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Jonson Lee finds this year’s SoCal T.H.E. Show more varied than ever, with standout rooms from Legacy, Audio Note, and Rockport—plus a surprising mix of excellence from Popori, Boenicke, and SVS.
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Amid riverside charm and cold cuts, Robert Schryer tests ArtistCloner’s $11K Mini Ether, revealing near-Ether-level imaging, timbral precision, and emotional pull—plus an unexpected cameo from YouTuber “Dave Listens to HiFi.”
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Doug Moore puts the Schiit Magni Unity headphone amplifier and HIFIMAN Arya Stealth headphones through their paces and comes out with some interesting observations.
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In a chilling twist, Audion Prime deems humans the flaw in acoustic perfection—locking them out to preserve pure sound. Sonic nirvana is achieved, but no one is left to hear it.
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Writer Mike Harkins searches for audio gems at the Lone Star Audio Fest 2025 and digs up a saddlebag full of them.
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Marantz’s AV 20 channels 70 years of audio legacy into a 13.4-channel processor, blending analog soul with modern tech—and a Sound Master’s ear—for cinema that sings.
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Bruno Putzeys concludes his two-part series that explains why active speakers are inherently better than passive ones.
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What can active speakers do that passive ones can’t? Impulse response, impulse response, impulse response, says Bruno Putzeys. That, and their sheer practicality, makes them the wave of the future.
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What can active speakers do that passive ones can’t? Impulse response, impulse response, impulse response, says Bruno Putzeys. That, and their sheer practicality, makes them the wave of the future.
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The Luxsin X9 crashes the audiophile party with raw power, smart EQ, and swagger—an upstart DAC/amp hybrid that dares to outclass the old guard.
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Kevin Fielding offers a step-by-step guide to taming first reflections and giving you the best soundstage you’ve ever had.
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Robert Schryer puts DR Acoustics’ Polynice power distributor and its cables to the test, uncovering how their innovative designs tackle noise and improve clarity, detail, and soundstaging.
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A new study reveals that low-frequency sounds, notably 63 Hz bass, can cause widespread hearing loss. Bass waves forcefully penetrate the cochlea and bypass earplugs via bone conduction, severely undermining traditional hearing protection.
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Electrical noise sabotaging your sound? A new virtual ground system wipes hum and EMI from even the cleanest rigs, revealing music’s full dynamic depth.
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Grado’s new Signature S950 blends Brazilian Walnut warmth with a 52mm S driver for a relaxed, natural sound—detachable cables and luxe build round out the $2,195 flagship.
