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Audeze Sine

Audeze Sine review

Audeze takes its quest for portable hi-fi headphones to a whole new level with the Sine, the company’s first ever on-ear planar magnetic cans, with an available Cipher Lightning cable.
Parrot Zik 3

Parrot Zik 3 review

The Parrot Zik 3 serve up a hefty helping of advanced features, with wireless charging and Apple Watch support paired with that familiar Zik sound.
Bragi Dash earbuds

Bragi Dash review

Loaded with sensors and smarts, the Dash barreled into the fully wireless earbud market with all the potential in the world. But their temperamental nature gives us cause to pause.
Marshall Major II

Marshall Major II Bluetooth headphones review

Marshall Headphones’ value-packed Major II get a wireless reboot. Offering intuitive control, impressive battery life, and solid wireless connection, there’s plenty to enjoy about these convenient cans.
Jays u-Jays

Jays u-Jays review

Jays serves up a classic slice of Nordic minimalism with the new u-Jays. Matching elegant simplicity, easy comfort, and light, yet balanced sound, the u-Jays are a solid if not sonically humdrum headphone.
HihiMan Edition S

Hifiman Edition S review

With reversible open and closed-back modes, Hifiman’s latest headphones aren’t just its most affordable, they’re also its most versatile. But can the company bring its reputation for sterling audio performance along for the ride?
Devialet Phantom

Devialet Phantom review

With earth-shaking bass and a soft enough touch to expose the finest of details, Devialet’s Phantom sets a new milestone in wireless multiroom audio. But is it really worth $2,000?
Oppo Sonica

Oppo Sonica review

Oppo put the same designer behind its award-winning audiophile-grade headphones to work on a multiroom speaker, and the Sonica was born. Read on to find out how it stacks up.
Samsung UN55KU7000

Samsung UNKU7000 series 4K Ultra HD TV review

While not a slam dunk, Samsung’s KU7000 offers a smooth and modern interface, an attractive design, and solid 4K picture performance at a nice price to make it a serious contender for your living room.
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Sharp LC-65UB30U review

Sharp may have left the American TV market, but not without a swan song. Sadly, however, rich black levels and detailed 4K resolution aren't enough for the UB30U to fend off the competition.
Bowers and Wilkins P9 Signature headphones review

Bowers & Wilkins P9 review

Bowers and Wilkins pulls out all the stops for the P9, a powerful maniac in headphone form which glitters like gold, even while it bombards you with boom.
Audeze iSine 20 review

Audeze iSine 20 review

Audeze’s iSine 20 headphones may look odd, but they offer some of the best sound we’ve ever heard from an in-ear headphone.
Master & Dynamic MW50

Master and Dynamic MW50 review

New York-based audio brand Master & Dynamic may be new to premium headphones, but it’s catching up fast. The company’s new MW50 wireless headphones are already some of our favorites in the space.
ELAC Uni-Fi UB5 review

Elac Uni-Fi UB5 review

The Uni-fi UB5 bookshelf speakers more than earn their silver thanks to powerful bass and gorgeous detail that only improves as your system is upgraded.
V-Moda Crossfade II review

V-Moda Crossfade II Wireless review

V-Moda’s popular Crossfade wireless cans are back with a few new features, and a cleaner sound that keeps the boosted bass you love, while improving overall detail.
Blue Ella planar magnetic headphone review

Blue Ella planar magnetic headphones review

Blue Microphone’s penchant for wild design has led to an impressively unique entry in the hi-fi segment with the Ella. which offer bold and beautiful sound powered by a built-in amp.
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1More Quad Driver review

Chinese audio brand 1More has followed up its impressive Triple Driver headphones with the new Quad Driver phones, which offer even better detail and bigger bass. But are they worth the price?
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Sennheiser HD 569 review

Sennheiser’s HD 569 headphones offer impressive sound, a sleek and comfy design, and great passive noise isolation. Check out our Sennheiser HD 569 review.
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Bragi Dash Pro true wireless earbuds review

Bragi’s second wearable computer, the Dash Pro wireless earbuds, add more battery life and more features. Our Dash Pro review asks: Is more really better?
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KEF Q150 bookshelf speakers review

KEF’s latest pair of Q-series bookshelves have been fully redesigned to offer sparkling treble, hefty bass, rich and warm mids, and a dimensional soundstage at a price that won’t cash out your savings.
Aperion Verus II

Aperion Audio Verus II Grand review

In our Aperion Audio Verus II Grand review, we find out how well the company’s latest audiophile tower speakers stack up to the competition.
Polk Signature Series review

Polk Signature Series review

Our Polk Signature Series review reveals the company still knows how to design a high-performance speaker that’s easy on the wallet.
Doppler Labs Here One review

Here One review

Doppler Labs doubles down on its smart earbuds from 2016 with the new Here One, which add a more intuitive app and music streaming into the mix.
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Bragi The Headphone true wireless earbuds review

After coming up short with its extremely ambitious first effort, Bragi’s latest true wireless earphones prove the company is ready to lead the battle to best Apple’s AirPods.
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Definitive Technology Demand Series D9 review

Definitive Technology’s D9 Demand Series speakers showcase incredible clarity and stereo imaging in our review. But are they worth the extra green?
Shinola Canfield On-ear headphones review

Shinola Canfield On-ear headphones review

Detroit-based watch company Shinola continues to dip its toes into the audio realm, offering a pricey pair of headphones called the Canfield.
Focal Sib Evo Dolby Atmos 5.1.2

Focal Sib Evo Dolby Atmos 5.1.2 review

Focal’s Sib Evo speakers offer real, multi-channel Dolby Atmos sound in a package that’s as affordable as a soundbar, and almost as discrete. We put them to the test.
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Libratone Track+ wireless headphones review

Libratone’s latest wireless headphones offer stylish and practical design, solid sound, and tons of features like adaptive noise cancelling. Find out if these are your next must-have earbuds.
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Audio-Technica ATH-ADX5000 Air Dynamic headphone review

Audio-Technica’s top-tier headphones, the ADT-ADX5000, are a modern marvel of audio engineering, providing incredible detail, dynamic expression, definition, and textural revelation of your music to allow you to retrace every nook and cranny. Find out what makes this $2,000 pair of headphones so special, and whether they’re right for you.
Google Pixel Buds Review

Google Pixel Buds review

In our Google Pixel Buds review, we dig deep into the features, including some new additions, to discover whether Google's first wireless earphones are worth the cash.
Focal Dome Flax 5.1 review

Focal Dome Flax 5.1 review

There are plenty of ways to land high-quality surround sound, but Focal’s Dome series does things differently. Small yet powerful speaker packages that can setup in almost any room, the Dome Flax are the latest (and priciest). At $2,000, are the Dome Flax worthy of consideration?
Yamaha RX-V683 review

Yamaha RX-V683 review

You can get a lot of your receiver for your money these days, and Yamaha’s RX-V683 is proof. This workhorse offers tons of features and great performance for a seriously low price. Could this be your next home theater upgrade?
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Shure KSE1200 Electrostatic Earphone System review

Shure’s astronomically priced KSE1500 electrostatic earbuds get a reboot of sorts in the KSE1200, which drop the digital-to-analog converter, but keep all the lovely sound for a lot less green. We go hands-on to see if the big price cut is enough to make these incredible-sounding earbuds worth the still-spendy splurge.
1More Triple Driver Over-ear headphones

1More Triple Driver over-ear headphones review

1More has taken its penchant for multiple drivers into the big leagues with the Triple Driver Over-ear headphones, which offer stylized design and an equally stylized sound signature. Add in plenty of comfort and the Chinese brand has got another winner on its hands.
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LG Tone Platinum SE review

The latest in LG’s Tone wireless headphones series, the new Tone Platinum SE, offer some impressive audio performance and Google Assistant access, but the real prize here is the 13-hour battery.
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Roku Premiere+ (2018) review

When it comes to streaming devices, the sheer volume of choices these days can be daunting, and Roku has more models than anyone. While you really can’t go wrong with any Roku, the company’s new Premiere+ stands out in the crowd, expertly balancing affordability and performance for impressive value.
Dolby Dimension

Dolby Dimension wireless headphones review

After years on the sidelines, storied audio and video innovator Dolby has taken its first step into product design with the new Dolby Dimension wireless headphones. Offering tons of features, supreme comfort, and a shocking price tag, the Dimension are a unique new take on audio in the home, and out.
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Hisense H8E Series (55H8E) review

Budget TVs continue to get more attractive and that includes the latest from Chinese TV maker Hisense. The company’s new H8E offers 4K resolution, HDR, and a slick design for well under $500. We spent some time with the latest H8 to find out if it’s worth making the leap to Hisense.