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10 Characteristics of Great Audiophile Sound

Gene's YouTube video explores 10 key characteristics of a great audiophile playback system. This article delves into those traits and discusses how to optimize your setup to achieve audio nirvana.
Rotel’s New DX‑3 DAC/Headphone Amp Is The ‘Ultimate Desktop Companion’

Rotel’s DX-3 ($1,499)is a DAC, headphone amp, and preamp all in one. The compact DX-3 is designed to be the “ultimate desktop companion,” ready to drive your favorite headphones or powered speakers.
Epson Granted Default Judgement in Deceptive Advertising Lawsuit

Epson has been granted a default judgment in its lawsuit against projector brand Dr. J for misleading claims about brightness. Dr. J was ordered to pay damages and cease sales. Read on for more info.
Sigberg Audio Saranna Active Floor‑Standing Loudspeakers With Cardioid Bass!

Sigberg Audio's Saranna is a high-end active speaker with a coaxial tweeter/midrange and dual 8" subwoofers in a cardioid alignment, ensuring big performance and easy room placement in a sleek package.
Audiophile Directory Aims To Be The ‘Zillow’ Of The HiFi Industry

Audiophile Directory (AD) is a new website and search engine designed to be the go-to resource for HiFi shoppers. In essence, AD aims to do for audio enthusiasts what Zillow did for home-buyers.
The Arendal Sound 1961 Loudspeaker Series Is Back!

The Arendal Sound 1961 Loudspeaker Series has returned to production after a two-year hiatus. The 1961 Series is perfect for smaller spaces and lower budgets, without sacrificing quality.
US Air Force Adopts Spatial Audio For F‑16 Headsets

Danish aerospace company Terma will supply proprietary 3D-Audio system to the USAF fleet of F-16 aircraft. The spatial audio system helps pilots make faster and better-informed decisions with sound.
DALI RUBIKORE 8 Floorstanding Loudspeaker Review

Dali's Rubikore 8 is a formidable tower speaker design with three 6.5" woofers, a 1" dome tweeter, and a 2" planar tweeter, with individual filters on every single driver. Read on.
Is Spatial Audio The Future Of Live Music?

Polygon is putting on the UK’s first spatial audio music festival on May 2nd in London. They designed a dome-shaped 12.1.4 outdoor concert venue to provide a true immersive experience to live events.
Focal Unveils Utopia Cinema Range For High‑End Custom Installs

The new Focal Utopia Cinema range includes the Cinema LCR and the Cinema SUB. These new speakers feature Focal’s best driver technologies and can be used on-wall, in-wall, or in-room! Read on.
Sony’s Blu‑ray Exit Doesn’t Matter — Here’s Why

Sony is exiting the blank media business, but this doesn’t signal Blu-ray’s death. Reports claiming otherwise are misleading—Blu-ray remains relevant for AV enthusiasts despite Sony’s move.
JBL Tour ONE M3 Headphones and Horizon 3 Clock Radio

The JBL Tour ONE M3 headphones feature a unique transmitter for wireless audio from wired sources and the JBL Horizon 3 clock radio enhances sleep with sound and customizable ambient lighting.
Dirac Live Now Available on Select Bluesound Node Streamers!

The latest Bluesound Node and Node Icon streamers, are now officially Dirac Live Ready. Owners can buy a calibration kit from Bluesound and a device-specific license from Dirac’s website.
Avid Ingenium Turntable Review: Minimalism Meets High‑Performance Audio

The AVID Ingenium is a remarkable turntable that combines aesthetic appeal, solid engineering, and high-performance audio. Why did we rate it our #1 pick for new turntable aficionado's? Read on.
‘Purple Rain’ Returns To Theaters in Dolby Cinema

The 1984 Prince movie Purple Rain returns exclusively in Dolby Cinema theaters for one night only, on March 5th 2025. The newly-restored film features Dolby Vision picture and Dolby Atmos sound.
Arendal Sound 1528 Monitor 8 Loudspeaker Review

We reviewed the Arendal Sound 1528 Monitor 8 ($5,900/pr), a 3-way standmount loudspeaker with dual 8" woofers, 5" mid, and a 1" dome. With subwoofer-like bass and high output, is it the best in its class?
Ford Seeks Patent For Multi‑Vehicle Audio System

Ford applied for a patent for a “multi-vehicle audio system.” The patent describes using multiple autonomous vehicles to provide audio for outdoor parties, movies, music festivals,and more.
Focal 1000 Utopia IWLCR & IWSUB Speaker System Review

Focal's 1000 Utopia and Astral 16 deliver reference grade performance from an in-wall speaker. Check out our exclusive, in-depth, Focal 1000 Series Theater installation and a sneak peek at Dirac ART.
New Study Examines Effects Of Noise And Sound In The Workplace

Danish audio company Jabra sponsored a study on the effects of noise in the workplace. Respondents said that noise and sound quality affects their well being and makes it hard to work.
Yamaha NS‑2000A Floor‑Standing Loudspeaker Review

The Yamaha NS-2000A is a premium 3-way floorstanding speaker ($8k/pair) with exclusive materials, resonance control, and a piano gloss finish. Check out our review with measurements and listening tests!
Onkyo Readies Icon Series Electronics and Creator Series Powered Speakers

Onkyo is staging a two-channel comeback in 2025. The Icon Series of HiFi electronics includes the Icon P-80 Network Preamplifier, Icon M-80 Power Amplifier, and Icon A-50 Network Integrated Amplifier.
Yamaha R‑N2000A Network Hi‑Fi Receiver Review

The Yamaha R-N2000A hi-fi network receiver delivers stellar bench test performance and sonic excellence. Our review compares it to the more affordable R-N1000A to assess if the higher price is worth it.
Audio Cu Replaces AVR and Speaker Cables for Dolby Atmos Certified Sound

AUDIO Cu is trying to revolutionized home theater audio by using power line technology to deliver high-resolution Dolby Atmos sound, eliminating the need for complicated wiring setups or even AVR's!
Cambridge Audio ‘EX Series’ Amp and Streamer Overview

Cambridge Audio’s EX Series includes the EXA100 amp ($2,199) with 100W Class AB power and Edge tech and the EXN100 streamer ($1,799) featuring an ESS ES9028Q2M DAC for high-resolution audio streaming.
Walmart Buys Vizio

Walmart’s acquisition of Vizio is now complete. Walmart’s plans for Vizio include leveraging Vizio’s SmartCast Operating System to help expand Walmart’s retail media business.
Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8, Center 8+ Loudspeaker Review

Arendal Sound 1528 Tower 8 and Center 8+ speakers deliver audiophile sound, advanced tech, exceptional build quality & value, but there are caveats. Our review dives deep with measurements & listening.
Sonos CEO Patrick Spence Steps Down

Sonos CEO Patrick Spence has left the company after 8 years at the helm. After last year’s disastrous app rollout, the Board of Directors is looking for new leadership for the company.
AudioSmile Little British Monitor (LBM) Loudspeaker Review

AudioSmile's LBM compact desktop powered speakers pack a lot of technology and craftsmanship into a small package. Read our in-depth review to see how they measure up and sound against our high standards.
New Partnership To Make Dirac Live Integration Easier For Audio Manufacturers

A new partnership integrates Dirac Live room correction into the Peerless Flow DSP platform, enabling home and pro audio companies to integrate Dirac Live seamlessly and efficiently.
DALI Loudspeakers Wow Listeners With High‑End EPIKORE Series Demo

DALI’s new EPIKORE series, priced $15K–$60K per pair, delivers some of the best looks and sound in their class. With striking design and precision craftsmanship, these Danish-made speakers impressed us.
HDMI 2.2 — Everything We Know So Far

The HDMI Forum held a press conference at CES 2025 to announce the new HDMI 2.2 specification that supports 96Gbps of bandwidth to enable a wide range of higher resolutions and refresh rates.