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Iconic Audio Brands Bowers & Wilkins, Denon and Marantz Return to HIGH END Vienna 2026

Marco Lisi by Marco Lisi
July 13, 2026
in News, Events
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Three of the audio industry’s most respected names are making a notable return to Europe’s premier hi-fi event. Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, and Marantz will showcase their latest innovations at HIGH END Vienna 2026, highlighting engineering excellence, timeless design, and premium listening experiences.

The brands will share a prominent space in Hall G1 (Level -2) at the Austria Center Vienna, offering visitors a unified yet distinct presentation of high-performance audio under the HARMAN portfolio.

  • Bowers & Wilkins Celebrates 60 Years of Acoustic Innovation
  • Denon Brings Modern Home Entertainment to Vienna
  • Marantz Showcases Musical Warmth and Timeless Design
  • HARMAN Strengthens Specialist Audio Presence

Bowers & Wilkins Celebrates 60 Years of Acoustic Innovation

Bowers & Wilkins takes center stage at HIGH END Vienna 2026 as the British brand marks six decades of audio excellence. Renowned among recording studios, musicians, and serious hi-fi enthusiasts worldwide, B&W continues to push boundaries in acoustic performance, material science, and industrial design.

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The company has teased a special announcement as part of its 60th anniversary celebrations. Attendees can expect immersive listening demonstrations and exclusive anniversary sessions that demonstrate how 60 years of research translate into current reference-level loudspeakers and audio solutions.

Denon Brings Modern Home Entertainment to Vienna

With more than 100 years of audio heritage, Denon will emphasize accessible high-performance sound at the show. The brand’s presentation focuses on AV receivers, wireless audio systems, and HEOS multi-room solutions that bridge enthusiast-grade performance with modern lifestyle convenience.

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Denon aims to showcase how its technology creates seamless immersive experiences — from dedicated two-channel listening to whole-home connected audio — reinforcing its reputation for reliability and continuous innovation in home entertainment.

Marantz Showcases Musical Warmth and Timeless Design

Marantz will highlight its signature sonic character defined by warmth, musicality, and emotional engagement. Known for refined aesthetics and meticulous craftsmanship, the brand will present its latest premium hi-fi components that combine expressive sound with elegant, enduring design.

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The Marantz display at HIGH END Vienna 2026 will appeal particularly to listeners who prioritize an emotional connection with music alongside precision engineering and luxurious build quality.

HARMAN Strengthens Specialist Audio Presence

The joint appearance of Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, and Marantz underscores HARMAN’s leadership in the premium audio sector. While each brand maintains its unique identity, positioning, and sonic philosophy, they share a foundation of deep engineering expertise and commitment to craftsmanship.

HIGH END Vienna 2026 serves as an important platform for HARMAN to engage with specialist dealers, distributors, and media while demonstrating the breadth of its high-end audio portfolio to enthusiasts.

This return to Vienna reinforces the brands’ ongoing dedication to the high-end audio community and their ability to deliver exceptional listening experiences across different preferences and use cases.

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Marco Lisi is the publisher of Best of High End, part of AV Concepts BV. His path into audio started early: as a teenager he was drawn into the world of free radio, presenting shows and living immersed in music every day. In his early twenties he ran his own production studio for five years, creating jingles and commercials — hands-on training in sound design, pro-audio workflows, and critical listening through studio monitors that still shapes how he evaluates gear today. He also spent years DJing in clubs before moving into publishing, first at two earlier online magazines before founding Best of High End. His hi-fi and home cinema passion was inherited from his father, an inveterate system-swapper. Marco's first setup — a confirmation gift — paired AKAI separates with entry-level Bowers & Wilkins speakers, a brand he stayed loyal to for years as his system grew from stereo into full surround and home cinema. Like many enthusiasts, he went through an extended "audiophile" phase chasing the next upgrade, before settling into a more grounded view: gear as a means to enjoy music and film, not an end in itself. Years of critical listening have given him a well-trained ear — the ability to characterize a system or pinpoint a change in the chain quickly and accurately. Just as important, his teaching background (a Belgian "regent" degree in Dutch language) gives him the tools to translate those listening impressions into clear, readable writing.

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