Category: First Impressions
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This Week’s Audio Best Buys: Best Wireless Earbuds, Best Speakers, Best Music Player
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 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 by…
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First Look: The Sensational PS Audio Stellar Strata Integrated Amplifier/Music Player!
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Our PS Audio Stellar Strata Review is up! Check it out here: https://hifitrends.com/2021/05/02/ps-audio-stellar-strata-integrated-amplifier-review-an-astounding-powerhouse/ PS Audio is known for its innovative, and in the case of their Stellar DAC and Power Amps, reasonably priced hi-fi separates. Led by their CEO and Founder Paul McGowan (check out his video below), they’ve spent many years championing the advantages…
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This Week’s Audio Best Buys: Best Wireless Headphones, Best Bookshelf Speakers, Best Music Players
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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 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 by…
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PSB’s Alluring New Powered Speakers Are Here To Take Your Money!
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PSB Speakers Alpha P3 and P5 bookshelf speakers (check out our reviews here and here) are definitely two of the best bookshelf speakers under $500, so we weren’t surprised when we heard they were coming out with affordable powered versions. Well, today, PSB revealed the new additions to their Alpha Series, the $399 Alpha AM3,…
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Q Acoustics Intros A Revolutionary Pair Of Active Speakers
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Q Acoustics, a company best known for its exquisite budget loudspeakers (check out our reviews), has come out with its first pair of active speakers called Q Active 200. Retailing for $1999 in the U.S., the Q Active speaker is a complete Active system that features an unconventional design along with an included wireless preamp…
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HIFIMAN Unveils Dazzling New TWS800 True Wireless Earbud With Advanced Drivers!
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Another day, another True Wireless Earbud. The TWS earphone trend shows no sign of slowing, with Manufacturers cranking out both super-cheap models on the Entry-Level side of the category along with more expensive premium options, all at a feverish pace. Today, HIFIMAN unveiled its second True Wireless Earbud model, the TWS800. At a price of…
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Stunning! Take A Sneak-Peek At Dali’s New OBERON C Active Speakers!
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Today, 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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Exquisite! First Look At The New Grado GT220 True Wireless Earbuds!
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Today, Grado, a company revered for its handmade open-back audiophile headphones, revealed their first true wireless earbud, the $259 GT220. The new earphones sport a sleek minimalist design with touch controls on the earpieces, six-hour playback time, and a case capable of wireless charging (Qi standard). Once fully charged, the case can charge the earphones…
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Bluesound Reveals PULSE SUB+, An Impressive Looking Wireless Subwoofer!
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in 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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Watch: KEF Uncovers Stunning New LS50 Collection With Metamaterials!
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After weeks of teases, KEF has finally shown their hand. Today they unveiled the highly anticipated LS50 Collection, an assemblage of two new LS50 speakers. The two models, the $1499 LS50 Meta and $2499 LS50 Wireless II, are based around KEF’s new Metamaterial Absorption Technology or MAT for short, which they incorporate into the drivers. With MAT, Kef utilizes metamaterials (an…
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Vinyl Moon Subscription Review: Discover Awesome New Music With This Unique Service!
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in Best Buys, Deals, First Impressions, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Reviews, Speakers, VideosThis month is the fifth anniversary of Vinyl Moon, an extraordinary indie vinyl subscription club I just discovered. Every month they ship out exclusive vinyl packages with dazzling artwork from exquisite graphic artists, custom-colored vinyl discs, and a special gift. Each recording has tracks from around ten up and coming artists from all around the…
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IsoAcoustics Releases The Impressive (And Affordable) ZaZen Isolation Platform
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Today, 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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Watch: Sonus Faber Indulges Us With Their Low-Cost, High-End Lumina Speakers
Sonus Faber, a company known for great sounding Italian speakers that double as works of art, has launched a new affordable range of speakers called Lumina. The line consists of two compact speakers, the Lumina III floorstander (US$2199 per pair), and the Lumina I standmount (US$899 per pair) rounded out by the Lumina Center I…
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iFi’s ZEN Phono is The Inexpensive Phono Pre-Amp You Need Right Now!
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If 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
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in 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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beyerdynamic North America Intros The Breathtaking 3rd Gen. T1 and T5 Headphones
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Today, beyerdynamic has released the third generation of their Tesla audiophile headphones, the T1 and T5. Both retail at $999. At first glance, the new design looks only to be a light refresh of the previous models; however, a closer look reveals several unique luxury touches. The new Tesla cans feature an attractive, premium build…
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Stunning! ELAC Launches Update To Best-Selling Uni-Fi Speakers, Uni-Fi 2.0!
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in 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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These Are The Best Wireless Headphones For Audiophiles! (2021)
Wireless headphones used to sound horrible. The only reason I used them at all was they were more convenient when commuting or working out. I also keep a noise-canceling model around for when I take a plane ride. But there’s a new crop of wireless headphones that sound good enough to do critical listening at…
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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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#MusicMonday: New Music Playlist Feat. Sarah Jarosz + 29 Other Artists You Need To Hear!
Here’s another #MusicMonday audiophile playlist of great-sounding music you need to hear, including new music from Grammy Award Winning Singer-Songwriter Sarah Jarosz plus 29 other songs! The playlist starts with more traditional audiophile stuff like Jazz and Blues, then moves on to non-traditional audiophile tracks towards the end. (TIDAL Music Stream Below) Check this music out in High-Resolution Audio!…