4 elite headphones I tried at High End Vienna — including a pair with Wi-Fi and Meze's most expensive set…

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This week, I’ve been wading through the endless sea of incredible audio gear at 2026’s High End Vienna, and I’ve seen plenty of sensational-sounding, innovative, and eye-wateringly expensive stuff.

One area I found myself glued to above all, was the World of Headphones hall, which featured some newly-announced sets with truly cutting edge capabilities. For instance, I managed to go hands on with a pair of Wi-Fi headphones, and also tried a unique triple-driver set with ultra-advanced personalized EQ options.

So, I’m here to share the four sets of headphones that impressed me the most at High End Vienna — including some pairs announced at the show, as well as a few 2026 releases that I tried for the very first time.

1. Meze Audio Arta

The Meze Audio Arta open back circumaural headphones are striking in just about every way imaginable. In our news coverage, we likened them to...

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