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Everything You Need to Drastically Improve Your Desktop Audio System

Your computer is capable of producing breathtaking audio. Here's what you need to take advantage of it.

The Best Vinyl Setups From $500 to $5,000

You've been thinking about getting into vinyl. There's never been a better time.

Twinkies, Cockroaches and This Apocalypse-Ready Bluetooth Speaker

The weatherproof, 33-lb Soundboks 2 literally goes up to 11

So Sony Just Made a Surround Sound Scarf

Well this oughta be fun with horror movies ...

B&O’s New Speakers Are Insane, and So Is the Price

Aluminum, oak and approximately all the watts

Fender’s First Bluetooth Speakers Are Still Rock and Roll to Me

One of music's most storied names is cutting the cord

Artwork, or Ridiculously High-Fidelity Sound System?

These walls can talk. And sing. Really sing.

This Old-School Audio Setup Deserves a Grammy

It plays tape. It plays records. And it's f*cking gorgeous.

The Three Record Players That’ll Be on Every Vinyl Lover’s Wish List

Because an impressive collection deserves a proper pedestal

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This Old-School Audio Setup Deserves a Grammy

It plays tape. It plays records. And it's f*cking gorgeous.

The Three Record Players That’ll Be on Every Vinyl Lover’s Wish List

Because an impressive collection deserves a proper pedestal

Sony Unveils the Gold-Plated $3,200 Walkman Nobody Asked For

It may be a golden oldie, but it's not a goodie

Turns Out Old Liquor Barrels Make for Great Speakers

Want an Old West saloon in your house? Start with this.

Invisible Speakers Reveal the Beautiful Simplicity of High-Grade Audio

Wait, that’s really all that’s going on in there?

Hoverboards May Not Hover Yet, But This Speaker Does

The Mars uses mag-lev technology to take flight

“HD Vinyl” Is Coming to Blow Out Your Hipster Eardrums

Rebeat Digital files patent for a new era of high fidelity

Here’s Why Audiophiles Are Clamoring For This $45K Record Player

The Procession Turntable is entry-level audiophile goodness

A Sound System that Combines Carbon Fiber and Alien Tech

For an out-of-this-world $272,000, it’s yours

The Perfect Headphones for Every Man

Whatever your jam, there’s a pair for you.

The F1 Racecar of Headphones

Oh, and it’s endorsed by KCRW’s music director.