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LG xboom Goes Full will.i.am at CES 2026: Four New Portable Bluetooth Speakers, Big Bass Energy, Zero Subtlety
LG expands its xboom by will.i.am lineup with the Rock, Mini, Blast, and Stage 501—bringing AI sound, rugged designs, and party-ready power to CES 2026.
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January 1, 2026 at 8:08 PM
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Steve Cropper, FiiO Air Link, Wharfedale Diamond 12.3 & Other War Stories — An Editor’s Round-Up from a Hospital Bed
Written from a hospital bed, our final 2025 Editor’s Round-Up covers hi-res Bluetooth, loss, and why performance and value still define great hi-fi.
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December 31, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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Best Architectural Speakers & Subwoofers: Editors’ Choice 2025
Editors’ Choice 2025: The best in-wall and in-ceiling speakers for home theater and whole-home audio—reference-level performance, properly installed.
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December 30, 2025 at 11:00 PM
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The Biggest Consumer Audio & Video Stories of 2025: What Mattered, What Changed, and Why Content Still Rules
A year-end look at the biggest consumer A/V and media stories of 2025, from streaming wars and AI to vinyl, TV tech, and high-end audio.
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December 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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DALI KUPID Review: A Compact Danish Speaker That Sounds Bigger and Less Polite Than It Looks?
Are the DALI KUPID just flash and color for $600—or something more?
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December 29, 2025 at 2:41 PM
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Are Audiophiles Really Flocking Back to CDs? Pro-Ject’s CD Box RS2 Tube Seems to Think So
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 price tag.
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December 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Backert Labs Unveils Optik Phono 1.1 Equalizer for DS Audio Cartridges—and It’s Not for the Faint of Wallet
Backert Labs’ $11,500 Optik Phono 1.1 targets DS Audio optical cartridges and five-figure turntables—impressive at shows, uncompromising in design, and firmly not for casual vinyl listeners.
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December 28, 2025 at 9:44 AM
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Samsung Goes All-In on Audio at CES 2026: Q-Series Soundbars, Music Studio Wi-Fi Speakers, Q-Symphony & Sound Towers Take Over the Wynn
Samsung will preview its 2026 audio lineup at CES, highlighting new Q Series soundbars, Music Studio Wi-Fi speakers, Q Symphony integration, and Sound Towers designed for immersive, connected home entertainment.
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December 28, 2025 at 12:02 AM
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HumminGuru EZ Vinyl Record Washer Takes Aim at SpinClean — A More Expensive, More Polished Challenge to the Budget Cleaning King
HumminGuru’s EZ Vinyl Record Washer targets Spin-Clean with a more refined manual cleaner—effective, easy to use, and price will determine its appeal.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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Hisense Previews PX4-PRO UST Projector Ahead of CES 2026, Promising Up to 200-Inch Images from an Ultra Short Throw
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.
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December 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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A/V Receiver (AVR) Deal: Our Pick for Best Receiver Under $1,000 just dropped to $799.99
Didn't get that A/V receiver you wanted for Christmas? No worries. Onkyo's 9.2-channel TX-NR30 just dropped to the lowest price we've seen.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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Red Garland Quintet Soul Junction Review: Craft Recordings’ OJC Reissue Gets the Groove Exactly Right
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.
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December 27, 2025 at 4:12 AM
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Those We Lost in 2025: Remembering the Actors and Directors Who Defined an Era
An honest accounting of the actors and directors we lost in 2025—from legends to character actors—and why their work still holds up.
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December 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
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Best A/V Receivers: Editors’ Choice 2025
The Case for Audio/Video Receivers (AVRs) While soundbars have evolved over the years and can provide a convenient solution to better TV sound, nothing beats a good Audio/Video Receiver (AVR) or A/V separates with a discrete set of surround sound speakers for a truly immersive and cinematic surround sound experience at home. Buyers of modern audio/video receivers […]
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December 24, 2025 at 11:07 PM
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Best Audio Accessories: Editors’ Choice 2025
A skeptical, experience-driven take on hi-fi accessories that actually work—QED, Advance Paris, IsoAcoustics, IsoTek, iFi, ddHiFi—minus the snake oil.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Bang & Olufsen Marks 100 Years With a New San Francisco Flagship in a City Still Cleaning Up Its Image
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.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Hisense XR10 High-End Lifestyle Projector Breaks Cover Ahead of CES 2026
With 6,000 ANSI lumens, a TriChroma laser engine, all-glass optics, and liquid cooling, the Hisense XR10 targets the top tier of high-end lifestyle projectors.
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December 24, 2025 at 11:45 AM
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Pro Audio Technology Turns Up the Heat with Performance Upgrades Across Multiple Speaker Models
Pro Audio Technology rolls out V2 speaker upgrades with improved drivers, DSP tuning, and lower noise for elite home theater performance.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Displace TV Unveils AI-Powered Wireless TV and Smart Hub Wall Mount Ahead of CES 2026
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.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
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Best Audiophile Turntables: Editors’ Choice 2025
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.
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December 23, 2025 at 8:05 AM
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T.H.E. Show Vegas 2026 Postponed!
T.H.E. Show Vegas planned for January 9-11, 2026 at the Tuscany Suites and Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada is being postponed to a later date.
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December 22, 2025 at 9:24 PM
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LG Sound Suite Soundbar System with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect: CES 2026
LG's Sound Suite promises flexible setup, automatic calibration and room optimization with Dolby Atmos FlexConnect.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:58 PM
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Rahsaan Roland Kirk’s Vibrations In The Village: Live At The Village Gate Captures Blistering 1963 NYC Performances: Review
Resonance Records’ Vibrations In The Village: Live At The Village Gate uncovers blazing 1963 performances by Rahsaan Roland Kirk, freshly mastered and released on vinyl.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Last-Minute Gift Pick: A Charlie Brown Christmas Celebrates 60 Years with Animated Zoetrope Vinyl
This 60th anniversary zoetrope vinyl of A Charlie Brown Christmas delivers animated fun, solid sound, and a perfect last-minute gift for jazz fans.
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December 22, 2025 at 8:23 AM
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Podcast: 2025 Year in Review – The Gear That Actually Delivered (No Excuses, No Hype)
The eCoustics team shares what impressed us most across the hi-fi, head-fi, and home theater industries in 2025.
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December 21, 2025 at 8:45 AM