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For a third year in a row, the annual Robb Report Audio Awards continue the tradition begun in 2023 by our editors of bringing top-flight audio products to the attention of music-lovers whose lifestyles and budgets are as diverse as the music they listen to. As every automobile enthusiast knows, once behind the wheel, it’s not always the fastest and most costly car that captures your heart. The aesthetic, tactile, and aural sensations that make a car special are precisely those defining qualities that characterize a remarkable audio component as one that stands apart from the rest—price and specifications be damned.
These real-world recommendations take into consideration the relative value, quality, and performance each piece of gear delivers, with inevitable comparisons to the very best and most costly products available. That’s precisely where the most surprising discoveries are made and the greatest satisfaction is derived. Our editors have always taken particular pleasure in sharing gear whose performance far outdistances its price tag. snip................
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Best speaker is the Wilson Watt/Puppy. $35k/pair.
Best Solid State Integrated Amplifier: Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems Momentum MxV. $65k for which you do not get the optional phono or digital module. However according to Robb's expert editors "while not inexpensive, it is an exceptional value for those seeking the very best."
Among their various categories are of course cables which they say should cost around 10-15% of the system total with naturally Audioquest being suggested.
For a third year in a row, the annual Robb Report Audio Awards continue the tradition begun in 2023 by our editors of bringing top-flight audio products to the attention of music-lovers whose lifestyles and budgets are as diverse as the music they listen to. As every automobile enthusiast knows, once behind the wheel, it’s not always the fastest and most costly car that captures your heart. The aesthetic, tactile, and aural sensations that make a car special are precisely those defining qualities that characterize a remarkable audio component as one that stands apart from the rest—price and specifications be damned.
These real-world recommendations take into consideration the relative value, quality, and performance each piece of gear delivers, with inevitable comparisons to the very best and most costly products available. That’s precisely where the most surprising discoveries are made and the greatest satisfaction is derived. Our editors have always taken particular pleasure in sharing gear whose performance far outdistances its price tag. snip................

The 2025 Audio Awards: The 44 Best Headphones, Earbuds, Speakers, Turntables, and More
Robb Report's Audio Awards name the best audiophile gear of 2025, from headphones and earbuds to speakers and turntables and more.

Best speaker is the Wilson Watt/Puppy. $35k/pair.
Best Solid State Integrated Amplifier: Dan D'Agostino Master Audio Systems Momentum MxV. $65k for which you do not get the optional phono or digital module. However according to Robb's expert editors "while not inexpensive, it is an exceptional value for those seeking the very best."
Among their various categories are of course cables which they say should cost around 10-15% of the system total with naturally Audioquest being suggested.