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Marshall at IFA 2025**: Marshall is rumored to present advancements in audio technology, including updates to their Motif II ANC earbuds and new soundbar models.
Soundcore Highlights**: The Soundcore Sleep A30 sleep headphones and Liberty 5 earbuds are anticipated, alongside potential open-ear models like the Liberty 5 Pro.
Beyerdynamic's Innovations**: Beyerdynamic could showcase successors to the Verio 200 open-ear headphones and explore trends post-Cosonic acquisition with potential new releases.
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* JBL L100 Classic 80 commemorates JBL’s 80th anniversary, based on the L100 Classic Mk2, with full six-sided oak real-wood veneer cabinetry.

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