Audio & Hi-Fi
FiiO moves into gaming headsets – FG3 uses two drivers per ear cup
The FiiO range is being expanded for the first time with actual gaming headphones. The new FG3 is a closed and wired over-ear model that applies the manufacturer's expertise gained from hi-fi devices to...
Philips TAB8301 elevates the slim soundbar to 3.1.2 channels
Philips has added the TAB8301/10 to its soundbar lineup, featuring a 3.1.2-channel speaker system built into a very low profile. The Dolby Atmos and DTS:X compatible soundbar comes with...
Audio-Technica expands its range with earplugs – AT-ERP3 for everyday use and AT-ERP5 for concerts
Audio-Technica has added two new reusable earplug models to its range. The AT-ERP3 is aimed at reducing everyday background noise, while the AT-ERP5 is designed for concerts, festivals,...
Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 -2.1 active speakers tested – A design classic for the modern era
The Harman Kardon SoundSticks 5 Wi-Fi brings one of the most iconic design speakers to the modern era. The transparent 2.1 design remains the same, but now includes Wi-Fi streaming,...
Audio-Technica's wooden headphones get the sunburst look familiar from guitars
Audio-Technica has added the limited edition ATH-WP900SE to its lineup, bringing the company's wooden headphone heritage more clearly into the world of instrument building. The new model is based on the ATH-WP900 model, but...
Nothing Ear (open) is highlighted in a bold sports campaign
Nothing Ear (open) headphones have been reintroduced in the Wear Nothing campaign, where lightness and an open listening style are illustrated by dancers, runners and...
Marantz Cinema 50 AV Receiver – Style and Technology for Music and Home Theater
Movie sound is an important element of the viewing experience. And the bigger the picture, the more important it is. And these days, you can get a bigger picture for a very...
We Are Rewind Freddie brings the cassette headphone style back to the present day
We Are Rewind's retro-inspired audio collection has been expanded with wireless headphones called Freddie. The headphones, which use the EQ-002 model number, are designed specifically to pair with the manufacturer's WE-001 cassette players, but...
HIFI HISTORY: Paul W. Klipsch – the horn at the center of everything – 80 years ago
Klipsch is one of the most recognizable speaker brands in hi-fi history – especially in the United States, but also in Europe. The brand was founded by Paul W. Klipsch, an engineer who...
A comparison of €1000 slim floorstanding speakers – and the clear winner is?
Five manufacturers, five different approaches and one common goal: to offer a full-fledged floorstanding speaker in the price range of around a thousand euros. A group of modern,...
Samsung launches new speakers and soundbars – interior design and automatic voice control are emphasized
Samsung's 2026 speaker innovations will feature a more prominent focus on interior design and an automatically adaptive listening experience, alongside sound quality. Samsung says in its press release that this...
CANVAS L takes the soundbar into high-end hi-fi territory
CANVAS L has been announced as a new product that aims to take the soundbar well beyond conventional TV sound reproduction. CANVAS HiFi's promotional material describes the model as the world's first...
High End Vienna 2026 – What's coming to the fair?
The High End trade fair will be held in Vienna for the first time this year. The traditional Munich event will be moved to the Austria Center Vienna, where the trade fair will be open...
KAIKU WAVE – Finnish noise-canceling headphones from Kuopio
Finnish company Kaiku Acoustics has launched the KAIKU WAVE noise-canceling headphones. The Kuopio-based manufacturer is producing over-ear Bluetooth headphones that combine active noise-canceling...
Why is high-quality sound of interest to consumers again?
The importance of high-quality sound has long been a topic of discussion, mainly among enthusiasts, but in recent years interest has grown significantly among ordinary consumers as well. Streaming services...
Yamaha expands its AV amplifier range with the RX300A and RX500A models
Yamaha has introduced two new AV amplifiers aimed at home theater use. The new products are the 5.2-channel RX300A and the 7.2-channel RX500A, which aim to bring Dolby...
Vevor's acoustic panels provide affordable first aid for echoing rooms
A small acoustic upgrade can make a big difference in the feel of a room. Good sound isn't just about speakers, headphones or amplifiers. The room also has...
Knowledge & Skills: Two affordable or one more expensive subwoofer?
Two is always more beautiful. Especially in bass? A subwoofer adds dimension and kick to the sound. It enables proper bass reproduction even when the main speakers are...
Denon's X-series is updated with two AV amplifiers for home theater enthusiasts
Denon announces two new X-series AV amplifiers Denon has announced two new X-series AV amplifiers, the AVR-X2900H DAB and the AVC-X3900H. The new products are aimed at home theater enthusiasts...
Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A in review – One of the most interesting soundbar systems on the market today
The Yamaha TRUE X SURROUND 90A soundbar is an interesting case in point. It's expensive, but it's a great soundbar for both movies and...
Comparison: Easy and sleek and true multi-channel soundbars
Television sound is still a compromise, although the quality has improved all the time as technology has developed. For normal use, the quality may even be sufficient for most people,...
Pro-Ject brings streaming to passive speakers and traditional hi-fi systems
Pro-Ject's streaming range is expanding with two new E-series devices. The new products include the Stream Box E, a compact network player and preamplifier, while the Wireless Box...
Elipson brought two prototype design speakers to Milan Design Week
French company Elipson has presented two prototype speaker solutions at Milan Design Week, combining hi-fi technology with architectural design. The speakers have been created in collaboration with...
Cambridge Audio L/RS brings active speakers to desktops and small spaces
Cambridge Audio L/RS brings hi-fi thinking to a smaller size Cambridge Audio has expanded its active speaker range with the L/RS model, which is aimed at...
Sony 1000X THE COLLEXION – The 1000X series’ anniversary model takes the price to a new level
Sony has launched the new 1000X THE COLLEXION headphones. They are wireless noise-canceling headphones that sit at the top of Sony's 1000X range and at the same time...
Jamo returns to the speaker market with new Concert and HYG ranges
A traditional speaker brand is building a new beginning Jamoa is being brought back to the speaker market with a new ownership base and an extensive model renewal. Founded in Denmark in 1968,...
Sennheiser HD 480 PRO brings closed-back professional headphones to the studio, stage and mobile production
Sennheiser has added the HD 480 PRO to its professional headphone range, placing it in the manufacturer's closed-back headphone range as a model aimed at studio and live use. On April 21....
Samsung's new Music Studio speakers – design first without forgetting sound
Samsung is expanding its home audio system lineup with the new Music Studio 5 and Music Studio 7 speakers, which seem to focus as much on interior design as...
High-end home audio from Garmin?
Garmin is usually known for sports watches, navigators and marine electronics, so the company's name in connection with high-end home audio may seem surprising. However, behind it is Garmin's...
JBL celebrates 80 years with new Live 4 headphones, PartyBox speakers and EasySing microphone that removes vocals from music
JBL introduced several new products in the headphone, party speaker and karaoke categories in Amsterdam on May 12, 2026. The announcements also coincide with JBL's 80th anniversary. The new products include...