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 KANN Alpha review: This digital audio player delivers the high-res goods
With pristine sound, support for every major high-res wireless codec, power to drive any headphone, and elegant industrial design A&K's Kann Alpha delivers sonic bliss.
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.
RSL CG5 loudspeaker review: High-end sound with a budget price tag
A smooth, non-fatiguing sound; premium build quality; and patented Compression Guide design are the RSL CG5's recipe for endless nights of musical bliss.
Focal Chora 806 bookshelf speaker review: A taste of high-end audio
The Chora's beautiful build and styling is outmatched only by its sonic punch.
JBL L82 Classic review: This retro ride will knock your socks off with its amazing sound
Exceptional dynamics, authoritative bass, a huge sound stage, and uncanny musicality headline the sonic strengths of this outstanding monitor.
If you value audio performance more than active noise cancelling, the Shure Aonic 50 headphones deserve a listen. Just be aware of a few
Andover Audio Spinbase review: An all-in-one speaker system for your turntable
A great-sounding, compact, vibration-free solution for vinyl lovers.
Support for every audio-streaming protocol and service you can think of, prodigious connectivity options, upgradeable firmware, and sweet sound make for a best-in-class audio component.
This soundbar delivers an unexpectedly strong punch given its thin proportions, and it supports Chromecast, too.
SOL Republic Soundtrack Pro ANC headphone review: Good-enough features and performance for the price
These wireless noise-cancelling headphones deliver the basics, but their looks and features don't set them apart from the crowd.
A near perfect marriage of industrial design and intoxicating sound make the SA700 a superb high-resolution digital audio player by any measure.
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.
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.
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