Loewe neo: Premium portable speaker with lighting and 50 watts
Sound in a New Light
The Loewe neo combines 50 watts, two passive membranes, app control, and LED lighting in an IP67-rated aluminum housing. Pre-orders begin November 20.
Pure Evoke One and Evoke Home II: Heritage Radios Made of Real Wood
Deep Roots, New Waves
Pure is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the Evoke One and Evoke Home II: real wood, DAB+, internet radio, Bluetooth 5.3, and—on the Home II—a CD player.
Sony ULT Tower 5 Review: A 300-watt party speaker with deep bass
Let There Be Bass!
In our test, the Sony ULT Tower 5 delivers incredibly deep bass, natural vocals, and 300 watts. How good are the app, battery life, and ease of use for 400 euros?
Philips The Roller MS60 Review: The Ghettoblaster Is Back
A retro icon with a modern interior
The Philips The Roller S60 impressed in our test with its retro design, color display, and rich sound. However, the Bluetooth speaker struggles at high volumes.
Sony ULT Tower Max, 7, and 5: Party Speakers with XLR and Auracast
Sony Brings the Bass in Three Sizes
Sony introduces the ULT Tower Max, ULT Tower 7, and ULT Tower 5, featuring up to 2,150 watts of power, XLR connectivity, karaoke, Auracast, and powerful bass.
Edifier with news: XR6 Studio Monitor and Subwoofer MW6T
From the studio to the basement
At IFA 2026, Edifier is showcasing the XR6 three-way studio monitor and the compact 210-watt MW6T subwoofer as add-ons to the M90.
Bose Noise-Canceling Wired Earbuds: USB-C In-Ear Headphones with ANC and No Battery
Wired for Quiet
Bose is back with USB-C in-ear headphones: QuietControl ANC without a battery, 24-bit/48 kHz, and three listening modes for 99.95 euros. They go on sale October 15.
Cayin HA-1A Mk3: Tube Headphone Amplifier with 2.8 watts for 1,298 euros
Tube bliss without the hiss
Cayin’s HA-1A Mk3 delivers up to 2.8 watts in single-ended Class A, drives headphones ranging from 8 to 600 ohms, and also serves as a preamp. Price: 1,298 euros.
FiiO FT15: Flagship planar headphone with 101-mm drivers for 500 euros
A Diamond in a Walnut Shell
FiiO introduces the FT15, its new flagship model among magnetostatic over-ear headphones. The planar headphone combines 101-millimeter drivers with a diaphragm that is just 800…
New Headphones from Anker Soundcore with Thus AI
Soundcore hears you loud and clear
Anker is launching the AeroClip 2, Space 2 Pro, and Liberty Buds 2, featuring a local Thus AI chip. The three new headphones start at 129.99 euros.
Bose Sport Open Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) will launch in October
An Open Relationship for Two
The Bose Sport Open Earbuds and Ultra Open Earbuds 2 will be released in October. Find out everything about their features, battery life, and prices starting at 199.95 euros.
Razer Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics: Gaming with Feeling
The Kraken Strikes Back
The Razer Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics lets you feel explosions and footsteps. The wired gaming headset costs 109.99 euros.
IOTAVX B:ound: Compact Class B power amplifier with up to 200 watts
Small Amp, Big Ambitions
The IOTAVX B:ound combines Class B technology with compact dimensions. What it can do, why the specifications are contradictory, and when it costs 549 euros.
Teufel STUDIO 5X: First studio monitor now available for order
Fine-Tuned to the Last Detail
Teufel’s first studio monitor, the STUDIO 5X, is available as an active 3-way pair with coaxial drivers. Prices: 499.99 euros; 549.99 euros with Bluetooth.
JBL Cinema SB MK2: New soundbars use the Flip 7 as a rear speaker
Flip 7 Has Your Back
JBL is launching four Cinema SB-MK2 soundbars starting at 199.99 euros. SurroundPlay turns two Flip 7s into wireless rear speakers for true surround sound.
EISA Triple Award for Audio Reference: Wilson Audio, SME, and Perlisten Honored
A High-End Hat Trick from Hamburg
Audio Reference celebrates winning three EISA Awards for 2026–2027: The Wilson Audio Sabrina V, SME Model 35, and Perlisten D3is were honored.
FiiO DP11: CD Player with USB Ripping and Hi-Res DAC for 185 euros
"R.I.P." was yesterday
The FiiO DP11 combines a CD player, USB ripping, a CS43198 DAC, and high-resolution playback up to 32-bit/384 kHz. It will be released in October.
New Center: Loewe We.BOOST Upgrades to 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos
Yes, We Can!
The Loewe We.BOOST Center upgrades existing systems from 4.1.2 to 5.1.2 Dolby Atmos. The wireless upgrade costs 299 euros.
BMW 550e xDrive with Harman Kardon Review
TOURING CAR - A Fine Balance of Performance and Loadspace
BMW 550e xDrive Touring review: We test the 489 hp plug-in hybrid, its practicality and the €1,290 Harman Kardon Logic 7 sound system.
Porsche Taycan Turbo S with Burmester Review: High-End Audio in an Electric Sports Car
And lead me not into temptation
Faster than many supercars—but does it also deliver top-notch sound quality? We put the Burmester high-end sound system in the Porsche Taycan Turbo S to the test under real-world driving conditions.
Audi A6 e-tron with Bang & Olufsen Premium Sound System with 3D sound review
Only flying is better
The Audi A6 e-tron Performance on a long-distance test: luxurious ride comfort, strong driving dynamics and relaxed travel. Plus, the Bang & Olufsen Premium 3D sound system impresses with fatigue-free long-term listening.
Volvo ES90 Review with Bowers & Wilkins High-Fidelity 3D Sound
Will the Swedes achieve a hat-trick?
Volvo ES90 Review: Bowers & Wilkins with Dolby Atmos in a practical test. Why this sound system could set new standards in car audio.
Porsche PCCM Plus: Wireless CarPlay for the 911, Boxster, and Cayman
Old Porsche, New Tricks
The new Porsche PCCM Plus brings wireless CarPlay, Android Auto, and OTA navigation to the 911, Boxster, and Cayman models from 2009 through 2016.
HIGH END SOCIETY: Ali Ibrahim Named New Managing Director
HIGH END Under New Management
Ali Ibrahim will take over as CEO of HIGH END SOCIETY on October 1, 2026. Manuel Pinke is stepping down for personal reasons.
Yamaha RX300A and RX500A: New AV Receivers with Dolby Atmos
The next generation is ready to receive
Yamaha introduces the RX300A and RX500A AV receivers: Dolby Atmos, 8K/60, and 4K/120 are available starting at 399 euros; network streaming starts at 699 euros.
Teufel T 10 Mk2: Active subwoofer with wireless connectivity and 31 Hz
Fire away—forward or downward
The Teufel T 10 Mk2 combines a 250-mm woofer rated at 150 watts with wireless connectivity and both front-firing and down-firing modes. Price: 419.99 euros.