Folks who spent thousands on an audiophile system and hifi audiophile gadgets decades ago often love regaling the tales of when they first bought it. They recall memories from setting it up, tweaking ...

A well-researched and thoughtfully assembled multi-room audio system is a thing of beauty. Gone are the days of fiddling with volume control switches and individual amplifiers for each room you want ...

Since bursting on the scene less than a decade ago, Fosi Audio has developed quite a reputation for its affordable hi-fi gear. It specializes in compact amplifiers, DACs and headphone amplifiers ...

Ah, the humble micro system. Yes, they’re not as swish-looking as a modern speaker system, such as the five-star KEF LSX II LT. And yes, there is an argument that they peaked in the ’90s, when every ...

If luxury cars and high-end hi-fi are two of your favourite things, then Bentley’s latest offering should get your engine revving. The Crewe-based car manufacturer has just unveiled its new Virtuoso ...

In 1930, the Galvin brothers built the first in-car radio system, famously known as the Motorola. Slowly, consumers began to expect radio and sound systems in their cars and lower and lower trim ...

Iconic boomboxes that ruled the streets in the 1970s and ’80s, from the JVC RC-M90 to the Sharp GF-777, and why they mattered ...

If you’re looking to seriously upgrade your car’s stereo system, you’ll want to invest in a set of component speakers. Unlike coaxial speakers, which combine the tweeter and woofer into one speaker, a ...

While factory car audio systems are better than they’ve ever been before, car stereo installers and enthusiasts aren’t going anywhere. Because factory is never enough: You need more. More bass, more ...

When you buy through our links, Business Insider may earn an affiliate commission. Learn more Finding the best surround sound system for your home theater can feel overwhelming. Between speaker size, ...

We independently review everything we recommend. When you buy through our links, we may earn a commission. Learn more› By Brent Butterworth Brent Butterworth is a writer dedicated to audio gear. He ...

TV and home video editor Ty Pendlebury joined CNET Australia in 2006, and moved to New York City to be a part of CNET in 2011. He tests, reviews and writes about the latest TVs and audio equipment.