EISA Vinnare 2025-2026

EISA Awards

Expert Imaging and Sound Association är en gemenskap av 56 tekniktidningar, webbplatser och kommentatorer för sociala medier från 27 länder, specialiserade på hi-fi, hemmabio, foto och video, bil- och mobilelektronik. Varje år belönar EISA-juryn av experter de bästa produkterna i varje klass med ett eftertraktat EISA-pris.

Varje år firar EISA Awards de nya produkterna som kombinerar den mest avancerade tekniken och önskvärda funktioner med klassledande prestanda. EISA Awards sträcker sig från de mest prisvärda, högvärdiga produkterna till de mest ambitiösa uttrycken för modern hemelektronik. Priskategorierna ändras från år till år, vilket återspeglar utvecklingen av produktdesign och anslutningsmöjligheter, men varje EISA Award-vinnare förblir den allra bästa i sin klass.

MEZE Audio POET

A premium high-fidelity headphone with objet d’art looks, the finely crafted Meze Audio POET brandishes an open-back design to deliver airy detail and an engaging bass performance. Within its sculpted enclosures are planar-magnetic drive units from Ukraine’s RINARO ISODYNAMICS, combined with licensed AMTS (Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System) technology to finesse their high frequency response and deliver long listening sessions without fatigue. Going hand in hand with the POET’s refined, immersive performance is an all-round design packed with attention to detail, from the magnetically attached earpads and lightweight headband to the robust carry case and braided 6.35mm cable. A marriage of sound quality, style and ergonomics, Meze Audio’s POET will delight headphone enthusiasts.

Nagaoka MP-700

Hailing from a maestro cartridge builder, the MP-700 is the first new product from Nagaoka in over 15 years, coinciding with the 85th anniversary of the Japanese manufacturer. It’s been worth the wait, as this accomplished cartridge takes moving permalloy technology to a new level. Easy to set up and not requiring specialised phono pre-amplification, the MP-700 offers an alternate path when considering an upgrade from moving-magnet to moving-coil. Through its carefully engineered ultra-duralumin body and nude microridge diamond stylus, it delivers grand dynamics, excellent detail reproduction and superior tracking ability. The Nagaoka MP-700 is a tour de force that will breathe fresh life into your vinyl collection.

Technics SL-1300G

In abandoning the DJ-friendly functions that Technics decks are known for, the SL-1300G resolutely aims for a top-tier performance focused on the essence of vinyl reproduction, while still cutting a stylish figure in silver or black. The Japanese brand’s new ΔΣ-Drive technology is the result of decades of experience with direct-drive motor systems, and delivers smooth, stable and quiet rotation – ensuring playback is as dynamic and exact as can be. The three-layer, dynamically balanced platter, and vibration-damped dual-layer chassis, also contribute to the SL-1300G’s audiophile performance, as does its well-engineered S-shaped tonearm. In short, Technics’ turntable aims to extract every ounce of musical information from the grooves of your vinyl – and does so with panache.

EverSolo DMP-A10

After the success of the previous EISA Award-winning DMP-A8, Eversolo marches into the premium streamer category with its full-sized DMP-A10. Build quality and aesthetic design of this unit are spectacular – not least the touchscreen interface and built-in display of the volume control – but it’s what’s under the hood that truly impresses. Close attention has been paid to the technical design, focusing on reduced jitter and noise and the use of high-end components in the DAC and preamp stages. The software and app-based interface is built on the Android platform, and refined by Eversolo to be intuitive and versatile. The DMP-A10 offers a wealth of functions to explore, including room correction, dual-sub control, extensive DSP/EQ adjustment, and so much more…

Musical Fidelity M8x Vinyl

Musical Fidelity’s M8x Vinyl is not your average phono preamplifier. Designed to accommodate virtually any moving-magnet or moving-coil cartridge through its comprehensive loading and gain options, it caters to demanding vinyl enthusiasts – including those with multiple tonearms and turntables, courtesy of its extensive connectivity. In use, the excellent channel separation and rich, detailed sound rises from a beautifully dark background, which points to the M8x Vinyl’s thoughtful interior design and robust construction. A phono stage that ticks all the boxes, this Musical Fidelity unit will help you get the very best from your vinyl collection and stands ready for future deck or cartridge upgrades.

EverSolo Play

Eversolo’s affordable integrated amplifier packs advanced technology and a wealth of features into an exceptionally compact enclosure. Controlled through a large, customisable touchscreen or smartly designed app, the amp’s Android-based platform supports music streaming services, third-party apps, and local music playback. Deep-reaching EQ capabilities, along with room calibration, allow sound optimisation tailored to your listening room and speakers. It’s also impressively flexible, with a wide range of connections including HDMI eARC for use with a TV, an MM/MC phono input for turntables, and a USB output to pair with an external DAC. Eversolo’s Play is a high-performance ‘just add speakers’ solution that covers all bases – without hurting your wallet.

Marantz Model 60n

In a market replete with do-it-all amplifiers, Marantz’s MODEL 60n stands out. Whether playing TV audio via HDMI eARC, listening to vinyl through the MM phono connection or using one of its many other inputs, the MODEL 60n is a master of the lush and organic sound quality that fans of the brand expect. It’s proficient at music streaming as well, handled via the user-friendly HEOS app or with AirPlay 2, Bluetooth, Spotify Connect and Roon among alternative options. Packaged in a slender industrial design that weds vintage elements with sleek modern lines, the Marantz Model 60n is an eye-catching addition to any setup – but it’s the authenticity when portraying music that seals the deal.

Marantz Model 10

Setting a new benchmark, the MODEL 10 is a flagship integrated amplifier with the power to effortlessly drive virtually any loudspeaker. Built at Marantz’s Shirakawa facility, its potent output comes from advanced Purifi Class D modules adapted and tuned by Marantz’s ‘Sound Master’. The result is a captivating listening experience of exceptional clarity and room-filling scale. Aesthetically, the MODEL 10’s aluminium chassis, which conceals an internal construction utilising extensive copper shielding of its various stages, evokes classic Marantz designs and exudes audiophile luxury. For an all-encompassing high-end setup, the amplifier can be paired with a matching SACD player and network streamer, bringing its performance to bear on digital as well as analogue sources.

Musical Fidelity B1xi

Having earned a 2024-2025 EISA Award for its revived A1 amplifier, Musical Fidelity repeats the trick with its resurrection of the B1. While retaining the original’s Class AB topology, the new B1xi integrated amplifier is a modern interpretation of the 1980s icon, with an improved power supply and re-engineered circuit design now including a USB digital input. Extra attention paid to reducing the impact of RF interference and the implementation of a new phono stage pays off, both when spinning vinyl or other sources through digital and analogue inputs. Musical Fidelity has deliberately omitted Wi-Fi streaming to keep this affordable model simple, but Bluetooth and HDMI eARC are smart additions, making the B1xi a very sensible choice for music and TV sound.

Focal Diva Utopia

More than just a loudspeaker, Focal’s DIVA UTOPIA is a spectacular-sounding system incorporating a streaming platform, DAC and 2x400W of amplification. Combining the best of Focal’s cabinet design and driver technology – including dual side-facing woofers – with sister brand Naim’s electronics expertise, the well-connected DIVA UTOPIA delivers exceptional performance. It’s equally adept at streaming over Bluetooth or through the Focal & Naim app, as handling TV audio via HDMI eARC and music from analogue and USB sources, and all this functionality is wrapped up in a striking injection-moulded enclosure. This is a groundbreaking speaker system that’s bound to send shockwaves throughout the audio world – and right into the living spaces of the most demanding music lovers

Dynaudio Confidence 20A

The latest addition to Dynaudio’s flagship Confidence series becomes the brand’s premium active loudspeaker – and makes a stunning impression. Leveraging Class D amplification and DSP technologies from Dynaudio’s Core studio monitors, and featuring the top-of-the-range Esotar 3 tweeter and NeoTec bass/mid driver, the Confidence 20A’s beautifully judged sonics offer controlled bass, crystal-clear detail and thrilling dynamism. The stands are an integral part of the speaker’s design, housing the electronics, balanced analogue and digital connections, and user controls that make setup simple. This is a high-end, gorgeously styled active speaker that delivers the sonic goods, but without the hassle that high-performance audio sometimes entails.

Dynaudio Contour 20 Black Edition

Offering a far larger improvement over the regular Contour 20i than the mere addition of a ‘Black Edition’ label might suggest, these standmount loudspeakers are a testament to the ingenuity of Dynaudio’s R&D department. Upgrading to the company’s Esotar 3 tweeter, improving the motor system of the 180mm NeoTec bass/mid driver, optimising the speaker’s flared port, and reconfiguring the two-way crossover – these revisions bring about a scintillating performance focused on authenticity. The Contour 20 Black Edition excels at playing music as it was intended by the artist, and the bass extension is remarkable for a standmount design, bringing full-range listening to spaces unsuited to larger models. And, of course, the all-black finish is sumptuo

KEF Q Concerto Meta

The name might be a nod to the legendary KEF Concerto from 1969, but all other aspects of the Q Concerto Meta are very much rooted in the 21st century. For the largest standmount model in the renewed Q range, KEF has pulled out all the stops, beginning with the 12th generation Uni-Q driver – with Metamaterial Absorption Technology – for crystal-clear detail and image cohesion. A rare three-way design in this size and price category, the Q Concerto Meta can range over all music styles, delivering delicate classical pieces and thumping techno with the same determination. There’s very little this sleek speaker doesn’t do well, resulting in a versatile, balanced sound that puts you in the front row.