Tag: Hi-Res
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#NewMusicFriday…New Record Releases You Need To Hear feat. Pat Metheny + 15 Other Artists!
(Annnnd….We’re back! We took a brief hiatus from music posting over the holidays, but now we’ll continue regular posting til’ the end of the year!) Every #NewMusicFriday, I 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…
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DALI IO-6 Premium Wireless ANC Headphones In The House: First Impressions And Unboxing Pics!
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Audiophiles know DALI for their exhilarating speakers (we gave their Oberon 5 a perfect 10 rating, one of a few we’ve given). Still, last year they opened up a new chapter, releasing their first-ever headphones and wireless at that. I was excited because I love the DALI speaker sound, and their approach to headphone design was…
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Triangle Esprit Titus EZ Bookshelf Speaker Review: Their Breathtaking Natural Sound Will Astonish You!
Triangle is hot right now. The French speaker manufacturer’s new budget Borea range has been a huge hit, with tons of audio reviewers singing its praises. We made the Borea BR-03 bookshelf our 2019 Product Of The Year, and What Hi-Fi? just gave it a five-star review. Today, I’m looking at a bookshelf from the…
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These Affordable True Wireless Earbuds Are Cheaper Than Ever!
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If you’re looking for an affordable pair of True Wireless Earbuds that are well built, easy to use, and sound good, then the $39 Tranya T3 Sports Wireless Headphones should be on your list! Their rich sound rivals a decent pair of wired earbuds, and they also have an IPX5 Water Proof rating which makes them great…
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Review: iFi Audio’s Hip-Dac Is The First-Class Portable Dac-Amp You’ve Been Waiting For!
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in Best Buys, Budget, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, MQA, Music, Portable Audio, Power Amps, Reviews, VideosLet me say this. I’ve always loved the way iFi’s portable DAC/Amps sound. I still have an iFi nano iDSD LE (currently $139 on Amazon) that I purchased eons ago, and I have heard just about every one they have put out since then, including the nano iDSD Black Label, and the xDSD. My only…
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Save A Fortune On These “Award-Winning” Bookshelf Speakers-$40 off w/ Coupon!
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in Best Buys, Budget, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, Reviews, Speakers, VideosWe recently named the PSB Alpha P5 Bookshelf Speaker “The best bookshelf speaker under $500”, and Stereophile awarded them “2019 Product Of The Year”, just two accolades they have received since dropping early last year. Their sweet highs, coupled with the engaging mids and weighty bass, draw you in, making for a smooth sounding speaker that…
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Pangea’s Brilliant New Audio Rack Holds A Ton For Only $179!
Audiophiles with elaborate systems need a stereo rack with a lot of space, and the Vulcan Five-Shelf Audio Rack from Pangea Audio is their new stand which accommodates up to five components. It’s a clean piece of furniture designed to match a variety of decors, and the thick MDF shelves are wrapped in scratch-resistant vinyl. It…
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Outstanding! The Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $500 (2021)
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If you’re just getting into hi-fi, or you’re on a tight budget, it’s a great time to be alive. Affordable audio gear has never been better, especially when it comes to speakers. Current technology allows master speaker designers like ELAC’s Andrew Jones and PSB Audio’s Paul Barton to wring amazingly great sound out of lower-cost…
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These Best-Selling Klipsch Bookshelf Speakers Are Cheaper Than Ever!
Anybody building out a high-performing two-channel hi-fi system will need a captivating pair of bookshelf speakers. Enter the Klipsch RP-600M Reference Premiere Bookshelf Speakers. They have a fantastic dynamic sound, with smooth highs and tight, punchy bass, thanks to each speaker’s vented titanium horn-loaded tweeter and 6-1/2″ Cerametallic™ cone woofer; in our review, we said…
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HIFIMAN Ananda-BT Bluetooth Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Review: Mind-Blowing Sound From These Amazing Wireless Headphones!
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in Bluetooth, DACs, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, MQA, Music, Portable Audio, Reviews, Videos, WirelessThe $999 HIFIMAN Ananda-BT Bluetooth Over-Ear Planar Magnetic Headphone is something of a unicorn in the wireless headphone world. There aren’t too many wireless open-back audiophile headphones out there, especially full-blown Planar Magnetic models. As a matter of fact, I can’t think of any others. If you know of another one, feel free to drop…
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The Extraordinary Polk Audio LEGEND L100 Premium Bookshelf Speaker In The House: First Impressions And Unboxing Pics!
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Check out our full review of the Polk LEGEND L100 and DENON PMA-1600NE! Last Fall, at Rocky Mountain Audio Fest outside of Denver, Colorado, I had the good fortune to be there when Polk Audio unveiled their new flagship speaker line called the Legend Series. The star of the show was their new L800 “True…
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The Intoxicating Kef LS50 Bookshelf Speaker Is Back Down To Its Lowest Price Ever!
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in Best Buys, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Music, Power Amps, Reviews, Speakers, WirelessRight now, the Kef LS50 Mini-Monitor is back down to the lowest price ever on Amazon. It’s THE bookshelf speaker to get if you value beautiful midrange, big soundstage, and accurate presentation above all else. These speakers are prized amongst audio reviewers (including myself) who refuse to part with them despite having access to just…
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Klipsch RP-600M Reference Premiere Bookshelf Speaker Review: We’re Delighted By These Tremendous Performers!
The Klipsch RP-600M Reference Premiere Bookshelf Speaker is a loudspeaker that has achieved cult status amongst audiophiles (especially value-minded ones). Just a cursory glance at the clean, contoured baffle and gleaming copper woofer gives you some sense as to why. It is a product with a striking profile. The clean aesthetic is continued on through…
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Grab One Of The Best Noise-Canceling Headphones At An Unbeatable Price!
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If you’re looking for an excellent deal on one of the best noise-canceling headphones, then your search should stop right here. The Bowers & Wilkins PX Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones have best in class sound, with better sound than Sony or Bose noise-canceling headphones, and that’s why I own a pair. While the latest…
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iFi Hip-Dac Headphone Amp/DAC: Check Out iFi’s New Pocket-Size Powerhouse!
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iFi audio is back again with another high-value, high-performance portable headphone amp/DAC. It’s called the hip-dac, and unlike the ZEN DAC they shook the world with last year, it’s meant to be used on the go. The hip-dac has a very slim form factor that’s pocketable (102x70x14mm) while still maintaining the first-rate performance of some…
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You Have Less Than 48 Hours To Get The Ultimate Portable Headphone DAC/Amp On Sale! $200 Off!
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in DACs, Deals, Headphone Amps, Headphones, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Music, News, Portable Audio, VideosThere are less than 48 hours left to get the Chord Mojo at $399. (Which is the lowest price ever!) The Mojo is widely considered to one of the best portable headphone DAC/ Amps money can buy at full price. (Which is $599 BTW) For its current sale price of $399, it’s a steal! The sale…
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Save A Whopping $240 On One Of The Best Bookshelf Speakers!
If you’re looking for an excellent pair of bookshelf speakers to build a nice 2-channel Hi-Fi system around, then you should check out the Definitive Technology D11 Demand Series Bookshelf Speakers. Amazon is running a limited-time sale right now that will get you a $240 discount on the pair. The D11 speakers have received rave reviews…
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Beyerdynamic Lagoon ANC Traveller Review: Their Marvelous Noise Cancelling Is Impressive!
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For a long time, Beyerdynamic has made superb headphones for studio pros and the like, focusing on a precise sound that engineers could depend on to make mixes. But as of late, they have also undergone a rebrand of sorts, making stylish lifestyle-oriented gear for the masses. Of course, the acclaimed Beyerdynamic sound is still…
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The “Best Bookshelf Speaker Of 2019” Is Real Cheap Right Now!
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in Best Buys, Budget, Deals, Hi-Fi, Hi-Res Music, Home Audio, Integrated Amps, Music, News, Power Amps, Preamps, Speakers, VideosIf you want a low-cost speaker with fantastic definition and air to build a system around, then you need to pick up the Q Acoustics 3020i Bookshelf Speaker, which is marked down to $267.99 ($32 Off!). This deal is good until 12/31 as part of Q Acoustics’ New Year’s Sale. Dubbed “The Best Bookshelf Speaker” by Wirecutter, their…
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Buchardt Audio’s Extraordinary A500 Active Bookshelf Speaker Now Available For Pre-Order!
Buchardt Audio is back! This time around, they have a pair of active bookshelf speakers, which, according to the company, is three years in the making. The new model is called the A500, and it’s based on the super-popular S400 speaker we reviewed last year. They have a similar design to that much sought-after model,…