Joey Roth Ceramic Speakers

Industrial designer Joey Roth has created an antidote to bland, rectangular bookshelf speakers. Drawing inspiration from tactile mid-century designs, these speakers are made by hand from a mix of aluminum, cork, Baltic birch, and white-glazed porcelain. Their stunning visual presence begs to not only be heard, but seen. The four-inch drivers provide a 70 Hz - 20 kHz frequency range coupled with a completely analog signal path that's as short as possible without DSP or filters, while oxygen-free copper wiring source the drivers. We opted to include Roth's Bluetooth receiver alongside the matching external amp — both of which are made from steel and cast iron — to make it a complete, modern set, allowing you to link up with your preferred source, whether it be a turntable (with phono pre-amp), your computer, or simply the phone in your pocket. All necessary, premium cables and connectors are included.

Speakers: Height: 7" / Width: 5" / Depth: 10"

Mighty Spotify Player

Like an iPod shuffle for streaming, the Mighty Spotify Player lets you enjoy your playlists without the need for a larger device. The small, square device clips easily onto clothing or accessories, and has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth for syncing your music from Spotify and then streaming it to your headphones, no wires required. It's drop- and water-resistant, holds up to 1,000 songs, and since the songs are stored locally, there's don't need a signal to listen. Available in black, white, and orange.

Boulder 1160 Stereo Amplifier

The first product in their 1100 series, the Boulder 1160 Stereo Amplifier has the unenviable task of following in the footsteps of the audiophile revered 1060. But it's up to the task, with better circuit layout and thermal management, providing for improved sound quality and less interference. Just like its predecessor, it can generate output power of up to 300 watts, which can push any set of loudspeakers to ideal levels. But the technological upgrades — including a more compact design and the ability to work with other networked devices in the home — help it truly stand out. Add in the machined front panel that depicts the topography of Flagstaff Mountain near Boulder, and you have what is certain to be another huge hit amongst audiophiles.

McIntosh MA9000 Integrated Amp

Some people like new audio equipment. Some like vintage. The McIntosh MA9000 Integrated Amp looks vintage, but ensures it'll stay relevant way after it's hit "vintage" age. It has ten analog inputs, including two balanced and six unbalanced, as well as phono inputs for both MC and MM setups. The digital inputs — comprised of two coaxial, two optical, one USB, and one MCT — all sit on a single card that's easily replaced as new technology comes along. An eight-channel, 32-bit DAC keeps things sounding great no matter the source, and at 300 Watts per channel regardless of if your speakers are 2, 4, or 8 Ohm, it's the most powerful McIntosh ever built.

Porsche Design 911 Speaker

The Porsche Design 911 Speaker doesn't just look like an exhaust pipe. It's built from one. Using the pipes from the 911 GT3 to output the sound and an aluminum housing to keep them perched in mid-air, this speaker is a tempting gadget for any auto lover. Bluetooth 4.0 with apt-X and 60 watts of power ensure high-quality sound, and 24 hours of battery life means that like the car it's built from, you won't need to leave it in one place. Available in Europe now, it will go on sale stateside in October.

People People Transparent Speaker

Born from an art-school design concept that went viral, the Transparent Speaker from Stockholm-based People People proves great sounding speakers don't have to come in oversized black boxes. Built of lasting materials like locally-sourced sapphire glass, and utilizing a design scheme that can be dismantled and maintained with an included simple wrench tool, this stunning speaker is a dream come true for audiophile DIYers everywhere. While previous iterations of the Transparent Speaker required the use of your own separate, external component to play tunes over Bluetooth, we're particularly pleased that they now come with a built-in Bluetooth adapter for usage from your phone or tablet. But don't worry, you're still given the option of the original modular setup allowing you to connect any audio source via USB or 3.5mm line-in, with line out capabilities as well. Hardware features include a 6.5-inch woofer, dual 3-inch full range drivers, an energy efficient, built-in amplifier with embedded digital signal processing, front panel treble, bass, and volume controls, and old-school power switch.

Dimensions: 16" tall / 13" wide / 4.17" deep
Frequency Response: 35 Hz-20 Khz ±5Db
Woofer Output: 80-100 W

Seed Turntable

Designed to be a do-it-all audio solution, the Seed Turntable combines wireless streaming with the joy of vinyl in a single package. It uses a patented shock absorber to keep vibrations at bay, which is important since the aluminum platter sits atop the speaker box. Inside is a belt-drive system and a 70W amp, as well as two 1" silk tweeters, two 4" subs, and electronics for both Wifi and Bluetooth streaming. The specs suggest the sound output should be impressive, but it also has RCA and optical outputs for connecting it to larger systems.

Apple HomePod Speaker

We knew it was inevitable. The Apple HomePod Speaker still manages to surprise. Standing under seven inches tall, it's a 3D mesh-wrapped cylinder with a ton of tech built-in. On specs alone, the array of seven tweeters, precision acoustic horns, and four-inch upward-facing subwoofer sound good. Thanks to its Apple A8 brain, it makes the most of them by automatically detecting your space and creating a profile tailored to your home. And of course, an array of six microphones let you talk to Siri, so you can do everything from play an Apple Music playlist to set a location-based reminder using nothing more than your voice. Shipping in December in white or space gray.

Love Hulten Astovox Hi-Fi System

Known for his intriguing retro-futuristic gaming and computer designs, Love Hulton is now bringing his talents to bear on the audio world. The Love Hulten Astovox Hi-Fi System hides its Pioneer-sourced 6.75-inch drivers inside handmade African Mahogany cubes finished with brushed aluminum front panels. They're powered by a 2x50W amplifier housed in a matching case, with simple tone controls to adjust the sound and both Bluetooth and 3.5mm inputs. Limited to just 100 signed and numbered units.

Spinbox DIY Turntable

Part of the allure of vinyl is the tactile experience of selecting an album, pulling it from its sleeve, and dropping the needle. The Spinbox DIY Turntable takes it even farther, letting you experience the building of the player itself. It ships in multiple pieces, and takes five steps — and less than 20 minutes — to assemble. Spec-wise, it can play at 33, 45, or 78 rpm, is powered via a convenient Micro USB hookup, and has a built-in amp and speakers, with a line-out for improved sound.

Harman Kardon Invoke

Amazon and Google aren't the only ones bringing voice-powered assistants into your home. Microsoft's throwing its hat into the ring via the new Harman Kardon Invoke. Powered by Cortana, it lets you play music, place Skype calls, control your smart home devices, and do other Alexa-style tasks by doing nothing but talking in its direction. And unlike most other devices of its ilk, it takes sound seriously, with three woofers and three tweeters hidden inside its stylish aluminum shell.

Elbow Cassette Tape Player

Iconic as the cassette itself has become, most portable players obscured their contents inside plastic housings. The Elbow Cassette Tape Player is different. Simultaneously stripped down and innovative, this concept uses a single pulley to drive the tape and an optical sensor to track the speed. Combined with the bi-axial arm and control wheel, that means it's incredibly small and leaves most of the cassette exposed for your visual enjoyment. Audio is output via a standard 3.5mm headphone plug. The device recharges via mini-USB, a port that doubles as a way to transfer audio to a computer, and a small pin on the back lets you attach it to clothes and bags.

Geneva Touring S DAB Radio

Built to deliver outstanding sound in a surprisingly small package, the Geneva Touring S DAB Radio is a powerful portable audio solution. In addition to its FM-RDS/DAB/DAB+ digital tuner, it also has Bluetooth and a line-in jack for connecting other audio sources. The rechargeable lithium battery lasts for over 20 hours per charge, the LED display is easy to read in any condition, and at nearly three pounds, its built quality is virtually unmatched. Available in black, red, or cognac.

Bose SoundLink Revolve Speaker

For a company that's marketed "room-filling sound" for years, it's a little surprising that the Bose SoundLink Revolve Speaker is their first to incorporate 360-degree speakers. Highly portable, it overcomes its small body by using a downward-facing transducer, dual passive radiators, and a carefully-angled acoustic deflector to transmit full sound wherever it's placed. Its rechargeable battery lasts for 12 hours per charge, Bluetooth frees you from the tyranny of wires, and the water-resistant body means it's as welcome at the pool as it is on the patio. Also available in a larger, more robust "+" version for $100 more.

Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Shape Speaker

Designed to hang on your wall, the Bang & Olufsen BeoSound Shape Speaker is far more than a single speaker. The modular system incorporates as many as 44 individual speakers, as well as optional integrated acoustic damper tiles that can improve the sound from any source in any room you place them in. A connectivity hub handles incoming streams via Chromecast, AirPlay, and Bluetooth, and of course, it also plays nice with the company's other Multiroom components for a whole-house audio experience. Available in a variety of fabric covers, including exclusive wools from Kvadrat, it can be adapted to match nearly any space.

Mark Levinson No.515 Turntable

Developed in collaboration with VPI, the Mark Levinson No.515 Turntable is the storied audio brand's first record player. It's built around a 20-pound aluminum platter, connected via a triple belt drive system to a high-torque motor mounted on a separate chassis and housed in an isolated enclosure. The main chassis is made from a sandwich of vinyl-wrapped MDF and aluminum that sits on vibration-damping feet, and the custom-designed record weight and platter mat further help eliminate all unwanted vibrations and instability. Available with or without a factory-installed cartridge and made by hand in the USA.

Wrensilva Loft Record Console

It can be a daunting task to put together a great hi-fi system that has a look to match a high-quality sound. But this Loft Record Console from Wrensilva has been carefully curated to give you everything you need. It comes equipped with a 300 watts per channel Wrensilva amp, a beautiful belt-driven turntable, and Sonos functionality for seamless switching between streaming and vinyl. It's constructed using North American Walnut hardwood with gloss acrylic details, and the speaker stands are naturally patinaed hand welded steel. You even get a steel shelf with dividers for storage of up to 120 pieces of vinyl and a capture tray for vinyl accessories.

Sonos Playbase Speaker

According to Sonos, up to 70% of people don't wall-mount their TVs. The Sonos Playbase Speaker is designed for them. Standing roughly 2.3-inches tall, over two feet wide, and over a foot deep, it's able to support center-stand TVs up to 77 lbs, yet can fit underneath most TVs with legs on either end. In addition to using its ten speakers — six mid-range, three tweeters, and one woofer — to improve the sound of your favorite shows and movies, it also serves as a streaming music player, just like the rest of the Sonos family. Available in black or white.

Decibel Upgradeable Speaker

Technology pushes forward at such a quick pace that many gadgets are already outdated by the time they hit store shelves. The Decibel Upgradeable Speaker looks to break this cycle by letting you replace any part inside its anodized aluminum chassis. That includes the electronics, which set together on a single board, the speakers, which include dual two-inch cast alloy bass drivers and two soft dome tweeters, and the rechargeable lithium-ion batteries. It can charge directly over USB-C or via the included wireless charging dock, can link with other Decibel units for more room-filling sound, and is available with either a white or black removable grille.

Miniot Wheel Turntable

Reducing the turntable to its most basic elements, the Miniot Wheel Turntable cleverly hides its components behind the record itself. An electronically-stabilized belt drive spins the heavy aluminum platter at a perfect 33.3 rpm, while the outer ring secures the record and eliminates resonance. The tonearm, modified AT95E cartridge, drive, amp, and electronics sit in a vibration-isolated block inside a cavity in the platter, and it's all controlled by the center stick. A wood base in walnut, cherry, or mahogany gives the minimal design an added bit of finish. Made in Holland.

And Vinyly Cremated Ash Vinyl Records

For hardcore audiophiles, your record collection and love for music are a way of life. And thanks to And Vinyly Cremated Ash Vinyl Records, that passion can reach beyond life as well. Any Vinyly is a company based in the UK that presses cremated remains into vinyl records. The ashes are sifted and spread across a vinyl record before being sealed and finished. The customer chooses the audio, which can range from favorite songs to audio of the recently deceased themselves. Any Vinyly will even provide a custom art sleeve to commemorate the dearly departed.

WarmTone Record Pressing Machine

The resurgence of vinyl has led to a big problem: no one's built any pressing machines in decades. Until now. The WarmTone Record Pressing Machine is poised to replace the comparatively ancient machines currently hard at work to satiate our appetite for wax. Fully automated, it uses modern technologies to let operators monitor and control every step of the process, including pressing, trimming, and labelling, on multiple machines at once. Its advanced steam heating and water cooling systems virtually eliminate warps, and cuts pressing timeframes nearly in half, improving quality control at the same time that it increases production.

Ballfinger Reel-To-Reel Tape Player

With a classic design that's as timeless as it is technical, the Ballfinger Reel-To-Reel Tape Player is the ideal tool for enjoying esoteric recordings. The controls on the left-hand side of its hefty aluminum chassis are for playback, while those on the right handle recording. It's compatible with rolls up to 30mm in size, can be operated vertically or horizontally, and thanks to the ultra-precise digital counter on the front, you'll know the elapsed time down to the hundredth of a second.

Cinder Speakers

You can do a lot of things with cinder blocks, but creating a set of speakers is one of the less obvious options. Cinder Speakers are a development from Daniel Ballou and Dashdot that turns simple cinder blocks into high fidelity speakers. It turns out that concrete is a low resonance material that minimizes vibrations and reduces coloration of the sound delivered by the drivers. They ship pre-assembled and pre-wired, including a 5" driver, tweeter, crossover, and input jack. Of course, they are heavy, but once set up are able to create an impressive sound given the rudimentary components.

Technics SL-1200GR Turntable

Last year's SL-1200G lauded the return of the heralded Technics turntable, albeit at a seriously high price. The Technics Grand Class SL-1200GR Turntable expands the lineup with a model that packs a lot of the same tech for less cash. It borrows heavily from its predecessor, using a coreless direct-drive motor with rotor magnets placed on both sides to eliminate rotation irregularities. The platter is a two-layer affair, with die-cast aluminum upgraded with deadening rubber on its entire rear surface, and the aluminum tonearm is manually assembled and adjusted by Japanese artisans. In other words, it's every bit as worthy of the SL-1200 moniker.

Lenovo Smart Assistant

It may remind you of an Amazon Echo. There's a good reason for that. Developed in collaboration with Amazon, the Lenovo Smart Assistant packs Alexa's smarts into a more decor-friendly package. Like the Echo, it has an array of 360-degree, far-field microphones to let you turn off lights, order pizzas, or hail an Uber using nothing but your voice. It also has a 5W tweeter and 10W woofer for music, but should you decide you need something a bit more powerful, there's an all-black, Harman Kardon-powered edition with a larger sound cavity for improved performance.

Samsung H7 Wireless Speaker

There's a reason turntables and CDs are still around: no matter how good wireless audio gets, it has a hard time competing with wired, high-res sources. The Samsung H7 Wireless Speaker uses new UHQ technology to upscale any incoming audio to 32bit output, resulting in lifelike music no matter the source. The speaker itself is impressive, with a bass response going down to 35Hz, algorithms that work to cut down on distortion, and a "wide-band" tweeter that expands the sweet spot. Dual wheels offer control of volume and streaming services, Bluetooth support is unconfirmed but highly likely, and the contemporary metal finish should look great in any room.

Bang & Olufsen Brass Collection

Inspired by Art Deco styling, the Bang & Olufsen Brass Collection replaces the company's typical stainless steel and aluminum with the warm, gold hue of brass. The collection encompasses most of the company's key products, from the portable, wireless Beosound 1, to the top-of-the-line Beolab 90 speakers. Accents like smoked oak and black steel add to the unique style, making the company's signature designs all the more interesting.