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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: quatro aparelhos que ligaríamos mesmo, de um dongle a 249 € até um sistema tudo-em-um a 3 999 €
Quatro produtos apresentados no High End Vienna 2026, já no catálogo Soundium como forthcoming: o transporte de streaming Eversolo T10, o DAC portátil iFi iDSD GR 2, o renascido AudioQuest... Ler mais...
Audeze MM-520 open-back planar reference headphones, front view
Audeze MM-520: a afinação da MM-500, agora com os graves que os auscultadores abertos raramente dão
Os Audeze MM-520 juntam o peso de graves do SLAM ao elogiado som aberto e planar da MM-500. 2199,00 € na Soundium, envio a partir de agosto de 2026. Antevisão:... Ler mais...
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,... Ler mais...
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. Ler mais...
Soundium News: Week 19, 2026
Notícias Soundium: semana 19, 2026
As novidades desta semana – Meze Audio Strada, Meze Audio 105 SILVA e Denon Home 400 – e uma antevisão do próximo Focusrite ISA C8X. Ler mais...
🎧 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. Ler mais...
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. Ler mais...
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. Ler mais...
🎥 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. Ler mais...
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. Ler mais...
🎹 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. Ler mais...
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. Ler mais...
🎛️ 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. Ler mais...
🎛️ 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. Ler mais...
🎶 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. Ler mais...
🎹 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... Ler mais...
🎛️ 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. Ler mais...
🔊 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... Ler mais...
🎹 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... Ler mais...
🎛️ 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,... Ler mais...
🎶 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... Ler mais...
🎧 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... Ler mais...
🎶 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.... Ler mais...
🎛️ 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,... Ler mais...
🎛️ 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... Ler mais...
🎶 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... Ler mais...
🎶 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... Ler mais...
🎵 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... Ler mais...
🎵 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... Ler mais...
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.... Ler mais...
🎶 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... Ler mais...
🎵 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... Ler mais...
🔊 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... Ler mais...
🎙️ 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. Ler mais...
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... Ler mais...
🎧 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. Ler mais...
🎧 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... Ler mais...
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... Ler mais...
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. Ler mais...
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... Ler mais...
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... Ler mais...
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. Ler mais...
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... Ler mais...
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... Ler mais...
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... Ler mais...
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... Ler mais...
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... Ler mais...