Audioengine A2+ Gen 3 Just Got a Bigger Upgrade Than Its Tiny Size Suggests
Audioengine’s tiny A2+ desktop speakers have entered their third generation with Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, Class D amplification and more power.
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Qobuz Is Now Labeling AI-Generated Music. Here’s How Much of Its Listening It Actually Represents
Qobuz has started labeling music tracks that its systems identify as being generated entirely by artificial intelligence, giving listeners a clearer indication of where the music they are hearing came from. It is a relatively small change on the surface, but it addresses a question that is becoming increasingly difficult for streaming listeners to answer…
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The New Edifier M230 II Is Small, Retro, and More Capable Than Expected
Edifier has unveiled the M230 II, a compact Bluetooth speaker that combines a retro-inspired design with a surprisingly long list of modern features. The new model adds Bluetooth 6.0, up to 52W of maximum power, a USB sound card, and a battery rated for up to 27 hours of playback. At first glance, the M230…
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What Happens When You Turn This Teufel Subwoofer on Its Side?
German audio company Teufel Audio has introduced the T 10 Mk2, a new version of its compact active subwoofer designed for home theaters, music systems, and gaming setups. What makes the updated model particularly interesting is that it can be used in either Frontfire or Downfire configuration, allowing users to change how the bass is…
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Why Naim and PS Audio Are Ending These CD and SACD Products
A surprising problem is hitting the hi-fi industry: the optical drives used for CDs and SACDs are becoming increasingly difficult to source. The shortage has already forced two well-known audio companies, Naim and PS Audio, to discontinue products that rely on these drives. Among the affected products are the Naim Uniti Star streaming amplifier and…
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This 7-Foot Soundbar Is Made for TVs That Keep Getting Bigger
Sonance has unveiled two unusual home theater solutions at CEDIA Expo 2026: the SBXL-100, a massive 2.1-meter-wide soundbar designed for giant TVs, and the PowerPipe X series of architectural subwoofers that can be hidden inside walls, ceilings, or furniture. The two products offer a different approach to large-screen home theater, combining a huge front soundstage…
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Why Are Audiophiles Going to Be Watching Wharfedale’s New Nova Subwoofers?
Wharfedale’s new Nova subwoofers take a different approach to deep bass with passive radiators, Class D amplification and DSP control.
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Why iFi Decided Its Flagship Headphone Amp Needed a Makeover
British hi-fi company iFi Audio has introduced the iCAN Phantom 1.5, an updated version of its flagship headphone amplifier. Rather than completely redesigning the original Phantom, iFi has focused on refining the areas that matter when pairing it with different headphones, from sensitive IEMs to demanding planar magnetic and electrostatic models. The new iCAN Phantom…
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Your Portable Sonos Speakers Can Now Become Rear Home Theater Speakers
What if the Sonos speaker you carry out to the patio could also become part of your home theater when you bring it back inside? That is now possible, thanks to a new Sonos feature that lets compatible portable speakers work as wireless rear surround channels. Sonos has begun rolling out Sonos OS version 27,…
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The CD Player Nobody Expected to Want Has Already Raised $543,895
What if your next CD player wasn’t something you wanted to hide inside a cabinet? That seems to be the question behind the Syitren RM1, a compact new CD player that puts its internal mechanism on full display inside a transparent case. Instead of looking like another piece of black or silver hi-fi equipment, the…
