While it isn’t without a couple of quirks, Pioneer’s first sound platform has been expertly tuned to offer cinematic excellence, and great music playback to boot, putting it at the head of the class.

Yamaha ups the ante (and the price point) for the sound platform genre with a model bearing its effective Sound Projector technology, the SRT-1000. And while powerful bass and clean treble highlight its sound signature, a lack of features steals some of its thunder.

Playing off the success of its original Charge speaker, JBL’s Charge 2 goes all out to upstage its predecessor, offering new features, more power, and dual passive radiators to slap on class-leading bass response.

At the entry point of Yamaha’s top-tier, the YSP-2500 sound projector earns its lofty price-point with a wealth of features, ample detail, and a vivid expanse of virtual surround sound that elevates the home theater experience.

UE Pro talks with us about how its new 3D printed in-ear monitors are an industry-changing development.

Denon’s Heos system is an ambitious first effort. However, app inconsistencies and a lack of detail in the sound have it coming up a bit short of our expectations.

Denon’s Heos system is an ambitious first effort. However, app inconsistencies and a lack of detail in the sound have it coming up a bit short of our expectations.

Denon’s Heos system is an ambitious first effort. However, app inconsistencies and a lack of detail in the sound have it coming up a bit short of our expectations.

The AF180 deliver all the joys of an armature-based in-ear headphone, with none of the drawbacks.

The latest portable speaker from Sol Republic, the Punk, promises powerful sound in a pint-sized frame.

With versatility and a golden sound, Polk’s Hampden speakers hit the sweet spot of the desktop genre.

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.

Weatherproof, and loud as a jet turbine, TDK’s A34 makes a strong case to be your next Bluetooth buddy.

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.

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.

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.

Samsung's spectacular bendable TV has made its way to the public, going on sale in Korea starting August 1st.

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.

Sony’s SRS-X9 is a tour de force of elegant style and high-performance sound, but it will cost you.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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?