Master List of New Speakers

[Doenerkunde]

Top of the line model launch prices over time:

B&W Nautilus 800 (2001): 18.000€
B&W 800D (2004): 21.000€
B&W 800 Diamond (2010): 22.000€
B&W 800D3 (2015): 30.000€
B&W 801D4 (2021): 35.000€
B&W 801D5 (2026): 50.000€

 

[Paul7777x]

Top of the line model launch prices over time:

B&W Nautilus 800 (2001): 18.000€
B&W 800D (2004): 21.000€
B&W 800 Diamond (2010): 22.000€
B&W 800D3 (2015): 30.000€
B&W 801D4 (2021): 35.000€
B&W 801D5 (2026): 50.000€

Comes from being owned by thieving venture capitalist bastards.

 

[thewas]

Wharfedale will be presenting a 15" woofer based new flagship at the High End show in Vienna, some sneak peek:

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The first full photo:

 

[Doenerkunde]

The first full photo:
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Featuring the Scan Speak Ellipticor 38WE/8582T00 that retails for 1.400€/PC:

38WE/8582T00 – Scan-Speak A/S

www.scan-speak.dk

EDIT: First Look at the new Elac Debut Reference compact speakers:

 

[Paul7777x]

The first full photo:
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IAG are going all out on this retro trend.

Not pretty.

 

[thewas]

Featuring the Scan Speak Ellipticor 38WE/8582T00 that retails for 1.400€/PC:

That diminishes my hopes that I can afford them to zero...

 

[Bleib]

Guru; Apex 52. Now probably at the top of my wanted list

Same brand, Element series in 3 different sizes

 

[DBA ndreas]

Klipsch Rebellion

Made in USA

 

[Paul7777x]

Something possibly interesting here from Yamaha.

Seems to be around £2600 in the Uk.

Another all in one stereo pair with sub out.

A version of Yamahas room correction…

for what that may be worth, though if they’ve managed to keep it at the usual culprit frequencies for bass booming, it could be a bonus.

https://uk.yamaha.com/en/audio/home-audio/products/speakers/nx-70a/index.html

And, as they are undoubtedly styled as ‘modern’ decor speakers, not at all hideous.

 

[Salt]

Something possibly interesting here from Yamaha.

Seems to be around £2600 in the Uk.

Another all in one stereo pair with sub out.

A version of Yamahas room correction…

for what that may be worth, though if they’ve managed to keep it at the usual culprit frequencies for bass booming, it could be a bonus.

https://uk.yamaha.com/en/audio/home-audio/products/speakers/nx-70a/index.html

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I thought I've read somewhere about Your dislike of orange rings

 

[Paul7777x]

I thought I've read somewhere about Your dislike of orange rings

Yeah. These are copper coloured.

Not for me. But it’s a growing market for these kind of speakers. Sure someone will be interested.

 

[Paul7777x]

And another new British speaker. Actually British this time not a Chinese owned name.

If that bothers anyone in the least?

Ruark have returned to making real speakers. A standmount a while back and now this floorstander.

Still ‘retro’, alas. But I’m sure it’ll have plenty of takers.

Talisman-R Floor-Standing Speakers | Ruark

Talisman-R is a reimagined classic in tune with the here and now. Stunning floor-standing speakers with exceptional performance. Learn more.

www.ruarkaudio.com

Talisman-R Floor-Standing Speakers | Ruark

Talisman-R is a reimagined classic in tune with the here and now. Stunning floor-standing speakers with exceptional performance. Learn more.

www.ruarkaudio.com

A couple of pic’s, and a diagram of what seems to be useful bracing.

 

[mjgraves]

Brand new JBL top model. Summit Everest. $160k. Debuted in Vienna. Tweeter has three dual-diaphram compression drivers arrayed into a single horn.

Summit Everest

www.jbl.com

Stupidly expensive. I hope the new driver tech finds it's way into something more approachable.

 

[thewas]

A new luxurious KEF will be revealed soon:

Inspired by the iconic lineage of Muon, Muo and Mu, it carries a visual identity unlike any other. A presence designed to hold the room before a single note is played.

Beneath its striking form lies performance engineered to draw you closer to the music. Expect stunning sound clarity, sharper details and an expanded soundstage, that fully immerses you in the artist's creative vision.

Discover What Luxury Sounds Like. The full reveal is coming soon.

Source and more: https://us.kef.com/blogs/news/new-kef-speaker-coming-soon-july-2026

 

[VintageFlanker]

A new luxurious KEF will be revealed soon:

Inspired by the iconic lineage of Muon, Muo and Mu, it carries a visual identity unlike any other. A presence designed to hold the room before a single note is played.

Beneath its striking form lies performance engineered to draw you closer to the music. Expect stunning sound clarity, sharper details and an expanded soundstage, that fully immerses you in the artist's creative vision.

Discover What Luxury Sounds Like. The full reveal is coming soon.

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Source and more: https://us.kef.com/blogs/news/new-kef-speaker-coming-soon-july-2026

Active, then. Good.

 

[Sal1950]

Discover What Luxury Sounds Like. The full reveal is coming soon.

I expect that will come with a new "Luxury" price tag attached.

 

[MKR]

I expect that will come with a new "Luxury" price tag attached.

You know it! Any guesses? Given Blade is $30k ish per pair, I am gonna guess $80k

 

[Sal1950]

You know it! Any guesses? Given Blade is $30k ish per pair, I am gonna guess $80k

??? Good guess? All that fancy marketing language was written for a reason. LOL