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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.
JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2: 1,500 watts, touchscreen, and AI karaoke
Ultimate, Turned Up
JBL PartyBox Ultimate 2 with 1,500 watts, 10-inch woofers, a touchscreen, AI karaoke, and Wi-Fi. All the details on features, price, and release date.
Cambridge Audio Melomania A100SE: Spatial Audio and three colours
Colour Me Quiet
Cambridge Audio is launching the Melomania A100SE, featuring Dolby Spatial Audio, aptX Lossless, LDAC, and a 39-hour battery life, in three colors for 149 euros.
Loewe neo: Premium portable speaker with lighting and 50 watts
Sound in a New Light
The Loewe neo combines 50 watts, two passive membranes, app control, and LED lighting in an IP67-rated aluminum housing. Pre-orders begin November 20.
IOTAVX B:ound: Compact Class B power amplifier with up to 200 watts
Small Amp, Big Ambitions
The IOTAVX B:ound combines Class B technology with compact dimensions. What it can do, why the specifications are contradictory, and when it costs 549 euros.
Pure Evoke One and Evoke Home II: Heritage Radios Made of Real Wood
Deep Roots, New Waves
Pure is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the Evoke One and Evoke Home II: real wood, DAB+, internet radio, Bluetooth 5.3, and—on the Home II—a CD player.
Teufel STUDIO 5X: First studio monitor now available for order
Fine-Tuned to the Last Detail
Teufel’s first studio monitor, the STUDIO 5X, is available as an active 3-way pair with coaxial drivers. Prices: 499.99 euros; 549.99 euros with Bluetooth.
Porsche PCCM Plus: Wireless CarPlay for the 911, Boxster, and Cayman
Old Porsche, New Tricks
The new Porsche PCCM Plus brings wireless CarPlay, Android Auto, and OTA navigation to the 911, Boxster, and Cayman models from 2009 through 2016.
HIGH END SOCIETY: Ali Ibrahim Named New Managing Director
HIGH END Under New Management
Ali Ibrahim will take over as CEO of HIGH END SOCIETY on October 1, 2026. Manuel Pinke is stepping down for personal reasons.
Bose Noise-Canceling Wired Earbuds: USB-C In-Ear Headphones with ANC and No Battery
Wired for Quiet
Bose is back with USB-C in-ear headphones: QuietControl ANC without a battery, 24-bit/48 kHz, and three listening modes for 99.95 euros. They go on sale October 15.
JBL Cinema SB MK2: New soundbars use the Flip 7 as a rear speaker
Flip 7 Has Your Back
JBL is launching four Cinema SB-MK2 soundbars starting at 199.99 euros. SurroundPlay turns two Flip 7s into wireless rear speakers for true surround sound.