A/V Product Reviews

The new Michi Prestige X430 Integrated Amplifier ($4,999) and Michi Prestige Q430 CD Player ($3,999) are designed to deliver Michi’s established build-quality and performance at somewhat lower prices.

Bowers & Wilkins unveils new Px8 S2 finishes for its $799 flagship ANC headphones, featuring upgraded acoustics, improved comfort, advanced ANC, and aptX Lossless audio.

Paradigm’s new Premier Series v2 speakers arrive in June with trickle-down driver tech, upgraded performance, and value pricing from $800 to $2,600 per pair.

Denon’s AVR-X2900H ($1,349) and AVR-X3900H ($1,849) launch the next-gen X-Series AVRs with upgraded internals, enhanced processing, Dirac Live support up to 11.4CH, and a new real-time channel level monitor feature!

SVS 3000 Micro R|Evolution Subwoofer Is a Big Upgrade Over the Original with Dual 9-Inch Drivers & 1,200W Amp in an 11" Cube—Can It Redefine Micro Subs at $1K Delivered?

What happens when a $7B company builds a state-of-the-art loudspeaker system? JL Audio Primacy aims to redefine luxury audio with T6 towers, S3 standmount active speakers, and Centerpiece DAC/preamp.

RBH Sound marks its 50th anniversary with 3 new loudspeakers: the Obelisk slim tower with planar midrange, the Voce Fina Mk II standmount, and the Nemesis Mk II dual 12” subwoofer with ultra-deep bass.

The Rotel DX-5 is small enough for a desktop, but offers more power than you might expect. It boasts great design and build quality, and high-quality Class AB power.

Revel Performa4 speakers deliver trickle-down tech with ceramic drivers and advanced waveguides, offering wider sweet spots, lower distortion, and reference-level sound at a more accessible price.

Cambridge Audio debuts its first active speakers. The L/R Series include the L/R X and L/R M that feature StreamMagic Gen 4, a new tweeter, and a down-firing woofer. The L/R S is Bluetooth-only.

We evaluated the Trinnov Amplitude16 (200W x16) to see how it compares against the Marantz AMP 10 and StormAudio PA16. Bench tests showcase its low noise & distortion, and up to 4× rated power when bridged.

Denon expands its HEOS ecosystem with the Home 200, 400, and 600 wireless speakers and the Bluetooth-enabled DP-500BT turntable blending modern wireless convenience with classic analog vinyl playback.

JBL’s new L100 Classic 80 is a limited edition of the iconic speaker. Designed to celebrate JBL’s 80th anniversary, the new speaker features luxury retro styling and modern JBL acoustic performance.

Focal Diva Utopia Active Speakers deliver audiophile sound in a fully active wireless tower with Naim amplification, UWB connectivity, and ADAPT room EQ—making this $40K all-in-one system a game-changer.

Klipsch updates desktop systems with the $380 ProMedia Lumina. It's a 2.1 setup with hornloaded satellites, a slim 6.5-inch sub, customizable LEDs, a 6-band EQ, and iOS, Android, and PC app control.

JBL’s flagship 4369 Studio Monitor boasts a new 15″ woofer, HDI horn design, and advanced crossover for stunning clarity and power — a $23K audiophile floorstander. Is it a new benchmark?

Bang & Olufsen celebrates its 100th anniversary with the Beolab 90 Titan Edition loudspeakers—an all-metal, 18-driver, 8,200W powerhouse priced at a whopping $211K per pair. But are they worth it?

Arendal Sound’s 1610 Bookshelf 8 is a 3-way standmount speaker aiming to capture the sonic character of the flagship 1528 series at a lower price. Our listening tests and measurements reveal the truth.

Arendal’s 1610 Series brings 1528-level engineering—time-aligned baffles, waveguides, carbon mids, and serious cabinets—into a more manageable, music-first loudspeaker built for real rooms.

MartinLogan releases two new subs-The Depth 212 has two 12" woofers powered by a 1.1kW amp and the Depth 215 comes with two 15" woofers and a 2.2kW amp. Read our preview to learn more.

The new Kaleidescape Mini Terra Prime Movie Server ($7,995) is a tiny fanless device that unlocks the full Kaleidescape experience. Equipped with an 8TB SSD, it can hold approximately 125 4K movies.

The new KEF Coda W packs a 5.25-inch Uni-Q driver array and 100 watts of power into each compact speaker. It offers ample inputs including MM phono, HDMI ARC, and aptX Lossless Bluetooth.

NAD expands its Classic Series with the C 3030 and C 3030S integrated amps, pairing retro VU-meter design with 50W amplification, HDMI eARC, and BluOS streaming on the C 3030S.

Sigberg Audio released their SBS Generation 2 Active System with new drivers, revised crossover tuning from their MANTA speakers, upgraded amplification and higher output from the same compact form.

Marantz unveils AV 30 11.4CH preamp/processor with DIRAC ART and four sub outs plus AMP 30 6-channel amp delivering 200WPC in a compact design—both priced at $4K for premium home theater performance.

Klipsch marked its 80th at CES with The Fives II, Sevens II, and Nines II powered speakers. The entire line added Onkyo electronics, Dolby Atmos, Dirac Live, and a range of streaming options.