Marshall Acton IV and Stanmore IV: New Generation of Home Speakers Unveiled
Classics Reloaded
Marshall introduces the Acton IV and Stanmore IV. The new home speakers feature Auracast, a wider soundstage, deeper bass, and classic Marshall design.
Creative XF1: Hi-Res Desktop Speakers with LDAC and Subwoofer Output Unveiled
Stereo Sound for Your Desktop and Living Room
Creative introduces the XF1, an active Hi-Res desktop speaker with 72 watts RMS, Bluetooth 6.0 with LDAC, and a subwoofer output. Price: 159.99 euros.
JBL Boombox 4 Review: More Power, Less Weight, and Auracast Instead of PartyBoost
JBL Refines the Party King
The JBL Boombox 4 carries on the legacy of the powerful Boombox 3. More power, Auracast, IP68 rating, USB-C audio, and a removable battery are set to make all the difference:
Marshall Stockwell III: Over 40 hours battery and more sustainability
A new Marshall in town
Marshall presents the Stockwell III, a mobile Bluetooth speaker with over 40 hours of battery life, true stereophonic 360° sound, IP55 protection and a modular design for greater sustainability.
Teufel Rockster 2 review: How much party is in the monster speaker from Berlin?
The incarnate being in box form
Teufel Rockster 2 review: The large party speaker with Bluetooth 5.3, 440 watts of power, replaceable battery, microphone connection and impressive bass in a practical test.
Fyne Audio Cubitt 5 introduced: Active HiFi speakers with HDMI and Phono
Premiere at High End 2026 in Vienna
Fyne Audio introduces the Cubitt 5: Active HiFi speakers with IsoFlare technology, HDMI ARC, aptX HD, and phono input. Get all the details at STEREO GUIDE.
Is Sony bringing back its iconic headphones? A leak points to a new WH-1000XM4C model
Are These Iconic Headphones Set for a Surprising Comeback?
Sony might re-release its iconic WH-1000XM4 headphones as the XM4C. We’ll break down the leak and compare it to our review of the current WH-1000XM6.
Bose QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): New Design, Immersive Audio, and Improved ANC
Quiet Goes Spatial
Bose introduces the QuietComfort Headphones (2nd Gen): featuring TrueSpatial Immersive Audio, QuietControl ANC, USB-C audio up to 24-bit/48 kHz, and new colors.
Sony WH-1000XM6 Olive Gray: A New Natural Color for Sony’s Flagship Noise-Canceling Headphones
Olive for the Ear
Sony is releasing the WH-1000XM6 in Olive Gray: The flagship noise-canceling headphones will be available starting in August 2026 in a new natural color for 449 euros.
Glorious GHS Wireless InfinitePlay: Gaming Headset with Battery Swap Without Interruptions
Battery with No Downtime
Glorious introduces the GHS Wireless InfinitePlay: a wireless gaming headset with a replaceable battery offering 85+ hours of battery life, a backup battery, 2.4 GHz, and Bluetooth.
Pink Floyd Meets Walkman: We Are Rewind Presents a Limited-Edition Cassette Player
The Dark Side of the Tape
We Are Rewind presents a limited-edition Pink Floyd version of the WE-001 cassette player, including an exclusive cassette of *The Dark Side of the Moon*.
Sony IER-M500: New In-Ear Monitor for Stage and Studio Unveiled
The stage is set for Sony's new in-ear headphones
Sony introduces the IER-M500: a professional in-ear monitor featuring high noise isolation, Hi-Res Audio, and a rugged design for stage and studio use.
New Wave turntable and Soundstage speakers feature Auracast and wireless hi-fi flexibility
Victrola Brings All-in-One Vinyl System to Europe
Victrola is expanding its vinyl lineup for Europe: The Wave turntable, featuring Auracast and an Ortofon OM 5E cartridge, pairs with the new Soundstage speaker for wireless vinyl listening.
Marantz CINEMA Series 2: New AV Receivers with Dirac Live, Gaming Upgrades, and Bluetooth LE Audio
Cinema with a Polished Touch
Marantz introduces the CINEMA Series 2: AV receivers featuring new 32-bit DAC architecture, Dirac Live, Bluetooth LE Audio, 1440p gaming, and HEOS.
Cambridge Audio L/R X Review: Active Speakers with Streaming & Bass
Britannia Rules the Streams
Cambridge Audio L/R X Review: Compact active speakers with StreamMagic, HDMI-eARC, MM phono, and surprisingly powerful bass.
Bauer Audio OM 25: Anniversary Speaker with an Unusual Sound Dispersion Design
Bauer Thinks Outside the Box
Bauer Audio is celebrating 25 years of manufacturing with the OM 25: a two-way speaker featuring a top-mounted midrange/woofer and a unique dispersion design.
KEF LS LUXE: Wireless Luxury Hi-Fi System Designed by Ross Lovegrove
Luxury Comes Full Circle
With the LS LUXE, KEF presents a wireless hi-fi system that aims to be a streaming active speaker, a design object, and a symbol of…
Majority Stylo and Folio: Colorful Bluetooth Turntables for Vinyl Beginners
Vinyl Meets Britishness
With the Stylo and Folio, Majority is introducing two colorful Bluetooth turntables for vinyl beginners—featuring Audio-Technica cartridges, belt drives, and USB connectivity.
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.
Volvo XC90 T8 AWD PHEV test drive with Bowers & Wilkins sound system
With two motors, 19 speakers and 1,410 watts to the summit
How good is the Bowers & Wilkins sound system in the Volvo XC90? We analyze the technology, speakers, Dirac tuning and the sound concept in the test.
REVOX WORLD FOUNDATION Established: The Studer-Revox Collection Is Permanently Preserved
Audiophile Cultural Heritage
The new REVOX WORLD FOUNDATION preserves approximately 800 Studer and Revox devices, along with archival material, and makes the collection accessible in Dietikon, near Zurich.
Qobuz Updates Its App: New Player with Lyrics, Credits, and Smart Music Discovery
Deeper Text Comprehension Thanks to the Update
Qobuz is updating its app for iOS and Android. A new player, synchronized lyrics, expanded credits, smarter music recommendations, and an optimized user experience are now available.
Bloomberg: OpenAI Is Working on a Mobile AI Speaker with Jony Ive
Is the ChatGPT speaker coming soon?
Bloomberg reports that OpenAI is working with Jony Ive on a portable AI speaker without a display. It could launch in 2027.
T+A Revamps the HV Series: The SDX 3100 HV and A 3100 HV Mark the Next Generation
Setting New Standards in Herford
T+A is introducing two new flagship components in the HV series: the SDX 3100 HV and the A 3100 HV. A detailed look at the streaming DAC, preamplifier, and new high-end power amplifier with Class A mode.