Fyne Audio Drops New Speakers, Dares Your Wallet to Flinch

At the 2025 Munich High End Show — the Davos of audiophile one-upmanship, where middle-aged men gather to argue over copper wiring like it’s foreign policy — Fyne Audio has planted its flag in Room E116 to debut not one, but two new speaker ranges.

On paper, these systems promise to obliterate your sonic expectations. In reality, they may also obliterate your lease agreement, marriage, and any future plans to own a car not named “Uber.” Welcome to the Fyne life.

The F704SP: Because Subtlety Is for Cowards

Let’s start with the headliner: the F704SP. The “SP” stands for “Special Production,” though Fyne might’ve just called it “Please Don’t Google the Price Without First Consulting a Therapist.”

This behemoth is the new flagship of the F700SP line, drawing inspiration from the company’s even more absurd F1 Series — presumably named for the G-force it exerts on your chest cavity when the bass drops.

The numbers alone are enough to terrify city zoning officials. Two 300mm drivers, because apparently the first one didn’t cause enough seismic damage. A cabinet crafted from curved European birch ply, because straight wood is for peasants. And if that weren’t enough, the crossover network has been cryogenically treated, as though the best way to improve audio fidelity is to give it the Captain America super-soldier serum.

Let’s not skip the wiring. Fyne brags about its premium Neotech internal cabling, which we can only assume means they’re hand-woven by monks who once tuned lutes for Beethoven. And yes, the system also includes Fyne’s signature BassTrax™ Tractrix Diffuser System — which sounds like either a legitimate acoustic breakthrough or the name of a Coachella side-stage act.

In short: this speaker has more emotional range than most Hollywood reboots and will likely make your neighbor’s ceiling fan cry uncle.

The F500S Series: For Peasants With Taste

But what if you don’t want to remortgage your home for the privilege of vibrating your ribcage at 110 decibels? Enter the F500S Series — a “refresh” of Fyne’s best-selling F500 line.

Now, in audio show terms, “refresh” usually means “we changed one screw and doubled the price.” But Fyne promises this is more than cosmetic. The new models come with a vented neodymium HF magnet (translation: a small but expensive thing that improves high-frequency reproduction), and a magnesium diaphragm that supposedly delivers “exceptional treble clarity.”

What does that mean for you, the poor sap listening? It means you’ll be able to hear every nasal nuance of the lead singer’s ex-girlfriend’s breakup voicemail when it’s sampled into a lo-fi acoustic track. Progress!

The F500S Series also boasts a new waveguide for improved off-axis response. In plain English: you can finally sit off-center on the couch without compromising the soundstage. A small luxury for the common man — or at least for the guy who already blew his discretionary budget on craft vinyl.

And yes, appearances matter. The real wood veneers and piano gloss finishes ensure these speakers look less like appliances and more like family heirlooms you’ll have to explain to your grandkids when they ask why you didn’t just buy a house instead.

Live Demo: Come Get Sonically Wowed in Munich

If you happen to be in Munich from May 15–18, congratulations: you too can experience both the F704SP and the F502S in person. Just head over to Room E116 in Atrium 4.1, where the decibel levels are high, the sales reps are higher, and the likelihood of someone telling you they can “hear the difference” between two identical cables is near 100%.

Fyne promises live demos that will let you “feel” the soundstage. Translation: Billie Eilish’s whisper vocals will rattle your sternum like a dubstep drop, and the strings in a Beethoven symphony will leave you questioning your life insurance policy.

Why Audiophiles Will Love (and Hate) These Speakers

Here’s the thing about high-end audiophile gear: half the appeal is the sound, the other half is bragging rights. Owning the F704SP or even the “entry-level” F500S Series isn’t just about fidelity. It’s about standing in your living room, pointing to a four-figure speaker, and saying, “Yes, I spent more on this than most people spend on a used Honda.”

Of course, the downside is explaining to your accountant why your savings account now looks like it was hit by a ransomware attack. But hey, what’s financial solvency compared to hearing Pink Floyd’s Dark Side of the Moon the way it was meant to be heard: by rattling your floorboards into submission.

The Verdict: Unnecessary, Ridiculous… and Glorious

So what’s the final takeaway? The F704SP is absurd. The F500S Series is a slightly less absurd entry point. Both are designed for people who believe music should be felt in their bones and finances alike.

But that’s exactly what makes the Munich High End Show so entertaining. It’s a parade of over-the-top audio equipment engineered not just to deliver sound, but to deliver status. And Fyne Audio knows its audience: the kind of audiophiles who want their speakers to look like furniture, sound like heaven, and cost like sin.

Whether you’re an obsessive chasing the holy grail of soundstage depth or just someone who wants to flex on your friends during a listening session, Fyne Audio has made sure you’ve got an unnecessarily powerful option to consider.

Just remember: when your landlord asks why the walls are shaking during a Norah Jones track, don’t blame the dog. Blame Room E116.