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Porsche Relys on GaN for Burmester: High-End Sound Becomes Lighter
Always stay cool
Porsche will introduce gallium nitride to the Burmester sound system in 2027. GaN makes the 400-watt subwoofer amplifier more efficient, lighter, and more compact.
Pro-Ject E1.2 BT: Turntable with Bluetooth 5.4
Vinyl with wireless connectivity
The Pro-Ject E1.2 BT streams vinyl via Bluetooth 5.4, aptX HD, and aptX Adaptive. New features include an aluminum platter and the Pick it MM E. Price: starting at 399 euros.
EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR): When Cardboard Slows Down the Single Market
Brussels' rigid thinking is holding back online commerce
The German home theater retailer Patrick Schappert has stopped shipping to other EU countries, and his protest has made its way from his own YouTube…
Rotel Amora 5: A Traditional Brand Returns to Speaker Manufacturing
Rotel is back in the speaker game
With the Amora 5, Rotel is returning to passive speakers. The compact two-way speaker will be available in October 2026 for 999 euros per pair.
Teufel Ultima 25 Aktiv 2: Active Speakers for TV, Music, and PC
The All-Rounder Heads into Round Two
The Teufel Ultima 25 Aktiv 2 features 2 x 50 watts, HDMI ARC, USB-C, Bluetooth, and DAB+. The active stereo system costs 549.99 euros.
Sonoro Completes Its Signature Line: New PLATINUM Signature and ORCHESTRA Slim Signature
Fink for Future
Sonoro is expanding its Signature Line with the PLATINUM Signature turntable and the ORCHESTRA Slim Signature speakers. Both are priced at 1,199 euros.
WORLD OF HEADPHONES Will Be Part of the FINEST AUDIO SHOW in Darmstadt and Cologne
Hi-Fi Meets Head-Fi
WORLD OF HEADPHONES will no longer be held as a standalone event in Heidelberg and Essen. Going forward, the headphone trade show will be integrated into the FINEST AUDIO SHOW.
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.
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.
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.