Equipment Reviews (2228 Reviews)

HEOS AVR 5.1-Channel AV Receiver Reviewed

Dennis Burger auditions the HEOS AVR, which combines a 5.1-channel AV receiver and a hi-res streaming music player based on the HEOS multiroom platform. Continue Reading

Epson LS100 Laser 3LCD Projector Reviewed

Adrienne Maxwell auditions Epson's LS100, an ultra-short-throw 1080p projector with a laser light source. Rated at 4,000 lumens, this one is definitely meant for use in a brighter viewing environment. Continue Reading

MarkAudio-SOTA Cesti MB Bookshelf Speaker Reviewed

Most of the highest regarded loudspeaker manufacturers have been around for a while, but sometimes a new manufacturer can appear,... Continue Reading

Russound MCA-88X Multiroom Controller Reviewed

Brian Kahn auditions Russound's MCA-88X, an eight-zone/eight-source controller/amplifier that also features the company's XStream music streamer built in. Continue Reading

HEOS Bar Three-Channel Soundbar Reviewed

I have a weird confession to make. Over the past few years, I've reviewed a handful of receivers with HEOS... Continue Reading

Krankz Studio Over-the-Ear Headphones Reviewed

Certain names are as much a turn-off for some people as they are a turn-on for others. Krankz is a... Continue Reading

Tekton Design Impact Monitor Bookshelf Speaker Reviewed

Terry London reviews Tekton Design's new Impact Monitor, a three-way, nine-driver speaker that features the company's proprietary high-frequency driver array flanked by two 6.5-inch bass drivers in a 40-pound cabinet. Continue Reading

Mark Levinson ? 526 Preamplifier/DAC Reviewed

Mark Levinson. The brand represents the pinnacle of automotive and home audio luxury. The company's products are meticulously engineered, and... Continue Reading

Apple TV 4K Streaming Media Player Reviewed

Adrienne Maxwell auditions the Apple TV 4K streaming media player, which supports 4K output and HDR in both the HDR10 and Dolby Vision formats. Continue Reading

MrSpeakers Aeon Flow Over-the-Ear Headphones Reviewed

A few years ago, I was at an audio show and had a chance to listen to some MrSpeakers headphones... Continue Reading

Technics OTTAVA f SC-C70 Premium All-in-One Music System Reviewed

Dennis Burger reviews the Technics OTTAVA f SC-C70 all-in-one music system--which combines an integrated amp, a CD player, and built-in speakers, with support for AirPlay, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect, TIDAL, and more. Continue Reading

IsoAcoustics GAIA Acoustic Isolation Feet Reviewed

Normally I'm pretty apprehensive when it comes to products in the "audiophile tweaks" category. It's not that I think all... Continue Reading

Xbox One X Gaming Console Reviewed

Adrienne Maxwell auditions the Xbox One X gaming console to answer the question, "Can it serve as your complete all-in-one media player?" Continue Reading

PSB M4U 8 Noise-Canceling Wireless Headphones Reviewed

PSB Speakers is a Canadian loudspeaker company founded by Paul S. Barton. I love companies with a story, and PSB... Continue Reading

Sony STR-DN1080 7.2-Channel AV Receiver Reviewed

Brian Kahn auditions Sony's $500 STR-DN1080 7.2-channel AV receiver, which offers a nice assortment of features and solid performance for the price. Continue Reading

YouTube TV Internet TV Service Reviewed

YouTube first launched its live Internet TV service in April 2017. Initially the service was only available in a few... Continue Reading

Integra DLB-5 Object-Based Soundbar System Reviewed

Myron Ho auditions Integra's DLB-5 object-based soundbar system, which combines a standalone AV receiver, Atmos-friendly soundbar, and wireless subwoofer to deliver more flexibility and options than your average powered soundbar. Continue Reading

Mark Levinson ? 519 Digital Audio Player Reviewed

I recently sold my entire CD collection on decluttr.com for about $0.50 per disc. Sure, playing a CD can still... Continue Reading

Focal Sopra N�3 Floorstanding Speaker Reviewed

Ken Taraszka auditions Focal's Sopra N�3. The largest floorstander in the Sopra line, the N�3 is a three-way design with two 8.25-inch bass drivers, a 6.5-inch midrange driver, and a 1.13-inch pure Beryllium tweeter. Continue Reading

AricAudio Transcend Series KT120 SE Stereo Amplifier Reviewed

After I wrote the article What's So Irresistible About a Single-Ended Triode (SET) Amp? I started to receive scores of... Continue Reading