Car-Hi-Fi
Reviews, buying guides and reports in the car audio category at a glance
Car hi-fi reviews and reports: car radio, speakers and subwoofers ex works from brands like Harman Kardon to Bose to Burmester – for example. for Audi, BMW, VW, Porsche or Volvo.
Exclusive: How Bauer Studios, Sennheiser, and smart Are Bringing Dolby Atmos to Cars
From the recording studio to the country road
Exclusive: Stereo Guide follows the Dolby Atmos mix of *Searching for Home* at Bauer Studios and hears the new mix for the first time in the Smart #5 BRABUS equipped with the Sennheiser Signature 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.
Cinemo from Karlsruhe: The invisible software power behind modern in-car entertainment
Streaming on a new level
Cinemo develops software for in-car entertainment, streaming, and the connected home. Here is why the Karlsruhe-based company is now in every fifth car.
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.
Zeekr 7GT: First sound test of the premium sound system
Michelin, music, and a touch of developer mode
First listening test in the Zeekr 7GT: 23 speakers, premium sound system, and surprisingly balanced audio. Here is our first sound check.
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.
Audiofields Premiere: Mercedes brings Fraunhofer 3D sound to production models
A star is born: Mercedes-Benz as a shining example
Mercedes-Benz is integrating the new “Audiofields” 3D audio technology from Fraunhofer IDMT into production vehicles. STEREO GUIDE tested the system in the CLA and GLC with Burmester.
50 years of the BMW 3 Series: History, generations and the best factory sound systems
Fifty years between road, sound and memory
The BMW 3 Series has shaped the mid-range class since 1975. We look back on 50 years of the 3 Series BMW – from driving pleasure to the sound systems from Harman Kardon.
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.
Arkamys & Beyerdynamic show car sound at the IAA 2025
The Heilbronn headphone specialists step on the gas
Here is the detailed magazine news in our tried and tested format, with joAt the IAA Mobility 2025 in Munich, Arkamys and Beyerdynamic are giving…












