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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: čtyři přístroje, které bychom skutečně zapojili — od donglu za 249 € po one-box systém za 3 999 €
Čtyři chystané novinky z High End Vienna 2026 jsou nyní v katalogu Soundium: transportní přehrávač Eversolo T10, přenosný DAC iFi iDSD GR 2, znovuzrozený AudioQuest DragonFly Copper a Cambridge Audio... Přečíst si více...
Audeze MM-520 open-back planar reference headphones, front view
Audeze MM-520: ladění MM-500, teď s basy, které otevřená sluchátka obvykle nedají
Audeze MM-520 přidává váhu basů ze SLAM k chválenému otevřenému, planárnímu zvuku MM-500. 2 199,00 € v Soundium, expedice od srpna 2026. Před uvedením: pro koho ano a kdo má... Přečíst si více...
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,... Přečíst si více...
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. Přečíst si více...
Soundium News: Week 19, 2026
Soundium News: 19. týden, 2026
Novinky tohoto týdne – Meze Audio Strada, Meze Audio 105 SILVA a Denon Home 400 – plus ochutnávka chystaného Focusrite ISA C8X. Přečíst si více...
🎧 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. Přečíst si více...
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. Přečíst si více...
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. Přečíst si více...
🎥 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. Přečíst si více...
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. Přečíst si více...
🎹 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. Přečíst si více...
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. Přečíst si více...
🎛️ 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. Přečíst si více...
🎛️ 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. Přečíst si více...
🎶 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. Přečíst si více...
🎹 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... Přečíst si více...
🎛️ 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. Přečíst si více...
🔊 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... Přečíst si více...
🎹 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... Přečíst si více...
🎛️ 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,... Přečíst si více...
🎶 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... Přečíst si více...
🎧 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... Přečíst si více...
🎶 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.... Přečíst si více...
🎛️ 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,... Přečíst si více...
🎛️ 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... Přečíst si více...
🎶 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... Přečíst si více...
🎶 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... Přečíst si více...
🎵 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... Přečíst si více...
🎵 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... Přečíst si více...
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.... Přečíst si více...
🎶 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... Přečíst si více...
🎵 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... Přečíst si více...
🔊 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... Přečíst si více...
🎙️ 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. Přečíst si více...
2025–2026 Soundium Acoustic Treatment Guide — Smarter Sound for Every Room
2025–2026 Soundium Acoustic Treatment Guide — Smarter Sound for Every Room
Proper acoustic treatment will change your sound more than any plugin. This 2025–2026 Soundium guide shows what truly works, when you can skip it, and how to upgrade smartly from... Přečíst si více...
🎧 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. Přečíst si více...
🎧 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... Přečíst si více...
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... Přečíst si více...
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. Přečíst si více...
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... Přečíst si více...
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... Přečíst si více...
1010music Bento Review: Your Portable Sampling Production Lab
1010music Bento Review: Your Portable Sampling Production Lab
The 1010music Bento packs DAW-style production, sampling, and effects into a standalone touchscreen groovebox. Eight flexible tracks. No laptop needed. Přečíst si více...
FiiO M21 Review: Hi-Fi Power in Your Pocket
FiiO M21 Review: Hi-Fi Power in Your Pocket
The FiiO M21 redefines portable audio with its quad-DAC design, Android 13 OS, and desktop-grade power output — all in a compact, retro-styled body. Dive into our full breakdown of... Přečíst si více...
Arturia Astrolab 88 Review: Stage Performance, Redefined
Arturia Astrolab 88 Review: Stage Performance, Redefined
Discover the Arturia Astrolab 88, the perfect stage keyboard for performers seeking versatility and power. With seamless Analog Lab integration, bi-timbral performance, portable design, and 1300+ preloaded sounds, it’s built to... Přečíst si více...
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Review: Versatility, Comfort, and Audio Precision
Beyerdynamic DT 770 Pro X Review: Versatility, Comfort, and Audio Precision
Introduction For audio enthusiasts and professionals alike, the right pair of headphones is never just a purchase; it’s an essential investment in clarity and performance. Enter the Beyerdynamic DT 770... Přečíst si více...
Rode NTH-50 Headphones Review: Performance Meets Comfort and Value
Rode NTH-50 Headphones Review: Performance Meets Comfort and Value
For audio enthusiasts and professionals alike, the Rode NTH-50 headphones deliver precision sound, all-day comfort, and unmatched versatility at an incredible price of around €119. Featuring a custom 40mm dynamic... Přečíst si více...
Arturia Microlab MK3 Review: Compact, Creative, and Affordable
Arturia Microlab MK3 Review: Compact, Creative, and Affordable
Discover the Arturia Microlab MK3, a compact MIDI controller perfect for beginners and mobile producers. With seamless integration into Analog Lab, durable design, and exceptional portability, it’s the ultimate tool for... Přečíst si více...