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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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 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.
AKG Y500 Wireless headphone review: Ultra-compact on-ear headphones for audiophiles
These on-ear wireless headphones sport an ultra-compact, folding form factor and good wireless features, but their wired performance is where they really shine.
House of Marley Exodus headphone review: Sustainably sourced, sweet-sounding headphones
The Exodus proves that you don't need to sacrifice sweet sound for mindfully sourced and sustainably built headphones
Music comes alive through the headphones you love most when played on even an average smart device or PC.
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