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ISE 2026 is scheduled from February 3-6 at the Fira de Barcelona Gran Vía, occupying the entire facility for the first time.
The event will feature over 1,400 exhibitors, including 184 first-time participants, showcasing innovations across audio, visual, lighting, and integrated systems technologies.
New features include Listening Suites in CC2, a Cybersecurity Summit on February 5, and the EdTech Congress from February 4-5.
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* Audio Research I/55 is a compact tube integrated amplifier derived from I/70, succeeding I/50, targeting high-end listeners seeking classic tube sound with m…

* ToxFreeLife tested 81 headphone models from brands including Sony, Apple, JBL, Bose, Samsung, and Temu across European retail and online marketplaces.

* Xiaomi Japan launched the REDMI Buds 8 Pro on February 24, priced around ¥9,980, with an early-bird discount of ¥8,980 until March 9.

* Lockwood Loudspeakers unveiled the Universal (XP5), a new floorstanding model described as a “modern classic,” blending compact proportions with uncompromisi…