HIGH END VIENNA 2026 SPECIAL - Everything you need to know, news, background features and events for the trade fair premiere in Vienna!

    Speaker
    4 July 2026

    WLM Rudi MK2 – Rhythm, Weight and Viennese Nerve

    The WLM Rudi MK2 from Wiener Lautsprecher Manufaktur GmbH brings the agile musical temperament of the WLM Ella Series into…
    Speaker
    2 July 2026

    Focal Scala Utopia Evo M – Precision from Saint-Étienne

    The Focal Scala Utopia Evo M sees Focal-JMlab rework one of its most significant Utopia floorstanders with new driver technology,…
    Events
    2 July 2026

    FINEST AUDIO SHOW Cologne 2027 – A Smarter Date for Serious Sound

    FINEST AUDIO SHOW Cologne 2027 will now make its debut on 27 and 28 February 2027 at Confex on the…
    Vinyl
    1 July 2026

    Essenza Isola – Bassocontinuo’s Compact Vinyl Base

    The Essenza Isola Turntable Platform from Bassocontinuo Audio Systems S.r.l. gives demanding vinyl systems a compact, mechanically considered support solution…
    Speaker
    1 July 2026

    Sonus faber Olympica G3 Collection – Exclusive sound art from Vicenza

    The Sonus faber Olympica G3 Collection reworks one of the Italian manufacturer’s most important loudspeaker families with Suprema-derived technology, new…
    Personal Audio
    1 July 2026

    AudioQuest DragonFly Copper – Pocket DAC, Proper HiFi Intent

    With ESS Sabre conversion, copper-coated RF dissipation and twice the output power of previous AudioQuest DragonFly models, the AudioQuest DragonFly…
    Personal Audio
    1 July 2026

    Shanling Moria – Tree of Life, titanium and precision

    The Shanling Moria In-ear Headphone brings together a titanium housing, crystalline titanium faceplate, 10,2 mm dynamic driver and balanced 4,4…
    Report
    1 July 2026

    Loewe Systems GmbH – Luxury Audio Beyond the Living Room

    With the foundation of Loewe Systems GmbH in Berlin, Loewe Technology GmbH is taking Loewe Group beyond classic consumer electronics…
    Vinyl
    1 July 2026

    AVID Pulsus II Phono Stage – Greater control for MM and MC cartridges

    The AVID Pulsus II Phono Stage brings a revised circuit, expanded cartridge matching and a dedicated regulated power supply to…
    Vinyl
    1 July 2026

    AVID Pellar II Phono Stage – Precision for MM and MC Cartridges

    The AVID Pellar II Phono Stage from AVID HiFi Ltd. brings MM and MC compatibility, adjustable gain, refined loading options…

    Top Stories

      1 July 2026

      Essenza Easy Feet – Compact Isolation for Serious HiFi

      Essenza by Bassocontinuo brings its vibration-control expertise to a compact, flexible accessory range designed for electronics, monitor loudspeakers and turntables.
      16 June 2026

      Monitor Audio Radius 4G Series – Serious Sound in a Smaller Form

      Monitor Audio Ltd. has redesigned the Monitor Audio Radius 4G Series as a compact, flexible loudspeaker range for stereo, home…
      16 June 2026

      Wiener Lautsprecher Manufaktur GmbH – 25 Years of Custom Made in Austria

      Wiener Lautsprecher Manufaktur GmbH marked its 25th anniversary during HIGH END Vienna 2026 with a presence that placed craftsmanship, system…
      15 June 2026

      Magnetar ULTIMA – Magnetar Audio’s New Digital Flagship

      Magnetar Technology Co. Ltd. presented the Magnetar ULTIMA Universal Media Transport at HIGH END Vienna 2026 as a purpose-built digital…
      15 June 2026

      HIGH END Vienna 2026 – A Strong Debut in Vienna

      HIGH END Vienna 2026 brought the international HiFi industry to the Austria Center Vienna with 23,109 visitors from 104 countries,…
      15 June 2026

      HIGHRESAUDIO refines the HRA Streaming App for stronger UPnP/DLNA playback

      HIGHRESAUDIO has released a new version of its HRA Streaming App for Apple iOS, with the focus firmly on more…
      12 June 2026

      JBL celebrates eight decades of connected sound

      JBL celebrates its 80th anniversary in 2026 with a story that reaches from professional sound reinforcement and studio work to…
      12 June 2026

      50 Years of Arcam – A British HiFi Story Continues

      Harman Luxury Audio Group marked 50 years of Arcam at HIGH END Vienna 2026 with a confident look at the…

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      Personal Audio

        21 May 2026

        SNOWSKY ECHO NANO – Compact Hi-res Audio Player from FiiO

        The SNOWSKY ECHO NANO by Guangzhou FiiO Electronics Technology Co. Ltd. is a deliberately compact Hi-res Audio player with retro…
        19 May 2026

        JBL Tour PRO 3 gets smarter Smart Charging Case interface

        Harman International Industries is updating the JBL Tour ONE M3 and JBL Tour PRO 3 with a refined sound curve,…
        19 May 2026

        Jamo HYG Flex, HYG Flow and HYG Reflect debut for modern living

        The new Jamo HYG Series introduces three compact wireless speakers designed for living rooms, outdoor use, travel and the bedside,…
        19 May 2026

        JBL PartyBox 330 and PartyBox 130 add light, power and karaoke

        JBL expands its PartyBox Series with the JBL PartyBox 330 and JBL PartyBox 130, adding more power, redesigned lighting, Bluetooth…
        19 May 2026

        JBL Live 4 Series – three new True Wireless models with smarter control

        JBL Live Beam 4, JBL Live Flex 4 and JBL Live Buds 4 bring the JBL Live 4 Series into…
        17 May 2026

        JBL Live 680NC vs JBL Live 780NC – two new JBL headphones for everyday use

        JBL expands the JBL Live Series with the JBL Live 680NC and JBL Live 780NC, two new wireless headphones combining…
        16 May 2026

        Campfire Chimera – Campfire Audio’s new flagship IEM

        The Campfire Chimera is a new Nine-Driver Flagship In-Ear Monitor from Campfire Audio LLC., combining four driver technologies, a magnesium…
        21 April 2026

        Roberts Blutune 7 – Portable Stereo Radio with Bluetooth

        The Roberts Blutune 7 is a portable stereo radio from Roberts Radio Ltd. that combines DAB+, FM and Bluetooth with…

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        Home Cinema

          21 May 2026

          Velodyne 1824 Reference Subwoofer Debuts in Vienna

          The Velodyne 1824 is a strictly limited Reference Subwoofer from Velodyne Acoustics GmbH, combining 18-inch and 24-inch drivers, 6.000 Watts…
          19 May 2026

          Yamaha RX Series – Compact AV Receivers with Big-Screen Ambition

          Yamaha Corporation expands the Yamaha RX Series with the Yamaha RX300A and Yamaha RX500A, two AV receivers designed to bring…
          16 May 2026

          New Denon X-Series AV receivers for refined home cinema

          Denon expands the Denon X-Series with the Denon AVR-X2900H DAB and Denon AVC-X3900H, two AV models designed for more precise…
          16 May 2026

          dCS MCD 16 debuts at HIGH END Vienna 2026

          The dCS MCD 16 marks the first multichannel Digital-to-Analogue Converter from Data Conversion Systems Limited, bringing the company’s Ring DAC…
          23 April 2026

          Wharfedale Heritage Centre – The Missing Voice of the Heritage Series

          With the Wharfedale Heritage Centre, Wharfedale introduces a dedicated centre speaker designed to extend Wharfedale Linton, Wharfedale Super Linton and…
          22 April 2026

          UniVicoustic unites design, acoustics and sustainability

          UniVicoustic combines the design-driven acoustic expertise of Vicoustic with the industrial scale of United Acoustic Private Limited, aiming to bring…
          3 April 2026

          CANVAS gets a major upgrade

          A substantial new firmware release gives CANVAS from CANVAS HiFi a broader sonic palette, a redesigned control app, more practical…
          25 March 2026

          Sonova to Sell Sonova Consumer Hearing

          Sonova plans to divest Sonova Consumer Hearing, the consumer audio business operating under the Sennheiser brand, as the Swiss group…
          18 March 2026

          Velodyne Acoustics brings real bass to gaming setups

          Velodyne Acoustics argues that a properly integrated premium subwoofer can transform gaming, desktop audio and compact HiFi systems by adding…
          17 March 2026

          Velodyne Deep Blue 8 subwoofer Review

          In this review, the Velodyne Deep Blue 8 proves to be a compact subwoofer that combines powerful dynamics, precise timing,…

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