Blog: World of Headphones Essen 2024

After the World of Headphones show in Heidelberg earlier this year, the WOH Essen show is up next. Let’s discover the upcoming show!

 

The WOH started two years ago as a special exhibition during the international audio trade fair HIGH END Munich and was held for the first time last summer as a separate event in Essen. During the main High-End show in Munich, there is a dedicated section for personal audio which the High End Society names “The World of Headphones”. Basically they group all personal audio related companies under the WOH name (follow the orange carpet) and they try to put them all together in the same area. As personal audio is getting more important each year, the area and show is growing fast. And that’s a good thing!

Because of the popularity of this part of the show, the High End Society has decided to go on tour with their World of Headphones Show. In Essen, the High-End organizer is continuing the successful series of headphone fairs. It will be held on Saturday August 31 and it is totally FREE!

Headphones are companions most music lovers cannot do without, for enjoying music when out and about or undisturbed at home. Ranging from wireless Bluetooth technology to wired high end models, as an in-ear version or with noise cancelling, the portable models, available in a wide variety, are a firmly-established accessory in the audio world. It is the direct way of listening to music, which many people find thrilling and often consider the most beautiful form of music reproduction. The listener is able to take in their favourite pieces with incredible intensity, as disturbing background noises and influences such as room acoustics can largely be tuned out. In addition, top-quality headphone amplifiers make the decisive difference, especially for audiophile listeners.

At the WOH, leading manufacturers, distributors and dealers will be showcasing a large selection of mobile and stationary sound equipment. Visitors can take their time to try out and compare a multitude of different headphones.

From the High End Society

On August 31, 2024, the Octagon at the Zeche Zollverein in Essen will once again open its doors for the WORLD OF HEADPHONES. At this special trade fair, around 47 brands will present their headphone models, which visitors can try out on site. The range is complemented by portable audio accessories such as headphone amplifiers, D/A converters and streaming technology.

A unique opportunity to find the right model for your own needs and thus make the purchase decision easier.

We are looking forward to welcoming Martin Roberts, Director Headphone Business Unit, from the UK, to the WORLD OF HEADPHONES in Essen.
You can meet him in person in the AudioNEXT room, where he will be presenting two high-quality headphone systems in a class of their own: Aperio and Bravura from Warwick Acoustics. While the Aperio sets new standards in the headphone segment in terms of perfect audiophile music reproduction according to connoisseurs, the Bravura is said to offer excellent value for money. At Oktogon, you have the unique opportunity to experience the excellent sound of these high-end products for yourself.

The place to be? Essen!

The Essen show will take place at the Oktogon auf der Zeche Zollverein. You can find out all about the Essen show right here.

Full address:

UNESCO-Welterbe Zollverein
Bullmannaue 11
45327 Essen
Germany

Admission to the show is free and on Saturday 31st, the doors will be opened from 10am to 6pm. More than time enough to discover all the excellent gear on display!

Confirmed partners

The latest and up to date/full list of brands and partners present at the WOH Essen show can be found here.

A quick overview:

Abyss Headphones – ALO Audio – Astell & Kern – Kefine inEar – Austrian Audio – Campfire Audio – CEN.GRAND – COPLAND Audio – Custom Art – DALI – Dan Clark Audio – Dekoni – Eleven Audio – Empire – Enleum – Etymotic – Ever-solo – Feliks Audio – FINAL Audio – Fir Audio – Fischer Amps – HEDD Audio – ifi Audio – InEar – Jerry Harvey – Kubala Sosna – Lotoo – Magaudio – Malvalve – Meze Audio – PRO-JECT Audio – RAAL – RAAL Requisite – Rosson Audio – Sendy Audio – Serbian Audio – Sivga Headphones – Spirit Torino – SPL – STAX Audio – Technics Headphones – ULTIMATE EARS – Warwick Acoustics – WAVERSA Audio – Weiss – Westone Audio – Zeitgeist – ZMF Headphones – Zähl

Let the WOH event know you’re going on their Facebook event page here and do let us know in the comments if you’re planning on going and/or how the show was. If you see us at the show, don’t forget to say hi!

See you there!

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Lieven is living in Europe and he's the leader of the gang. He's running Headfonia as a side project next to his full time day job in Digital Marketing & Consultancy. He's a big fan of tube amps and custom inear monitors and has published hundreds of product reviews over the years.

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