From June 4 to 7, 2026, Europe’s largest high-end audio exhibition, High End Show, was
held for the
first time in Vienna, Austria.
The event took place at the Austrian Center Vienna, bringing together audio brands,
industry
professionals, and passionate audio fans from around the world. It was a meaningful occasion where the
energy and enthusiasm of the global high-end audio community could be felt throughout the entire venue.
Event Information
Venue: Austrian Center Vienna
Dates:
• June 4, 2026, Thursday, 10:00–18:00
• June 7, 2026, Sunday, 10:00–16:00
Exhibitors: Approximately 500 companies
Participating brands: Approximately 1,000 brands
Expected visitors: Approximately 22,000 people
Tickets: Sold out
Even from the overall event information alone, the impressive scale of High End Vienna 2026 was easy to
imagine.
With around 500 exhibitors and 1,000 participating brands, the entire venue was filled with
strong interest and excitement for high-end audio.
The floor plan also gave a clear sense of the actual scale of the exhibition.
Numerous brands showcased their products in their own dedicated spaces, and the Astell&Kern booth was
located in Hall X4, the position marked with LEGO on the floor plan.
Upon arriving at the Astell&Kern booth, the first object that immediately caught the eye was a vacuum
tube installation.
This object was closely connected to one of Astell&Kern’s latest products unveiled at the show, a model
equipped with vacuum tubes. It created a strong first impression and naturally introduced the key
concept of the new product.
Right behind the vacuum tube object at the entrance, the main LED screen of the Astell&Kern booth was
installed.
Product images and videos were displayed on the screen, helping visitors experience the
atmosphere and identity of the brand even before listening to the products.
On the left side of the large front LED screen, two dedicated listening rooms were prepared.
These rooms were designed to allow visitors to focus entirely on listening to the new
SP4000T in a
quieter and more immersive environment.
On the right side of the LED screen, a listening area was prepared for Astell&Kern’s new IEM,
CLARUS.
Visitors were able to experience the sound of CLARUS directly at the booth and take a closer look at the
product’s design and sound characteristics.
Behind the IEM listening area on the right side of the large LED screen, the current Astell&Kern product
line-up was displayed.
This space allowed visitors to view the brand’s full line-up at a glance and easily understand the
characteristics of each series.
The largest area of the booth was, as expected, dedicated to listening experiences with various
Astell&Kern products.
Many visitors spent time listening to different models and comparing their sound, creating a lively and
engaging atmosphere throughout the booth.
At this year’s event, the Astell&Kern booth received great attention from visitors and was honored with the “Best in Show” award, adding even more meaning to the exhibition.
The main highlights for Astell&Kern at High End Vienna 2026 were undoubtedly the new products,
SP4000T
and CLARUS.
Both products received high praise not only for their sound quality but also for their design. The
response from visitors who experienced the products in person was extremely positive and enthusiastic.
In particular, SP4000T attracted strong attention as the first DAP equipped with as many
as four vacuum
tubes.
During the listening sessions, visitors shared positive feedback on the deep and rich sound character
unique to vacuum tubes, as well as Astell&Kern’s refined and precise sound tuning.
CLARUS, equipped with a total of nine drivers, also received many favorable comments.
Visitors praised both its low and high frequency performance, with especially strong feedback on its
impressive high-frequency expression. Its rich yet clear sound left a lasting impression on many
listeners.
The Astell&Kern sales team, along with AK distributors from various countries, also joined us at this
event.
Together, we introduced the products on site and communicated directly with customers, making it a
meaningful opportunity to once again confirm the strong interest of audio fans around the world in
Astell&Kern.
