The year is 1998 and you've just stumbled across your friend's older brother's room when returning from the guest bathroom. You can hear the stereophonic thumping of music behind the barely cracked ...

Whether you just want to play some records from time to time, or you want each and every note to sound scientifically perfect, there’s a high-fidelity system for you. Dive in to learn the basics, or ...

Nowadays, with more and more people using a digital audio device—an iPod, an AirPort Express, a computer, or a streaming audio gadget such as Slim Devices’ Squeezebox2—as their primary audio source, ...

Whether you grew up listening to MP3 files on an iPod or spinning 78 RPM vinyl records on an all-in-one jukebox, the way you’ve listened to your favorite music has almost certainly changed in your ...

We’ve witnessed the home audio space undergo numerous technological advancements over the past century. The first real breakthrough came in 1877, when Thomas Edison created the mechanical recording ...

Looking for a way to enjoy your record collection, but facing space constraints that make a traditional turntable + component stereo system impractical? Want your vinyl to sound better than a ...

JBL has long been a favorite among younger people because of its high-quality portable Bluetooth speakers and soundbars. However, the company was losing these people when they were ready to move from ...

The Sonos Port can be hooked up to your receiver and will turn your stereo into full-fledged wireless Sonos streaming system. Like the Connect, the Port is a wireless streamer with a built-in DAC. It ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Brad Moon covers audio gear, Apple products and consumer tech. If you’re looking for an affordable way to listen to your record ...