High End Munich 2025 – What We Liked

High End Munich 2025 came to a close with record-breaking attendance and a bittersweet farewell to the MOC venue. With over 22,000 visitors from 92 countries, it stands as the largest edition yet and a true celebration of high-fidelity innovation. As StereoNET’s global editorial team—from Australia, Singapore, and the UK—covered every corner of the show, the spotlight landed on some extraordinary systems. Attendees were drawn to cutting-edge debuts like ACAPELLA’s €3 million Hypersphere speakers, towering at 2.7 metres and delivering bass through eight 15-inch horn-coupled drivers per side. Meanwhile, AUDIOVECTOR’s R10 Arreté wowed with its scale and meticulously handcrafted elegance, priced at £127,500.

Notable performances from CLARYSIS, ELECTROCOMPANIET, and ESTELON highlighted the diversity and brilliance in speaker and electronics design. From the ribbon-laced delicacy of CLARYSIS’s Atrium system to ELECTROCOMPANIET’s potent EC5 preamp prototype, rooms were filled with dynamic and immersive soundscapes. KHARMA’s Enigma Veyron 2D system stood out not only for flawless audio but also pristine room aesthetics, earning it the unofficial “Best Dressed” nod. Value-oriented systems also had their moment, such as WHARFEDALE’s EVO 5.4 paired with Audiolab’s 9000 Series at just £1,399 a pair, claiming “Best for Budget”. Yet, the show-stopper remained the €3.5 million hyper-system collaboration between Wilson Audio, Dan D’Agostino, and dCS — a bold statement in ultra-high-end hi-fi design.

As the curtain falls on the MOC era, High End Munich 2025 has laid down a magnificent benchmark ahead of the event’s move to Vienna in 2026. The StereoNET team extends gratitude to the High End Society for another phenomenal showcase of world-class audio innovation. For a deeper dive into our coverage and stand-out systems, explore our full High-End Show reports. And for those eager to learn more about this iconic exhibition, we recommend reading the official High End Society overview.