KLH Model Four & Thorens TD124DD debut, plus upcoming EU headphone battery mandates

Classic hifi manufacturers are showing off impressive new hardware, from retro-inspired speakers to high-end custom turntables. Meanwhile, shifting regulations and streaming platform updates look set to reshape how we buy headphones and access music.

• KLH Model Four Acoustic Suspension Loudspeaker Debuts at High End Vienna 2026 — The $1,999 three-way acoustic suspension loudspeaker features an 8-inch woofer and will launch in September 2026.
• Thorens Announces TD124DD Exclusive Turntable and Tondose 124 MC Cartridge — This high-gloss walnut turntable launches July 1 for 3,300,000 yen and includes a 12-inch TP124 silver-wired tonearm.
• The Future of Headphone Design: EU Regulations on Replaceable Batteries by 2027 — Starting February 2027, EU regulations will mandate user-replaceable batteries for most headphones sold in Europe.
• Muse HiFi Muse 300 Desktop DAC and Headphone Amplifier with Proprietary OS Announced — The desktop DAC and amp runs on a custom, non-Android OS with a 5-inch high-resolution screen and three visual themes.
• Apple Music and Amazon Prime Music: Are Ads Coming to Music Streaming Services? — Amazon Prime Music will introduce ads and remove offline downloads in July 2026, while Apple tests an ad tier.
• OTOTEN 2026 Features Special Listening Booths for AZKi and Kiyono Yasuno — The Tokyo event scheduled for June 19 to 21 will showcase Triode vacuum tube amps and Krypton Hi-Fi speakers.

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