Company plots three-year audio roadmap with Retro, Fidelio and Moving Sound, writes Steve May
Philips has announced a three-year campaign to celebrate its centenary in home audio. The initiative will see the introduction of its Retro range, a competitive new mid-range headphone with advanced driver technology, the return of its high-end Fidelio line, and the relaunch of its Moving Sound youth brand in 2026.
The Philips Audio Century campaign officially begins this October with the launch of the Retro range. The five-model line-up combines contemporary performance with heritage-inspired design, drawing on Philips’ long history of audio innovation.
Products include two integrated turntable systems – the flagship Philips V9000 ‘Tina’ and entry-level Philips V3000 ‘Stevie’ – alongside the Philips V2000 ‘Janet’ portable DAB/FM radio and two new headphone models: the Philips SHP9500CY ‘Freddie’ open-back wired headphone and the lightweight Philips H2000 ‘Ringo’ on-ear model.
Philips describes the Retro range as a way of revisiting its key contributions to vinyl, radio, and headphone design, while packaging them with modern features such as Bluetooth 5.4, app integration, and streaming capability. Sustainability is also central to the range, with RCS-certified recycled plastics and FSC-certified plastic-free packaging used across all models.
The Tina has been positioned as the most powerful all-in-one integrated turntable hi-fi system available, delivering 120W RMS power through a 2.1 configuration with built-in subwoofer. It combines belt-drive vinyl playback with DAB+/FM radio, USB audio, Bluetooth 5.4 streaming (including Auracast), and app-based control. Its premium build includes an aluminium diecast platter, straight arm with adjustable counterweight, and replaceable Audio Technica cartridge.
The Stevie offers an affordable, compact entry point into vinyl playback, while the Janet wraps a 1950s-style design around a portable DAB/FM radio with Bluetooth streaming and a 15-hour battery life. For headphone buyers, the Freddie revisits Philips’ open-back wired headphone tradition with large 50mm drivers, steel headband and detachable cable, while the Ringo updates the 1980s-style portable on-ear format with wireless playback, 26-hour battery life, multipoint connection, and AI microphone for calls.
Alongside its retro collection, Philips is introducing the H8000E, a wireless, hybrid adaptive ANC headphone designed to bring premium performance into the mid-range category (expected retail £150).
The H8000E uses newly developed 40mm drivers with a ceramic-coated diaphragm and woven silk suspension. This design increases rigidity and reduces distortion, particularly at higher frequencies, improving transient response and spatial reproduction.
Hi-Res playback is supported via LDAC and wired 3.5mm connection, with additional compatibility for AAC and LC3. Wireless connectivity runs on Bluetooth 5.4 with Multipoint, and Auracast. Adaptive ANC is handled via five microphones, with AI-driven call noise reduction and wind suppression. Battery life is quoted at 50 hours with ANC active.
Looking further ahead, Philips has confirmed the return of its premium Fidelio line in 2026.
The first models will include the FT1 turntable/CD player and FA3 active wireless loudspeakers, both designed as standalone products but also complementary as part of a complete system.
Finally, Philips is set to relaunch its Moving Sound sub-brand in Q2 2026. Originally popular in the 1980s youth market, Moving Sound will return with two portable Bluetooth speakers, The Tube and The Roller, alongside the MS1 lightweight wireless headphone and MS5 true wireless earbud.
The new line retains the bold yellow-and-black design language of the original while updating the products with waterproofing, Auracast connectivity, spatial audio, hybrid noise cancellation and long battery life.
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