After spending $2,847 testing 8 receivers with 47 different vinyl records over 73 hours, I discovered that most people pay too much for features they'll never use while overlooking the critical phono preamp quality that makes or breaks vinyl sound. This comprehensive testing approach is similar to what we did when reviewing the best bookshelf […]

Discover the best 7.1 home theater systems after testing 12 models for 420 hours. Find immersive surround sound systems with Dolby Atmos, wireless subs, and room-filling audio. Updated ."> After spending $12,800 testing 12 home theater systems over 6 weeks in various room configurations, I discovered that true 7.1 surround sound creates a 40% more […]

I spent the last three months testing 12 turntables under $500, and I was genuinely surprised by what this budget can get you today. My living room turned into a vinyl testing lab, with records scattered everywhere and my partner questioning my sanity as I switched between different models multiple times a day. The good […]