Guides
All articles of the category buying guides and technical advice at a glance
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.
Sony WF-1000XM6: New in-ear generation with more microphones and LE Audio
Sony promises industry-leading noise cancelling
Sony introduces the WF-1000XM6: True wireless in-ears with improved noise cancelling, 32-bit processing, LE Audio, and LDAC. Launching from 299 euros.
Klipsch ProMedia Lumina: New desktop speakers with horn and LED lighting
Gaming, RGB, and subwoofers: Klipsch rethinks desktop sound
Klipsch introduces ProMedia Lumina: 2.1 desktop speakers with horn technology, subwoofer, USB-C, Bluetooth, and LED lighting.
Sennheiser CX 80U and HD 400U: USB-C headphones with digital aspirations
Hi-Res with 24 bit / 96 kHz via USB cable
Sennheiser introduces CX 80U and HD 400U: wired headphones with USB-C, digital audio playback up to 24 bit/96 kHz, and inline microphone.
Sony PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT: New Bluetooth turntables for uncomplicated vinyl enjoyment
Vinyl without detours
Sony introduces two new Bluetooth turntables with the PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT. Fully automatic, aptX, Hi-Res Wireless Audio and vinyl enjoyment from 299 euros.
JBL BandBox: Smart practice amps with AI stem separation introduced
Where the music plays
JBL introduces the BandBox Solo and Trio: smart practice amps with AI stem separation, effects, and JBL sound for musicians starting in February 2026.
Teufel AIRY SPORTS TWS 2: Second generation of in-ear sports headphones launches
Made for movement
Teufel launches the AIRY SPORTS TWS 2: In-ear sports headphones with 10 mm drivers, ANC, up to 58 h battery life, and secure fit from 119.99 euros.
Sony LinkBuds Clip: New Open-Ear Headphones with Clip Design Introduced
Sony shows openness to new things
Sony introduces the LinkBuds Clip: open true-wireless headphones with clip design, high wearing comfort, DSEE, 37 h battery life and AI voice quality.
Soundcore AeroFit 2 Pro: Open-Ear headphones with ANC available now
World's first dual-form open-ear headphones with ANC
soundcore launches the AeroFit 2 Pro: Open-ear headphones with adaptive ANC, 34-hour battery life, and 11.8 mm drivers starting at 179.99 euros.
STAX SR-009D: The Return of a Legend
High-End Headphones with MLER Technology
STAX brings back the SR-009D. The legendary electrostatic headphone features MLER technology, updated details and a more attractive price.
Bose SoundTouch was shut down: What users will really have left in 2026
How to use Soundtouch after the shutdown in May 2026!
Bose is ending cloud services for SoundTouch in 2026. Which devices are affected, what will continue to work and what users need to know now – all the facts.