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Arabian Post
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Arabian Post
High End Munich 2025: A Glimpse into the Future of Audio Excellence
The curtains have risen on High End Munich 2025, Europe's largest exhibition dedicated to premium audio technology. Hosted from May 15–18 at the MOC Event Center Messe München, this year's show marks the end of an era—starting in 2026, the legendary event will relocate to Vienna. With over 1,000 brands and 500+ exhibitors from more than 40 countries, the expo spans an impressive 30,000 square meters of cutting-edge audio innovation. As always, the team is reporting live from the show floor, bringing you insider access to the hottest launches and standout moments. Stay tuned to our social channels for daily updates, in-depth reviews, and exclusive behind-the-scenes content. This article will be updated regularly throughout the event! ADVERTISEMENT Noble Audio We kicked off the day at the Noble Audio booth, where we met with Kai Moulton, the brand's Marketing Director and nephew of founder John 'The Wizard' Moulton. Known for pushing the limits of portable audio, Noble continues to fuse advanced technology with sophisticated design. This year, all eyes are on the new FoKus Apollo — a wireless over-ear headphone featuring a hybrid system that combines a dynamic driver and a planar magnetic transducer. With support for the latest codecs and active noise cancellation, the Apollo offers an immersive, audiophile-grade experience. Curious to explore their current lineup? Click the link to discover more. Dan Clark Audio One of the busiest booths belonged to Dan Clark Audio, where the founder himself greeted visitors and showcased the brand's newest release — the Noire XO. Already stirring buzz among attendees, this model is a testament to the company's commitment to innovation in headphone design. From planar magnetic classics to electrostatic marvels, the full range is on display, each product reflecting a unique engineering philosophy. Dan Clark will be on-site over the weekend to introduce the Noire XO personally and answer audience questions — be sure to follow us on Instagram for insider content. ZMF A perennial favorite, the ZMF booth offers a sensory escape. Handcrafted in the suburbs of Chicago, ZMF headphones are built with carefully selected woods, natural leather, magnesium alloys, and resins. The result? A truly bespoke listening experience, tailored for serious audiophiles. Each pair is as unique in sound as it is in appearance, turning ZMF into a collector's brand. Discover the full collection via the link. RME Known for their no-frills design and unwavering performance, RME chose not to launch new products this year—and that's exactly the point. The German manufacturer believes in refinement over reinvention, maintaining equipment that already meets the highest professional standards. RME continues to be the go-to for studios and audio engineers who demand absolute reliability and exceptional usability. You can explore their full catalog via the link. Final Audio It was a pleasure to revisit Final Audio, now back in our store lineup. The Japanese brand has long stood apart for its emotive approach to audio. Rather than chasing numbers and specs, Final Audio focuses on music's ability to move the soul. Each pair is meticulously tuned by hand, designed to deliver a deeply personal, emotionally resonant sound. Come experience their over-ear collection now available in stores. Meze Hailing from Romania, Meze Audio continues to win over music lovers with their blend of technical mastery and artistic design. What began as a dream to build the ultimate headphones has evolved into a world-renowned brand. At the expo, Meze debuted the Poet, their new flagship planar magnetic model. Early impressions hint at a game-changer in high-end audio. Pre-orders and full specs are available via the link. WiiM If you're seeking simplicity in building a home audio setup, WiiM streamers are an excellent place to start. Compact, user-friendly, and budget-conscious, these devices take the hassle out of Hi-Fi. Setup takes minutes, and their intuitive interface appeals to both newcomers and seasoned audiophiles. The WiiM booth is a great opportunity to explore current offerings — and all models are available now online and in stores. Also published on Medium. Notice an issue? Arabian Post strives to deliver the most accurate and reliable information to its readers. If you believe you have identified an error or inconsistency in this article, please don't hesitate to contact our editorial team at editor[at]thearabianpost[dot]com. We are committed to promptly addressing any concerns and ensuring the highest level of journalistic integrity.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
5 of the most exciting hi-fi teasers we've seen for the High End Munich 2025 show
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. The High End Munich 2025 show kicks off soon on May 15 Chord Electronics and iFi Audio have teased mysterious new products Luxury cartridges, headphones and Qobuz Connect will star too High End Munich is where the audio world shows off some of the latest and greatest audio equipment for audiophiles, often with price tags of the "if you have to ask, you can't afford it" variety. And while it's true that some of the equipment you'll see at the show costs more than a helicopter made of diamonds, it's a fascinating insight into the world of ultra-high-end hi-fi. This final event from Munich – it's moving to Vienna next year – is genuinely exciting, and some manufacturers are already teasing what they'll be showing next week. Here are five teasers of hi-fi heaven worth looking out for. British high-end pro audio brand Chord Electronics describes its Ultima Reference range of pre-amps and power amps as "our absolute pinnacle of audio engineering", and it's teasing a "groundbreaking" new product that will be a "showstopper" at High End Munich. So what is it? It's definitely analogue, it's going to be a flagship product, and it's apparently state-of-the-art, too. That's all we know so far, but it'll be unveiled by company founder John Franks, and we'll see it on the first day of the event, May 15. Meze Audio make some beautiful and unusual headphones, and the new 105 SILVA promise "exquisite design" and "the next major step forward for audio innovation". The new headphones have 50mm dynamic drivers with cellulose composite domes and titanium-covered surrounds, and Meze says the sound signature "is a new take on Meze Audio's iconic characteristics, including the technicalities of 109 PRO combined with the warmth and genre versatility of 105 AER." They're likely to be somewhat pricier than the more consumer-focused, open-backed and wired 105 AER cans ($399 / £369 / AU$799 a pair) we saw recently, but we're intrigued all the same. Nagaoka makes the highly regarded MP-200 cartridge as well as the MP-110 that came pre-fitted in the Fluance RT85N turntable. For the High End Munich 2025 show it'll be unveiling its new flagship, the MP-700, which will apparently deliver "ever more refined and accurate sound reproduction, bringing listeners closer to the original performance." Naturally, it won't exactly be a bargain, with the price expected to be $1,399 / £1,149 (around AU$2,400) when it becomes available later this month. But it certainly looks a fitting way for the company to celebrate its 85th birthday. iFi Audio promises to launch "two new travel audio essentials – both for in-flight and in-car sound". We're excited about that, because we really rate iFi's DACs: our most recent iFi review, of its flagship Valkyrie DAC, raved about its "staggeringly complete sound". It's not exactly portable, though, so we're all ears when it comes to these new products. Qobuz, which is arguably the best music streaming platform for hi-res audio, is having a press conference on Thursday 15 May. Could this finally be the official launch of the long-awaited Qobuz Connect? The feature is similar to Spotify Connect in that it lets you control your Qobuz playback remotely on compatible hardware. It's been in beta for a while and started appearing for non-beta app users earlier this week, which would make the High End Munich 2025 show a good place for a bigger reveal. An official launch would likely coincide with more manufacturers announcing support and releasing the appropriate firmware updates. Stretch goals – the 8 best money-no-object hi-fi gadgets we tested in 2024 These heavyweight luxury speakers look like Doctor Who villains The American gods of valve-based audio have released a huge monoblock power amp
