4 elite headphones I tried at High End Vienna — including a pair with Wi-Fi and Meze’s most expensive set ever

Of all the amazing headphones I tried at High End Vienna, these 4 really stood out.

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‘Nothing is trying to reposition hardware as something expressive, not just a neutral container for software’: design experts on why Nothing’s Charli XCX collaboration makes sense in the ‘boring’ age of smartphones

The pop sensation’s collab with sleek UK-based phone maker Nothing is infused with the fashion sense that smartphones desperately need.
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Denon’s all-new home speaker offers style, substance and serious spatial audio chops — but I still have one (very minor) gripe

How much do you value flexibility? Since I’ve used the Sonos Play, I value it a lot

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The 11 best headphones, speakers, soundbars, and streamers we saw at the High End Vienna 2026 hi-fi show

From one of the best speakers in the world becoming even better, to a TV sound system that has genuine audiophile skills, to wireless speakers that look like alien invaders
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Two of the most outrageous High End Vienna speakers we’ve ever seen just launched, and they sit at very opposite ends of the scale

Bowers and Wilkins’ new Diamond speakers, and the Kanto Tuk Grand, show two very different kinds of High End Vienna release —and I love them both
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Bowers & Wilkins introduces redesigned 800 Series Diamond D5 lineup at HIGH END Vienna

Bowers & Wilkins has launched its new 800 Series Diamond D5 speakers with upgraded acoustics, redesigned cabinets, and luxury finishes for audiophiles and studio professionals.

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‘We definitely are also analog people’: WiiM’s CEO talks to us about developing its first soundbar, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, why it doesn’t support Apple AirPlay 2, and balancing digital audio expertise with analog output

WiiM and Linkplay CEO Dr. Lifeng Zhao speaks to TechRadar about developing its first soundbar, Dolby Atmos FlexConnect, why it doesn’t support Apple AirPlay 2, and balancing digital audio expertise with analog output
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Ruark’s new music console and slimline speakers are the CD playing, vinyl spinning, hi-res music streaming system your small apartment craves

Ruark is back and celebrating its 40th anniversary with a heritage-look system that’s anything but heritage when it comes to connectivity and hi-res music
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AirPods Pro 3 just dropped to a record-low price at Amazon — but you may want to hold off buying for now

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are a great buy at $199 — but you may want to wait, as Amazon Prime Day is just around the corner.
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Yamaha’s high-end wireless hi-fi speakers could give KEF conniptions, boasting luxury listening (and they look stunning too)

The new Yamaha NX-70As wireless hi-fi speakers feature materials from grand pianos and Yamaha’s flagship speakers; room correction; and wide streaming support
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