Theo NicolakisFreelance contributor, TechHive
Theo Nicolakis is a C-Level technologist and digital communications professional. He's also a passionate audiophile and home theater aficionado.
Best headphones: Our top picks for personal listening
Whether you're looking for an over-the-ear, on-ear, or in-ear model, we'll help you find the perfect pair.
Best high-resolution digital audio player: Which DAP reigns supreme?
We review hi-res audio players from Astell&Kern, Pioneer, Questyle, and more. Find out which shine above the others.
Astell&Kern's SR15 might be the best high-res portable player priced less than $800.
Denon DP-450USB turntable review: An ideal tool for digitizing your vinyl collection
Denon’s DP-450USB delivers great sound and an easy way to digitize your vinyl—and you’ll want to find a better software solution than that comes bundled.
Roon Labs' Nucleus music server review: Exquisite hardware for exceptional software
The Nucleus is a superb—but very expensive—platform for running Roon Labs' marvelous Roon music server software.
V-Moda M-100 Crossfade Master headphone review: The best headphone V-Moda has ever made
The first real collaboration between V-Moda and majority stakeholder Roland delivers sonic refinements and performance improvements in just about every area.
Yamaha YAS-207 soundbar review: A taste of immersive audio in a spouse-friendly footprint
The first soundbar with DTS Virtual:X technology is impressive, but it's not perfect.
Fluance AB40 Soundbase review: This speaker delivers a bona fide theater experience in any room
This $250 soundbase has a big footprint that delivers equally big sound.
Best soundbars to improve your TV's audio
Find the best soundbar for music and movies and that's the perfect fit for your budget.
Yamaha MusicCast Vinyl 500 Wi-Fi turntable review: Stream your LPs to any room in your home
Yamaha's turntable lets you stream your vinyl LPs to any or every room in your home, thanks to its support for the company's MusicCast wireless streaming platform.
Vizio SB2020 Sound Bar review: This ultra-compact, budget soundbar delivers budget sound
Vizio's entry-level, ultra-compact soundbar breaks the mold with its small form factor, but the very narrow parameters of its audio performance detracts from its value.
Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E6 review: B&O's signature sound in an in-ear monitor
The Beoplay E6 is a wireless in-ear-headphone in a sweat- and dust-resistant package that's just the ticket for active lifestyles.
This affordable and portable headphone amp will bring out the best in your headphones; but the unit's size, weight, and smudge-prone surface keep it from earning our highest mark.
Astell&Kern’s new KANN Cube--on display at the Tokyo Headphone Festival in Japan--is a powerhouse music player that will drive almost any headphone on the market.
Primephonic app review: The unrivaled classical music streaming service comes to Android and iOS
Primephonic's mobile app for iOS and Android delivers the best parts of its classical music service to smart devices—with one glaring omission.
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