CanJams are a time to meet old friends and make new ones. The NYC show is one of my favorite shows because I grew up in Brooklyn and for me, it also serves as a homecoming. The atmosphere of the Marriott Marquis is spectacular. Located in the heart of NYC and on...

HIFIMAN's philosophy is that “the objective listening experience has to be real.” Their new Bluetooth open-back headphones and a wireless speaker are due out in Spring. The Ananda-BT, a wireless version of HIFIMAN's open-back Ananda planar magnetic headphone, and the...

Among the products featured by high-res audio player brand Astell&Kern at CanJam NYC 2019, the consumer headphone and headphone-related products show held Feb. 16 and 17 at the Manhattan Theater District-located Marriott Marquis Hotel, was the $299 ultra-compact,...

In advance of CanJam NYC 2019, Focal announced the Stellia, a new flagship closed-back headphone. Focal promises you’re in for a treat. First, there’s the use of premium materials – including a classy combination of ‘cognac’ and ‘mocha’ leather. It also comes with a...

Just before CanJam NYC 2019, France’s Focal announced its entry into the amp/DAC space and introduced new high-end headphones. The new Stellia closed-back headphones are bolstered by Arche, the company’s first amp/DAC, which is slated for release in March. Aimed...

With a sleek, lightweight design, comfortable eartips, and startling clarity to enrapture you with the siren sounds of your favorite music, Focal’s new Sphear Wireless – which premiered at CanJam NYC 2019 — will have you forgetting there’s a wire behind your head at...

I love CanJams because I love headphones and use them more than box speakers. But more than that, I like participating in worldwide headphone culture. I like the age, ethnic, and gender diversity of headphone people. I like the good-vibe of CanJam’s open rooms with...

I did not spend as much time at CANJAM as I’d planned, [however. . .] I did spend enough time to soak in the hustle and bustle and good cheer that has become a hallmark of headphone enthusiasts. The crowd was mixed in every way, people were having fun, conversation...

Get out your Sunday best. It’s time to play with some new toys and meet the gods who make our days worth living. CanJam NYC will be held on February 16th and 17th at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square. And there will be bathrooms. From snazzy DAPs to teeny weeny...