Tag: audiophile
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The Best New Music That Dropped Today-New Music Friday 11/11!
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! It’s time for another edition of New Music Friday! We’re here to bring you the latest new music that dropped today! Welcome back to New Music Friday; once again we pick some of the best new music that dropped today so you can get your audiophile music…
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Holiday Gift Ideas 2022: 10 Audio Gifts Under $100
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It’s time to consider what gifts you should buy for your favorite Audiophile! Here’s a list of our favorite holiday gift ideas under $100. Check out our Amazon Storefront or bookmark this page for a frequently updated list of the best Early Black Friday Deals 2022! More: 1. iFi Zen Air DAC: High-Resolution DAC & MQA Renderer…
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MQair: MQA Codec Gets Hi-Res Audio Wireless Certification
With the new MQair MQA codec, they say you’ll be able to enjoy high-fidelity audio wherever you go. So is it time to upgrade your headphones? Today, it was announced that the international audio research organization, Japan Audio Society (JAS), has certified MQair (SCL6), MQA Ltd’s new scalable wireless audio codec, to be used with…
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Periodic Audio Announces New IEM Prices: What’s New? And Why?
Periodic Audio just announced a long-term price reduction on its line of V3 in-ear monitors launched earlier this year. This price cut results from the company no longer selling through distributors in North America, instead offering products directly and passing the savings on to consumers. Periodic Audio Announces New Prices: Why? If you’re wondering why…
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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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New Music Friday 11/4: 10 New Music Releases You Must Hear!
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! New Music Friday is back for November 4th, 2022! We’ve got 10 New Music Releases you need to hear this weekend! Every New Music Friday, we pick some of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!… As usual, it’s a very eclectic…
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The Best Early Black Friday Deals 2022: Speakers, Headphones, And Electronics! (Updated)
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in Best Buys, Bluetooth, Budget, DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, News, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Speakers, StreamingEarly Black Friday Deals 2022: Black Friday is just around the corner, but there are some great early deals on speakers, headphones, and more. Check out these fantastic offers before they sell out! What is Black Friday? Black Friday is the day after Thanksgiving when retailers offer deep discounts on electronics, clothing, toys, furniture, appliances,…
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The List: The Latest Budget Audiophile Gear Feat. SVS, iFI Audio
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Want to know more about the latest budget audiophile gear? Read our rundown of the best new audiophile equipment right here! More: Digital For Dummies: Ifi Audio Uno DAC/Headphone Amp ($79) IFi Audio’s Uno is a new entry-level desktop DAC/headphone amplifier designed to be a non-audiophile’s first DAC. It’s designed to let everyone experience the…
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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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New Music Friday-October 28th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend (Feat. Honey Harper)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! New Music Friday is back for October 28th, 2020! We’ve got 10 albums you need to hear this weekend. New Music from Honey Harper & The Beatles Every New Music Friday, we pick some of the best-sounding new albums so you can get your audiophile music fix!……
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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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New Music Friday-October 21st, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend (Feat. Taylor Swift-“Midnights”)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every New Music Friday, we pick some 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…
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SoundPEATS Air 3 Deluxe Review: A Quality AirPods Alternative For $50!
TL;DR SoundPEATS Air 3 Deluxe Review: If you want an affordable AirPods Alternative or don’t want earbuds you have to shove in your ears, then the Air 3 Deluxe should be on your shortlist. They are easy to use, comfortable to wear and have a rich, open sound that will keep your head nodding in…
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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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The List: The Hottest New Gear For Your Hi-Fi System!
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The best way to enjoy music is with high-quality sound. Whether you’re listening at home or on the road, there are many options for upgrading your hi-fi system! Here’s a list of the coolest new speakers, headphones, amps, and other components designed to improve your experience. Audioengine DAC3 Headphone Amplifier/DAC ($149) The Audioengine DAC3 is…
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AirPods Pro 2nd Generation Review: 5 Reasons They’re Worth The Upgrade (Even If You Have The Original)
AirPods Pro 2nd Generation Review: Are they worth buying (even if you have the originals)? Here are five reasons why the answer is yes! Last month, Apple launched the second generation of the AirPods Pro. They promised better battery life, improved noise cancellation, a better transparency mode over the original, and wireless MagSafe charging. They…