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Harman Kardon Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi

Harman Kardon revealed the Aura Studio 5 Wi-Fi, a new wireless speaker that develops one of the most recognizable lines in the company's catalog. The Aura Studio series has always stood apart from typical home speakers not only because of its sound, but also because of its form. Its transparent dome and lighting effects were never just decorative extras, but part of the product's identity from the beginning. In the latest version, Harma...

iFi Audio ZEN Air DAC 2, ZEN Air Phono 2 & ZEN…

iFi Audio has refreshed one of its most accessible product families with three new ZEN Air 2 devices, each designed to solve a different and very common problem in everyday music listening. The ZEN Air DAC 2 is a compact digital-to-analog converter with a headphone amplifier, aimed primarily at people who listen from a computer, play games, watch movies or work at a laptop and want a clear upgrade over a standard audio output without bu...

FiiO EH11

FiiO has introduced the EH11, lightweight on-ear Bluetooth headphones that combine styling inspired by portable audio designs from the 1980s with features typical of contemporary mobile devices. It is an unusual proposition, because instead of pretending to be a miniature version of studio monitors or another wireless gadget in a minimalist shell, the EH11 openly plays the retro card. The headphones have a compact, slim structure, sever...

Astell&Kern PD20

Astell&Kern has introduced the PD20, a new premium portable audio player that combines the Korean brand's familiar idea of a self-contained high-end source with unusually advanced sound personalization. In an era in which many listeners use a smartphone as their main music device, such a product may seem like a niche proposition, but this is precisely the field in which Astell&Kern has built its reputation over the years. The PD...

Wharfedale Heritage Centre

Wharfedale expanded its Heritage Series with the introduction of the Heritage Centre, a dedicated centre-channel loudspeaker designed to integrate seamlessly with models such as the Linton, Super Linton, Super Denton, Dovedale and Aston in multichannel home cinema systems. Developed in response to growing demand from users building AV setups around Wharfedale's retro-inspired stereo speakers, the new model brings the tonal character and...

Buchardt Audio S400 MK3

Buchardt Audio unveiled the S400 MK3, the latest generation of one of the company's most important loudspeakers and a model that has remained central to its lineup since the first S400 prototype appeared in 2016. What began as a compact standmount developed with the aid of the Klippel Near Field Scanner quickly became one of the most frequently recommended speakers in its class, largely because it combined a relatively small enclosure w...

Dual CS 618Q

Dual has introduced the CS 618Q, a direct-drive turntable that represents the most advanced model in the company's current lineup and a clear statement of intent in its ongoing revival as a serious analogue specialist. Combining quartz-controlled speed regulation, a precision gimbal-bearing tonearm and a factory-mounted Ortofon 2M Blue cartridge, the CS 618Q is positioned as a ready-to-use premium deck aimed at listeners who want high-p...

Dynaudio Legend

Dynaudio introduced the Legend, a compact high-end standmount loudspeaker positioned outside the company's regular product ranges and conceived as a design-led model that combines reference-grade driver technology with furniture-level craftsmanship. Rather than forming part of an existing series, the Legend follows the tradition of special standalone releases such as the Special Forty, offering a distinctive interpretation of Dynaudio's...

Wilson Benesch Greenwich

Wilson Benesch announced the Greenwich Turntable, a new model within its GMT analogue platform that establishes the entry point into the company's latest reference-level record playback architecture. Rather than representing a simplified derivative of existing designs, the Greenwich Turntable is conceived as the foundation of a modular analogue ecosystem in which structural, damping and isolation strategies evolve progressively through ...

Pro-Ject VC-E Mini

Pro-Ject Audio Systems has introduced the VC-E Mini, a new ultra-compact record cleaning machine designed as an entry point into vacuum-assisted vinyl maintenance while retaining the core operating principles of the company's larger cleaning platforms. Engineered and manufactured in Europe, the new model is positioned as a practical alternative to manual washing systems for users looking to improve record care without dedicating signifi...

Grado Signature S550

Grado Labs revealed the Signature S550, the latest addition to its growing Signature Line of open-back headphones and the fourth model in the series following the earlier S950 and S750 variants. Designed as a wood-housed dynamic headphone tuned for a warmer and more relaxed presentation than some traditional Grado designs, the S550 combines the company's 50 mm S2 driver platform with Brazilian walnut earcups and a modular cable architec...

The Return of Jamo

Jamo, one of the most recognizable names in European loudspeaker design, is preparing a return to the international audio market under new ownership and with a renewed development structure that brings engineering activity back to Denmark. The relaunch marks the beginning of a new phase for the Danish brand, combining continuity with its Scandinavian heritage and a broader strategy aimed at both traditional hi-fi systems and modern life...

Kanto Audio Yu4, Yu6, Tuk & Tuk Grand

Kanto Audio has introduced a redesigned generation of its speaker lineup, led by the new Tuk Grand flagship and accompanied by updated versions of the company's Yu4, Yu6, and Tuk models. The refreshed range represents a broader acoustic and industrial design revision across both powered and passive variants. Originally launched in 2014, the Yu series helped establish Kanto Audio's reputation for compact, accessible loudspeakers combinin...

Denon AVR-S980H

Denon unveiled the AVR-S980H, a new 7.2-channel AV receiver designed as a central hub for contemporary home entertainment systems combining surround sound, streaming, and gaming functionality in a single chassis. Positioned as a step-up solution for users moving beyond soundbars and entry-level audio setups, the new model is intended to deliver a more immersive listening experience while remaining approachable in everyday installation a...

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