Author: HFT Staff
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Hifiman Drops A $399 Closed-Back Version Of Their Super Popular Sundara Headphone
Today, Hifiman announced a new closed-back version of their well-loved Sundara headphone. Dubbed the Sundara Closed-Back Planar Headphone, this new model is designed with beautiful, hand-finished beechwood ear cups which isolate listeners from background noise and emphasize the natural bass response of your music. In addition, the Closed-Back Sundara will have new planar drivers which…
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AURALiC Announces New ALTAIR G1.1 and ARIES G1.1 Music Streamers With Two Major Updates
If you’ve been to an audio show lately, then you’ve probably seen AURALiC music streamers playing in a good percentage of the listening rooms. Well, there’s a good reason for that. They sound really good. Today, AURALiC is launching their new ALTAIR G1.1 Digital Transport (no DAC) and ARIES G1.1 Digital Streamer (has internal DAC),…
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#NewMusicFriday July 22nd, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. ODESZA)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we pick a bunch of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic mix (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards…
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Pre-Orders For The Z REVIEWS x LETSHUOER Z12 X HiFiGo Planar IEM Begin Today
This year, LETSHUOER made a massive splash in the IEM market with the S12 Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs (review coming soon), which provide remarkably balanced and detailed performance for a very affordable price. Now in collaboration with Zeos of Z Reviews, a popular review channel, they have come out with a limited edition version of…
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Starke Sound Intros Their Fiera Amplifiers, Affordable Powerhouses With Prices Starting At $1499
If you’re looking for an affordable power amp with plenty of juice on tap, you should check out the new Fiera Amplifiers from Starke Sound. These amps use Starke’s proprietary 1-kilowatt SAPS switch-mode power supplies and NS600 Class-D amplifier modules to deliver a clean 130 watts RMS per channel into 8 ohms and double that…
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#NewMusicFriday July 15th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. …And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Dead)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we pick a bunch of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic mix (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards…
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Amazon Prime Day (2022): The Best Deals Still Available! Home Audio, Speakers, Headphones, Electronics
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Amazon Prime Day 2022 is in the rearview mirror, but there’s no need to think you missed out on all the fun. There’s still a lot of stuff on sale at Prime Day prices, or very close to it. Check out our list of the best Amazon Prime Day deals still available, and if you…
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LIVE: The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals For Audiophiles (2022)-Home Audio, Speakers, Headphones, Electronics
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LIVE UPDATES: Deals are posted on a continuous basis, and newer deals are at the bottom of the list. Some of these prices only last for a few hours, so move quick! It’s Almost Here! Amazon Prime Day 2022 starts tomorrow, and we are here to highlight all the best Home Audio and Headphone discounts…
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ROON Reveals A Noteworthy List Of New Roon Ready/Roon Tested Devices
This one is for the hardcore Roon folks looking for new devices to add to their system. Today Roon Labs announced fifteen new Roon Ready or Roon tested partner devices that are certified to work with their popular (and powerful) music management software. If you’re unfamiliar with Roon Ready/Roon Tested Status or need a refresher,…
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The New Px7 S2: Bowers & Wilkins Launches A Sumptuous Noise Cancelling Headphone
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Today, legendary hi-fi company Bowers & Wilkins unveiled the $399 Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S2, their latest wireless headphone with active noise canceling. It replaces one of our favorite ANC headphones, the PX7, boasting a slimmer and lighter frame than its predecessor. In addition, it has upgraded materials, like more luxurious memory foam earpads, for…
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ICYMI: FiiO Intros BTR7 Bluetooth DAC/Amp, A Flagship Device With Dual THX Amplification And CD-Quality Wireless!
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in Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, News, Portable Audio, Streaming, WirelessAbout a week ago, FiiO held their summer launch event where they announced a bunch of new products. One of the most intriguing is the new BTR7 Bluetooth DAC/Amp, their new flagship portable DAC that includes both dual THX AAA-28 amp chips and dual ES9219C Dual DAC chipsets. This allows true balanced output through the…
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#NewMusicFriday June 17th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. Chastity Brown)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we pick a bunch of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic mix (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards…
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Deal: Grab A Free Music Streamer With The Purchase Of An Award-Winning Andover Audio Turntable/Speaker System!
Still on the lookout for a Father’s Day gift? Well, Andover Audio has a great offer that will make any Dad smile from ear to ear. Right now, they’re throwing in a free Songbird Music Streamer (one of the best values in hi-fi) when you purchase one of their fantastic SpinBase/SpinDeck Turntable Systems, which we…
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#NewMusicFriday June 10th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. Bobby Oroza)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we pick a bunch of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic mix (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards…
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KEF Previews LSX II Wireless Speaker With HDMI, USB-C, And Chromecast Support
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Today, June 9, KEF announced the $1400 LSX II, an upgraded version of their award-winning LSX Wireless Speaker system. The company promises more than a simple upgrade to the original, as it uses a whole new wireless platform. That would be the same W2 wireless platform utilized in the more expensive LS50 Wireless II and…
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10 Father’s Day Gift Ideas (For The Audiophile Dad)
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Father’s Day (June 19th) is coming soon! Have you bought Dad a gift yet? Is he a music lover? Is he still listening to his tunes on a beat-up old stereo system or headphones purchased before you were born? Well, Fathers’ Day is the perfect time to help him upgrade his hi-fi rig! Below is…
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Sivga’s Latest Headphone Boasts Elegant Walnut Wood And Beryllium-Plated Dynamic Drivers
Sivga, a company known for producing beautiful natural wood audiophile headphones, has a new flagship semi-open-back dynamic headphone with Walnut wood cups and beryllium plated LCP composite diaphragms. First previewed at High End Munich, Sivga’s $449 SV023 is now available in stores, and the company promises a headphone with a wide soundstage, extraordinary bass dynamics,…
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#NewMusicFriday June 3rd, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. Lettuce)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we pick a bunch of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic mix (Albums are arranged with more traditional audiophile genres like Jazz and Blues at the top and the non-traditional audiophile stuff towards…
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Audeze Teams Up With 11-Time Grammy Winner For New MM-500 Studio Headphones
Today Audeze, one of the world’s top audiophile headphone manufacturers, announced the hire of Grammy-winning engineer/producer Manny Marroquin as their Head of Professional Products. He has worked with the industry’s most notable names, including Kanye West, Post Malone, Alicia Keys, Bruno Mars, and The Rolling Stones. Their partnership will focus on developing products aimed at…
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The Best Memorial Day Home Audio Sales: Speakers, Headphones And Electronics!
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in Analog, Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, News, SpeakersAre you looking for discounts on new audiophile gear this Memorial Day Weekend? Look no further; we’ve done the research, so you don’t have to! Leading the deals are the excellent Focal Chora 806 2-Way bass Reflex Bookshelf Speakers at $200 off and the HIFIMAN Arya Stealth Magnet Version Planar Magnetic Headphone at an incredible…