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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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
Fisher – A legend of his time, especially in the United States
Fisher was once a very well-known and respected hi-fi brand. It started out especially in its home country, the United States, but later also in Europe and Finland. In Finland, the "original"...
Feel the sound – Bass drivers add emotion to home theater and gaming
Bass shakers transform the effects of movies and games into a physical sensation. Here is a comprehensive information package on the subject and six different shakers in the test....
Loewe strengthens its audio expertise by acquiring French company Cabasse
German company Loewe Technology has announced that it has acquired French hi-fi manufacturer Cabasse. The deal is described as a strategic move aimed at strengthening Loewe's position...
Samsung introduced new TVs, smart displays and speakers in Frankfurt
Samsung's 2026 home entertainment lineup has been unveiled to European media and partners at Inside Samsung – The First Look Europe in Eschborn, Frankfurt...
Denon expands its Home series with three new speakers
Denon's Home series has been expanded with three new wireless speakers, simply named Home 200, Home 400 and Home 600. The collection...
Audio Pro introduces a limited edition yellow version of the C5 MkII W speaker
Swedish Audio Pro is expanding its range of wireless speakers with the limited edition C5 MkII W Classic Yellow Edition. The new model brings the familiar C5 MkII...
JBL renews its portable favorites – Xtreme 5 and Go 5 bring more sound, light and intelligence
JBL's portable Bluetooth speaker range has been updated with two new products, with the launch of the larger JBL Xtreme 5 and the pocket-sized...
Leak Sandwich 100 brings legendary construction to a smaller size
Leak has expanded its revived Sandwich speaker series with the new Sandwich 100 floorstanding speaker. The new model takes the look of a classic British hi-fi and the idea of the old Sandwich structure,...
Better sound at home – how to improve your room acoustics
Good sound quality at home is not just about the speakers or amplifier. Room acoustics, or how sound behaves in a room, has a significant impact...
Two great floorstanding speakers are coming up for review: Elac Vela BS 403.2 and Elac Solano BS 283.2
AVPlus tested two fantastic floorstanding speakers from German company Elac: the 2350 euro Vela BS 403.2 and the 1690 euro Solano BS 283.2.
When the speaker is part of the interior design – IKEA and Tekla change the perspective
IKEA has introduced a new collective collection with Swedish designer Tekla Evelina Severin (known as Teklan), featuring home electronics –...
DALI SONIK brings flagship speaker technology to everyday listeners
Danish speaker manufacturer DALI has introduced the new SONIK series, which it describes as its most significant foray into affordable hi-fi audio since the launch of the OBERON series in...
ASA Radio Oy – The story of a pioneer in the Finnish electronics industry
ASA (Radio Oy) was a Finnish electronics company that brought radios, stereos and televisions to thousands of Finnish homes for almost five decades...
Slightly higher quality “Stereo package” – Marantz Model 60n and B&W 706 S3
Traditional stereos are still valuable, even though listening has increasingly shifted to mobile, Bluetooth and soundbar speakers. And it's no wonder that a decent amplifier...
ELAC – Electroacustic GmbH: From sonar to who knows where and finally to turntables and speakers
Many well-known hi-fi brands have a surprisingly long and unique history. German brand Elac is about to turn 100, and its starting point was...
Build your own beautiful full-range speakers – MarkAudio Tozzi One Kit
MarkAudio Tozzi One Kit full-range speakers offer stylish minimalistic and clear sound in a convenient kit. They don't cost much and...
Logitech Z906 5.1 speaker set – A compact and decent home theater for little money
You don't have to be a hi-fi enthusiast to understand that good speakers make for a better home theater. But not the Logitech Z906 5.1 series and its...
Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 combines light and sound – bringing home listening to life with multi-layered lighting
The Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 has been introduced as a home speaker that combines sound and lighting in a more ambitious way than usual. The whole thing is...
Harman Kardon updates a design classic: SoundSticks 5 brings three-way acoustics, HDMI ARC and mood lighting
Harman Kardon has introduced the SoundSticks 5 speaker system, which continues the design legacy of the iconic SoundSticks series with modernized technology and...
Devialet launches new Phantom Ultimate speakers
French company Devialet has introduced two new active speaker models, the Phantom Ultimate 108 dB and the Phantom Ultimate 98 dB. Both continue the Phantom...
JBL Grip – Ultra-portable Bluetooth speaker with Auracast and IP68 protection
The new addition complements JBL's portable range. JBL's new Grip has been introduced to the iconic portable speaker range as a compact option, with...
Audio Anatomy AA5 Floorstanding Speakers – The Magic of Three Tweeters
The Audio Anatomy AA5 is a combination of Finnish-based design and an exceptional tweeter solution, offering rich and accurate reproduction for demanding...
Slightly better floorstanding speakers – Four ways to listen
A comparison of four floorstanding speakers reveals how different solutions can be used to build a functional speaker in this price range. The test includes technical...