Guides
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hi-fi guides archive: The overview of all buying guides, technology FAQs and life hacks in the online HiFi magazine STEREO GUIDE – for example on Roon servers, room acoustics or speaker placement.
Grell OAE2 – New high-end headphones with FSFM technology
Natural sound thanks to front sound field modulation (FSFM)
grell OAE2: Open high-end headphones with natural sound field modulation (FSFM), sustainable design, and emotional sound for 499 Euros.
Cayin RU3: High-end DAC in mini format with app control and 560 mW power
Cayin brings studio quality to your pocket
Cayin RU3: Ultra-compact USB DAC with ESS chip, app control, 560 mW power and Hi-Res audio up to DSD512 – now available for 149 euros.
Pro-Ject Debut Reference 10 presented
High-end turntable with 10" hybrid tonearm and acrylic platter
With the Debut Reference 10, Pro-Ject presents a high-end turntable with a 10″ hybrid tonearm, acrylic platter and true-balanced technology.
WiiM presents its first smart speaker, the WiiM Sound
Multi-room operation, app control and Dolby 5.1 Surround
WiiM presents its first smart speaker, the WiiM Sound – 100 W hi-res audio, Wi-Fi 6E, Dolby 5.1, AI RoomFit and multi-room control via app.
Bang & Olufsen celebrates 100 years of design with anniversary editions
The older, the better
To mark its 100th anniversary, Bang & Olufsen presents the Centennial Collection: special editions of Beoplay H100, Beosound A5 and A9.
Velodyne Acoustics WiConnect System 2 presented
Wireless freedom for subwoofer and speakers
Velodyne Acoustics introduces WiConnect System 2, a 5.8 GHz solution for wireless subwoofer and speaker connectivity at 48 kHz / 24 bit.
Sharp RP-TT100: Fully automatic record player with Bluetooth goes on sale
Vinyl vibes meet digital ease
The Sharp RP-TT100 starts retailing for €199. The fully automatic record player combines retro design, Bluetooth 5.4 and USB digitization.
Mackie ThumpSub GO: Mobile subwoofer with rechargeable battery – bass without a power socket
Deep bass from the carry-on case
With the ThumpSub GO, Mackie is launching one of the first battery-powered subwoofers on the market. Compact, portable and with up to 12 hours of runtime – ideal for mobile PA setups without mains power.
Velodyne Acoustics also launches subwoofer models in white
White woofers
The subwoofer does not necessarily have to come in black. Velodyne Acoustics is expanding its Deep Blue, Impact X, VI-Q and MicroVee X model series…
Bang & Olufsen presents Beo Grace: high-end in-ears in a jewel design
New ANC in-ear with Dolby Atmos support
With Beo Grace, Bang & Olufsen presents new in-ear headphones that rely on aluminum design, adaptive noise suppression and a newly developed acoustic












