Stereonet 2025
Minidisc warmly invites you to the Headzone, an exclusive showcase of the latest and greatest in personal audio at the 2025 StereoNET Melbourne Home Entertainment Expo.
Minidisc is Australia’s favourite retailer for personal audio. Founded in 2002, we offer a huge selection of headphones, amp / DACs and digital audio players - in store and online. Minidisc has an unmatched reputation for friendly customer service and advice. You can find us at our physical store in Chatswood, NSW and online with free shipping Australia wide.
Entry to the Headzone lounge is FREE! For more info about the rest of the show, and to buy tickets to see the other awesome gear on display, click below:
What's At The Headzone?
64 Audio
64 Audio’s new Aspire range of universal in-ear stage monitors will be available for demo alongside the rest of the brand’s IEMs. Whether you are a vocalist, guitarist, drummer or engineer, you will find the right tool from this 4 model series.
Available to demo: Aspire 1, Aspire 2, Aspire 3, Aspire 4, A3t, U4s, U6t, Nio, U12t, Solo, Trio, Fourte, Volur, U18t, U18s
Abyss
The JOAL is the newest edition to the Abyss family of headphones, offering a balanced sound that has made it quite popular since launch. Experience why the JOAL is a worthy introduction to the Abyss range.
Available to demo: JOAL, Diana-MR, Diana-DZ, AB-1266
Acoustune
Japan-based Acoustune's custom Myrinx drivers demonstrates why a single dynamic driver can still offer stellar performance and elegant design. The latest in-ear monitor from Acoustune, the RS FIVE, will be available to listen at the show - a great package of balanced sound and easy fit.
Available to demo: RS Five, HSX1001, HS1750CU, HS1900. HS2000 MKII, HS2000 MKIII, C02:M02, C03:M02
Auricle Digital
Minidisc is once again partnering with Auricle Digital to offer 3D ear scans at Stereonet this year. Demo a range of custom IEMs from leading brands like 64 Audio, Bellos Audio, and Ultimate Ears, and make an order for custom fitted versions in one sitting. Exclusive deals will be available, so there’s no better time to step up to a CIEM!
Bellos Audio
Bellos continues to offer a unique approach in the industry with their hybrid custom in-ears with silicone tips. Combining many of the benefits of both custom and universal in-ears, the X-series IEMs offer a good stable fit regardless of jaw movement.
Available to demo: X1, X2, X3
Cayin
The second generation of the much-praised HA6 Class A tube head-amp will be presented at Stereonet. The MK2 design now features a dedicated external power supply unit and pre-amp output capability. The versatile RU9 will also be available for demo: compact, battery powered, with tube and solid state output modes.
Available to demo: IDAC8, HA2A Silver, RU3, HA2A Black, HA3A, HA6MK2, C9II, RU6, RU7, RU9RU6, N6III + Amp cards
Chord Electronics
The Suzi Pre + Headphone amp system will be available for demo. A complete amplifier system including phono, pre, power amp and headphone amp stages - the modular Suzi system offers ultimate flexibility.
Available to demo: Mojo2, Poly, Hugo 2, Qutest, Anni, Suzi Pre, Suzi Amp
Dan Clark Audio
The new Noire X closed back and Noire XO open back headphones demonstrate why Dan Clark is one of the reigning kings of planar magnetic headphones in 2025. Clear, punchy audio packaged in a supremely comfortable, high quality design.
Available to demo: Noire X, Noire XO, E3, Corina, Stealth, Expanse
DCS
The legendary DCS LINA stack will be available to demo in all its glory. This is your chance to experience the tower of power!
Available to demo: LINA DAC + Clock + Amp
DITA
Singapore based DITA has been busy, and their new entry level Prelude will be available at the show to showcase DITA's great expertise in tuning even at this more accessible price range.
Available to demo: Prelude, Project M, Mecha
Effect Audio x FATfreq
Minidisc is pleased to be hosting both Effect Audio and Fat Freq at the show, who will be coming from Singapore to showcase their latest collaboration: the 350 piece limited edition Grand Maestro Anniversary. This is also your chance to check out Effect Audio’s range of cables and FATfreq’s range of in-ear monitors.
Available to demo (Effect Audio): Ares s Lite, Cadmus Lite, Ares S II, Cadmus II, AresxCadmus, Eros S II, Dionysus
Available to demo (FATfreq): Grand Maestro Anniversary, Grand Maestro, Maestro SE, Maestro, Scarlet Mini, Maestro Mini, HBB Deuce, Quantum, Hayabusa, Sakura, Tsuru, Babyfreq 2, Babyfreq 1, Reference Pro SE, Reference Pro, Musician Pro
Elysian Acoustic Labs
Apostle appeared as a prototype at Steronet 2024, and we are pleased to present the final version this year. Thick, rich bass response combined with fine instrument seperation make the Apostle a toe tapper.
Available to demo: Annihilator '23, Apostle, Pilgrim, Pilgrim Noir
Empire Ears
Minidisc is excited to bring Empire Ear’s new 11 driver flagship ODIN MKII to Stereonet. Featuring a quad-brid design with dynamic, balanced armature, electrostatic and bone conduction drivers, the Odin II offers dazzling instrument separation and tasteful detail.
Available to demo: Odin Mk.2, Triton
Focal
The Focal Bathys is Minidisc’s best selling wireless headphone, and the Bathys MG is a refined follow that has landed with a splash. Come experience the musical, refined tuning which has made the Bathys MG such a high-demand release.
Available to demo: Bathys, Bathys MG, Azurys, Hadenys, Clear MG, Stellia, Utopia
Fourte Ears
Inspired by the hero in Verdi's opera, "Macbeth" delivers a stunning performance, particularly for lovers of forward, musical vocals. The founder Riccardo Yeh has a background in Musicology, and it shows in the beautiful tuning of this flagship earphone.
Available to demo: Macbeth, Mefisto
Hiby
The newly refreshed R6 PRO II 2025 digital audio player will be available for demo. Upgraded with dual flagship grade Cirrus Logic CS4308P DACs and other enhancements, this is a solid follow up to an already refined player.
Available to demo: Yula, R3 Pro II, R6 PRO II 2025, R6III 2025, R4, R6 Pro Max, R8II, FC4, FC5
iBasso
The PWM Dac based DC-Elite was the surprise hit of Stereonet 2024, and it continues to be one of our top selling USB-DACs in 2025. The DC-Elite now makes its appearance with its tube-based sibiling, the Nunchaku!
Available to demo: DX180, DX260MKII, DX340, DC07PRO, DC-Elite, Nunchaku
Kotori Audio
Kotori Audio is a new Singapore based IEM maker, with thoughtfully designed products and innovative manufacturing techniques. Minidisc is pleased to bring this brand to Australia and present it at Stereonet 2025!
Available to demo: Zephyr, Vampire
Meze Audio
The brand new Meze Audio 105 SILVA will be making an appearance. The SILVA is Based on super popular 105 AER, tuned for slightly more detail, and elevated with a classy wood and metal finish. A pleasant all-rounder that even comes with a USB-C DAC!
Available to demo: Alba, 99 Classic, 99 NEO, 105 AER, 105 Silva, 109 Pro, Poet, Liric, Empyrean II, Elite
STAX
The SR-007 MKII has long been considered the smoothest and most musical listen within STAX’s famed line of electrostatic earspeakers. Come experience the highly anticipated follow-up, the SR-007S - years in the making!
Available to demo: , SRM-T8000, SR-X9000, SR-007s, SRM700s, SR-L700Mk2, SRM-500t, SR-L500mk2, SRM-400s, SR-X1 + SRM-270, SRM-d50, SRM-d10
Symphonium Audio
A mystery prototype high-end Symphonium Audio IEM will be presented at Stereonet. Be one of the first to listen and present feedback!
Available to demo: Giant, Titan, Crimson, PROTOTYPE
Ultimate Ears Professional
The Ultimate Ears Reference Remasted+ is a refreshed version of the IEM favoured by sound engineers everywhere. Now with a richer tone that still preserves a balanced sound, hear why Ultimate Ears is still the first choice for so many musicians and audio professionals.
Available to demo: UE 18+. UE 6, UE LIVE, UE 11, UE RR+, UE PREMIER, UE 7, UE 5
Vision Ears
Vision Ears has completely revamped their range, and Minidisc is excited to present their new line up for the first time at Stereonet 2025. Many models in the new range feature a magnetic tuning switch which allows you to experience different tunings from the same IEM.
Available to demo: EXT MK2 , ZEN, PRO, XCON, ONE, PURE
ZMF
The recently announced Ori 3.0 will be available for demo at Stereonet! Refined planar driver with trickle down tech from the Caldera, and a bass venting port which allows you to choose just how much of that rich Ori bass you want.
Available for demo: Atrium, Atrium Closed, Caldera, Caldera Closed, Verite Closed, Bokeh, Bokeh Open, Ori 3.0, Autuer Classic