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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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