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The Audeze LCD-5s, unveiled at NAMM 2026, introduces the SLAM (Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator) technology, enhancing bass response and transparency by optimizing air pressure and reducing distortion.
Featuring a 90mm planar magnetic driver with advanced technologies like Fluxor magnets, Fazor waveguides, and a nano-scale diaphragm, the LCD-5s delivers a frequency response of 5Hz–50kHz and requires a high-powered amplifier for optimal performance.
Weighing 475g, the LCD-5s combines magnesium and carbon fiber for a lighter build compared to earlier models, with redesigned earpads for improved comfort and premium materials like tortoiseshell acetate and copper accents.
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* Disney+ has completely removed HDR support, including HDR10, HDR10+, and Dolby Vision, due to an ongoing patent dispute affecting all subscription tiers.

* Munich launches the inaugural Munich HiFi Days in March, filling the gap left by the departed international High End trade show.

* Starting in 2026, Dirac Live software licenses will be sold in-person at HiFi Klubben stores across Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Germany, and the Netherlands.

* Marshall releases Mode USB-C wired earphones featuring a USB-C plug, priced at ¥8,990, targeting modern smartphones lacking 3.5mm headphone jacks.