Best Multi-Room Speakers 2019

Sonos speakers are easy to set up and connect to your home network … The R1, R3 and R5 take on a more traditional cylindrical shape, while the…

Amazon Echo Input: The brains for your old audio system

The concept is pretty simple. An Echo Input converts your boring old audio unit, be it a really good but old hi-fi system or a simple Bluetooth speaker,…

Marantz SR4023 160 Watt Stereo Receiver – B-Stock

Your first glance at the Marantz SR4023 stereo receiver reveals a sophisticated three dimensional front panel design first seen on our Reference Series components. And that’s not just…

How to make your audio system sound better for free

The easiest way to get better sound from your home audio system is…get closer to your speakers. A lot closer. I’ve covered “nearfield” listening strategies before, but usually…

Onkyo VC-GX30 Smart Speaker

The AskMen Acquire team thoroughly researches & reviews the best gear, services and staples for life. OK, smart speakers. The honeymoon is over. We’re all done being impressed…

Destination Audio System Review

Destination Audio is the realization of company founder Sam Wisniewski’s dream of the sound of the directly heated 45 tube in triode mode. From the creation of the…

Bose QuietComfort wireless headphones are more than $80 off for a limited time

When it comes to quality headphones Bose is the top of the line, especially when it comes to delivering comfortable noise-canceling over-ear headphones such as the popular Bose…

NAMM 2019: Taurus Stomp-Head 1.VT, a 40W tube amp in a pedal

The new Taurus Stomp-Head 1.VT amplifier is based on a single 12AX7 circuit. The pedal is compact yet boasts controls for Presence, Gain and Volume, plus a three-band…

dARTS Introduces Flyte System

MSE Audio has announced a new system from dARTS, which is set to make its official debut at ISA 2019 in Amsterdam in early February. The new system,…

Xiaomi Mi SoundBar Review: Cinematic Sound At a Bargain

Connectivity Options 3.5 mm stereo AUX, fiber optic, coaxial S/PDIF, red and white line-in, and Bluetooth 4.2 Mi Soundbar: What’s in the Box Xiaomi’s Mi Soundbar comes packed…