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Sennheiser has launched the closed over-ear HD 480 Pro, a top-segment headphone for studio and live environments. According to the designers, the HD 480 Pro eliminates the two most frequently cited pain points of closed headphones. After all, on the one hand, it offers tight, accurate bass reproduction, and on the other, it guarantees sublime comfort for audio professionals who need to record, track, or monitor in the studio, in live audio environments, or on the go.

There’s a growing category of TVs that aim to do just enough of everything—good picture, smart features, acceptable gaming—without pushing the price into uncomfortable territory. The Hisense E7S series fits squarely into that space, but it does more than just tick boxes. In several areas, it actually overdelivers. The question isn’t whether it’s “good for the money.” It’s whether it’s good, period. The E7S keeps things simple, but in a way that works.

Denon has launched the AVR-S980H, a 7.2-channel AV receiver specifically developed for people who want to go a step further than a soundbar or basic setup, but still expect their system to remain accessible and user-friendly. The new AVR-S980H is flexible to use for both two-channel and multi-channel sound.

FiiO has been involved in portable and desktop hi-fi for about twenty years. Now, the brand is taking another strategic step forward by expanding its lineup with the announcement of its very first tube stereo amplifier, the FiiO EA13, accompanied by a pair of groundbreaking passive loudspeakers, the FiiO SV13. With the FiiO EA13 and FiiO SV13, the Chinese brand has reached a milestone in its history.

UK-based Kerr Acoustic started out as a manufacturer of loudspeakers for studio environments. Approximately three years ago, the company launched its first loudspeakers for consumers. These were the K300, K320, and K100 models . The K200 monitor model followed in 2023, and this model is also built with pro-audio requirements as the starting point. According to the designers, the K400 is the British loudspeaker manufacturer’s most home-friendly professional monitor. It comes in various versions.

There’s a clear shift happening in hi-fi. Fewer boxes. Fewer cables. Less compromise between convenience and sound. The Shanling SM90 lands right in the middle of that movement — a compact, all-in-one digital hub designed to take control of your entire system without diluting the experience. This isn’t just a streamer. It’s your DAC, your digital pre-stage, your network bridge, and potentially your entire music ecosystem in one solid aluminum chassis.

Huawei is back—and this time, it’s doing something no one else dared to do. At its April 20 event, the company unveiled the Pura X Max, a foldable flagship that completely breaks away from the tall, narrow smartphone trend. Instead of chasing the same elongated displays as everyone else, Huawei went bold… and made it square. Yes, square—and it might actually be brilliant.

Huawei is not slowing down. Today, April 20, the brand unveiled its brand-new Watch FIT 5 lineup—and it’s clear this isn’t just another incremental update. With insanely bright displays, premium materials, and a feature set that goes way beyond basic fitness tracking, the new FIT 5 and FIT 5 Pro are aiming straight at the top of the smartwatch game. And yes, one of them might be the brightest smartwatch you’ve ever seen.

Mercedes-Benz has pulled the wraps off its all-electric C-Class sedan, and this is far more than a simple electrified version of a familiar nameplate. The new model represents a clear departure from its combustion-powered sibling, both in design and in underlying technology, offering a distinctly modern take on what a compact luxury sedan can be. At the heart of the lineup sits the C400 4Matic, equipped with a dual-motor setup delivering a combined 482 horsepower.

In the world of ultra high-end audio, there comes a point where engineering is no longer guided by value, efficiency, or even practicality—it becomes a pursuit of pure ambition. At this level, constraints fall away. Cost is secondary, size is irrelevant, and every design decision is driven by a singular goal: extracting the absolute maximum performance from a piece of music.