Top 15 Audio Forums, Discussions, and Message Boards
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An Audio Forum is a discussion forum for audio professionals, audio system users and enthusiasts. Individuals can discuss audio equipment, sound engineering, and the latest audio devices. Find information about the latest top-of-the-line audio systems. Check out the Audio Forums to learn everything about the art of audio. Learn more about audio equipment like home theatres, portable audio, amplifiers, loudspeakers, as well as audio cables and headphones. Audio enthusiasts can learn about speakers and equipment setup, the best devices for high-quality audio, and more.
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Here are 15 Best Audio Forums you should follow in 2023
1. Audiokarma
Audiokarma is an audio-related message board to hang out and talk audio without the attitude that can be annoying on other websites.
audiokarma.org/for..
1.5K 30 posts / day View Recent Threads
2. diyAudio
San Francisco, California, US
diyAudio is a community dedicated to helping everyone learn the art of audio.
diyaudio.com/forums
287 14 posts / day View Recent Threads
3. Audioholics Forums
Florida, US
A friendly place to discuss everything related to home theater, including the AV equipment, set up, calibration and more.
forums.audioholics..
123.6K 8.1K 3 posts / day View Recent Threads
4. Audio Review » Audio & Video Forums
Redwood City, California, US
AudioReview Forum offers space to discuss about Home Audio, portable audio, general audio, vintage gear, amps/preamps, speakers, cables.
forums.audioreview..
1.9K 18 posts / week View Recent Threads
5. DIY Audio Projects Forum
Canada
DIY Audio Projects documents several DIY HiFi audio projects for Audiophiles. Projects include vacuum tube amplifiers, gain clones (chip amps), MOSFET... amps, preamplifiers, loudspeakers, and audio cables.more
diyaudioprojects.c..
4.3K 533 30 posts / week View Recent Threads
6. Audio Round Table
A forum for audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre...-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more.more
AudioRoundTable.com
6 posts / week View Recent Threads
7. Audio Addicts Forum
Audio Addicts Forum is a place to discuss everything about HiFi, Music and more.
audioaddictsforum.com
3 posts / day View Recent Threads
8. Audio Forums
A friendly community of audio enthusiasts with discussion ranging from hifi setups to equipment classifieds.
audio-forums.com
8 posts / month View Recent Threads
9. Tom's Guide » Audio
New York, England, UK
Think of Tom's Guide as your geeky friend who's always on call. From smartphones to drones to virtual reality ventures, we've got your tech needs cove...red. This section is a place to discuss Audio.more
forums.tomsguide.c..
39.6K 38K 3 posts / week View Recent Threads
10. Stereophile » General Rants
Stereophile offers authoritative reviews, informed recommendations, helpful advice, and controversial opinions, all stemming from the revolutionary id...ea that audio components should be judged on how they reproduce musicmore
stereophile.com/fo..
76.1K 17.8K 10 posts / month View Recent Threads
11. DigitGeek » Audio
Everything aural from ear-buds, speakers, PMPs, iPods to Hi-fi setups.
geek.digit.in/comm..
22.9K 124 1 post / month View Recent Threads
Audio Subforums
| Forum Name | Subforum Name | Subforum Description | Also in |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audiokarma Forums | AK New Format | Everything about the NEW FORMAT (xenForo 2015) goes in here | |
| AK News | What's new and news at Audiokarma for the index page. | ||
| AK Charities & Christmas | Here we post auctions, sales, fundraisers and other threads for the VOA Helping Families at Christmas project. | ||
| AK Fests | Events & Details of our annual meet in Southfield, MI. | ||
| AK Polls | Like it says - Polls for the new index page. | ||
| Music Forums | The reason for our passions! | ||
| Movies & Television | Encompassing the world of the big screen and in the living room | ||
| General Audio Discussion | Anything audio is fair game | ||
| Solid State | Hot funk, cool punk, even if it's old junk, it's still rock'n'roll to us | ||
| Tube Audio | |||
| Digital Sources | Streaming, CD, SACD, MP3, iPod integration, and music servers | ||
| DACs | |||
| Turntables | Analog at its finest. Its all about spinning vinyl. | ||
| Tuners | SS and Tube tunas grab them dials and give em a spin ! | ||
| Tape | Reel to Reels, Cass and more. | ||
| Headphones | |||
| Speakers | The most vital link in the chain..... | Speaker Forums | |
| Listening Spaces | "Space - The Final Frontier" ~~ How your room affects playback. | ||
| Home Theater & Video | Bringing the cinematic experience home. | ||
| New Gear - Values | Tomorrow's Vintage - Real Values in New Gear | ||
| New Gear - Performance | The Latest & Greatest(No Discussion of Value) | ||
| High-End Separates from Years Past | High End Gear from Yesteryear | ||
| The Cutting Edge | |||
| The Magazine Forum | Hot Topics in Any Current Audio Magazine or Book - Print or Online | ||
| Equipment Reviews & Opinions | From amps to cables and everything in between, share your experiences with us! | ||
| British Audio | The British philosophy for building an audio system | ||
| DIY | DIY Forums | ||
| Eico Place | All things Eico. | ||
| McIntosh Audio | |||
| Marantz Audio | |||
| Fisher | For everything Avery ever built. | ||
| Kenwood-Trio/Kensonic-Accuphase | Audiokarma's home for Kenwood and TRIO gear, Kensonic and Accuphase, as well. | ||
| Pioneer Audio | |||
| Exclusively Sansui | Anything & everything Sansui | ||
| Yamaha | Natural Sound lives here. | ||
| Infinity Loudspeakers | Technology • Performance • Design | ||
| The Klipsch Korner | A home away from home for our Klipsch brethren. | ||
| The Lansing Legacy | ALTEC, JBL and UREI speaker topics | ||
| Dollars and Sense | What's my gear worth? Check out this deal! Is this a good buy? All these questions and anything relating sound to a price have a home in this forum. No buying experience posts allowed ! | ||
| Business and Vendor Classifieds | |||
| Barter Town preview | This place is for previewing some of the goodies for sale in our subscriber only, Barter Town forum | ||
| Packing & Shipping | The good, the bad, the ugly and the criminal. | ||
| The AudioKarma Pony Express | Need something picked up? Going somewhere and can bring something back? Post here on our nationwide network of friends across the continent. | ||
| General Off Topic Forums | Anything goes......well, almost anything.... | ||
| Wheels, Wings, Mud, and Water | |||
| Sports & Outdoor Adventure | Whether it's football, hunting, fishing, camping......if it happens outside, it happens here...... | ||
| Cooking & Spirits | From sliders to steak, from Mad Dog to Shiraz.....this is the place! | ||
| Musical Instruments | The AudioKarma musician's corner | ||
| Cameras and Photography | |||
| Gaming | Xbox, Playstation, Nintendo, Online, Multiplayer, and more... | ||
| Audioholics Forums | Beginners and Audiophytes | Don't be embarrassed to post here if you're just getting into home theater. You're likely to get the best help as we all peruse this forum and lend a hand... | |
| GENERAL AV Discussions | Come here to discuss topics posted on the home page of Audioholics or just a generic home theater related question. We'll provide links from the articles... | ||
| Contest Giveaways from Audioholics Partners! | Want to win one of our monthly giveaway products? Stop in and "Post to Win". The odds are insanely great and the prizes are very cool. This is your chance... | ||
| Amps, AV Pre-Pros & Receivers | This is the place to post questions, comments and observations on AV pre-pros and receivers and power amplifiers. We cover the latest in immersive surround... | ||
| Loudspeakers | |||
| Sound Bars | Sound bars are a convenient way of improving the sound of your HDTV without the complexity of a multi-speaker solution. They attempt to offer a full... | ||
| Headphones and Earphones | Headphones are a great way to achieve high fidelity in your own personal space. We discuss all types of headphones including: in-ear, over-ear, open back... | ||
| Subwoofers | |||
| DVD/UHD Blu-ray & Misc Hardware | For posts regarding CD/DVD/DVD-A/SACD and Ultra HD Blu-ray Players, DVRs, and anything related to home theater hardware this is where you want to be. Yes... | ||
| HDTV Displays | Looking for the latest in Ultra HD displays or confused with all the lingo (ie. 1080p, 4k, 8k, UHD, etc) ? We cover everything from LCD to OLED, and Plasma... | ||
| Projectors & Screens | Front projection systems mated with a high quality screen can recreate the cinema experience in your home theater. Got a question on screen gain, perforated... | ||
| Home Theater PC (HTPC) & Media Streamers | If you have a computer or media server or streaming device (ie. AppleTV, Roku, FireTV, etc) and use it in your home theater this is the place to talk about... | ||
| Lifestyle & Portables | Gadgets, remote controls. gizmos, bluetooth, desktop systems, smart speakers and portable music and streaming devices are discussed here. | ||
| Write Your Own Review | Registered Members can post new AV related product reviews. All others can View and Reply. Please be sure to post your review using the manufacturers exact... | ||
| deals, Deals, DEALS! | Here we'll post deals relating to home theater for you to peruse. Especially good deals might make the home page, but check here for the latest of... | ||
| CLASSIFIEDS - SELL YOUR GEAR | Come here to sell your gear to other audio enthusiasts. It's fast, it's easy, and best of all, it's FREE. Please be sure to read and agree to the Forum... | ||
| Musical Goodness | |||
| Movies, Ultra HD Blu-ray Discs, DVDs & Theatricks | |||
| Room Acoustics, System Layout & Setup | Need some help with improving your room acoustics or positioning that subwoofer for best bass response? This is the place to discuss room acoustics, speaker... | ||
| A/V Interconnects, Cables & Power Conditioning | |||
| Gaming Central | Whether you like gaming on a Sony PS4, XBOX One X, Nintendo Wii U, PC, or an old Commodore 64, this is your nerd hangout to get your gaming fix on. Got good... | ||
| E-Book Membership Club | |||
| DIY Corner - Tips & Techniques | |||
| The Steam Vent | Talk just about anything you'd like here. Or, if you've got a beef about a manufacturer, or you just want to vent some audio steam... come on in. This is... | ||
| Pros and Joes Systems Gallery | Get some great installation and home theater ideas here. This is where Audioholics members and CE professionals and custom installation companies can strut... | ||
| DIY Audio Projects Forum | Vacuum Tubes / Thermionic Valves | ||
| Solid State / Op-Amps / Chip Amps / Class-D | |||
| Speakers, Subwoofers and Headphones | |||
| Audio Sources and Signal Processing | |||
| Audio Cables and Power Cords | |||
| DIY Radio | |||
| DIY Electronics and Components | |||
| Chassis, Wood/Metalworking and Tools | |||
| Hi-Fi Equipment and Audiophile Talk | |||
| Audiophile Music and Audio Rooms | |||
| Audio Round Table | General | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | |
| LSAF | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| Group Build | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| Craftsmen | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| Source | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| Silicon Valley | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| Thermionic Emissions | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| Speaker | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | Speaker Forums | |
| Room Acoustics | |||
| Measurement | |||
| Home Theater | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | Home Theater Forums | |
| Pro Sound | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| Movies & Music | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| Radio | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| Swap Meet | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| OddWatt Audio | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| Pi Speakers | |||
| Tower | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| Dungeon | Audio advice and discussions with audiophiles and professionals. Free discussion forums, open to all and frequented by industry experts. Ask questions and get advice on stereos, speakers, hi-end amplifiers, pre-amps, home theater, tube hi-fi, turntables, vinyl, tweaks, music, films, video, DVDs and more. | ||
| Audio Addicts Forum | General Announcements | ||
| Digital Sources | |||
| Turntables and Analogue Sources | |||
| Amplification | |||
| Speakers | |||
| Cables and Accessories | |||
| New, NOS or Vintage Glass | |||
| Headphone Listening | |||
| General Hifi and Audio | |||
| Blogs & Vlogs | |||
| The Gallery | |||
| Member Reviews | |||
| Meet-ups, Bake offs and get Togethers | |||
| DIY Project suggestions | |||
| DIY Builds | DIY Forums | ||
| Music Discussion | Music Forums | ||
| The Measurement Dump | |||
| Off Topic Discussion | |||
| For Sale or Wanted | |||
| Bargain Alerts | |||
| Arke Audio | |||
| Bigbottle Audio | |||
| Coherent Systems | |||
| Orchard Audio | |||
| Velvet Vortex | |||
| Wakefield Turntables | |||
| Audio Forums | HI-FI AND GENERAL AUDIO | All earths catered for from flat to round! | HiFi Forums |
| DIY DISCUSSION | All your mods, tweaks and custom builds! | DIY Forums | |
| CLASSICAL MUSIC | All our "serious" music discussion happens here... | ||
| GENERAL MUSIC | Pop/Rock/Dance/Jazz/World/etc - All tastes catered for... | ||
| GENERAL CHAT | There is life outside of HiFi and Music, we're told! | ||
| SHOWCASE DISCUSSION | Each showcase entry has it's own discussion thread in this section. | ||
| USER MANUALS, SERVICE MANUALS AND SCHEMATICS | |||
| CLASSIFIED ADVERTS | Free advertising for all our private sellers! You need at least 10 posts to create a listing. | ||
| TRADE ADVERTS AND DISCUSSION | Free advertising for traders and businesses! | ||
| Stereophile Forums | General Rants 'n' Raves | ||
| The Entry Level | |||
| Tweaks 'n' Tips | |||
| Room Tuning & Acoustics | |||
| Manufacturers' Showcase | |||
| The Dead Zone | |||
| Loudspeakers | |||
| Analog Sources | |||
| Digital Sources | |||
| Amplification | Amplifier Forums | ||
| Computer Audio | |||
| Headphones & Headphone Accessories | Headphones Forums | ||
| Cables | |||
| The Blue Room | |||
| Backstage Pass | |||
| Heartland Owners Forum | Audio | ||
| AnandTech Forums | Audio Components | Audio equipment for the living room and beyond. Talk about setups, hardware, and your deepest desires centering around the attaining the ideal audiophile... | |
| Electronics Forums | Audio |