Moondrop has introduced the Position, a new pair of in-ear headphones designed specifically for esports and competitive gaming. Instead of using a traditional over-ear gaming headset, Moondrop is taking a much smaller approach, combining a single dynamic driver with HRTF-based tuning, a USB-C DSP sound card, and an AI-assisted noise-canceling microphone. The company says the…
Audioengine’s tiny A2+ desktop speakers have entered their third generation with Bluetooth 5.3, aptX Adaptive, Class D amplification and more power.
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Wharfedale’s new Nova subwoofers take a different approach to deep bass with passive radiators, Class D amplification and DSP control.
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…
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,…