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This Hi-Fi Trend Is Ruining the Sound of Your Bookshelf Speakers. Or Is It?
Placing speakers on their sides looks cool and saves space, but how does it affect the sound? Three hi-fi experts weigh in.
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AudioThe Best Vintage-Style Speakers for Modern Hi-Fi Setups
State-of-the-art sound meets old-school aesthetics in new-age versions of three classic loudspeakers.
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Tech5 Reasons AirPods Are (Still) the Best Wireless Earbuds for iPhone Users
In the market for wireless earbuds or headphones for your iPhone? Apple's line of AirPods have some distinct advantages.
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AudioThe Best Active Speakers for Home Hi-Fi
Active speakers combine the traditional components of a stereo system into a single pair of speakers. They make listening to good music easy.
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AudioThe Best Vintage Turntables That You Can (Maybe) Still Buy
Why would you want to buy a vintage turntable? The aesthetic, the nostalgia and the price.
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AudioBookshelf vs Floorstanding Speakers: What Are the Main Differences?
When building a home hi-fi system or a home theater system, should you start with bookshelf or floorstanding speakers?
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AudioShopping for a Vintage Marantz Receiver? Here’s What You Need to Know
The best vintage Marantz receivers are from the 1970s.
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AudioWhat Does “Hi-Fi” Even Mean Anymore? Here Is What the Experts Think
The modern definition of hi-fi is a bit ambiguous. Is it CD or vinyl quality? Or something bigger?
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AudioBeats Studio Pro vs Apple AirPods Max: What’s the Difference?
They are arguably the two best noise-canceling headphones for iPhone users. But with drastically different prices — and one eye-popping sale — what's the catch?
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AudioThe Fascinating Truth Behind Those Little Rings on Headphone Jacks
No, they're not just for looks.
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AudioIs Spotify or Apple Music Best for Running With Your Apple Watch?
We break down the key differences between using Apple Music and Spotify on the Apple Watch.
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AudioThe Argument Against Buying a Soundbar
Soundbars are easy. But if it's surround sound you're after, you'll want to take your money elsewhere.
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AudioWant Black AirPods? Here Are Your Options
Apple doesn't make black AirPods, but there are a few different ways you can get a pair anyway.
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AudioSonos Is Expected to Release Its First Headphones This Year — Here’s What We Know
Sonos announced plans to enter a new multi-billion dollar product category by the second half of 2024. Most believe it to be headphones.
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AudioAre Your “Waterproof Earbuds” Actually Waterproof? Here’s How to Tell
There's an entire category of wireless earbuds designed to get hot and sweaty. So how do you know if your earbuds are up to the task?
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TechThese $40 Wireless Earbuds Have Terrible Battery Life. But That’s the Point
Skullcandy's new EcoBuds lead with sustainable design: Unlike most wireless earbuds, their case doesn't pack a lithium-ion battery.
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TechAre These Compact Speakers the New Kings of Affordable Hi-Fi?
The KEF LSX II LT is the vaunted brand's most wallet-friendly active speaker system to date. We dig into the pros and cons with an expert.
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AudioThe Best Speakers, Headphones & Audio Gear of CES 2024
Including Victrola's newest "Works with Sonos" turntable, Samsung's speaker picture thing and JBL's newest portable Bluetooth speakers.
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What Does “Hi-Fi” Even Mean Anymore? This Is What the Experts Say
The modern definition of hi-fi is a bit ambiguous. Is it CD or vinyl quality? Or is it something even higher resolution than that?
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Audio21 Important Vinyl Records Every Collection Needs, Picked by Experts
We asked a number of musicians, audio professionals and vinyl lovers to share which records they still love listening to on vinyl.