Priced at $11,500, the new Optik Phono 1.1 from Backert Labs makes its intentions clear immediately: this is unapologetically high-end, highly specialized hardware built for owners of DS Audio optical ...

Pro-Ject’s CD Box RS2 Tube doubles down on Red Book CDs with a balanced tube stage—no SACD, no digital inputs, and a $2,300 ...

The 2026 Q-Series soundbars from Samsung are clearly aimed at people who want a cinematic experience without turning their ...

HumminGuru’s EZ Vinyl Record Washer targets Spin-Clean with a more refined manual cleaner—effective, easy to use, and price ...

Hisense previews the PX4-PRO UST projector ahead of CES 2026, promising 200-inch images, higher brightness and contrast, built-in Atmos audio, and a flexible alternative to ultra-large TVs.

Red Garland’s Soul Junction returns in a superb OJC reissue—clean, balanced sound, authoritative piano, and essential listening for anyone who loves the piano.

What lingers after 2025 isn’t just the volume of loss—it’s the caliber. Rob Reiner, murdered last week, leaves behind decades of work that proved intelligence and heart didn’t have to cancel each ...

Bang & Olufsen bets big on Union Square’s comeback, opening its largest store in a San Francisco still digging out from years of crime and mismanagement. 2025 has been a milestone year for Bang & ...

Building on its early push into TriChroma laser projection dating back to 2019, Hisense has steadily tightened its grip on the laser projector market. The newly announced XR10, alongside the PX4-PRO, ...

Pro Audio Technology (PRO) has unveiled Version 2 (V2) updates for five of its most popular loudspeakers, introducing meaningful performance refinements aimed squarely at high-end private screening ...

Need to mount a TV to the wall without drilling, screws or wires? Displace TV offers two ways to do it, with an added touch of AI.

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.