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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.
Yamaha RX300A and RX500A: New AV Receivers with Dolby Atmos
The next generation is ready to receive
Yamaha introduces the RX300A and RX500A AV receivers: Dolby Atmos, 8K/60, and 4K/120 are available starting at 399 euros; network streaming starts at 699 euros.
Razer Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics: Gaming with Feeling
The Kraken Strikes Back
The Razer Kraken V4 X Sensa HD Haptics lets you feel explosions and footsteps. The wired gaming headset costs 109.99 euros.
Teufel T 10 Mk2: Active subwoofer with wireless connectivity and 31 Hz
Fire away—forward or downward
The Teufel T 10 Mk2 combines a 250-mm woofer rated at 150 watts with wireless connectivity and both front-firing and down-firing modes. Price: 419.99 euros.
sonoro ATRON: Compact stereo system with Acoustic Lens for 399 euros
The smallest one is beaming upward
The sonoro ATRON is a compact stereo music system featuring Acoustic Lens, Placement EQ, AirPlay, and multiroom functionality. It will launch in Q4 2026 for 399 euros.
Sony WH-CH730N and WH-CH530: New long-lasting headphones for IFA, starting at 60 euros
Big on Battery, Easy on the Wallet
Sony is unveiling the new WH-CH730N and WH-CH530 at IFA 2026. With up to 55 hours of battery life, LE Audio, and multipoint connectivity, starting at 59.99 euros.
Sony WH-1000XM4C Officially Announced: The Iconic Headphones Are Back
Comeback of the year
As reported by STEREO GUIDE, Sony is releasing the WH-1000XM4C. The new version of the XM4 costs 249 euros and comes with a 10-band EQ and the Apache 207 profile.
Cayin Jazz 70: EL34 Tube Amplifier with Bluetooth for 1,598 euros
Tube Glow Meets Bluetooth
The Cayin Jazz 70 combines four EL34 tubes with Bluetooth 5.1, LDAC, and aptX HD. It delivers either 2 x 17 or 2 x 35 watts.
JBL Cove M1, P1, and X1: Multiroom with Dolby Atmos starting at 230 euros
Home Game in Three Sizes
JBL is launching a new multi-room system featuring the Cove M1, P1, and X1. With Dolby Atmos, Roon, Qobuz Connect, and soundbar rear speakers, starting at 229.99 euros.
smart #2 with Sennheiser: Seven speakers for the two-seater electric car
Two seats, seven voices
The new smart #2 comes equipped with a Sennheiser sound system featuring seven speakers, a subwoofer, and three sound profiles in select trim levels.
Majority Fitzwilliam and Quadriga Maxi: CD, streaming, and 200 watts starting at 199 euros
The majority votes for CDs and streaming
Majority is introducing the Fitzwilliam Hi-Fi Trio and the Quadriga Maxi. These new products combine CD, streaming, DAB+, and up to 200 watts, starting at 199 euros.