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.

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 celebrates launch

3D audio the English way

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 celebrates launch

New Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 presented: With the 3rd generation of the Bluetooth over-ears, the British manufacturer goes one better.

Final D8000 DC & D8000 DC Pro: New sound, new technology

Uncompromisingly Japanese: the new top models from Final

Final D8000 DC & D8000 DC Pro: New sound, new technology

The new Final D8000 DC and D800 DC Pro are made in Japan and are designed to make hi-fi fans shout “da Capo”. That’s what “DC” stands for.

Dyson OnTrac Update der MyDyson App fürs iPhone

Dyson OnTrac: What does the app update for the ANC over-ear do?

Useful new functions for the Bluetooth headphones

Dyson OnTrac: What does the app update for the ANC over-ear do?

The Dyson OnTrac is getting an update in the form of a revised MyDyson app with useful new functions. We tested what it brings?

Sharp präsentiert die neuen Sharp Q Soundbars mit Dolby Atmos

Sharp presents the new Sharp Q soundbars with Dolby Atmos

Bars under the picture for better sound

Sharp presents the new Sharp Q soundbars with Dolby Atmos

Sharp presents the new Sharp Q soundbars with Dolby Atmos and promises great cinema in the smallest of spaces.

Most expensive hi-fi sytem in the world for 3 million from Audio Reference.

“Most expensive hi-fi system in the world” at the High End 2025 – Best of Audio Reference

That's what 3 million euros sounds like!

“Most expensive hi-fi system in the world” at the High End 2025 – Best of Audio Reference

Visitors to High End 2025 can expect an audiophile highlight in a class of its own at Audio Reference in Munich: the distributor claims to…

Porsche PCM update with Dolby Atmos

Porsche starts the infotainment turbo

Porsche PCM update with Dolby Atmos

With the update of the PCM infotainment system, Dolby Atmos comes on board at Porsche – for Burmester and for Bose.

JBL Flip 7 review: More fun with AI bass?

Seven Up: progress in sound and functionality?

JBL Flip 7 review: More fun with AI bass?

The JBL Flip 7 looks almost the same as its predecessor, but brings innovations for sound, connectivity and practicality, as the review proofs.

Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: How good is the over-ear?

ANC headphones with top sound & endurance

Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 review: How good is the over-ear?

With the Cambridge Audio Melomania P100, the British brand is trying to compete with Sony and Bose with Bluetooth, ANC and hi-fi sound. What are the chances?