Trade Shows & New Releases: The Most Important HiFi and Audio Events at a Glance
If you want to know which speakers, headphones, amplifiers, or streaming components are coming to market next, the major industry trade shows often have the answers first. From High End to IFA to CES, manufacturers present their most important new releases, future technologies, and product premieres.
Stereo Guide reports directly from the most important audio, HiFi, and technology trade shows worldwide. On this page, you’ll find current trade show news, previews, background reports, and the most exciting new products in the areas of HiFi, headphones, home cinema, Bluetooth audio, and streaming.
Whether new high-end components, innovative wireless speakers, Dolby Atmos solutions, or exciting trends in the audio industry: here we collect our reports from international trade shows and events in one convenient place.
Trade Show Previews, Reports, and New Releases
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.
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.
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.
Sony ULT Tower Max, 7, and 5: Party Speakers with XLR and Auracast
Sony Brings the Bass in Three Sizes
Sony introduces the ULT Tower Max, ULT Tower 7, and ULT Tower 5, featuring up to 2,150 watts of power, XLR connectivity, karaoke, Auracast, and powerful bass.
Edifier with news: XR6 Studio Monitor and Subwoofer MW6T
From the studio to the basement
At IFA 2026, Edifier is showcasing the XR6 three-way studio monitor and the compact 210-watt MW6T subwoofer as add-ons to the M90.
Audio-Technica ATH-M20xSTS: Streaming headset with a condenser microphone for 99 euros
On the air
The Audio-Technica ATH-M20xSTS combines 40-mm drivers with a condenser microphone. The streaming headset will be available starting September 1 for 99 euros.
OXS Thunder Mini X: Gaming soundbar with wireless neck speaker
Support for Gamers
At Gamescom 2026, OXS is showcasing the Thunder Mini X: a 4.0 gaming system consisting of a soundbar and a wireless neck speaker, priced at 299.99 euros.
JBL Quantum 850, 520, 520X, and 120: Four New Gaming Headsets
Four wins
JBL is launching the Quantum 850, 520, 520X, and 120. The gaming headsets range in price from 44.99 to 279.99 euros. Here’s an overview of their features, differences, and prices.
Hama Tube X: Bluetooth speaker with a replaceable battery for 20 euros
Cheap Thrill
The Hama Tube X costs 19.99 euros and offers 12 hours of battery life, Bluetooth 5.3, TWS stereo, an AUX input, and a replaceable battery.
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.
HIGH END 2026 show report: Premiere in Vienna
A fresh start on the Danube
All the highlights of High End Vienna 2026 at a glance: new speakers, amplifiers, turntables, streaming products and exciting trends from the world’s most important HiFi show.
Yamaha NX-70A: Wireless active speakers with automatic calibration and MusicCast
Small but mighty
Yamaha presents the NX-70A. These wireless active speakers offer AirPlay 2, Google Cast, HDMI eARC, MusicCast, and automatic room calibration via YPAO R.S.C. for 2,949 euros per pair.
Bowers & Wilkins Introduces New 800 Series Diamond D5
British High-End Legend Relaunched for 60th Company Anniversary
Bowers & Wilkins celebrates its 60th anniversary with the new 800 Series Diamond D5, featuring revised cabinet technology, signature technologies, and new luxury finishes.
Klipsch celebrates 80 years of Klipschorn with a strictly limited anniversary edition
Back to the roots: Corner horn returns as a two-way system
Klipsch presents the Klipschorn 80th Anniversary Edition, limited to 280 pairs. The anniversary model features a modern two-way horn system with DSP technology and Tigerwood veneer.
Cambridge Audio Evo 300: streaming amp with 1,100 watts and a large color display
Cambridge takes the Evo series into new performance territory
Cambridge Audio introduces the Evo 300. The streaming amp delivers up to 2 x 550 watts, HDMI eARC, Qobuz Connect, a large color display, and a phono input for €3,999.
Audio-Technica to showcase its new AT-MCD1 reference cartridge at High End Vienna
Pure diamond: new MC flagship with CVD diamond cantilever
Audio-Technica presents the new reference cartridge AT-MCD1 with integrated diamond cantilever, Shibata stylus, and titanium housing at High End Vienna 2026.
Evo One Midnight Black: Cambridge Audio relaunches its all-in-one system
Black magic
Cambridge Audio is now also offering the Evo One in Midnight Black. The all-in-one system features 14 speakers, 700 watts, HDMI eARC, a phono input, and hi-res streaming.
Nubert presents Ambient Line: New streaming preamps and power amps at High End Vienna
Streaming the Swabian way
At High End Vienna 2026, Nubert is presenting the new Ambient Line featuring the nuControl X-2, nuPower A-2, and the compact X-c and D-c models for fall 2026.
Audio Reference invites you to a 2,000-square-meter high-end experience in Vienna
Vienna calling!
Audio Reference presents reference systems from Wilson Audio, Dan D’Agostino, dCS, Velodyne, and Perlisten across 2,000 square meters at High End Vienna 2026.
CANOR updates Performance Line: Verto D3 DAC and Asterion V3 phono preamp introduced
New tube components
CANOR is updating its Performance Line with the Verto D3 tube DAC and the Asterion V3 phono preamp. Premiere at High End Vienna 2026.
Cayin HA-300 Mk3: 300B tube amplifier for headphones and speakers
With the legendary 300B tube
Cayin presents the HA-300 Mk3. This reference headphone amplifier features 300B triodes, single-ended Class A operation, a tube power supply, and up to 8 watts of power.
Genelec Presents “The Ones” at High End Vienna 2026: Designer Active Loudspeakers in 120 Colors
Everything is so colorful here
Genelec presents “The Ones” active loudspeaker series at High End Vienna 2026, featuring GLM room calibration, studio technology, 120 RAL colors, and a gaming focus.
Velodyne Acoustics 1824 Announced: 350-Kilo Subwoofer with 7-Hertz Low-Frequency Response
350 Kilo for Cinema Without Borders
Velodyne announces the 1824: a reference subwoofer with 18- and 24-inch drivers, 6,000 watts RMS, and a low-frequency response down to 7 hertz. Debut in Vienna.
Introducing the DALI VEGA: High-end one-box system with BluOS and 400 watts
Another trade fair highlight from High End in Vienna
DALI presents the VEGA: High-end one-box system with 400 watts, BluOS, HDMI ARC, aptX HD, and innovative stereo technology. Get all the details at STEREO GUIDE.
Fyne Audio Cubitt 5 introduced: Active HiFi speakers with HDMI and Phono
Premiere at High End 2026 in Vienna
Fyne Audio introduces the Cubitt 5: Active HiFi speakers with IsoFlare technology, HDMI ARC, aptX HD, and phono input. Get all the details at STEREO GUIDE.
High-End Premieres Despite Vienna: HECStore Hosts Audio & Video Days near Munich
Experience Top Brands Live
HECStore hosts the Audio & Video Days 2026 near Munich. Experience high-end new products from B&W, KEF, Dynaudio, T+A & more live.
Klangschloss Greifensee 2026 Show Review: Highlights of the HiFi Show’s 20th Anniversary
Blind Dates & Live Sessions
Klangschloss Greifensee 2026 celebrates its anniversary: A HiFi show featuring live music, blind dates, and high-end systems. Our detailed report with impressions and highlights.
HIGH END 2025 in Munich for the last time – trade fair report
Vienna calling!
The HIGH END trade fair took place for the last time in Munich in 2025. As well as a great atmosphere, there was also a sense of melancholy.
STEREO GUIDE HIGH END 2025 Reference Playlist
Listening comparisons with our selected test tracks
STEREO GUIDE has created a public playlist with Qobuz for the HIGH END 2025 in Munich. You can use it to make your own listening comparisons.
“Most expensive hi-fi system in the world” at the High End 2025 – Best of Audio Reference
That's what 3 million euros sounds like!
Visitors to High End 2025 can expect an audiophile highlight in a class of its…
HIGH END 2024 in Munich – Trade fair report
All highlights of the colorful audio show at a glance
HIGH END 2024 trade fair highlights at a glance. The biggest audio show has never been so colorful, cheerful and diverse. Even gaming was a topic.
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