Category: Budget
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The Best Amazon Prime Day Deals For Audiophiles (2020) (Updated)
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, Uncategorized, WirelessCheck out our Amazon Prime Day 2021 Post! https://hifitrends.com/2021/06/21/amazon-prime-day-2021-is-here-the-best-home-audio-and-headphone-deals/ Amazon Prime Day (or Prime Days? Oct 13 & 14) is here! This annual sale for Amazon Prime members (get a trial membership) usually has a lot of junk for sale, but there are usually some gems too. Finding them is the fun part. If you’re looking…
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Kanto TUK Review: Are These The Best Powered Speakers For Your Computer Desk?
Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessSearching for the best powered speakers to put on your computer desk? Check out our Kanto TUK Review! We cover sound, design, and performance! (Editor’s Note: The list price of the Kanto TUK has increased to $899 since we originally reviewed it.) At one point, I considered Kanto to be the company that made cool…
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This Weeks Hi-Fi/Audio Best Buys Feat. The Extraordinary Bluesound Node 2i Music Streamer!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessHifitrends.com has always been about pointing out the best values in Hi-Fi, so it’s only right that we point out the best deals on Hi-Fi every week. There’s a lot of stuff on sale out there, but we only point out the things worth buying. To determine that, we put a premium on sound quality,…
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Stunning! Take A Sneak-Peek At Dali’s New OBERON C Active Speakers!
Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessToday, Lenbrook Americas, distributor of DALI loudspeakers in North America, announced the availability of Dali’s new active speaker system OBERON C. According to their press release, there will be three models available, along with a wireless preamp called SOUND HUB COMPACT starting in November: The OBERON C Series features the floorstanding OBERON 7 C ($2,499/pr…
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HELM Audio DB12 AAAMP Mobile Headphone Amp Review: An Amazing Mini-Powerhouse!
A while back, something a little different arrived on my doorstep. It’s called the HELM Audio DB12 AAAMP Mobile Headphone Amplifier ($199), and it’s an in-line analog amp built around THX’s acclaimed AAA (Achromatic Audio Amplifier) technology. The “Achromatic” in Achromatic Audio Amplifier means “without color.” That speaks to the amp circuit’s promised lack of distortion…
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This Weeks Hi-Fi/Audio Best Buys: Best Speaker Sales, Best Headphone Sales, Best Stereo System Sales Feat. Parasound!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Speakers, Streaming, VideosHifitrends.com has always been about pointing out the best values in Hi-Fi, so it’s only right that we point out the best deals on Hi-Fi every week. There’s a lot of stuff on sale out there, but we only point out the things worth buying. To determine that, we put a premium on sound quality,…
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This Weeks Hi-Fi/Audio Best Buys: Best Speaker Sales, Best Headphone Sales, Best Stereo System Sales Feat. Focal
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessHifitrends.com has always been about pointing out the best values in Hi-Fi, so it’s only right that we point out the best deals on Hi-Fi every week. There’s a lot of stuff on sale out there, but we only point out the things worth buying. To determine that, we put a premium on sound quality,…
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Bluesound Reveals PULSE SUB+, An Impressive Looking Wireless Subwoofer!
Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Software, Speakers, Videos, WirelessToday, Bluesound announced the latest addition to its brilliant group of wireless hi-res multi-room audio components. It’s called PULSE SUB+, a BluOS compatible subwoofer that adds additional bass to any Bluesound system. Like all Bluesound components, it’s controllable from the BluOS app, allowing wireless configuration from a phone or tablet. This allows simple integration into…
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Audeze LCD-1 Review: These Extraordinary Planar Magnetic Headphones Are Spellbinding!
Best Buys, Budget, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Music, Portable Audio, Reviews, VideosWhen Planar Magnetic headphones first hit the scene, there were three significant barriers to entry. First was the size. Most were big and bulky, and some couldn’t handle the weight wearing them for long periods. The second was their efficiency. You couldn’t just plug them into a portable audio player and expect to get optimum…
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This Weeks Hi-Fi/Audio Best Buys: Best Speakers, Best Headphones, Best Stereo Systems feat. Yamaha
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessHifitrends.com has always been about pointing out the best values in Hi-Fi, so it’s only right that we point out the best deals on Hi-Fi every week. There’s a lot of stuff on sale out there, but we only point out the things worth buying. To determine that, we put a premium on sound quality, followed…
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IsoAcoustics Releases The Impressive (And Affordable) ZaZen Isolation Platform
Budget, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, VideosToday, IsoAcoustics announced an addition to its extensive line of isolation products. It’s called the zaZen Isolation Platform, and it’s a cost-effective way to shield your turntables and sensitive hi-fi components from fidelity-killing vibrations coming from the floor or even your speakers. The name is pulled from Zen Buddhism, and it’s supposed to conjure up…
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EarFun Air True Wireless Earbuds Review: These Budget Earphones Are Mesmerizing!
The EarFun Air is yet another contender for Best True Wireless Earbuds in the sub $100 price category. I really can’t believe how cheap decent true wireless earphones have gotten over the last year or so. I remember when JLab came out with a pair around $100 a couple of years ago, and while they…
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This Weeks Hi-Fi/Audio Best Buys: Best Speakers, Best Headphones, Best Stereo Systems feat. KLH
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Streaming, VideosHifitrends.com has always been about pointing out the best values in Hi-Fi, so it’s only right that we point out the best deals on Hi-Fi every week. There’s a lot of stuff on sale out there, but we only point out the things worth buying. To determine that, we put a premium on sound quality, followed…
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The Revolutionary Andover SpinBase/SpinDeck/SpinStand Turntable System Review!
Budget, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Wireless(UPDATE: Andover Audio now has a powered subwoofer that fits perfectly on the bottom shelf of the SpinStand and plugs into the Spinbase-well, the new version…it makes this system sound a lot fuller! For more info on the new sub, and the new Spinbase, click here.) The guys over at Andover Audio have been busy…
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Best Buys: The Best Hi-Fi/Audio Labor Day Sales Feat ELAC!
Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Noise Cancelling, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, Videos, WirelessHifitrends.com has always been about pointing out the best values in Hi-Fi, so it’s only right that we point out the best deals on Hi-Fi every week. There’s a lot of stuff on sale out there, but we only point out the things worth buying. To determine that, we put a premium on sound quality, followed…
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iFi’s ZEN Phono is The Inexpensive Phono Pre-Amp You Need Right Now!
Best Buys, Budget, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Uncategorized, VideosIf you’re serious about your vinyl, chances are you’ll be interested in a phono pre-amp to replace the one in your integrated amp at some point. Well, if that’s you, and you are looking to leap without spending a ton, then iFi’s new ZEN Phono will likely perk your interest. The $149 ZEN Phono is…
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Watch: Bowers & Wilkins Unveils Elegant 600 Series Anniversary Edition Speakers
Budget, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Speakers, Streaming, VideosThe Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series has been an affordable entry point into British Audiophile sound for 25 years now, and B&W is celebrating that milestone with the 600 Series Anniversary Edition. The 600 Series Anniversary Edition (designated by the S2 following the model number) is a slight revamp of the previous 600 series, incorporating…
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Audiolab 6000A Play Wireless Audio Streaming Amplifier/6000CDT CD Transport Review: Sensational!
Budget, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessWhen I first heard about the $1299 6000A Play Wireless Audio Streaming Amp, I was ecstatic. I’ve been a huge fan of Audiolab’s $999 6000A Integrated Amp and their $649 6000N Play Network Streamer (one of our 2019 Products of the Year), so when they announced a combination product, I couldn’t wait to get my…
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Stunning! ELAC Launches Update To Best-Selling Uni-Fi Speakers, Uni-Fi 2.0!
Best Buys, Budget, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, News, Speakers, VideosElac’s Andrew Jones is back with his latest design, a new edition of the highly popular Uni-Fi speakers. Dubbed Uni-Fi 2.0, the new models are formed once again around a concentric driver platform, which is said to improve coherency by placing the tweeter at the center of the midrange driver. Version 2.0 brings a raft…
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Coumi ANC-860 True Wireless Earbuds With Noise Cancelling Review: Are These The Best True Wireless Earbuds For The Price?
I feel like I’ve listened to so many true wireless earbuds over the last year or so. Regardless, I’ve probably only heard a fraction of the innumerable models on Amazon these days. The latest model sent to me for review, the $59 Coumi ANC-860, is a noise-canceling TWS pair with touch controls on each earpiece…
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