Author: Stefan Schickedanz

The founder and editor in chief of STEREO GUIDE has been testing for over three decades as a hi-fi expert for print and online magazines such as AUDIO, stereoplay, LowBeats or FAZ Kaufkompass. In addition to cultivated music playback, he likes fast cars - including classic cars - with rich sound. He also reports regularly on this topic, not least on this platform.

Loewe x Jacob & Co. unveil limited edition designer headphones in Monaco

When sound becomes sculpture

Loewe x Jacob & Co. unveil limited edition designer headphones in Monaco

Loewe and Jacob & Co. present ultra-exclusive headphones with diamonds & AI technology – only 10 units worldwide. Luxury meets sound art in Monaco.

Razer Kraken Kitty V3 on the head of a female gamer

Gaming with a meow effect: Razer’s new Kraken Kitty V3

What's new pussycat?

Gaming with a meow effect: Razer’s new Kraken Kitty V3

Razer has added two new models to its headset range – and is staying true to tradition: cat ears on the head. The Kraken Kitty…

JBL Soundgear CLIPS & Sense PRO: New open-ear headphones

JBL launches new open-ear models: Soundgear CLIPS and Sense PRO

Open to new listening experiences

JBL launches new open-ear models: Soundgear CLIPS and Sense PRO

Audio specialist JBL is expanding its portfolio with two new models in the open-ear headphone segment. With the Soundgear CLIPS and the Sense PRO, the…

JBL Quantum 950 at Gamescom: First sound test shows gaming sound without latency

"Sound is suvival": Live longer with spatial audio

JBL Quantum 950 at Gamescom: First sound test shows gaming sound without latency

Precise surround sound for gamers – This is how JBL describes the new Quantum series, which was shown for the first time yesterday at Gamescom…

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Gen. 3 review – The sustainable Bluetooth speaker

All good things come in threes

Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Gen. 3 review – The sustainable Bluetooth speaker

Bang & Olufsen refines the Beosound A1. Gen. 3 offers more runtime and a more sustainable design – and further ahead in terms of sound. A review.

Pure Classic Aura Bluetooth-Lautsprecher on a shelf

Review: Pure Classic Aura – Portable Bluetooth speaker with light accents

Does the Aura live up to its name in terms of sound quality?

Review: Pure Classic Aura – Portable Bluetooth speaker with light accents

Review: Pure Classic Aura – portable Bluetooth speaker with 2-way system, 40 W power, up to 30 hours battery and atmospheric background light.

Bose product news 2025

New Bluetooth speakers & update for QC Ultra Earbuds

Bose product news 2025

Bose launches two new Bluetooth speakers in 2025: the SoundLink Micro (2nd gen.) & SoundLink Home. Plus: AI update for QC Ultra Earbuds with SpeechClarity.

Teufel presents portable Wi-Fi speaker MOTIV XL with 3-way system

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, removable battery

Teufel presents portable Wi-Fi speaker MOTIV XL with 3-way system

Teufel Motiv XL presented

Teufel ROCKSTER CROSS 2 – water-resistant Bluetooth speaker

Teufel launches ROCKSTER CROSS 2

New Bluetooth speaker for outdoor use

Teufel launches ROCKSTER CROSS 2

Teufel launches the ROCKSTER CROSS 2 – waterproof Bluetooth speaker with long battery life, outdoor mode and party link. Now available from 299.99 euros.