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The e☆イヤホンゲーミングAKIBA store has reopened on the 7th floor of the Akihabara building, expanding its offerings.
The new location features enhanced product displays, including headphones, earphones, and Bluetooth speakers, with a dedicated listening and testing area.
The store offers a unique gaming experience with gaming desks equipped with audio interfaces, headphone amps, and OBS Studio for streaming setups.
New gear, best reads, and deals — every Friday.
New gear, best reads, and deals — every Friday.

* Duran Duran’s 1993 ‘The Wedding Album’ and 1995 ‘Thank You’ are reissued on vinyl for the first time since original 1990s pressings.

* Queen will release a 5CD+2LP super deluxe Queen II box set on 27 March 2026 via EMI, expanding the original 1974 album extensively.

* Harman International launches three JBL Quantum gaming headsets on February 26: Quantum 950 WIRELESS, 650 WIRELESS, and 250, priced at ¥55,000, ¥22,000, and…

* Audio-Technica launches the ATH-CKD7NC USB-C wired earphones on February 27, featuring hybrid noise cancelling and priced at ¥9,680 via direct sales.