Visitors to Munich will be able to see and hear the first new speakers from legendary Tannoy in seven years, ahead of their summer launch. The Stirling III LZ Special Edition (pictured above) are modern reworkings of the British company's III LZ from the 1960s, and among the latest examples of the speaker industry paying homage to classic designs in recent years. Cinched storage pouch (light fabric provides mostly dust and scratch protection-there is no large display/storage box as provided with the HD600S.

Q Acoustics' 5000 series will be flying the flag for its C3 Continuous Curved Cone technology (Image credit: Q Acoustics) On the other hand, with the majority of music I listen to (the stuff with more sensible bass levels), I still felt there was a little bit of artificial emphasis on the lowest notes, but on the other hand, that was somewhat satisfying as it enhanced the dynamics of the music.Musical Fidelity is the latest brand to make loudspeakers based on the Beeb's original R&D specifications for the iconic LS3/5A and LS5/9speakers. On the outside of each earcup housing is an open grille, similar to the original HD 660S, that allows the free flow of sound from the rear of the enclosure. You can also hear everything around you. This time around, the Sennheiser logo, which adorns the grille, is a gold color as opposed to the silver on the 660S, as is the lettering imprinted on the side and top of the headphone.

The below was written and published pre-show to give readers an idea of what to expect from various attending brands at Munich. German speaker brand Fischer & Fischer will be presenting a "selection" of speakers within its 12-strong catalogue, which stands out for its use of natural slate cabinets. These will be powered by electronics fromAccustic Artsand use power supply components and speaker cables fromMudra Akustikand SilverCom.The 4000mAh lithium battery is large capacity and can be fully recharged in 4 hours. It supports 2A fast charging, which means even a large-capacity battery of 4000mAh only requires a charging time of 2000mAh. As far as the treble goes, it’s very smooth, which for the most part, helps the sound stay fatigue-free during long listening periods. That said, I personally would’ve liked to hear just a little more lift in the treble to open things up just a little bit more and add a touch more air. That said, I know some people will like the treble the way it is and consider it to be a more refined, audiophile way of doing things. I can respect that. Cambridge Audio has finally revealed the price and some specs for its long-awaited Evo CD transport, ending months of teased hints about its imminent arrival. Launching this month, the Evo CD is one of the more niche products we have seen this year... Cambridge won't be short on spaceat Munich, exhibiting both inside and outside of the show halls – which is just as well considering it isn't short of products to display and demo. While the High End show will likely host the company's highest-end Edge range, we wouldn't be surprised if its newest streamers, the AXN10 and MXN10, had a presence too. The British brand will launch something new in Munich, too, and visitors will also get the first chance to see a new product that is set to be revealed before the show. Danish speaker company Audiovector is looking forward to showing off its reference R8 Arreté speakers, a step up from the R6 Arreté we awarded five stars to last year and called "exceptional musical performers". The R8 is a beautiful-looking speaker that we have little doubt sounds as good as it looks.

Not content with showing off a magnificent New Reference turntable, Thorens has also released two surprising new products. The German company is certainly having a busy show...

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The stunning Sonus Faber Stradivari second-gen speakers with McIntosh electronics (Image credit: What Hi-Fi?) High End Munich 2023 preview: what to expect One of the quirkiest new products so far comes from South Korean audio manufacturer HiFi Rose. The company is showing off its all-new flagship streamer, the RS130, which it is confidently claiming to be the "ultimate digital audio source for any high-end hi-fi system".