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Audio News for January 11, 2026

2026/01/10
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Klipsch Cambridge Audio Onkyo Audio-Technica Grell Audio CES 2026 Speakers Amplifiers Turntables Headphones

CES 2026 has opened in Las Vegas with a flurry of new product announcements. Highlights include Klipsch’s second-generation powered speakers “The Fives II/Sevens II/Nines II” featuring an electronics platform co-developed with Onkyo and support for Dolby Atmos/Dirac Live. Cambridge Audio announced three “L/R Series” active speaker models with proprietary Torus Tweeter technology. Onkyo unveiled the “Muse Series” streaming amplifiers celebrating their 80th anniversary.

1. New Product Releases (Official Announcements)

  • The Fives II / The Sevens II / The Nines II — Klipsch (Powered Speakers)

    • Key Specs: 80th anniversary models. Onkyo co-developed electronics platform. All models feature Tractrix Horn technology, Jet Cerametallic™ woofers, and BMC baffles. HDMI 2.1 eARC, AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Spotify/TIDAL/Qobuz Connect, Roon Ready compatible. 24bit/96kHz support.
      • The Fives II: 5.25-inch woofer
      • The Sevens II: 6.5-inch woofer, Dirac Live Room Correction
      • The Nines II: 8-inch woofer, Dirac Live + DTS:X, XLR input
    • Price: 1,399.99(FivesII)/1,399.99 (Fives II) / 1,999.99 (Sevens II) / $2,399.99 (Nines II) per pair
    • Availability: Spring 2026 (March-May), at klipsch.com and authorized retailers
    • Highlights: Dolby Atmos support, upper models include built-in Dirac Live Room Correction. New Red Oak veneer finish (white baffle) available. Compatible with existing KS stands.

  • L/R Series (L/R S / L/R M / L/R X) — Cambridge Audio (Active Speakers)

    • Key Specs: Proprietary 28mm Torus Tweeter technology (M/X models). 2.5-way acoustic design. DynamEQ technology, StreamMagic Gen 4 platform (M/X). AirPlay 2, Chromecast, Roon Ready compatible.
      • L/R S: 100W (50W×2), 21mm hard dome tweeter + 3-inch woofer, Bluetooth aptX HD
      • L/R M: 300W (150W×2), dual 4-inch woofers + dual 4.75-inch passive radiators
      • L/R X: 800W, dual 5-inch woofers + dual 6-inch passive radiators, WiSA HT, LED underlight
    • Price: £399/549/€499(L/RS),£1,199/549/€499 (L/R S), £1,199/1,599/€1,399 (L/R M), £1,799/$2,299/€1,999 (L/R X), Walnut finish +£100 each
    • Availability: Spring 2026 (L/R S), Summer 2026 (L/R M/X)
    • Highlights: Six color options (Black, White, Real Walnut, Blue, Green, Orange). Flagship L/R X includes HDMI eARC and MM phono stage.

  • Muse Series (Y-50 / Y-40) — Onkyo (Streaming Integrated Amplifiers)

    • Key Specs: 80th anniversary edition. Axign Class D amplifier with high-current MOSFET output stage. 5.46-inch color LCD display (album art + VU meter). Full-digital signal path. MM/MC compatible phono stage.
      • Y-50: 250W×2 (4Ω), HDMI/HDMI ARC, Onkyo Room EQ
      • Y-40: 150W×2 (4Ω), HDMI ARC
    • Price: 999(Y−40)/999 (Y-40) / 1,499 (Y-50)
    • Availability: May 2026
    • Highlights: Spotify/TIDAL/Qobuz Connect, AirPlay 2, Chromecast compatible. Traditional Japanese “San Kuzushi” pattern on volume knob and heat vents. Black/Silver options.

  • AT-LP7X — Audio-Technica (Belt-Drive Turntable)

    • Key Specs: Manual belt-drive. 40mm MDF plinth, 20mm acrylic platter. Optical speed sensor, vibration-dampening motor mount. J-shaped aluminum tonearm (dual-axis gimbal). MM/MC compatible built-in phono preamp.
    • Included: AT-VM95E MM cartridge (Applause Award winner), AT-LT10 headshell, RCA cable, 45 RPM adapter, dust cover
    • Price: £679 (UK) / €799 (EU) / $999 (USA)
    • Availability: Now available
    • Highlights: Positioned between AT-LP5X and AT-LP8X. 33 1/3 / 45 RPM electronic speed control. VTA adjustment and anti-skate.

  • OAE2 — Grell Audio (Open-Back Audiophile Headphones)

    • Key Specs: Same driver as OAE1 with revised tuning. More neutral, traditional sound signature. Reduced bass vs OAE1, enhanced treble sparkle. New earpad design (more open for expanded soundstage). Redesigned headband for larger heads.
    • Price: €499 (inc. VAT)
    • Availability: Germany/Austria December 2025 (available), UK/Continental Europe rolling out, USA early January 2026 (via Dekoni)
    • Highlights: Does not replace OAE1, sold alongside it. Bass response between HD 650 and OAE1. Significantly improved comfort.

  • X8 — Luxsin (Intelligent DAC/Headphone Amplifier)

    • Key Specs: 8-chip parallel DAC (Cirrus Logic CS43198×8), dual-mono layout. Custom Digital Audio Core (dual-core HiFi-5 DSP + ARM, 500MHz+). AI-assisted parametric EQ (voice/text commands). 4.8W×2 headphone output. OPA1612 op-amps + TPA6120A2 high-current driver.
    • I/O: USB-B/USB-C, optical/coaxial/I2S, 4-pin XLR/4.4mm balanced/6.35mm single-ended
    • Price: TBA
    • Availability: TBA
    • Highlights: Impedance detection, independent output settings per headphone. 4-inch touchscreen. iOS/Android app + web control. Selectable 12V/15V analog rails.

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