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Wooden speaker with a large woofer at the bottom, two circular ports above it, and a tweeter at the top center. The tweeter is surrounded by a black circular plate with gold screws and white text that reads "AE1 - 40th Anniversary," "Acoustic Energy Limited," "Established 1987 London," and "For the Love of Music." The speaker is set against a gray paneled wall.

A British Hi-Fi Great Just Reimagined Its Legendary Bookshelf Speakers

By Tucker Bowe

Speakers

These Affordable Bookshelf Speakers Are Meant to Make Hi-Fi Easy

The versatile speaker system is designed for hi-fi enthusiasts and budget-conscious audiophiles.

A wooden retro-style radio with a circular digital display and a knob, placed on a textured stone or marble surface. Surrounding the radio are decorative items including a small green plant in a white pot, a tall beige vase, and a black abstract sculpture. In the background, there are three colorful skateboard decks mounted on the wall.

Best New Gear

13 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.

Home Hi-Fi

The Best New Gadgets and Hi-Fi Releases of 2025 (Updated)

Including everything Apple announced at its big iPhone event, several audiophile-grade headphones, and Nikon's latest camera.

Speakers

A Beloved Audio Brand Just Gave Its Vintage-Inspired Speaker a Stunning Upgrade

The American audio maker just made its signature speaker better in just about every way.

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Sep 11, 2025

A black electronic device with a textured surface, featuring a circular transparent window on top revealing internal circuitry. The front panel has a small digital display showing "384k 48" and two yellow-lit knobs on either side. The device is placed on a dark surface next to a partially visible keyboard.

Audio

A Budget Hi-Fi Brand Just Made a Seriously Impressive Desktop Amplifier

Turn your desktop into a bona fide audiophile-grade setup.

By Tucker Bowe

Sep 11, 2025

Audio

A Respected British Hi-Fi Maker Just Upgraded Its Fan-Favorite Amplifiers

According to the brand, the new amps "raise the bar even higher."

By Tucker Bowe

Sep 10, 2025

Audio

A Japanese Hi-Fi Great Just Dropped a Supreme Pair of Audiophile Headphones

They're positioned as more affordable versions of the brand's flagship $5,000 cans.

By Tucker Bowe

Sep 7, 2025

A minimalist setup featuring a red turntable flanked by two matching red speakers on a concrete ledge. The ledge also holds several small potted plants, a glass pitcher with water and green leaves, and a wooden table lamp with a beige shade. Below the ledge, there is a stack of vinyl records leaning against the wall. In the foreground, a white table with a brown and white coffee mug and a closed book is visible. The background consists of sheer white curtains allowing soft natural light.

Tech

12 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.

By Tucker Bowe

Sep 5, 2025

A cylindrical black smart speaker with a fabric exterior sits on a dark gray stone countertop. Next to it are two halved avocados, one whole avocado, an open book, and a black cutting board with a spoon and knife.

Audio

Did Two Popular Hi-Fi Brands Just Make the Ultimate Sonos-Rivaling Speaker System?

The Scandinavian hi-fi brand's line of wireless speakers is powered by one of the biggest names in multi-room audio.

By Tucker Bowe

Sep 4, 2025

Close-up of a Technics turntable with a red base, featuring a black tonearm and a red Ortofon cartridge. The platter has a textured black mat on top.

Audio

A Beloved Japanese Hi-Fi Maker’s New Audiophile Turntables Are Unexpectedly Affordable

They are the most affordable audiophile-grade turntables that the iconic brand currently sells.

By Tucker Bowe

Sep 4, 2025

Close-up of a turntable's tonearm and cartridge positioned over a black vinyl record, with a wooden base and metallic control panel visible in the background. The cartridge is labeled "Ortofon.

Audio

This Affordable Turntable Proves Beautiful Design and Budget Prices Aren’t Mutually Exclusive

The turntable is aimed at audiophiles and represents a "bold new step for the brand."

By Tucker Bowe

Sep 3, 2025

Goldmund Telos 670 integrated amplifier with a gold nameplate and a black digital display showing the numbers "3" and "00" in red, and a green indicator light in the center.

Audio

A Revered Hi-Fi Company’s New Stereo Amplifier Is Aimed at Extreme Audiophiles

The beautiful amplifier has been designed to drive loudspeakers "with effortless authority."

By Tucker Bowe

Sep 2, 2025

Audio

Did Klipsch Just Create the Ultimate Backyard Hi-Fi System?

The legendary American audio manufacturer brings its famed hi-fi sound to your back patio.

By Tucker Bowe

Sep 2, 2025

Black electronic device panel with status indicators showing green lights for "STATUS" and "Wi-Fi," and blacked-out lights for "INPUT," "OUTPUT," and "NETWORK." The panel has a perforated vent section and a round button on the right side.

Today in Gear

A Japanese Hi-Fi Maker Just Released a Line of Amplifiers for Serious Audiophiles

The tech delivers professional-quality audio to your home.

By Gear Patrol

Aug 31, 2025

A modern wooden desk with a computer setup featuring a large monitor displaying a music playlist titled "Betty Davis." On the desk are two white speakers, a black audio control unit with a volume knob, a black subwoofer, a wireless keyboard, and a wireless mouse. A person holding a smartphone is partially visible on the right side of the image. The background is a white brick wall.

Tech

11 Cool New Gadgets to Keep on Your Radar

Catching you up on the past week’s most notable product releases.

By Tucker Bowe

Aug 28, 2025

A close-up of a hand holding a small electronic device labeled "Goblin Air" with a transparent casing showing internal circuitry, and a detachable component being removed or attached. The device appears to be a compact vaping or pod system.

Audio

A British Hi-Fi Maker’s New Tiny Amplifier Is Refreshingly Affordable

It's designed to breathe new life into your wired headphones.

By Tucker Bowe

Aug 27, 2025

Close-up of a high-end speaker driver assembly featuring a gold-colored cabinet. The speaker has three drivers arranged vertically: a small tweeter at the top, a midrange driver below it, and a larger woofer at the bottom with a distinctive white cone and a central black dome marked with "sf." The drivers are mounted on a black, teardrop-shaped baffle.

Audio

A Legendary Hi-Fi Brand’s New Loudspeakers Are for True Audiophiles Only

They borrow driver technologies from the brand's $750,000 flagship loudspeakers.

By Tucker Bowe

Aug 27, 2025

A modern living room setup featuring a sleek black soundbar mounted on the wall beneath a large flat-screen TV displaying a tennis match. Below the soundbar is a minimalist metal and wood shelving unit with plates and decorative items. The room includes vibrant red artwork on the walls and a green leafy plant on the right side. The foreground shows blurred furniture, adding depth to the scene.

Audio

Did a Sonos Rival Just Make the Next Great Dolby Atmos Soundbar?

The revered hi-fi maker is best known for its beautiful streaming amplifiers and wireless speaker systems.

By Tucker Bowe

Aug 26, 2025

A black rectangular speaker with its internal components partially exploded outward, showing multiple speaker drivers, diaphragms, and protective mesh covers. The speaker has a label with the text "AMBEO" on its side. The background is dark, highlighting the detailed structure of the speaker.

Audio

The Original Audiophile Soundbar Just Got a Significant Hi-Fi Upgrade

The revered audio maker just made its standout Dolby Atmos soundbar even better.

By Tucker Bowe