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WALL FIT LOW-BOARD (WFL Style) Series**: Asahi Mokuzai Kōkō introduces TV stands supporting up to 110-inch displays, emphasizing adaptability and design harmony.

Model Variants**: Includes SP-WFL1960-DB for TVs up to 85 inches and SP-WFL2410-DB for TVs up to 110 inches; enhances living room aesthetics.

Wall-Mounting Option**: SP-WFL1230-OP accessory transforms these stands into wall-mounted setups without structural modifications, ensuring stability for large screens.

Bang & Olufsen (B&O) is pursuing legal action against Canvas HiFi regarding the design of Canvas' "HiFi Frame," citing similarities to B&O's "Beovision Contour."

B&O demands the withdrawal of the "HiFi Frame" from the market, destruction of existing stock, and financial compensation by October 1, 2025.

Canvas HiFi disputes the infringement claims, asserting their product's design predates B&O's, and highlights its partnership with Samsung for display components.

The VOLK AUDIO 'ETOILE' is a limited edition IEM with a production of only 350 units, priced at 660,000 JPY.

This model features a 5-way, 10-driver quad-brid design with components such as Sonion BA and electrostatic drivers.

The frequency range spans 10Hz to 50kHz with a sensitivity of 110.6dB and an impedance of 8.8Ω at 1kHz.

RGB Mini LED technology, as LCD-based, features improved brightness and color rendering, with increased dimming zones for enhanced picture quality.

OLED TVs remain technically superior due to self-emissive properties, offering precise HDR and consistent image quality, especially during gaming.

Sony showcased RGB Mini LED models in early 2025, joined later by Samsung, Hisense, and TCL.

The Xiaomi TV Stick 4K (Gen 2) is a compact media streamer based on the Google TV platform, updated with notable advancements.

Powered by the Amlogic S905X5M chipset, it surpasses competitors like the Google TV Streamer 4K in performance benchmarks.

Benchmark results include 1078 (single-core) and 2695 (multi-core) in Geekbench, and 1957 in GFXBench T-Rex, outperforming similar devices.

The Soundcore C50i wireless earbuds by Anker have been launched in Germany via Amazon, priced at €69.77, with extended delivery times.

Featuring a unique clip-on design, the C50i diverges from in-ear models, appealing to users seeking alternative attachment methods for audio devices.

Equipped with 12mm drivers, the earbuds deliver quality sound and support the LDAC codec for high-fidelity wireless audio transmission.

Dirac Live ART, the advanced room calibration technology, is now available for Denon and Marantz AV receivers and processors.

Supported models include Denon AVR-A1H, AVR-X6800H, AVC-A1H, Marantz AV10, and CINEMA 50, among others.

Dirac Live ART optimizes audio systems for superior bass control and spatial correction, targeting frequencies between 20-150 Hz.

HUAWEI FreeBuds 7i, launching October 24, features advanced noise-cancelling up to 55dB and spatial audio support, priced around ¥12,980.

Intelligent Dynamic ANC 4.0 technology reduces noise within 0.5 seconds, leveraging triple microphones per earbud and new air vent designs.

Equipped with 11mm quad-magnet dynamic drivers, supports LDAC codec and Hi-Res audio certification, offering custom EQ via HUAWEI Audio Connect app.

Final introduces the 'VR1000 for ASMR Patra White/Patra Black', a wired earphone developed in collaboration with VTuber Suou Patra.

The earphones are available in two colors, 'Patra White' and 'Patra Black', with a price of 5,980 yen.

Designed for ASMR enthusiasts, the earphones focus on minimizing high-frequency noise for realistic sound reproduction.

Exposure introduces the 5510 integrated amplifier, offering 120 W per channel power and high-quality audio reproduction for demanding setups.

Equipped with six line inputs and optional expansion modules (phono preamp MM/MC/DS, DAC), it supports versatile connectivity.

Features include a toroidal transformer for noise isolation, an aluminum chassis for reduced resonance, and an OLED display for convenient operation.

Microtech Gefell unveils the MKM 403, a multichannel condenser microphone featuring advanced Generation 4 M 40 capsules and gold-plated housing.

The MKM 403 incorporates three independent microphone channels, offering redundancy and ensuring high reliability in critical applications.

Integrated miniature loudspeaker emits imperceptible test tones for built-in quality checks, enhancing operational assurance.

Raidho Acoustics introduces the X2t 25th Anniversary Edition, celebrating 25 years of innovation, limited to 100 pairs globally.

Incorporates advanced planar-magnetic ribbon tweeters with a remarkable 11 μm membrane thickness, achieving frequencies beyond 82 kHz for unmatched audio detail.

New 5.25-inch Ceramix drivers feature aluminum cores with ceramic and tantalum coatings, delivering clean mids and expansive bass up to 15 kHz.

The AuroMasters platform introduces immersive audio streaming using AURO-3D technology, delivering high-resolution audio up to 24-bit/192kHz.

Powered by AURO-CX adaptive streaming codec, it ensures optimal playback quality under varying network conditions without compromising the original master file resolution.

The service supports playback with standard headphones or compatible speaker setups and offers a unique credit-based content unlocking system.

ACM Premium Audio expands its distribution to the Benelux region, introducing high-quality audio brands and innovative sound technologies.

Brodmann speakers feature the Acoustic-Sound-Board principle and the Festival series, combining modern design with traditional craftsmanship.

Perreaux celebrates 50 years with colorful, robust audio components from New Zealand, including preamps and power amplifiers.

The DiGiCo Quantum112 Flypack Mixer is the most compact model in their Quantum Range, weighing only 23kg/50lbs packed.

Features include 80 input channels, 24 aux/subgroup busses, LR/LCR master busses, and a 12x8 matrix.

It includes a 17-inch, 1000-nit touchscreen with 12 touch-sensitive faders, designed for intuitive and precise control.

Neurable introduces MW75 Neuro LT headphones, a lightweight version of their flagship model, 12% lighter, priced at $499.

Integrated EEG sensor provides advanced brain activity monitoring, analyzing stress levels, cognitive rhythms, and recovery periods via a dedicated app.

Unique "Brain Age" feature quantifies cognitive aging influenced by daily habits, enhancing focus duration by up to 33%.

Atlas Cables introduces the Eos Superior 2.5em power cable featuring OFC copper conductors, multilayer shielding, and vibration-damping technology for superior audio performance.

The Hyper Duo XLR interconnect cables utilize the innovative Duo symmetric topology, enhancing signal clarity and available in lengths from 0.5 to 3 meters.

The Zeno Seraphic headphone upgrade cable uses OCC copper and FEP dielectric materials, supporting various connectors like 3.5mm TRS and 4-pin mini-XLR.

Craft Recordings offers an exclusive lineup of nine limited-edition vinyl releases for Record Store Day Black Friday 2025, showcasing diverse genres and unique packaging.

Highlights include the Vince Guaraldi Trio's *A Charlie Brown Christmas* in a Pop-Up Edition, limited to 6,500 copies, and Ray Barretto's *Together* on 180-gram vinyl, limited to 2,000 copies.

Releases feature distinctive vinyl designs, such as the metallic silver pressing of Creed's *Live in San Antonio* and the "Green Thunder" vinyl for *Jazz Dispensary: Green Bullets*.

Sony is developing the WF-1000XM6, the successor to the WF-1000XM5, introduced in July 2023 for approximately €209.

The WF-1000XM6 has passed FCC certification under the identifier YY2985, signaling progress toward its market release.

It features the MediaTek MT2855 Bluetooth audio chip, consistent with Sony's use in other advanced audio devices like the LinkBuds.

iFi Audio introduces three innovative USB conditioners: Omni USB, USB iPurifier Pro, and Pulsar USB, enhancing digital audio system performance.

The iFi Pulsar USB cable features active noise suppression, galvanic isolation, and supports data rates up to 10 Gbps for optimal USB-DAC/Streamer communication.

The iFi USB iPurifier Pro integrates IsoGround technology to mitigate ground loop issues, ensuring a lossless and interference-free USB audio interface experience.