
The Simple Gadget That Instantly Improves the Sound of Your iPhone, MacBook or Android Device
Want better audio from your iPhone, MacBook or Android? Get one of these.

Want better audio from your iPhone, MacBook or Android? Get one of these.
By Tucker Bowe and Jack Seemer

This puck-shaped object sits on your turntable's spindle and helps improve sound quality.
By Tucker Bowe

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

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

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

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

Active speakers combine the traditional components of a stereo system into a single pair of speakers. They make listening to good music easy.
By Tucker Bowe

Why would you want to buy a vintage turntable? The aesthetic, the nostalgia and the price.
By Tucker Bowe

The best vintage Marantz receivers are from the 1970s.

The modern definition of hi-fi is a bit ambiguous. Is it CD or vinyl quality? Or something bigger?
By Tucker Bowe

No, they're not just for looks.
By Tucker Bowe and Eric Limer

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?
By Tucker Bowe

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.
By Tucker Bowe