Abbey Road Has a New Number: 801
Bowers & Wilkins and Abbey Road Studios have announced the 801 Abbey Road Limited Edition loudspeaker, a model that commemorates the companies' 45-year relationship. Production is capped at 140 pairs.
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Meet Richard Vandersteen at West Coast Special Events
Meet audio legend Richard Vandersteen at three exclusive events on the West Coast. As the founder and head engineer of Vandersteen Audio he is renowned for groundbreaking speaker designs that have helped define high-end audio for decades. He's offering audio enthusiasts a unique chance to hear from him firsthand at these special events.
EMM Labs Luxury Audio & Timepiece Showcase at Bending Wave USA
Join EMM Labs on Saturday May 31, 11am–4pm at Bending Wave USA, the new Boca Raton luxury retail location, for a special day of high-fidelity audio, fine timepieces, hors d’oeuvres, and distinctive spirits, all to celebrate the finer moments of life.
Sound United Finds a New Home with Harman
Masimo Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement to sell its Masimo Consumer Audio division, which is made up of the former Sound United hi-fi brands, to Harman International, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, for $350 million in cash. Pending regulatory approvals, the transaction is expected to close by the end of 2025.
Ernie Fisher, Founder of The Inner Ear Magazine, has Passed Away
Ernie Fisher, founder and longtime editor of Canada's The Inner Ear Magazine, passed away.
Resolution AV Debuts Fyne Audio in Red Hook, Brooklyn, NYC
On Thursday January 30th, the frigid landscape of Red Hook, Brooklyn, was the site of several audio-focused debuts. Adam Wexler's Resolution AV, a purveyor of high-end audio, celebrated its grand reopening, showcasing new products from Fyne Audio. Fyne Audio CEO Max Maud and Harmonia Distribution Vice President Jesse Luna were on hand to introduce the new products and answer questions.
What’s Going On With Krell?
Updated 2/20/2025 (previously 2/12/25)
In a Connecticut courtroom on Wednesday, Kristofer D'Agostino, son of late Krell owner and CEO Rondi D'Agostino, won control over his own trust, opening a path for Krell to begin to get its ducks in a row.
The 2025 Florida International Audio Expo Starts Friday
Join Stereophile in Tampa as Mark Henninger, Ken Micallef, and Julie Mullins scope the warm weather and cool gear at this year's Florida International Audio Expo. Our coverage commences on Friday, so if you can't be there in person you can follow the action here.
Dynaudio at Innovative Audio
On Thursday, December 12, New York City’s Innovative Audio presented the North American debut of four Dynaudio loudspeakers, two of which are brand-new. The event, held at the store’s Midtown location, featured presentations by Dynaudio executives John Quick and Michael Manousselis. Attendees had the opportunity to experience the sound quality and design of these new models.
Inside the Oneiros Audio Speaker Launch with Living Colour
High-end audio product launches are often modest affairs. The unveiling, on December 5, 2024, of the Oneiros Audio loudspeaker ($650,000/pair) was an exception. A collaborative effort by Fidelis Distribution, Nexus Audio Technologies, and Sohmer Associates, the event, which occurred at the Power Station in NYC's Hell's Kitchen, apparently spared no expense.