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Estelon Launches Y Series with Model YB
Estelon has now been in business for five years. Over the past five years, all Estelon loudspeakers have been under their X Series, with the flagship model being their Extreme loudspeaker. To commemorate their 5-year anniversary, [...]
Skogrand Cables: Love at First Sound… An Interview With Knut Skogrand
1) What are the factors that made you a music lover? It’s hard to pinpoint exactly what brought me into music. I can’t remember any time when I wasn’t a music lover and I think it [...]
Origins of Harder Rock- Part 2 Suggested Albums From Cream, Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath
In Part 1 of my review of late 1960s and early 1970s era albums which were fundamental to the development of hard rock and heavy metal, I explored some of the greatest albums from Jimi Hendrix, [...]
Sony SS-NA2ES Loudspeaker Review
There is no doubt that Sony has been one of the giants in the sphere of consumer electronics for the better part of the last century. However, to audio enthusiasts, this brand is better known as [...]
Magic S1 Mk II Loudspeaker
Magico has just announced their new S1 Mk II loudspeaker that replaces the original S1. The new S1 Mk II retains much of the same look and feel of its predecessor however this Mk II version [...]
Harman Systems for Genesis G90 Luxury Sedan
Harman, has just announced that it has started production of its advanced connected car and audio solutions for the all-new Genesis G90 luxury sedan, by Hyundai; the first vehicle in Hyundai's new flagship Genesis luxury brand. [...]
Bluebird Music to Distribute Vienna Acoustics
Bluebird Music has just announced that it has been appointed as the exclusive distributor for Vienna Acoustics in North America. A true European product, Vienna Acoustics' loudspeakers have been hand-built in Vienna, Austria since 1989 and [...]
SVS Launches SoundPath Audio Accessories Line
SVS has just launched their SVS SoundPath Audio Accessories line, which will include a full complement of cabling, terminations and other sound optimizing accessories. The new SoundPath line aims to provide high performance at an affordable [...]
TAVES Consumer Electronics Show Highlights Stunning Technology and Innovation – Show Coverage by Jeremy Phan
Every year, the TAVES Consumer Electronics Show continues to grow and this year marked the inaugural debut of two technology & innovation pavilions dedicated to showcasing high-tech toys, robotics, virtual reality devices, gaming, 3D printing, educational [...]
Iron Maiden and Onkyo – Maiden Audio ED-PHON3S
Iron Maiden and Onkyo Corporation are delighted to announce their new partnership under Maiden Audio and their first on-ear headphone product - the ED-PH0N3S. The new headphones have been designed to deliver the music of Iron [...]
Devialet Phantom Now in Apple Stores
Devialet has announced that Apple will now be showcasing and selling the Phantom Implosive Sound Center across Apple Stores in 2016. In fact, the Phantom will be made available immediately in 13 Apple Stores across the [...]
Totem Acoustic ARC Digital HD Amplifier – Kickstarter Campaign
Canadian speaker maker Totem Acoustic recently introduced a Kickstarter campaign to help fund the development of the company's very first amplifier, designed to bridge the gap between high-quality audio and the world of digital music. Called [...]
HiFiMAN Edition X Planar Magnetic Headphone
HiFiMAN has just announced their latest full-size, open-back, planar magnetic headphone - Edition X. The new Edition X headphone leverages the technology of HiFiMAN's own flagship HE1000 headphone. The new Edition X headphone features asymmetrical ear [...]
CANADA HiFi 2015 Holiday Gift Guide – $500 and Up Gift Ideas!
Gifts Under $1,200 Paradigm PW 600 Premium Compact Wireless Speaker, $699 This wireless speaker is part of Paradigm’s very exciting new series of Premium Wireless speakers, designed to compete with and outperform the popular Sonos products. [...]
CANADA HiFi 2015 Holiday Gift Guide – $100 to $500 Gift Ideas!
Gifts Under $100 Netflix Premium (4K) Subscription, $12/month Got someone on your holiday list that owns a 4K TV? Netflix is currently one of very few sources that offers Ultra HD (4K) content and the picture [...]
CANADA HiFi Dec/Jan 2015/2016 Holiday Issue is Now Available Online and On Your Tablet!
Please choose your preferred format below: Digital Format (for computers and tablets) PDF Edition (ideal for printing) Apple Edition - open the CANADA HiFi app on your tablet / smartphone (App can be downloaded HERE) Android [...]
Monitor Audio – NEW – Platinum II Loudspeaker Range
Monitor Audio has just announced their all-new Platinum II Loudspeaker range of products. The Platinum II range is the most musical, accurate and beautiful loudspeaker line that Monitor Audio has ever created. The new range reflects [...]
Panasonic CX Series 4K Ultra HD Smart TV’s
Panasonic, has announced its first line of value-priced 4K Ultra HD Smart TVs - the new CX Series of 4K Ultra HD Smart TVs, which will be available in December, just in time for the holidays. [...]