Blind guitarist brought to tears by specially made Braille amp by Victory Amplification

Braille, a tactile writing system of raised dots, was invented by French educator Louis Braille in the 1820s. Here, it’s used to signpost the amp’s various dials, from…

Samsung Republic Day Sale 2026: Free Soundbars, Up to 20% Cashback, and Easy EMIs on Big Screen TVs

Samsung’s Republic Day 2026 TV offers include free soundbars, up to 20 percent cashback, zero down payment, long EMI options, and Samsung Care+ plans on its Vision AI…

Our experts saw new OLED TVs, Onkyo hi-fi and a surprise KEF rival this week – here’s what you need to know

With it, we’ve seen everything from new OLED TVs to more than a few hi-fi surprises, all helping our reviewers easily exceed their target step-count for the week,…

The Miracle of a $150 (or Less) Tube Amplifier

IN THE AGE OFwireless speakers and Bluetooth streaming, vacuum-tube amplifiers may seem antiquated, but you don’t have to be an audio nerd to appreciate their appeal. Designed to…

Are your laptop speakers just so-so? Edifier has you covered. [Review]

Photo: David Snow/Cult of Mac If you ever work on the road, you know relying on your laptop for sound can be as disappointing as relying on it…

Your sound system is probably plugged into the wrong HDMI port — here’s why

You might not be taking full advantage of your sound system as not all HDMI ports work the same. Learn about the features and differences between them.

I tried a shockingly affordable 9.2.6-channel Dolby Atmos surround soundbar

This elite soundbar offers real side surrounds and huge bass for smaller spaces, and with an astounding early bird price …

Bose Does the Right Thing for Customers of its Unsupported Smart Speakers

Bose announced last October that it would brick its oldest smart speakers in February, setting off customer complaints.

Onkyo celebrates 80th birthday with new Muse series that aims to deliver uncompromising hi-fi with cutting-edge streaming

Onkyo is kicking off the new year with a bang. Not only is the Japanese brand celebrating its 80th anniversary this year, it has also announced a new…

On paper, Cambridge Audio’s new system rivals KEF’s six-time award winner

As Cambridge’s first all-in-one active speaker system, the L/R X is a direct challenger to the Award-winning KEF LS 50 Wireless II. Both products offer a pair of…