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11 Ways to Up Your Hi-Fi Game for $25 or Less

We’ve rounded up the best hi-fi accessories and add-ons that cost under $25. From speaker stands to cables, streaming adapters to record cleaning kits.

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By Tucker Bowe

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Most people don’t associate”hi-fi” with “cheap,” and it’s for a good reason: high fidelity typically demands high-quality components. That said, if you’re somebody who already has a hi-fi system, whether it’s entry-level or pretty robust, there are some affordable accessories and add-ons that can get more out of your setup. Here are some of our favorites, all under $25.

Elevation Lab The AnchorElevation Lab

Elevation Lab The Anchor – The Original Under-Desk Headphone Stand Mount | Gaming Headset, Over Ear Headphones Hook, Universal Dual Fit | Patented

The isn’t a traditional headphone stand. It sticks to the bottom of your desk so that you can hopefully stay better organized.

Aukey Bluetooth ReceiverAukey

AUKEY Bluetooth 5 Receiver Wireless Audio Music Adapter A2DP with 18 Hours Playtime, Hands-Free Calling and 3.5mm Stereo Jack for Home and Car Audio System (Upgrade)

If you have an old receiver, this Bluetooth adapter will help you bring your old hi-fi system into the streaming age.

This nifty brush helps remove dirt, dust and static electricity from your records so that they can sound their best.

For anybody with a large record collection, these simple dividers will be a great add-on to help them be better organized.

This is a simple tool to gauge the stylus’s tracking force on your turntable.

Sound Addicted - Studio Monitor Isolation PadsSound Addicted

Sound Addicted – Studio Monitor Isolation Pads for 5 Inch Monitors, Pair of Two High Density Acoustic Foam which Fits most Speaker Stands | SMPad 5

These isolating pads will work with most desktop speakers and, in addition to giving them extra high, they also eliminate the “rattle” and distortion that comes with loud music.

Think of this as a picture frame for the record that’s playing. Position it right above your turntable and you’ll have a suitably analog “now playing” indicator.

Monolith Digital Coaxial CableMonolith

Monolith Digital Coaxial M/M Audio Cable – 1 Meter – 18AWG with Nylon Braided Jacket, Oxygen-Free Solid Core Conductors, 24K Gold-Plated Connectors

Everybody could use a good ole coaxial cable for their hi-fi system. This one, with silver-plated conductors and an RG-6 construction, is just better than most.

Hudson Hi-Fi Acrylic Turntable MatHudson Hi-Fi

Acrylic Turntable Mat – BlueLit – LP Slipmat

A turntable mat is a quick-and-easy way to improve the sound quality of a record. This one is blue and see-through, and pretty darn cool.

Hudson Hi-Fi Vinyl Record Cleaning KitHudson Hi-Fi

Hudson Hi-Fi Vinyl Record Cleaning Kit – Complete 9 in 1 Vinyl Record Cleaner Kit – All Essential Vinyl Record Player Accessories for a Record Cleaning System

This is a simple and useful record cleaning kit. It has all you need, including microfiber cloths, brushes, cleaning solutions and even a stylus cleaner.

Femeli Record Weight StabilizerFemeli

Record Weight Stabilizer by FEMELI,Turntable Weight Clamps-Low Profile to Fits Under Dust Cover of Turntable Vinyl Disc LP Record Player (Black)

A weight stabilizer helps if you have older records that are a little warped. It essentially helps flatten the record so it plays more smoothly.