Tokyo International Audio Show 2026 showcases high-end audio innovations

The Tokyo International Audio Show (TIAS 2026) is currently being held at the Tokyo International Forum, featuring a wide array of high-end audio equipment and industry leaders.

DALI CEO Lars Wouwer is attending the event to introduce the new SONIK series, which succeeds the successful OBERON line. The series ranges from the compact SONIK 1 bookshelf speakers to the SONIK 9 floorstanding models featuring planar tweeter technology. Wouwer also discussed the brand's strategy of offering a broad price spectrum, from the entry-level KUPID to the flagship KORE system, aiming to attract new Hi-Fi enthusiasts.

Other major exhibitors include TAD, which is demonstrating the TAD-A1000D, an integrated amplifier with a built-in DAC designed to pair with high-end network transports like the INNUOS NAZARE. Additionally, Sonus Faber is showcasing its Olympica G3 series, noted for its unique lute-shaped cabinet design. The show also features Serblin & Son, marking the Japanese debut of its Frankie series pre- and power amplifiers, alongside products from Estelon and ROCKNA.