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The Best Black Friday Audiophile Deals: Speakers, Headphones, Earbuds, Electronics! (Updated 11/25)

On November 24, 2022November 27, 2022 By hft-staff

Black Friday Deals Are Live! Shop today through Cyber Monday! Check Back through the weekend for frequent updates! Looking for the best Black Friday deals on speakers, headphones, and more? We’ve got you covered! From

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Ideas For Holiday Gifts: 10 Audio Gifts Under $50!

On November 12, 2022November 15, 2022 By hft-staff

These ideas for holiday gifts under $50 are perfect for the music lover on your list. They’re inexpensive, easy to shop for, and they’ll undoubtedly bring smiles to any audiophile’s face! Check out our Amazon Storefront or

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Holiday Gift Ideas 2022: 10 Audio Gifts Under $100

On November 9, 2022November 13, 2022 By hft-staff

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

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MQair: MQA Codec Gets Hi-Res Audio Wireless Certification

On November 9, 2022November 9, 2022 By hft-staff

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

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The Best Early Black Friday Deals 2022: Speakers, Headphones, And Electronics! (Updated)

On November 4, 2022November 20, 2022 By hft-staff

Early 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

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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)

On October 14, 2022October 14, 2022 By hft-staff

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

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KEF’s New Mu7 Wireless Headphones Provide Sleek Design, Crisp Audio, And 40 Hours Of Battery Life

On October 13, 2022October 14, 2022 By hft-staff

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

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October Prime Early Access Sale For Audiophiles: 10 Best Audio Deals From The Second Day!

On October 12, 2022October 13, 2022 By hft-staff

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

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#NewMusicFriday September 30th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend (Feat. Dropkick Murphys)

On September 30, 2022September 30, 2022 By hft-staff

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

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Bowers & Wilkins Releases All-New 700 Series Speaker Range

On September 21, 2022September 21, 2022 By hft-staff

For quite some time now, Bowers & Wilkins’ 700 Series range has been a way to grab a substantial portion of the flagship 800 Series’ transparency and precision at a much lower price point. Today,

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PSB Drops A Brilliant All-In-One Speaker System With The Powerful BluOS Multi-Room Platform!

On September 20, 2022September 20, 2022 By hft-staff

A few years back, we reviewed the smooth and natural-sounding new powered speakers from PSB Speakers, the Alpha AM5. Built on the foundation of PSB’s capable (and affordable) Alpha Series passive loudspeaker, it definitely sounded

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#NewMusicFriday August 26th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. Thee Sacred Souls)

On August 26, 2022August 26, 2022 By hft-staff

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The Best Budget Audiophile Gear Of 2022 (Fall Edition): Speakers, Headphones, Etc.

On August 23, 2022August 23, 2022 By hft-staff

If you’re putting together an audio system on a budget, it’s an excellent time to be alive. Affordable hi-fi gear has never sounded better, so getting more system for your money is easy if you

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Pre-Orders For The Z REVIEWS x LETSHUOER Z12 X HiFiGo Planar IEM Begin Today

On July 22, 2022July 22, 2022 By hft-staff

This year, LETSHUOER made a massive splash in the IEM market with the S12 Planar Magnetic Driver IEMs (review coming soon), which provide remarkably balanced and detailed performance for a very affordable price. Now in

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The Best Bookshelf Speakers Under $500! (2022)

On July 20, 2022October 29, 2022 By paul-cash

The Best Bookshelf Speakers Under 500 Dollars are here! These speakers are perfect for anyone who wants to add some great sound to their hi-fi system without spending a ton of cash.

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Starke Sound Intros Their Fiera Amplifiers, Affordable Powerhouses With Prices Starting At $1499

On July 19, 2022July 20, 2022 By hft-staff

If you’re looking for an affordable power amp with plenty of juice on tap, you should check out the new Fiera Amplifiers from Starke Sound. These amps use Starke’s proprietary 1-kilowatt SAPS switch-mode power supplies

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“Level Up” With This Simple, Yet Awe-Inspiring, Budget Audiophile System!

On June 7, 2022June 8, 2022 By paul-cash

You don’t need tons of money and “know-how” to build a top-notch hi-fi sound system! There’s a misconception that you need to be some kind of “guru” or expert to put together an affordable high-end

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Audeze Teams Up With 11-Time Grammy Winner For New MM-500 Studio Headphones

On June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 By hft-staff

Today Audeze, one of the world’s top audiophile headphone manufacturers, announced the hire of Grammy-winning engineer/producer Manny Marroquin as their Head of Professional Products. He has worked with the industry’s most notable names, including Kanye

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Watch: PSB Speakers Commemorates Its 50th Anniversary With A New Documentary

On June 3, 2022June 3, 2022 By paul-cash

If you’ve been around hi-fi for any time, you’ve probably come across one of Paul Barton’s speakers or headphones. He’s the founder and chief designer of PSB Speakers, a company known for affordable loudspeakers with

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Kef LS50 Meta Review: These Innovative British Monitor Speakers Are (Still) Awe-Inspiring!

On May 31, 2022June 2, 2022 By paul-cash

TL;DR These remarkably balanced and transparent speakers set a new standard at the price point. Just make sure you pair them with high quality amplification. Intro As a long-time owner (and fan) of Kef’s legendary

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HIFIMAN HE-R9 Review: These Dynamic Closed-Back Headphones Provide Sensational Sound On The Move!

On May 29, 2022June 20, 2022 By paul-cash

TL;DR These closed-back headphones provide a natural laid-back sound with superb comfort and easy-to-use wireless capabilities. That said, the look won’t be for everyone, and they could use a touch more transparency. Intro In March,

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Best Floorstanding Speakers For Audiophiles On A Budget (2022)

On May 24, 2022May 24, 2022 By paul-cash

Floorstanding or Standmount Speakers? That’s an age-old question for many an audiophile (one which I covered here). In most cases, the size of your listening room will dictate which one to pick. Standard-size rooms will

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Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab & Legacy Recordings Drop Reissues Of The Alan Parsons Project’s “I Robot” And “Eye In The Sky”

On May 23, 2022May 24, 2022 By hft-staff

Today, Mobile Fidelity Sound Lab (MoFi), in partnership with Legacy Recordings, announced the reissue of Alan Parsons Project‘s albums Eye in the Sky and I Robot for their 40th and 45th anniversaries, respectively. Mobile Fidelity remastered both releases from the original master tapes using

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#New Music Friday May 20th, 2022: 10 Albums You Need To Hear This Weekend! (Feat. Joey Alexander)

On May 20, 2022May 23, 2022 By paul-cash

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Soul Emotion MAX Headphones Review: Great ANC, So-So Sound & Comfort

On May 20, 2022May 21, 2022 By paul-cash

Great noise canceling and a nice mix of features are offset by finicky fit and average sound quality I remember when SOUL Electronics first hit the market as another celebrity-driven headphone brand, a la Beats.