Category: Reviews
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Best Affordable Audiophile Amplifiers For Your Speakers! (2023)
Get the best sound for less with our roundup of the best budget audiophile amplifiers for speakers! Quality audio without breaking the bank! If you’re an audiophile looking to upgrade your sound system, you’re in luck! In 2023, there are a wide variety of great budget audiophile amplifiers available that can take your music listening…
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Save $200 On One Of The Best Powered Bookshelf Speakers Of 2022!
Big on sound and small on price – grab one of the best powered bookshelf speakers from 2022 and get a huge savings of $200. So hurry up and order now! Are you ready to experience crystal clear sound and powerful bass, all within a sleek and modern design? Then don’t miss out on this…
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SOUNDPEATS Opera05 Review: Cutting Edge Wireless Earbuds With Hi-Res Audio
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SOUNDPEATS Opera05 Review: Are they your ideal wireless headphones? Read our review of this cutting-edge earbud model to find out! For quite some time now, SOUNDPEATS has made a name for itself by putting out great-sounding and affordable earbuds with nice build quality to boot. I’m a big fan of their sub-$50 true wireless earphones,…
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Best Speakers For Audiophiles On A Budget! (2023)
Get ready to hear true quality with the best speakers made specifically for those of us who don’t have bottomless pockets. Find out more now! When it comes to assembling a hi-fi system, the speakers are probably the most crucial and most challenging part to pick. It is the speakers that enable the rest of…
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Best Budget Stereo Amps, Best Streaming Amplifiers: Best Of 2022 Awards!
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Speakers, Streaming, The Best, WirelessAre you shopping around for budget-friendly audio equipment? Then, check out our picks of the Best Budget Stereo Amps, Best Streaming Amps of 2022! Are you an audiophile looking for the best budget stereo amps and streaming amplifiers for the best sound performance? Look no further! We’re proud to announce the Best of 2022 Awards…
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The Best Speakers For Music, Passive And Powered: Best Of 2022 Awards!
Get the best sound of 2022 with our ‘The Best Speakers For Music’ awards! Also, learn about affordable passive and powered models for music listening and streaming. It’s time to celebrate the best speakers for music in 2022! We’re excited to announce the Best of 2022 Awards winners for both passive and powered speakers. With…
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Audiolab Omnia Review: A Streaming Amp With A Novel Twist!
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Audiolab Omnia Review: Get a closer look at this revolutionary streaming audio amplifier. Learn why it stands out from the crowd! If you want to read about my first impressions/setup of the Audiolab Omnia and look at some unboxing pics, check out my First Impressions review here. Just about everyone loves listening to music. Whether…
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Top Green Monday/Last Minute Holiday Deals For Audiophiles! (2022)
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Green Monday is back! Get these amazing last-minute deals on audiophile gear before they’re gone forever! What is Green Monday? According to internet sources, Shopping.com, an eBay company, invented the term Green Monday to describe the best online shopping day in December, which is usually the second Monday of December. Shopping.com conducted internal research to…
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Hifitrends’ Best Of 2022 Awards: The Best Headphones, DAC/Amps, & Portable Audio!
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in Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Reviews, The BestBest Of 2022 Awards: We’ve put together our best picks in affordable audio gear from the past year. Check out these products and see if they’re right for you! Looking for the best affordable headphones, amps, and portable audio products in 2022? Look no further than Hifitrends! We’re excited to announce our Hifitrends’ Best of…
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Auris bluMe Pro Review: This Bluetooth Receiver DAC Is An Excellent Value!
Auris bluMe Pro Review: This Bluetooth Receiver/DAC is a great value for anyone looking to add wireless audio streaming to their stereo system. It’s especially a good option for those in rural areas that can’t get speedy Wi-fi! Auris bluMe Pro Review: Intro Right now, music streamers are very popular. They allow you to play…
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Vigilant Audio SwitchOne Review: Small Speaker, Big Sound!
Vigilant Audio SwitchOne Review: The SwitchOne is small enough to fit anywhere but powerful enough to fill large rooms. Find out more in our Vigilant Audio SwitchOne Review! When looking at powered bookshelf speakers, especially for the desktop, it often becomes a tradeoff between sound quality and size. A smaller speaker gives you more room…
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Meze Audio 109 PRO Review: Best Headphone Under $1000?
It’s hard to believe that Meze Audio has just released its first Dynamic Open-Back cans, but here they are. Dubbed the Meze Audio 109 PRO ($799), they are stunning, crafted from a carefully curated combination of materials. Those materials include some impressive stuff, like finished walnut wood, zinc, manganese steel, and quality faux leather. Inside the walnut…
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Q Acoustics M20 HD Review: This $600 Hi-Fi System Is Eye-Opening!
Q Acoustics M20 HD review – Is this new powered wireless music system worth buying? Get the answer here! If you have been around this site for a while, then you know we’re big on Q Acoustics. This UK-based speaker manufacturer utilizes modern manufacturing techniques and materials to make affordable products that produce high-end sound.…
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10 Best Wired Headphones For Audiophiles On A Budget (2022)
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With so many wired headphones out there, it can be hard to know where to start. So we’ve narrowed it down to the top ten on the market! Back in the day, people laughed at the idea of Budget Audiophile Headphones. Up until the last few years, wired headphones retailing for less than $1000 were…
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SIVGA Oriole Review: Audiophile Headphone Features, Specifications, Price
SIVGA Oriole Review: Sivga is known for making beautiful wood headphones (like the SV023 we just reviewed). The new Sivga Oriole Headphones ($199) I’m reviewing today have meticulously crafted earcups made from lacquered Rosewood. Those earcups enclose a 50mm dynamic driver, designed in-house, and a detachable cable that connects to your device via a 3.5mm jack. On…
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5 Best Stereo Amplifiers Under $2000! (Fall 2022)
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Music, Reviews, Streaming, The Best, WirelessThe right amplifier will give you the most accurate sound possible so you can enjoy all your music in its fullest form. We’ve compiled a list of the top 5 amps for under $2000. We have more than 20 years of experience evaluating hi-fi components and listening to tons of gear, so you don’t have…
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KZ VXS Review: True Wireless Earbuds-Design, Features, Pros & Cons
The $58 KZ VXS is the first True Wireless Earphone I’ve had the chance to review from KZ, and I have to say it’s a pretty strong entry into what has become a very crowded market. This is not a competitor to the noise-canceling earphones (think Bose and Sony) you hear so much about, as…
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The List: The Coolest Affordable Audio Out This Week! Feat. NAD, Cabasse, 1MORE, & Meze
We’ve rounded up some of the coolest audio products on the market right now. Check out our list of new and affordable audio options! More: High-End Affordable Audio: Cabasse RIALTO Wireless Hi-Fi System (2990 € /approx. $2950) The RIALTO is a beautiful new active speaker system designed by the French company Cabasse, and inspired by…
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NAD C 700 Review: This Streaming Amplifier Is Brilliant!
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in Bluetooth, DACs, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, MQA, Power Amps, Preamps, Reviews, Streaming, WirelessTL;DR NAD C 700 BluOS Streaming Amplifier Review: The C 700 may be the best value amp between $1000 and $2000. The tuning is just about perfect, and it plays with remarkable scale and finesse. In addition, the simplicity and elegance of its design are hard to beat. Its 5″ screen is beautiful, and it’s…
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Fiio M11 Plus (ESS) Review: Is This The Best Hi-Res Digital Audio Player Under 1K?
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TL;DR The Fiio M11 Plus (ESS) is a great-looking and excellent-sounding player, only let down by some (minor) usability issues like slow music loading and the complexity of the settings menus. However, it also has many remarkable features for the price, making it an excellent value at the end of the day. Intro Once a…