Tag: Hi-Fi
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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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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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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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New Music Friday-October 14th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend (Feat. Here It Is: A Tribute to Leonard Cohen)
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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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…
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KEF’s New Mu7 Wireless Headphones Provide Sleek Design, Crisp Audio, And 40 Hours Of Battery Life
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Today KEF announced the release of the $399 KEF Mu7, their latest pair of wireless noise-canceling headphones. The KEF Mu7 wireless headphones are designed by British designer Ross Lovegrove, who also worked with the brand on the flagship Muon loudspeakers, Muo portable speakers, and Mu3 earphones. They feature a sleek, minimalist aluminum design that folds…
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October Prime Early Access Sale For Audiophiles: 10 Best Audio Deals From The Second Day!
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The October Prime Early Access Sale Ends Today! The October Prime Early Access Sale is now live on Amazon.com! Deals end tonight (10/12) at midnight PT, and offers discounts on thousands of items across categories like electronics, home & kitchen, toys, apparel, beauty, health & wellness, and more. Since we’re an audio site, we’ve been…
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New Music Friday-October 7th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend (Feat. Princess Chelsea)
Check Out This Week’s Best Sounding New Music Releases! Every #NewMusicFriday, we pick a bunch 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 towards…
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“Monty Alexander: The Montreux Years” Is The Next Installment In The Phenomenal Montreux Years Album Series!
Fresh on the heels of the excellent “Chick Corea: The Montreux Years”, which we just got in for review and loved, comes the next installment in The Montreux Years album series, “Monty Alexander: The Montreux Years”. From the press release: Montreux Jazz Festival and BMG today announce the next installment in The Montreux Years series…
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The New Focal Bathys Is A Stunning ANC Headphone With Speaker Drivers Made In France
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Today, Focal introduced Bathys, their first wireless noise-canceling headphone. At $799, it becomes another entry into the ultra-premium ANC headphone class along with the Bowers & Wilkins Px8 and the Mark Levinson No.5909. Like both of those models, the new Bathys has a luxury build, and it may be the most opulent out of the…
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5 Brands Every Audiophile On A Budget Should Know
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The best way to enjoy music is through high-quality audio equipment that will let you hear every detail in your favorite songs. These five brands offer great products at affordable prices! 1. For DACs and Headphone Amps: iFi Audio Since 2012, iFi Audio has manufactured some of the best affordable headphone amps and DACs. Their…