Editors’ Choice 2025 turntables show prices are up and cheap decks still disappoint. Choosing a long-term table now takes more thought—but pays off in music.

When it comes to local music players, you could definitely go for something old-school like Winamp, which even has a modern mobile app now, and it's a great place to start. But I have been really ...

As an avid gamer and audiophile, I ditched my gaming headset to use the Meze 105 AER wired headphones for gaming on my PS5, ...

From reference-grade loudspeakers and AV processors to subwoofers and headphones, 2025 delivered standout audio and home ...

The Fosi Audio i5 planar magnetic headphones were shown at this year’s CanJam SoCal. The headphons feature a large 97mm ...

With genuinely fantastic sound quality from its carbon fiber drivers and a host of useful features, the SteelSeries Arctis ...

The Japanese hi-fi manufacturer Audio-Technica has a history dating back to the 1960s. While it’s probably best known for its high-quality phono cartridges and direct-drive turntables, it’s also ...

Book excerpt from Audiophile’s Guide: The Stereo, explains how to think about budgeting for a high-end audio system. The cost of building a high-performance, audiophile-grade two-channel stereo system ...

What exactly is an "audiophile"? I think Steve asks this question because, to him, it’s obvious that all of the subjects of his interviews are audiophiles, though many shy away from identifying with ...

Over the past dozen years, vinyl records have grown from an indie-rock subculture to a significant, established part of the music business. How expensive is too expensive? By Robert Levine Over the ...

You love music, but even if you consider yourself a true audiophile, the cost of high-end sound can be, frankly, a little absurd. We talked with a handful of audio experts to find out how to get ...

You may remember the type: Laid-back in an easy chair, soaking in Rachmaninoff, Reinhardt or the Rolling Stones, enveloped by the very best, primo, top-of-the-line stereo equipment an aficionado could ...