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Marantz CINEMA 50 Series 2 on a dark reflective surface under warm light
Marantz CINEMA Series 2: three new AV receivers, one new converter
Marantz rebuilds the CINEMA line around a new 32-bit, 8-channel DAC. The CINEMA 50, CINEMA 60 DAB and CINEMA 70s Series 2 arrive at Soundium between September and October 2026,... Read more...
KEF LS Luxe in Dusk Titanium on a living room shelf
KEF LS Luxe: the LS line stops hiding
KEF's new €3.999 flagship wireless pair, designed with Ross Lovegrove, brings patent-pending Velocity Control Technology and 380 W of current-drive amplification to a cabinet built to be looked at. Five... Read more...
beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO on-ear monitoring headphones on a DJ mixer
beyerdynamic DT 275 PRO: Compact On-Ear Monitoring, Built to Be Repaired
beyerdynamic's new DT 275 PRO is a compact, closed-back on-ear monitor with about 22 dBA of isolation, a 195 g frame, a locking either-side cable, and fully replaceable parts. Now... Read more...
Novation Launchkey 88 MK4 on a producer desk in a studio, completing the MK4 range
Novation's Launchkey MK4 range is complete: how to pick between all 7 keyboards
Novation's Launchkey MK4 line is complete: seven controllers from the €125 Mini 25 to the new 88-key flagship at €449. Same pads, same DAW integration, different keybeds. Here's how to... Read more...
Novation Launchkey 88 MK4 in a home studio setup
Novation Launchkey MK4: the full range compared, from the €125 Mini to the new 88
The Novation Launchkey MK4 range is complete: 7 keyboards from the €125 Mini 25 to the new 88-key flagship (€449, pre-order at Soundium, shipping from September 2026). Here's how they... Read more...
Novation Launchkey 88 MK4 in a home studio setup
The Launchkey MK4 Line Is Complete: 7 Sizes, One Workflow, 25 to 88 Keys
Novation's Launchkey MK4 line is complete: 7 controllers from the €125 Mini 25 to the new 88-key flagship at €449. What's shared across the line, what changes per size, and... Read more...
A DJ mixing on the AlphaTheta XDJ-AN in a home setup
AlphaTheta XDJ-AN: the standalone that ditches the USB stick for a home-to-club bridge
AlphaTheta's XDJ-AN replaces the XDJ-RR with a 2-channel all-in-one that drops USB-A and CD for a single USB-C slot, Wi-Fi streaming and cloud sync. A bridge deck for home, bar... Read more...
Numark Mixtrack Go tucked into a jacket pocket, showing its ultra-portable size
Numark Party Mix III and Mixtrack Go: Stems Control Comes to Entry-Level DJ Gear
Numark brings Stems control and Fade FX to two new entry-level 2-deck controllers: the Party Mix III (€139) and the pocket-sized Mixtrack Go (€89). Both pre-order at Soundium. Read more...
AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X compact DJ media player in a bar booth setup
AlphaTheta CDJ-1500X: flagship cloud workflow in a player that fits a bar booth
AlphaTheta's CDJ-1500X brings the flagship CDJ-3000X's cloud-ready rekordbox workflow, streaming and a 10.1″ touchscreen into a compact player for bars, boutique clubs and home rigs. Pre-order at Soundium for €1,699. Read more...
Akai Professional MPC One G2 played on a studio desk, hands on the RGB pads
Akai MPC One G2 and MPC Key 37 G2: Same Brain, Two Very Different Bodies
Akai's MPC One G2 (€829, blue) and MPC Key 37 G2 (€979, cream) share the new MPC 3 engine. Pads vs keys: which standalone MPC is for you. Pre-order now... Read more...
High End Vienna 2026: four boxes we'd actually plug in, from a €249 dongle to a €3,999 one-box system
High End Vienna 2026: four boxes we'd actually plug in, from a €249 dongle to a €3,999 one-box system
Four forthcoming pieces from High End Vienna 2026, now in the Soundium catalogue: the Eversolo T10 transport, the iFi iDSD GR 2 portable DAC, the reborn AudioQuest DragonFly Copper, and... Read more...
Audeze MM-520 open-back planar reference headphones, front view
Audeze MM-520: the MM-500's tuning, now with the low-end an open-back usually can't do
Audeze's MM-520 adds SLAM low-end to the MM-500's acclaimed open-back planar tuning. €2,199.00 at Soundium, shipping August 2026. A pre-release read: who should buy it, who should wait. Read more...
Akai MPC Live III Retro in use on a studio desk
Akai MPC Live III Retro: a complete studio in one box, dressed like 1988
Akai's MPC Live III Retro is a complete standalone studio, speakers, mic, battery, clip launching, and stems onboard, in the original 1988 AKAI look for €1,649.99. Who should buy it,... Read more...
Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless worn, lifestyle
🎧 Sennheiser Momentum 5 Wireless: The €400 Flagship You Don't Have to Replace in 3 Years
Sennheiser's Momentum 5 Wireless brings a 57-hour user-replaceable battery, aptX Lossless, and a midrange-first tuning to €399.90. Here's who should buy it, and who shouldn't. Read more...
Soundium News: Week 19, 2026
Soundium News: Week 19, 2026
This week’s fresh arrivals — Meze Audio Strada, Meze Audio 105 SILVA and the Denon Home 400 — plus a preview of the upcoming Focusrite ISA C8X. Read more...
Sennheiser HD 480 Pro vs HD 480 Pro Plus: Closed-Back Studio Reference
🎧 Sennheiser HD 480 Pro vs HD 480 Pro Plus: Closed-Back Studio Reference
Sennheiser's new HD 480 Pro and HD 480 Pro Plus bring true closed-back isolation to the PRO line — same drivers, same tuning, same 272 g chassis. Read more...
Soundium News: Week 17, 2026
Soundium News: Week 17, 2026
Discover this week’s latest arrivals, including the Sennheiser HD 480 Pro and Audeze Maxwell 2 (PlayStation Edition), plus a preview of upcoming gear. Read more...
Soundium News: Week 15, 2026
Soundium News: Week 15, 2026
Discover this week’s latest arrivals, including the Nebula X1 and Arturia KeyStep 37 MK2, plus a preview of upcoming gear. Read more...
Hollyland Lyra 4K Webcam: AI-Powered Streaming & 4K Clarity
🎥 Hollyland Lyra 4K Webcam: AI-Powered Streaming & 4K Clarity
The Hollyland Lyra 4K delivers AI tracking, 4K video, and pro-quality audio in a compact, plug-and-play webcam. Read more...
Soundium News: Week 13, 2026
Soundium News: Week 13, 2026
Discover this week’s latest arrivals, including the Sequential Take 5 Desktop and Oberheim TEO-5 Desktop, plus a preview of upcoming gear. Read more...
Akai MPC Sample: Portable Sampler, Sequencer and Production Station
🎹 Akai MPC Sample: Portable Sampler, Sequencer and Production Station
The Akai MPC Sample delivers standalone sampling, expressive pads, and portable beatmaking with classic MPC workflow. Read more...
Soundium News: Week 12, 2026
Soundium News: Week 12, 2026
Discover this week’s latest arrivals, including the Bowers & Wilkins PX8 S2 McLaren Edition and AlphaTheta DJM-V5, plus a preview of upcoming gear. Read more...
AlphaTheta SLAB: Serato Studio MIDI Pad Controller
🎛️ AlphaTheta SLAB: Serato Studio MIDI Pad Controller
AlphaTheta’s SLAB pairs expressive RGB pads, touch strip performance, Focus Control navigation, and native Serato Studio integration—bringing tactile beatmaking to modern producers. Read more...
AlphaTheta DJM-V5: Professional 4-Band EQ Club DJ Mixer
🎛️ AlphaTheta DJM-V5: Professional 4-Band EQ Club DJ Mixer
AlphaTheta’s DJM-V5 delivers 4-band EQ, creative Send FX, cross-pass filters, and Pro DJ Link connectivity in a compact, professional 3-channel mixer. Read more...
Sony PS-LX Series: Easy Vinyl Playback with Bluetooth & USB
🎶 Sony PS-LX Series: Easy Vinyl Playback with Bluetooth & USB
The Sony PS-LX3BT and PS-LX5BT deliver automatic vinyl playback with Bluetooth streaming, USB output, and built-in phono preamps for effortless listening. Read more...
Akai Professional MPC XL: The Ultimate Standalone Music Workstation
🎹 Akai Professional MPC XL: The Ultimate Standalone Music Workstation
The Akai MPC XL pairs a Gen-2 8-core CPU, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, and a 10.1″ touchscreen with deep sequencing and expressive pads—bringing flagship, DAW-level power to standalone... Read more...
RMX-IGNITE: AlphaTheta’s Next-Gen DJ Effector for Creative Sets
🎛️ RMX-IGNITE: AlphaTheta’s Next-Gen DJ Effector for Creative Sets
The AlphaTheta RMX-IGNITE delivers expressive 3-Band FX, sample triggering, PRO DJ LINK integration, and high-resolution DSP for dynamic, performance-focused DJ sets. Read more...
Cambridge Audio L/R Series: Active Stereo Speakers
🔊 Cambridge Audio L/R Series: Active Stereo Speakers
The Cambridge Audio L/R Series delivers true active stereo sound in three sizes—L/R X, L/R M, and L/R S—combining built-in amplification, modern connectivity, and Cambridge’s signature tuning for music and... Read more...
Arturia AstroLab 37: Compact 37-Key Synth with Full AstroLab Power
🎹 Arturia AstroLab 37: Compact 37-Key Synth with Full AstroLab Power
The Arturia AstroLab 37 delivers full AstroLab engine power in a compact 37-key format—featuring aftertouch keys, bi-timbral layers, 44 instruments, 1,800+ presets, vocoder input, and extensive I/O for studio and... Read more...
Allen & Heath Xone:24 & Xone:24C – Compact Mixers, Big Xone Sound
🎛️ Allen & Heath Xone:24 & Xone:24C – Compact Mixers, Big Xone Sound
The Allen & Heath Xone:24 delivers legendary analog warmth and hands-on control in a compact 2+1 channel mixer, while the Xone:24C adds a 96 kHz USB-C audio/MIDI interface, powered hub,... Read more...
Kanto UKI: Compact Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers with USB-C & Hi-Fi Clarity
🎶 Kanto UKI: Compact Bluetooth Bookshelf Speakers with USB-C & Hi-Fi Clarity
The Kanto UKI delivers hi-fi clarity in a tiny footprint with a 3″ mid/bass driver and silk dome tweeter, Bluetooth 5.0 streaming, USB-C and RCA inputs, subwoofer output, and a... Read more...
Sennheiser HDB 630: Audiophile-Grade Wireless Headphones with Hi-Res & 60h Battery
🎧 Sennheiser HDB 630: Audiophile-Grade Wireless Headphones with Hi-Res & 60h Battery
The Sennheiser HDB 630 combines a custom 42 mm driver, native 24-bit/96 kHz USB-C audio, Bluetooth 5.2 with aptX Adaptive, advanced DSP tools like Parametric EQ and Crossfeed, and up... Read more...
Kanto OBI3: Kanto’s First Bluetooth Turntable
🎶 Kanto OBI3: Kanto’s First Bluetooth Turntable
The Kanto OBI3 is Kanto’s first Bluetooth turntable, featuring a belt-drive system, AT3600L cartridge, switchable phono preamp, and Bluetooth 5.3 streaming—delivering classic vinyl playback with modern wireless freedom for €179,00.... Read more...
Native Instruments Traktor MX2: Creative 2-Channel DJ Controller with Traktor Pro 4 Integration
🎛️ Native Instruments Traktor MX2: Creative 2-Channel DJ Controller with Traktor Pro 4 Integration
The Traktor MX2 merges a compact 2-channel layout with Traktor Pro 4 software, stem separation powered by iZotope RX, Pattern Player, and 16 RGB performance pads—delivering intuitive, pro-level DJ control,... Read more...
Akai MPC Live III: Standalone Music Production Powerhouse with 3D Pads & Gen-2 Performance
🎛️ Akai MPC Live III: Standalone Music Production Powerhouse with 3D Pads & Gen-2 Performance
The Akai MPC Live III combines a next-gen 8-core Gen-2 processor, expressive 3D MPCe pads, built-in mic and speakers, 8 CV/Gate outputs, and MPC3 OS—delivering a complete standalone production and... Read more...
Technics SL-40CBT & SL-50C: Direct-Drive Turntables with Wireless Ease & Audiophile Fidelity
🎶 Technics SL-40CBT & SL-50C: Direct-Drive Turntables with Wireless Ease & Audiophile Fidelity
The Technics SL-40CBT delivers Bluetooth streaming, a built-in phono stage, and an AT-VM95C cartridge for effortless vinyl playback, while the Technics SL-50C focuses on wired fidelity with 78 RPM support... Read more...
Eversolo T8: High-End Streaming Transport with Pure Digital Precision
🎶 Eversolo T8: High-End Streaming Transport with Pure Digital Precision
The Eversolo T8 combines isolated digital outputs (coaxial, optical, AES/EBU, USB, I2S), dual SSD slots, a femtosecond clock, ultra-quiet linear PSU, Wi-Fi 6, and Roon Ready streaming—delivering noise-free, high-resolution playback... Read more...
Reloop RP-7: Compact Direct-Drive Turntable for 7″ Vinyl
🎵 Reloop RP-7: Compact Direct-Drive Turntable for 7″ Vinyl
The Reloop RP-7 features a high-torque 2.5 kg/cm direct-drive motor, straight statically balanced tonearm, three playback speeds, versatile pitch ranges, and switchable phono/line outputs—delivering professional 7″ vinyl performance in a... Read more...
AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X: Next-Gen Media Player with 10″ Touchscreen & Cloud Power
🎵 AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X: Next-Gen Media Player with 10″ Touchscreen & Cloud Power
The AlphaTheta CDJ-3000X features a 10.1″ touchscreen with 16-track view, Wi-Fi and NFC for cloud streaming, ESS DAC audio, rugged 500k-press buttons, and advanced cue tools—delivering next-gen performance and reliability... Read more...
2025–2026 Soundium Audio Interface Guide — Faster Setup, Better Takes
2025–2026 Soundium Audio Interface Guide — Faster Setup, Better Takes
This fast, no-nonsense guide helps you choose the right audio interface, set it up in minutes, and avoid common pitfalls—whether you’re buying your first box or refining a pro rig.... Read more...
RANE ONE MKII: Motorized DJ Controller with Vinyl Feel & Modern Stems
🎶 RANE ONE MKII: Motorized DJ Controller with Vinyl Feel & Modern Stems
The RANE ONE MKII combines 7.2″ motorized high-torque platters, MAG FOUR crossfader, PRECISION FEEL channel faders, Serato Stems integration, and 29 onboard FX with OLED control—delivering authentic vinyl feel and... Read more...
Pro-Ject Automat A1.2: Fully Automatic Turntable, Pure Analog Sound
🎵 Pro-Ject Automat A1.2: Fully Automatic Turntable, Pure Analog Sound
The Pro-Ject Automat A1.2 pairs a CNC-machined aluminium platter, ultra-light 8.3″ tonearm with carbon-reinforced headshell, factory-aligned Pick it MM E cartridge, and switchable phono preamp—delivering effortless, true Hi-Fi vinyl playback... Read more...
DALI KUPID: True Hi-Fi Sound in a Compact, Colorful Loudspeaker
🔊 DALI KUPID: True Hi-Fi Sound in a Compact, Colorful Loudspeaker
The DALI KUPID combines a 4½″ wood-fibre woofer, 26 mm soft-dome tweeter, dual-flare bass reflex, and Danish design—delivering true Hi-Fi performance in a compact, colorful bookshelf speaker for €339,00 per... Read more...
Zoom H6studio: Studio-Grade Power in a Portable Handy Recorder
🎙️ Zoom H6studio: Studio-Grade Power in a Portable Handy Recorder
The Zoom H6studio delivers ultra-low-noise F-Series preamps, 32-bit float recording, large-diaphragm XY mics, and advanced limiters—all in a rugged Handy Recorder for €449. Read more...
Meze 105 SILVA: Mid‑Century Elegance with Audiophile Open‑Back Sound
🎧 Meze 105 SILVA: Mid‑Century Elegance with Audiophile Open‑Back Sound
The Meze 105 SILVA delivers a refined, open-back listening experience with midrange clarity, handcrafted walnut design, and premium accessories—all under €500. Read more...
Beyerdynamic Aventho 100: German Craftsmanship Meets Modern Wireless
🎧 Beyerdynamic Aventho 100: German Craftsmanship Meets Modern Wireless
TL;DR: The Aventho 100 combines premium design, high-fidelity 45 mm drivers, ANC, and up to 60 h battery life—packaged in a lightweight, foldable on-ear format with advanced Bluetooth 5.4 and award‑winning elegance. Introduction... Read more...
AlphaTheta ChordCat: Expressive Chords, No Theory Required
AlphaTheta ChordCat: Expressive Chords, No Theory Required
TL;DR: The AlphaTheta ChordCat is a revolutionary standalone chord generator for producers and performers. With velocity-sensitive pads, strumming, scale modes, and MIDI/CV output, it makes creating rich harmonic ideas intuitive... Read more...
The Hottest Gear Releases of 2025 (Q1–Q2): Studio, DJ & HiFi Picks
The Hottest Gear Releases of 2025 (Q1–Q2): Studio, DJ & HiFi Picks
From cutting-edge studio tools to flagship DJ controllers and next-gen hi-fi gear, these are Soundium’s top picks from 2025’s Q1/Q2 gear drops — all tested, curated, and ready to inspire. Read more...
2025’s Most Interesting Speakers: From HiFi Desktops to Studio & PA Power
2025’s Most Interesting Speakers: From HiFi Desktops to Studio & PA Power
If headphones got smarter in 2025, then speakers got sharper — in both sound and purpose. We’ve entered a new era where compact monitors rival older hi-fi towers, Bluetooth speakers... Read more...
2025’s Most Interesting Headphones: What’s New in HiFi, Studio, and DJ Gear
2025’s Most Interesting Headphones: What’s New in HiFi, Studio, and DJ Gear 🎧
Discover 2025’s most interesting headphones, from studio-grade Beyerdynamics to modular DJ sets and AI-personalized HiFi earbuds. Curated by Soundium for listeners, creators, and performers who want more than just good... Read more...