Category: Budget
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Best Buys: 5 Marvelous MQA (Master Quality Authenticated) DACs…$99 to $799!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Preamps, Reviews, Streaming, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessWhile there’s been a bit of controversy around MQA Audio (read more about it here) and its contribution to hi-fi, we here at Hifitrends believe there’s no question this technology is a positive development for music lovers. MQA packs studio master sound quality in a file format small enough to download and stream over most networks…
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This Week’s Audio Best Buys: Best Speakers, Best Headphones, Best Stereo Systems feat. Kanto
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Hifitrends.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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BLON BL05 In-Ear Earphone Review: An Earbud Best Buy With Breathtaking Sound!
The $59 BLON BL05 IEM is a follow-up/upgrade to the $39 BLON BL03, a budget earphone we thoroughly enjoyed in our recent review. The 03 was a smash hit amongst value-conscious audiophiles, with its rich chrome finish and crisp, warm, sound. Now we have the BL05, which aims to add more refinement by using a…
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This Week’s Audio Best Buys: Best Speakers, Best Headphones, Best Stereo Systems
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Hifitrends.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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Bluesound Powernode 2i Streaming Music Amp/PSB Alpha S10 Sub/Alpha P3 Bookshelf Speaker Review: A Thrilling Combo!
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in Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Software, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessI can’t believe I’m just getting around to reviewing the Bluesound Powernode 2i. Released as an upgrade to the 2nd generation Powernode back in 2018, this all in one audio system picked up some useful features that allow it to stand up to the competition even almost two years after it’s release. About everyone who…
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Don’t Miss Out On This Virtual Music Fest Brought To You By Bluesound And MQA!
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JAZZ RE:FRESHED, in association with Bluesound and MQA, is bringing its annual music festival, JAZZ RE:FEST, online to help support UK Jazz artists. JAZZ RE:FEST 2020 will take place between 5-9pm BST (12-4p EDT in the U.S.) on Sunday 23rd August. The virtual showcase, held in a studio behind closed doors, will be streamed on the Jazz re:freshed YouTube channel. But…
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The Best Hi-Fi And Audio Deals This Week: Headphones, Speakers, Electronics!
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Hifitrends.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 CAN Adds A Tempting New Option To The Headphone Amp Game!
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This $149 Desktop Headphone Amplifier brings quality power to the masses Late last year, iFi introduced the ZEN Series, an ultra-affordable line of desktop audio components that won over many with their modern design and excellent value. We reviewed both of the first two products, the ZEN DAC headphone DAC/Amp and the ZEN Blue Bluetooth…
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Best Hi-Fi And Audio Deals 2020: Headphones, Speakers & Electronics
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Hifitrends.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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This Affordable, Attractive Turntable Makes Playing Vinyl A Breeze!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Deals, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Reviews, Speakers, VideosAndover Audio, a relatively new company, best known for their tremendous all-in-one vinyl systems, now has a standalone turntable to call their own. It’s called the Spindeck, an $299 vinyl player born out of a joint venture with Austria based Pro-Ject. Anyone familiar with Pro-Ject’s highly respected turntables can see their elegant design DNA in…
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1MORE’s True Wireless ColorBuds Blend Hot Looks And Hi-Fi Sound!
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in Bluetooth, Budget, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Music, News, Portable Audio, Videos, WirelessToday 1MORE announced the latest addition to their extensive headphone lineup, namely a pair of true wireless earbuds called the ColorBuds True Wireless In-Ear Headphones. As you might’ve gathered from the name, these fashionable new earphones come in several chic colors (Midnight Black, Twilight Gold, Sakura Pink, or Spearmint Green). These $99 buds have a…
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Ausounds AU-Stream Hybrid True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds Review: Outstanding Fit And Build Quality!
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The Ausounds AU-Stream Hybrid True Wireless Noise Cancelling Earbuds is the second earphone we’ve reviewed from this relatively new lifestyle brand. Like Beats by Dre and Raycon, two audio brands that are now household names, Ausounds markets their headphones via partnerships with influencers. In Ausounds’ case, they gain endorsements from up and coming music artists, which…
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These Innovative True Wireless Earbuds Kill Germs And Surround You In DSP Enhanced Sound
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in Bluetooth, Budget, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Uncategorized, Videos, WirelessToday, LG announced its US debut of the LG TONE Free, a novel set of true wireless earphones that boasts both DSP from high-end audio company Meridian and a UVnano charging case which claims to kill germs inside the earphones. LG says the case uses UV LED light to kill 99.5 percent of bacteria on…
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The Best Deals We’ve Found On Speakers, Headphones And Electronics!
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There’s a lot of audio sales out there on the internet. But we wanted to provide a list pointing out which Hi-Fi deals are actually worth buying! To determine that, we put a premium on sound quality, followed by the product’s overall value. That means our recommendations won’t always be for the cheapest stuff, but…
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Pangea Audio Vulcan 5 Shelf Rack Review: This Quality Audio Rack Is A Real Bargain!
A few months back, we did a story on the release of the Pangea Audio Vulcan 5 Shelf Rack, a new addition to Pangea’s affordable Vulcan Rack series. The MDF racks, which are coated in a thick, scratch-resistant vinyl, come in several configurations. Options range from a low-profile single shelf Amp stand, a three-shelf turntable…
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Our Favorite Things: Tantalizing Technology For Your Hi-Fi System Feat. Audiolab, HELM Audio, StylusTimer!
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We’re fortunate to get a lot of cool gear in for testing, ranging from accessories, headphones, and electronics to build out your Hi-Fi system. Here’s some of the coolest stuff sitting on our desk (or rack) this week! For more stuff we love right now, check out our Recommended Gear page! Audiolab 6000A Play Integrated…
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Here Are The Best Speakers, Headphones And Electronics On Sale Right Now! (6/25/20)
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, 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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Audio By Van Alstine Set 120 Control Amplifer Review: Hypnotic High-End Sound Without The High-End Price!
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in Best Buys, Budget, Headphone Amps, Hi-Fi, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, SpeakersFrank Van Alstine’s Hi-Fi designs have graced many an audio show over the years, promoting his affordable yet high-end gear to audiophiles all over the country. All of his stuff is made in the U.S.A., built to order, and sold directly to the consumer, cutting out the middle man so he can keep prices low.…
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Q&A: Should I Buy A Better Amp Or Better Speakers?
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, Videos, WirelessA Reader Writes: Q: Hello, I’m looking for some advice about whether to upgrade my speakers first or my amplifier as I don’t think I afford to do both simultaneously. First my current setup: a 1978 Yamaha CR820 Receiver and a Technics turntable from the same era. I stream Spotify into the aux input from…
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10 (Last-Minute) Father’s Day Gift Ideas For The Audiophile/Music Lover Dad
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Is Dad a music lover/Audiophile? Is he still listening to his tunes on a beat-up old hi-fi stereo system or headphones purchased before you were born? Well, Father’s Day is the perfect time to upgrade his rig! Check out our list of awesome last-minute Father’s Day gift ideas! Forget about the Tie…this stuff will definitely…