Category: HiFi

HiFi & Friends Expo 2022 Video: Cabasse Speakers On Show!

For all those who could not be there in person, every year, we still like to give you a taste of the event, so here's a look back on the HiFi & Friends Expo 2022. The theme was active speakers and wireless. Look forward now to the round models the Pelegrina, Akoya, and The Pearl. Introducing the Cabasse speakers is Stefan Harms, with a welcome from our very own Robert Schlundt. Please note that the video is in German. Enjoy!

Hegel H390 and H590 Integrated Amplifiers Are Now Roon Ready

For a long time, Norwegian high-end manufacturer Hegel has been working on making its models Roon Ready. Then in the spring of this year came the Roon Ready certificate for the two integrated amplifiers H120 and H190. Now the H390 and H590 streaming amplifiers have also received the certificate, completing the portfolio. Both amplifiers feature Roon's High-Resolution Streaming technology.

Rotel’s New Diamond Series Now In Our Showrooms

With the Diamond series, released on the occasion of their 60th anniversary, Rotel once again expresses ist quality and passion for outstanding audio devices. Both the RA-6000 Integrated Amplifier with Class AB output stage and 350 watts into 4 ohms and the DT-6000 D/A Converter with CD drive along with all kinds of connection options showcased in a new industrial design, which is supposed to illustrate the modern art of engineering and at the same time the contemporary style. The circuit design and high-quality components of the new products are inspired by the Michi series, with which they form the common top of the current Rotel range. 

Video: JBL’S 4305P Active Loudspeaker For The Studio & Living Spaces

At this year's High End, Harman Luxury Audio unveiled its first active studio monitor. The 4305P from JBL is a fully self-contained, active speaker system. Of course, it comes with high-resolution audio streaming. Look forward to wired as well as wireless connectivity and sonic accuracy along with powerful dynamics. The speaker is aimed at both private individuals and the pro sector. Learn more in our video.

Video: The KEF LS60 and LSX II Speakers’ Wireless Joy

A speaker without edges and without screws — that is the LS60 Wireless Speaker from KEF. We were able to see the speaker for the first time in April but were not able to report on the model at that time. But we were instantly taken by how KEF chose to celebrate its 60 years in the business. Now we can finally present the LS60 in detail. Also joining the audio family is the LSX II, an active loudspeaker boasting sonic prowess. Enjoy the video!  

Video: Unpacking The KEF Blade Two Meta

In times like these, the arrival of such a piece of audio magnificence, the KEF Blade Two Meta, is no short of a thrill. What a stunner to land in our speaker range! It's got the DNA as its predecessor, the Blade One Meta, only in a smaller format. Look forward to four 165 mm noise-canceling woofers and a Uni-Q driver system. You can expect a superior listening experience. Just to say, we did only unpack the one model — obviously — in red. But the color possibilities are almost limitless because, in addition to a large selection that you can see in our shop, KEF gives you the option to create your own color scheme.  

HiFi & Bluetooth: High-Tech Ambitions Of Quality?

Bluetooth has nothing to do with HiFi, let alone "High End"? What has already changed in this regard and should change in the future and what Apple has to do with it — that's what the following article is about. In the past, we have already published a detailed guide on Bluetooth on our blog. So we don't want to deal with the basics in this post but rather with individual innovations and various outlooks in this exciting field of music enjoyment.

The KEF Reference 3 Meta Now In Our Showrooms

The KEF Reference 3 Meta Now In Our Showrooms
The KEF Reference 3 Meta Now In Our Showrooms
The KEF Reference 3 Meta Now In Our Showrooms
The KEF Reference 3 Meta Now In Our Showrooms
Our regular readers will have likely noticed that we just can't get enough from the British manufacturer KEF. And today, we're excited to post some photos of the newly arrived KEF Reference 3 Meta in our showrooms. The 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker of the latest addition to the KEF Reference Series is equipped with both the company's patented Uni-Q Technology and the 12th generation of MAT™ metamaterial absorption technology. But no need to be convinced with our audio industry jargon — come see what the excitement is about yourself! We look forward to welcoming you in person at our retail store in Berlin-Kreuzberg.