
The Best Affordable Floorstanding Speakers to Elevate Your Next Movie Night
Size matters when it comes to high-end audio, making tower speakers the best choice for people who take their music or their movies seriously.

Size matters when it comes to high-end audio, making tower speakers the best choice for people who take their music or their movies seriously.
By Tucker Bowe

Sonos speakers sound great and are easy to use. But there are still some little-known features that can improve your experience.
By Tucker Bowe

There's a myth that subwoofers actually make speakers sound worse. It couldn't be further from the truth.
By Tucker Bowe

For the best audio quality, stop committing these vinyl-record no-nos.
By Tucker Bowe

Don't be fooled. Dolby Audio and Dolby Atmos aren't even close to the same technology.
By Tucker Bowe

A seminal piece of hi-fi gear from the late '90s returns nearly two decades after its original release but not without a few thoughtful tweaks.
By Jack Seemer

Mastering plays an important role in the way music sounds. So why would a record label do it twice?
By Sean Evans

Which vintage receivers and amplifiers do people still want? The pros weigh in.
By Tucker Bowe

Get the most out of your Spotify subscription by becoming a power user of the world's most popular music streaming service.
By Tucker Bowe and Jack Seemer

When it comes to building a high-quality hi-fi system, a lot of factors can affect the overall fidelity. Is wireless technology one of them?
By Tucker Bowe

The Lewitt RAY mic offers features that audio nerds and video callers can deeply appreciate. Let's hope they soon become industry standards.
By Ben Bowers

What was seen as an amateur model in 1963 commands a pretty penny now. It's still a good buy.
By Jack Seemer

An integrated amp is a key component to building a modern hi-fi system.
By Tucker Bowe and Ian White

Louis Dorio, the product specialist at Ortofon, breaks down one of the most vital components in any turntable setup.
By Tucker Bowe

These timeliness treasures sound just as good today as they did upon their release more than half a century ago.
By Ian White

A quality pair of passive loudspeakers can sound good for years — if you follow these time-tested tips.
By Tucker Bowe

CD sales are on the rise again, and for good reason. In fact, there are a lot of good reasons.
By Tucker Bowe

Gone but not forgotten, these audio brands made great gear ... which you can still buy!
By Tucker Bowe

Placing speakers on their sides looks cool and saves space, but how does it affect the sound? Three hi-fi experts weigh in.
By Tucker Bowe

State-of-the-art sound meets old-school aesthetics in new-age versions of three classic loudspeakers.
By Ian White