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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.
Apple HomePod mini 2 Offers Surround Sound and New Colors
The Glow Must Go On
Apple HomePod mini 2 for 169 euros: S10 chip, Sound Glow, new colors, and surround sound with four speakers on the Apple TV 4K. Available starting October 30.
Teufel CINEBAR PRO 2 Brings Dolby Atmos and Wi-Fi to Your Home Theater
Here we go again
Teufel CINEBAR PRO 2 with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, Wi-Fi streaming, and a wireless subwoofer. All the details on features, surround sound configurations, and bundles starting at 1,199.99 euros.
Pure Elan Sleep: Radio Alarm Clock with DAB+, Bluetooth, and ASA
Start Your Day with Elan
Pure Elan Sleep combines DAB+, FM, and Bluetooth with two alarm times and an ASA alert function. Now available in black and sand for 59.99 euros.
TAD-E2: Three New Colors for the Evolution Two
TAD's nice!
The TAD-E2 is available in Piano Black, Arctic White, and Scandinavian Blue. Find out everything about the new colors, the speaker technology, and the December 2026 launch.
Denon DP-500BT: Bluetooth Turntable Coming to Europe
Vinyl makes the rounds
Denon is bringing the DP-500BT to Europe in November 2026: a semi-automatic turntable with aptX Adaptive and a phono preamp for 849 euros.
KS Digital C55-Reference: White Home Edition with FinalFR
White Hot
KS Digital introduces the C55-Reference in white: coaxial active speakers featuring FIRTech, FinalFR, and a software adapter, priced at 3,950 euros per pair.
Audio-Technica AT-LP60XBT: New Teal Version for 199 euros
It's Teal Time
Audio-Technica is releasing the fully automatic AT-LP60XBT in teal. The Bluetooth turntable with aptX and a phono preamp costs 199 euros.
QED Performance: New Cables, from Speaker to USB-C
New connections
QED is revamping its Performance Series: 13 cable types for speakers, RCA, subwoofers, digital audio, Ethernet, and USB-C—starting at 39 euros.
Yamaha R200A: Stereo Receiver with Phono and Bluetooth for 369 euros
Old-school with good reception
Yamaha R200A: Stereo receiver with MM phono, DAB+, Bluetooth 5.3, and 2 × 100 watts. Available in black and silver starting in fall 2026 for 369 euros.
JBL Pulse 6: Light Show, Deep Bass, and USB-C Audio for 300 euros
Pulse of the Night
The JBL Pulse 6 combines 40 watts of power and deeper bass with a 360-degree light show, Bluetooth 6.0, Auracast, USB-C audio, and IP68 protection.












