these tiny buds produce a sound signature worthy of their aristocratic price tag?
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
The latest iteration of the celebrated T-Amp, Orb audio’s Mini-T amplifier is small, packed with power, and ridiculously inexpensive. We take the tiny device through a crash course to find out how close to audiophile sound $70 can get.
| Audio / Video | April 24, 2023 |
Aperion Audio’s new Allaire speakers have all the right features in one place, including Bluetooth streaming, analog and digital inputs, and a sexy design. But do these little self-powered beauties pack a performance worthy of $400?
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Those not up for a sound bar may find favor with a rapidly expanding new trend: the sound base. Or, as LG calls theirs, sound plate. Whatever you call them, these devices offer serious space-saving and much-improved sound quality over TV speakers.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Klipsch continues its slow but steady rollout of excellent headphones with the Status, a slightly glitzy, yet super-durable set of travel-friendly headphones, sure to please those who love to rock.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
In a market increasingly cluttered with outdoor-ready, portable speakers, the Soundcast Melody stands out as one of the best sounding portables we’ve ever heard. We’re talking audiophile-grad stuff here, ready to take on the elements and last well into the night.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Harman Kardon’s new Nova speakers are unlike any we’ve seen in the desktop genre. Molded into clear plastic globes, the Nova pack a potent arsenal of sonic hardware. We take a closer look to see if they accomplish their goal of marrying form and function to outgun an expanding field of competition.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
IK Multimedia’s iLoud goes far beyond the boundaries of a standard Bluetooth speaker, packing a wallop of features that allow users to tote around a wireless speaker and portable music studio at the same time.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Braven announced today the release of its new 710 portable Bluetooth speaker. The new speaker offers water-resistance, and a host of other options for $170.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
We review the Sonos Play:1, the most affordable in the company’s extensive line of high-end wireless speakers, and find a standout device as capable as it is flexible.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
The Libratone Loop is a looker of a speaker, and with the unexpected inclusion of ribbon-style tweeters, it reads like an audiophile’s dream. Unfortunately, we found the treble could quickly spin out of control, with the midrange taking a hit in the process.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Once again, SMS pulls off celebrity-style without the celebrity excess. The Street by 50 ANC headphones deliver quality sound, solid (but not excellent) noise cancellation and just the right amount of style.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
The Sabre SB35 sound bar brings gorgeous good looks, and one of the slimmest profiles we’ve seen on the market. But did Harman Kardon go too thin with this sliver of silver to produce hi-fi audio performance?
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |
Bluetooth speakers have become so common that in order to stand out, one needs to offer something (or several things) the other guys don’t. The Sol Republic Deck does exactly that.
| Reviews | April 24, 2023 |