German distributor Moju Hifi has added Factor One's OMEX Symphony equipment and loudspeaker absorbers to its portfolio. Made in Plymouth, the range is intended for components such as DACs, streamers, amplifiers and turntables as well as loudspeakers.

Each absorber combines grooved upper and lower contact surfaces with bearing balls between its layers and a central structure that Factor One describes as a tuning fork. Series A models use aluminium and support up to 45 kilograms per absorber, while Series S moves to stainless steel and a 24-carat-gold-coated brass tuning fork, with ratings up to 80 kilograms.

Moju Hifi offers the range in three- and four-piece sets. German prices begin at EUR 319 for a three-piece Symphony 2A set and rise to EUR 1,059 for a four-piece Symphony 3S set; loan units are available through the distributor.

Moju Hifi has added Factor One OMEX Symphony absorbers to its German portfolio. The isolation supports are designed for audio electronics and for floorstanding speakers or speaker stands. The range arrived through Moju Hifi in July 2026, with German three-unit sets starting at 319 Euro.

OMEX Symphony devices use micro-grooved upper and lower discs, with ball bearings between the Symphony layers. Each unit also uses a tuning fork inside an internal chamber within a central spine. The three-layer versions add a centre disc called a scrub layer.

The OMEX Symphony family is split into Symphony A and Symphony S performance levels. Symphony A is machined from an Aluminium Polymer Compound and uses stainless steel ball bearings. Symphony S uses stainless steel discs, ceramic ball bearings and a 24ct gold-plated brass tuning fork.

The two-disc variants measure 20 mm tall by 40 mm in diameter, while the three-disc versions measure 30 mm tall by 40 mm in diameter. Symphony A supports 45 kg per device, and Symphony S supports 80 kg per device. Per-device weights run from 72 g for the Symphony 2A to 258 g for the Symphony 3S.

German pricing for three-unit sets is 319 Euro for the OMEX Symphony 2A, 409 Euro for the 3A, 619 Euro for the 2S and 829 Euro for the 3S. Four-unit sets are priced at 409 Euro for the 2A, 519 Euro for the 3A, 759 Euro for the 2S and 1,059 Euro for the 3S.

Voxativ will exhibit the Elektra Loudspeaker System at the Hong Kong High End AV Show 2026. The Berlin company’s floorstanding loudspeaker system will be the main focus of its Booth X10 demonstration from 7 August 2026 to 9 August 2026.

Elektra is built around Voxativ field-coil drivers in a back-loaded horn. The loudspeaker also uses Voxativ AST enclosure architecture and a Pi-Bass Revision 2 bass system. Its housing can be tilted for listening-position adjustment.

Voxativ rates the Elektra’s efficiency at 110 dB for 1 W at 1 m. The stated frequency response is 20 Hz to 20 kHz. Main-driver power capacity is listed at 50 W sinus, and the Pi Bass2 woofer system is rated at 700 W sinus from 20 Hz to 150 Hz.

The loudspeaker is finished in Piano Finish Berlin black and has a stated weight of 165 lb. Voxativ’s general lead-time note for loudspeakers states three weeks upon payment. The Hong Kong High End Audio & Visual Show 2026 takes place at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Hegel has launched two integrated amplifiers, the H200 and A200, built around the same 150W-per-channel Class A/B amplifier platform. The H200 is the connected model, with network streaming and an onboard DAC. The A200 is the analogue model, with expanded analogue connectivity.

Both amplifiers use Hegel SoundEngine2 technology and support speaker loads down to 2 ohms. Each model has a damping factor greater than 4000 and a 5Hz-100kHz frequency response. The H200 replaces the Hegel H190v in the connected integrated amplifier line.

The H200 includes network streaming, USB drive playback, a DAC, a Moving Magnet phono input and a headphone output. Its analogue inputs comprise one balanced XLR input and two unbalanced RCA inputs. The A200 has two balanced XLR inputs, two unbalanced RCA inputs, a Moving Magnet phono input and a headphone output.

The H200 measures 43 x 41 x 12 cm and weighs 13.6 kg. The A200 uses the same 43 x 41 x 12 cm chassis size and weighs 13.5 kg. Recommended retail pricing is €3,995, US$4,995 and £3,500 for the H200, and €3,295, US$3,995 and £2,750 for the A200. The H200 is scheduled to ship from late August 2026, followed by the A200 from October 2026.

CMF introduced the Clip Pro on 4 August 2026, making it the Nothing sub-brand's first open-ear earbud product. The CMF Clip Pro is priced at $99 in the US and £79 in the UK. Nothing's US store lists the model for preorder.

The earbuds use a three-point clip design and each earbud weighs about 5.9 grams. The Clip Pro comes in Dark Grey, Light Grey and Coral. The earbuds carry an IP54 rating.

Audio hardware is built around a 10.8 mm dual-magnet dynamic driver. The Clip Pro is Hi-Res Audio certified and supports LDAC, AAC and SBC codecs. It also includes Ultra Bass Technology and Sound Seal audio-leakage control.

The Clip Pro has four microphones and supports Bluetooth 5.4. Connectivity features include dual-device connection, Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair. Battery life is rated at up to 10 hours of continuous playback, rising to 32.5 hours with the charging case. UK, US and Japan availability is scheduled for 15 August 2026.

Astell&Kern has announced the PD5 digital audio player for its public debut at the 2026 Hong Kong AV Show. The portable player succeeds the A&norma SR35 and uses eight Cirrus Logic CS43198 DACs. It is rated for up to 28 hours of continuous playback in Quad-DAC mode.

The DAC architecture can operate in Quad-DAC or Octa-DAC modes. The PD5 supports up to 32-bit/384kHz PCM playback and native DSD256. It also includes EnviroTune ambient-noise analysis.

The player runs a full Android operating system on an octa-core processor. Wireless support includes dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 5.3. The Bluetooth codec list includes Qualcomm aptX HD, LDAC and LHDC. PD 3.0 fast charging is also supported.

The PD5 has an aluminium body and will appear first at the 2026 Hong Kong AV Show, where Astell&Kern is participating from 7 August to 9 August 2026. Further demonstrations are scheduled for the Shenzhen International Audio Show from 14 August to 16 August 2026 and CanJam SoCal 2026 from 29 August to 30 August 2026.

Shokz has launched OpenFit Pro as its flagship open-ear earbuds at CES 2026. The OpenFit Series model is priced at $249.95 in the U.S. and $329.95 in Canada. It is available through the Shokz official website and at select Best Buy locations.

OpenFit Pro uses Shokz SuperBoost technology, DirectPitch 3.0 and Shokz OpenBass 2.0. The earbuds use an 11 × 20 mm dual-diaphragm driver and are optimized for Dolby Atmos. The driver has an upper frequency-range figure of 40 kHz under Shokz lab conditions.

The model adds open-ear noise reduction through a triple-microphone system. Battery life is rated at up to 12 hours on a single charge with noise reduction disabled, or up to 50 hours with the charging case. With noise reduction enabled, playback is rated at up to six hours from the earbuds and up to 24 hours with the case. A 10-minute quick charge provides up to four hours of playback.

Connectivity includes Bluetooth 6.1 and multipoint pairing to two devices through the Shokz App. The charging case supports Qi-compatible wireless charging and USB-C charging. The earbuds carry an IP55 water and dust resistance rating, use ultra-thin nickel-titanium alloy ear hooks and weigh 12.3 g ± 0.2 g each.

Black Cat Cable launched the Graceline III Wagner cable line in Cumming, Georgia, on 1 August 2026. The Graceline Level 3 range covers RCA and XLR interconnects from $3,995 for a 1-metre pair, plus speaker cables from $5,295 for a 1.5-metre pair.

Wagner uses the same structure as Graceline III Mezame and is an all-copper adaptation of that hybrid design. The line extends Mayu Sommovigo’s work on Black Cat Cable’s upper Graceline catalogue tier.

The range includes RCA interconnects, XLR interconnects and speaker cables. Black Cat Cable lists all three Wagner products inside its Graceline Level 3 collection, which sits within a tiered catalogue running from Level 0 through Level 3.

The Wagner name is tied to Sommovigo’s work performing Wagner’s Twilight of the Gods with the Atlanta Opera during the cable’s development. Black Cat Cable directs buyers to find a dealer for Graceline III Wagner products.

Pro-Ject has introduced the Wireless Box E, a plug-in mono streaming amplifier for turning passive speakers into wireless active audio systems. The Wireless Box E connects directly to loudspeaker terminals and is priced at €229 including VAT per mono unit. Availability was scheduled from late May 2026.

The amplifier uses Pro-Ject True Wireless Receiving technology and mounts through 4 mm banana plugs at the speaker output. Each module produces 1 x 25 W into 8 ohms or 1 x 50 W into 4 ohms, both rated at 1% THD. A stereo pair requires two Wireless Box E units, one for each loudspeaker.

Pro-Ject lists a 20 Hz to 20 kHz frequency response within less than -1.5 dB at 4 ohms. The Wireless Box E has a 96 dB signal-to-noise ratio at 4 ohms, rising to 100 dB A-weighted. THD is below 0.12% at 5 W into 4 ohms, and channel separation is -67 dB at 10 kHz.

Streaming is handled by WiiM OS, with dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac across 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz networks. Bluetooth 5.0 playback supports SBC and AAC codecs. Control runs through the Pro-Ject Home app, and the Wireless Box E can receive audio from the Uni Box S3, the Stream Box E and compatible WiiM devices.

The module has an aluminium front panel, a metal chassis and black or silver front-panel finishes. It uses a 22 V/1 A DC power supply and has standby power consumption below 0.5 W. Pro-Ject also lists the Connect it LS-E Flex 0.3 m extension cable for installations where a speaker terminal layout does not allow direct mounting.

SAEQ has added the Perseus headphone amplifier to its public product catalogue as a direct-drive model for ribbon, planar and dynamic headphones. The amplifier is priced at €4,900 as an export price free of tax. It is specified for 8.5W into 8 ohms and about 3W RMS from its direct ribbon output.

The Perseus builds on SAEQ amplifier work for directly driving ribbon headphones dating back to 2019. Its circuit uses discrete elements, a stabilized power source and a powerful quasi-complementary output stage. Headphone load impedance is rated at 8 to 600 ohms. The direct ribbon headphone output is rated for a 0.4 ohm load on a male XLR 4-pin connector.

Connection options include two RCA single-ended inputs and two XLR 3-pin balanced female inputs. The balanced inputs provide -6dB and -10dB attenuation. Outputs comprise one XLR 4-pin male direct ribbon headphone output, one XLR 4-pin female output for planar and dynamic headphones, and two 6.3mm stereo jack outputs for planar and dynamic headphones.

SAEQ specifies the Perseus frequency response at 20Hz to 50kHz, within +/-0.2dB at 2V RMS. Signal-to-noise ratio is rated at better than 92dB. The chassis measures 90mm high, 218mm wide and 320mm deep, and it weighs 6.5kg.

Topping has added the E50 II, a compact desktop DAC with preamp functionality in its E Series. The model uses an AKM AK4497S DAC chip and is listed by Topping Store at $199.00. It is in stock there with 24-48 hour shipping.

The E50 II uses an XMOS XU316 USB interface and Topping’s TopSync clocking architecture with JitterNull processing. It supports PCM playback up to 32-bit/768 kHz over USB and native DSD playback up to DSD512. The DAC is specified with up to 131 dB dynamic range and 0.0001% THD+N at 1 kHz.

The unit accepts USB-C, optical and coaxial digital inputs. Its optical input supports ADAT, extending the DAC beyond standard two-channel optical use. Output is handled through single-ended RCA and balanced TRS connections.

Bluetooth is built around Qualcomm QCC5125 hardware and supports LDAC codec playback. The E50 II also includes 10-band parametric EQ for system or room matching. The chassis measures 129 x 41 x 155 mm and is available in black, white and silver finishes.

Karma-AV has announced UK availability of Emotiva’s Differential Reference DR Stack compact separates for August 2026. The four-box range comprises the DRP-1 preamplifier, DRA-1 power amplifier, DRD-1 DAC and DRS-1 streamer/DAC. Typical UK retail prices are £740 for the DRP-1 and DRD-1, and £850 for the DRA-1 and DRS-1, including VAT.

The DR Stack is built as a compact, stackable hi-fi separates ecosystem rather than an all-in-one unit. Emotiva uses a fully balanced Differential Reference layout across the range. Each component is 267 mm wide, with a steel chassis, black anodised aluminium front panel and dimmable blue OLED display.

The DRA-1 power amplifier uses a Hypex NCOREx-based design. It is rated at 130 watts per channel into 4 ohms, and can deliver 400 watts in bridged mono mode into 4 ohms. Emotiva quotes a signal-to-noise ratio above 115 dB for the amplifier.

Digital conversion is handled by ESS ES9038Q2M SABRE32 Reference DAC hardware in both the DRD-1 DAC and DRS-1 streamer/DAC. The DRD-1 supports PCM up to 768 kHz and Native DSD512 via USB-C. The DRP-1 preamplifier provides RCA and balanced XLR inputs, plus a phono input compatible with moving-magnet and moving-coil cartridges. The DRS-1 supports Qobuz Connect, TIDAL Connect and Spotify Connect.

Each DR Stack component includes 12V trigger input and output connections for system control. The full Differential Reference Design Series Stack is also offered in the US at a regular price of $2,599. UK availability is scheduled for August 2026.

Q Acoustics launched the 3040c compact floorstanding loudspeaker on 30 July 2026. The 3040c is sold as a pair and is priced at £599 in the UK. It completes the 3000c loudspeaker series, Q Acoustics' most affordable loudspeaker range.

The 3040c uses two 120 mm C3 Continuous Curved Cone mid/bass drivers. Its 22 mm high-frequency driver is based on Concept-series design principles. The cabinet uses P2P Point to Point bracing and HPE Helmholtz Pressure Equaliser tubes.

The speaker has a frequency response of 43 Hz to 30 kHz at -6 dB. Nominal impedance is 6 ohms and sensitivity is rated at 88 dB. Recommended amplifier power is 25 W to 120 W. Each loudspeaker measures 942 mm high by 285 mm wide by 281 mm deep including spikes and stabilisers, and weighs 14.6 kg.

The 3040c sits below the 3050c in the 3000c floorstanding lineup. It is available in Satin Black, Satin White, Pin Oak and Claro Walnut finishes.

Winamp announced a Deezer partnership on 29 July 2026 to power its next-generation Winamp Player. The music player is scheduled for release in H1 2027. It will centre on a Deezer-powered premium music subscription service under the Winamp brand.

The new Winamp Player will use Deezer white-label music streaming technology and Deezer's global music catalogue. Winamp's premium subscription service will be integrated into the new player. The design is aimed at reworking the music player around streaming-era listening.

The player will combine premium streaming with local music libraries, internet radio stations, podcasts and personal cloud-based collections. It will also have a customizable interface and social capabilities. Those features place the player within a wider Winamp ecosystem spanning streaming, creators, fans and content.

The existing Winamp desktop player will add Winamp's premium music subscription service after the new platform launches. The desktop player has more than 40 million active users worldwide. Winamp Group's portfolio also includes Winamp, Bridger, Jamendo and Hotmix.

Sonos has scheduled a September 2026 product launch event. CEO Tom Conrad previewed the event during Sonos' Q3 FY2026 earnings call on 29 July 2026. The company has not named the product, but the launch is tied to product-side work developed over the past year.

The forthcoming work is framed around conversational computing and predictive intelligence moving into the home. Sonos describes the relevant home-AI operating environment as hardware, system knowledge and connectivity surrounding the AI model. That framing points to product development around the wider connected home rather than a standalone software announcement.

Sonos enters the event with an installed base of more than 53 million connected devices across more than 17 million homes. Its portfolio spans speakers, soundbars, subwoofers, amplifiers, portable speakers and headphones. The company is headquartered in Santa Barbara, California, and operates in more than 60 countries.

The September event follows Sonos' January 2026 announcement of Amp Multi, a professional-grade multi-channel streaming amplifier. Amp Multi will be available globally through Sonos installation partners starting 25 August 2026. Sonos' next product launch event is scheduled for September 2026.

Wilson Audio will present Autobiography at the Hong Kong High End AV Show 2026, placing its floorstanding loudspeaker in a Constellation Audio demonstration system. The show runs from 7 August 2026 to 9 August 2026 at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. Constellation Statement Monoblock amplifiers will be paired with the Autobiography loudspeakers.

Autobiography uses a five-way M(MTM)M driver configuration. Its driver set includes two 2-inch midrange drivers and two 7-inch PentaMag midrange drivers. Bass output comes from one 12-inch woofer and one 15-inch woofer. The loudspeaker also uses a Convergent Synergy Laser Sintered front-firing tweeter and a rear-firing 1-inch inverted-dome tweeter.

The loudspeaker has independently adjustable upper and lower PentaMag midrange modules. Its woofer system has front-or-rear adjustable porting. Wilson Audio rates sensitivity at 89.5 dB at 1 W, 1 m and 1 kHz. The nominal impedance is 4 ohms, with a 2.1-ohm minimum at 293 Hz.

Autobiography has a room-average frequency response of 18 Hz to 36 kHz within plus or minus 2 dB. The minimum amplifier-power recommendation is 100 watts per channel. Each channel measures 206 cm high without spikes, 55 cm wide and 89 cm deep. Uncrated weight is 372.40 kg per channel.

The Hong Kong system also includes a dCS Varèse digital source and Transparent Audio cables. Constellation Performance 2 electronics will form part of the same display. Richcom Audio Video is Constellation Audio's Hong Kong distributor.

2WA Group has added IDEON Audio’s Nous to its North American dealer network. The IDEON Nous is a streamer/DAC/analog preamplifier platform with a suggested retail price of $35,000. IDEON Audio presented the model as a world premiere at High End Vienna 2026.

The Nous integrates streaming, DAC conversion and analog preamplification in a single chassis. It uses IDEON Audio’s Real-TimeCore playback philosophy and a reference-grade DAC platform. The analog stage uses a fully differential topology.

The power supply is a fully linear ultra-low-noise design. Two oversized custom-designed transformers serve separate analog and digital power circuits. The architecture places the network player, converter and preamplifier sections inside one component rather than splitting those functions across separate boxes.

Streaming support includes Qobuz Connect, Spotify, AirPlay, UPnP streaming, Audirvana integration, local library playback, NAS rendering and Roon Bridge. The Nous also includes two fully balanced analog inputs. Its digital inputs include USB Audio, optical digital input and coaxial SPDIF.