SVS Prime Towers Floorstanding Speaker Review

Last Updated: October 9, 2023

When speaker maker SVS asked if they could ship us a pair of their Ultra Tower speakers to review, the response was an enthusiastic yes. But what actually arrived, courtesy of a distributor mixup, was a pair of their older Prime Towers...

How to Choose a Subwoofer

Last Updated: January 16, 2020

Buying a subwoofer is like navigating a minefield. You want to get the best bass possible, but you probably also want to avoid installing a sub the size of a rhinoceros in your living room.

Best Tabletop Radios of 2024

Last Updated: February 6, 2024

At a time when audio equipment is geared towards the future, when wireless speakers, phone docks and surround sound are ubiquitous, you might think that the humble tabletop radio is extinct. Not even close.

Review: FiiO X1

Last Updated: April 29, 2016

Here’s a question for you. How much are you willing to put up with for great sound? When you’re buying audio gear, do you go for stuff that is easy to use, that you will never have to think about, and which will become second nature to operate?

AudioQuest DragonFly Cobalt Review

Last Updated: September 20, 2019

It’s impossible to overstate the impact of AudioQuest’s Dragonfly range on the audio world. The technology remains revolutionary: a tiny USB stick that matches the quality of much larger headphone amp/DAC combinations.

Headphone Impedance And Sensitivity Explained

Last Updated: October 12, 2023

Everything you need to know about headphone specs. if it doesn’t involve any of the following, you probably don’t need to worry about it. Consider this the ultimate explainer.

Review: V-MODA Crossfade 2 Wireless

Last Updated: July 5, 2018

You’re not going to believe us when we tell you this, but you can get everything you need to know about V-MODA by taking one look at their warranty program. See, they don’t call it a warranty. They call it the Immortal Life Guarantee.

Review: Burson Audio PLAY

Last Updated: May 31, 2018

Headphone amps, for the most part, break down into two categories: ones that you plug in and forget about, and ones that invite you to tinker - messing with the settings, switching out various bits, and generally getting your hands dirty.

CanJam NYC 2018 - Day 2

Last Updated: February 18, 2018

Our show report for the second day of the amazing CanJam 2018 - the biggest headphone meetup of the them all, live from Times Square in New York City.

How to Choose a Headphone Amp

Last Updated: January 3, 2020

Chances are, buying a headphone amplifier is the first step you’re taking in your journey to great audio. Headphone amps are an easy, fun, and affordable way to boost your sound quality. But how do you choose the right one?

Review: UE Roll 2

Last Updated: June 24, 2016

The tech we review is often classy, usually sleek, occasionally drop dead gorgeous. But very rarely does it invoke a sense of glee, or surprise. The UE Roll 2 does both, in spectacular fashion.

Schiit Fulla 2 Review

Last Updated: February 6, 2019

Let’s get one thing out of the way first. We solemnly swear that in this review, and in all future reviews, we will not make any jokes, puns, bon mots or witty jibes at Schiit Audio’s name.

How to Choose a DAC

Last Updated: December 20, 2019

In the world of audio, no subject is more confusing than Digital-to-Analog Converters, commonly known as DACs. for new listeners, they can be daunting, and for audiophiles, they can be a subject of heated debate.

CanJam NYC 2018 - Day 1

Last Updated: February 17, 2018

Our show report for the amazing CanJam 2018 - the biggest headphone meetup of the them all, live from Times Square in New York City.

VIZIO SB46514-F6 Review

Last Updated: October 18, 2019

Soundbars are a convenient and effective way to improve your TV sound. Until recently, however, they’ve been seen as poorer cousins to full, multi-speaker home theater systems. VIZIO is trying to change that.
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