While some might see enthusiast hi-fi as pursuit for bearded white dudes that spend absurd amounts of money on huge, sometimes spurious bits of audio guff, every now and then something pops up that ...

The EarthWorks Audio Icon is a sturdy, elegant microphone made of high-quality materials. It’s great for recording talk, music, or even ambient sound. It’s a perfect plug-and-play mic that doesn’t ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...

Earthworks Audio has built two quality products that compete with the most popular USB and broadcast microphones on the market. Professional broadcast studios typically use veteran microphone models ...

iCON Pro Audio has released its new Duo44 Live portable/desktop recording interface, intended for podcasting, home recording, live streaming applications and more. The Duo44 Live is a ...

Norway’s Ø Audio debuted its 2nd-gen Icon 12 loudspeaker ($23,4k/pair) at the 2025 FAE Show, delivering a stunning demo. Now available in the USA, this brand aspires to be the next hot ticket in hi-fi ...

Onkyo is a heritage Japanese audio brand with a history dating back to the 1940s. Once well-known for its premium hi-fi gear — partially its high-end amplifiers — the company has focused mainly on ...

I've been a contributing editor for PCMag since 2011. Before that, I was PCMag's lead audio analyst from 2006 to 2011. Even though I'm a freelancer now, PCMag has been my home for well over a decade, ...