The Hi-Fi Industry’s Mafia-Like Tactics Are Killing Honest Reviews and It’s Time to Push Back

🔦 SPOTLIGHT

The glitzy hi-fi world has a dirty secret: some companies are playing mob boss, threatening reviewers who dare critique their precious gear.

As audiophiles chase audio nirvana, honest voices are being muzzled faster than you can say "overpriced cables." Industry bigwig Mark Levinson calls it a "racket," but will that be enough to save unbiased reviews? The trust of audio enthusiasts hangs in the balance—along with their wallets.

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Drama Alert

The Hi-Fi Industry's Mafia-Like Tactics Are Killing Honest Reviews and It's Time to Push Back

🎧 Legal threats from audio companies are silencing critical reviews, leaving consumers in the dark.

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