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.
AIAIAI TMA-2 modular headphone review: You'll pay a steep price to build your own headphone
This customizable, modular headphone sounds good, but has some quirks that mar its overall appeal.
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.
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.
Fluance RT85 turntable review: A great-sounding turntable for the vinyl enthusiast on a budget
You'd typically need to spend hundreds more to get the upgrades and performance in Fluance's budget-priced turntable.
Astell&Kern T9iE in-ear monitor review: Spectacular sound, with a price to match
Astell&Kern joined with high-end headphone builder Beyerdynamic to formulate the elegant, high-performance, but pricey T9iE in-ear monitors.
The next big things in home-theater: Dolby Atmos and DTS:X explained
What’s more immersive than surround sound? An audio system that can use the third dimension of height.
Mixcder E9 noise-cancelling headphones review: Good noise cancelling and sound at a budget price
Mixcder’s new E9 wireless noise cancelling headphone are a great fit for those who want decent noise cancelling and sound and don’t mind sacrificing aesthetics and premium materials to get it.
Phiaton Curve BT120 NC review: A great value in noise-cancelling in-ear headphones
Decent active noise cancellation and great sound combine with a solid feature set and design to produce a high-value package.
This desktop headphone amp with THX AAA technology will bring out the best performance from your headphones.
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.
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