Edifier MR5 review: The surprisingly grown-up 3-way desktop monitor
Tri-amping power, strong bass & app tuning
Edifier MR5 review: Triple active desktop monitors with strong bass, precise mids and ConneX app tuning. A real recommendation for 250 euros.
Mackie CR8BT review – Compact with great breath
Compact active loudspeakers with considerable bass depth
Mackie CR8BT review: compact active speaker with powerful bass, high dynamics and a wide range of applications. Ideal for desktop, studio and living room.
Tronsmart Bang 2 review: 90 W Bluetooth speaker with power
More power, more endurance - and what else?
The Tronsmart Bang 2 delivers 90 W of power, stronger bass and a longer runtime. In the review, the party speaker shows clear progress compared to its predecessor.
JBL PartyBox 520 review: Loud, mobile and surprisingly balanced
Party sound for adults
In the review, the JBL PartyBox 520 impresses with high sound pressure, balanced sound and rich bass without booming. All the facts about technology, features and sound at a glance.
Review: Tronsmart Fiitune X30 – Portable home speaker with spatial audio
Tronsmart has never been this classy
Review: Tronsmart Fiitune X30 with 80 W output, hi-res audio, upward-firing drivers and IPX6 protection. Portable solution for living rooms and outdoors.
Hama Canton UltiMate Pro review: What does the German boombox offer?
Almost a hi-fi system at your fingertips
Review: The Hama Canton UltiMate Pro offers 120 W power, 24 h battery, power bank, extensive connections and IPX6 weather protection. Ideal for gardens and parties.
Cayin RU9 review: How good does a tube dongle really sound?
High-end audio has rarely been so mobile and affordable
The Cayin RU9 brings tube sound to your pocket: USB DAC, headphone amplifier and Nutube vacuum tube for high-end sound on the go.
OneOdio Studio Max 1 review: DJ headphones with LDAC & 120 h battery life
What can the endurance runner do for disc jockeys?
The OneOdio Studio Max 1 combines LDAC streaming, 120 h battery and DJ functions. In the test, it shows strengths in terms of features – and weaknesses in terms of sound.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 review: sound miracle with health extras
The best thing you can do to your ears (and iPhone)?
The cult brand from Cupertino dominates the world of its loyal followers without much competition. The new Apple AirPods Pro 3 are also likely to…
Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen) review – more dynamics, better bass
Thumping bass and increased dynamics
The new Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones 2nd Gen deliver powerful bass, improved head tracking and strong noise canceling. Voices sound rougher, but the app convinces with flexible ANC options and equalizer.
Cambridge Melomania P100SE review
Here we go again: What can the Special Edition do better?
Cambridge Audio Melomania P100SE review – ANC headphones with high-res sound
Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 review: A new sound level?
Powerful bass from slim over-ear headphones
New design, better technology, better sound: the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 wants to do everything better. All the technical details and differences to the Px7 S2 in the review.
JBL Bar 300MK2 review – compact soundbar with new MultiBeam technology
What can JBL's most affordable 2nd generation Dolby Atmos soundbar do?
Review: The JBL Bar 300 MK2 impresses with powerful sound, PureVoice 2.0 and MultiBeam 3.0 – more dynamics and surround sound than its predecessor.
KEF XIO review: High-end soundbar with Dolby Atmos & Uni-Q MX
Twelve drivers, one goal: true home theater from a single enclosure
KEF XIO review: The elegant soundbar combines 12 drivers, Uni-Q-MX technology and VECO bass control to create true home cinema sound at hi-fi level.
Review: VPI Player (Version 2025) – Turntable with headphone amplifier
High end vinyl for beginners
The VPI Player combines plug & play with high-end sound: integrated phono amp, VPI Shirley system, solid platter. Perfect for vinyl beginners.
Majority Quadriga review: All-in-one system with CD, DAB+ & streaming
Majority Report
The Majority Quadriga combines CD, DAB+, FM, streaming and Bluetooth in one compact device. In the review, it impressed with its simple operation and powerful sound.
Edifier D32 review
Classic design meets modern hi-res sound
The Edifier D32 combines nostalgic design with hi-res audio playback. It sounds great, but has problems outdoors despite the battery.
Mackie CR3.5BT review: Studio sound for the desktop
How much studio is in the small stereo Bluetooth speakers?
The Mackie CR3.5BT is a really good little stereo Bluetooth speaker set. This is especially true when you consider the low price.
Volvo EX90 review with Bowers & Wilkins and Dolby Atmos
Spacious wonder with up to seven seats and Dolby Atmos 3D sound
The Volvo EX90 with immersive Dolby Atmos distributes 1,610 W over 25 loudspeakers for a surround sound that even exceeds the lavish dimensions of the electric SUV.
BYD Sealion 7 review with Dynaudio Confidence Sound System
Well roared, Sealion!
In the review, the BYD Sealion 7 impressed with its agile driving characteristics and a truly audiophile sound system.
Mazda CX-60 review with Bose sound system
Funs and Boses
A cream of the crop mild hybrid diesel drive and a great sound system as part of an extensive but affordable equipment package make the Mazda 60 e-Skyactiv D 254 HOMURA with its Bose BassMatch Centerpoint 2 sound system with 12 loudspeakers an insider tip among SUVs.
Mazda MX-5 with Bose sound system in the road test
Forever young: Light and affordable roadster with very spacious hi-fi sound
Despite its pleasingly low vehicle weight, the Mazda MX-5 boasts a Bose sound system with rich bass and a wide-ranging, spatial sound stage.
The roadster itself has a high entertainment value.
Polestar 3 with Bowers & Wilkins 3D Surround Sound and Dolby Atmos
Pole star position for Dolby and Bowers & Wilkins
The Polestar 3 comes with Bowers & Wilkins 3D sound and Dolby Atmos as standard. This fulfills the dream of a concert hall on wheels.
VW Passat B9 with Harman Kardon hi-fi review
Grown with the wind: Fresh breeze for the Passat
Is the Harman Kardon audio system is an offer you should not refuse, if you are considering buying a VW Passat? We checked it out in the review.
Buying Guides & News
Bang & Olufsen celebrates 100 years with the Beolab 90 Titan Edition
100 years of perfection in aluminum with a titanium touch
Bang & Olufsen celebrates 100 years with the Beolab 90 Titan Edition – a handcrafted reissue of the iconic high-end aluminum loudspeaker.
Technical Insights
Spotify brings Lossless Connect and 24-bit quality at no extra charge
Spotify lossless streaming for Sony, Bose and Cambridge
Spotify is the most popular streaming service, also thanks to its sophisticated app and the stable Spotify Connect function. This is now being expanded to…
Sonos Ace: What the software update brings
Practical test of the new functions
The Sonos Ace is set to make a leap with a software update with functions. A practical test provides more information.
STEREO GUIDE HIGH END 2025 Reference Playlist
Listening comparisons with our selected test tracks
STEREO GUIDE has created a public playlist with Qobuz for the HIGH END 2025 in Munich. You can use it to make your own listening comparisons.
The best Bluetooth speakers for outdoors
Outdoor sound for camping, hiking, beach or party
Waterproof, shockproof, loud: What makes outdoor boxes stand out? In the test, we found the best outdoor Bluetooth speakers from 35 to 450 euros.