Shanghai HiFi Headphone Exhibition

In 2025, Shanghai will host two major events in the HiFi headphone sector: the CanJam Shanghai Show, held from June 14 to 15 at the Marriott Marquis Shanghai, and the 10th Shanghai International Headphone Exhibition, successfully staged on March 14–15, 2026, at the BaoHua Marriott Hotel.

At CanJam Shanghai 2025, the exhibition space exceeded 2,000 square meters, bringing together nearly one hundred exhibiting brands from China, the United States, the United Kingdom, Germany, Japan, and other countries, with over 3,000 professional visitors. The event is organized by , the world’s largest headphone and audio enthusiast community, making it a key stop on the CanJam global series in Asia. Prominent exhibitors include Sennheiser, Audeze, Focal, HIFIMAN, and other top international manufacturers.

This year’s CanJam Shanghai boasts numerous highlights. China’s leading high-end audio brand, HIFIMAN, unveiled its flagship electrostatic headphones, the Shangri-La, as well as the SUSVARA Unveiled, a premium planar magnetic model. With an innovative “grille-free” design delivering exceptional soundstage performance, these products drew long queues of eager listeners. The show featured everything from entry-level budget models to ultra-premium systems worth hundreds of thousands of yuan, showcasing cutting-edge innovations and new releases. During the event, Chinese acoustic brands demonstrated their prowess in the high-end audio segment for the first time, breaking through patent barriers previously held by European, American, and Japanese competitors, thereby underscoring the strength of “Made in China” technology.

Concurrently, the 10th Shanghai International Headphone Exhibition took place on March 14–15, 2026, at the BaoHua Marriott Hotel. Celebrating its tenth anniversary, this edition welcomed more than 280 exhibiting brands, with significantly expanded exhibition space and booth sizes—marking the largest scale and highest attendance in the show’s history.

The exhibition was packed with highlights, with new product launches stealing the spotlight. Astell&Kern introduced its PD20 personalized hearing system player, along with the copper‑plated flagship SP4000 and the AK HC5 decoding amp, among other groundbreaking releases. Their booth attracted over 1,000 visitors in a single day, setting a record for visitor traffic at a single-brand pavilion. LeBi’s booth also drew massive crowds, featuring the E7 new card equipped with Cirrus Logic’s CS43122 flagship DAC, limited to just 188 units; W4 ACG’s mirror‑finish copper limited‑edition dongle optimized specifically for ACG‑related music hardware; and the LP7 R2R player available in dual versions for live demonstrations. Numerous other brands unveiled new products simultaneously, including NICEHCK’s Rockies electrostatic flagship, Fosi Audio’s Merak CD player, iFi’s iDSD PHANTOM and Black Pineapple Gryphon, LETSHUOER’s Ember flat‑panel flagship, qdc’s royal line, DITA VENTURA’s ultra‑premium dynamic driver, and Fangsheng’s Prometheus small‑tail device.

Specialized zones and concurrent activities added excitement to the event. The exhibition featured blind‑listening competitions, blind‑box raffles, cosplay shows, and comparative sessions of equipment from the Toluene CLUB, enriching the experience with interactive elements and entertainment. Brands such as Sennheiser, Audio-Technica, and AKG set up dedicated areas in conference rooms. Admission was free, with attendees receiving a complimentary copy of the “2025 Headphone Yearbook,” drawing large numbers of audiophiles eager to enter.

Outcomes and industry response were overwhelmingly positive. Attendees widely agreed that the Shanghai HiFi headphone exhibitions are not only annual gatherings for enthusiasts but also indispensable platforms for the audio industry, providing manufacturers, agents, and distributors with opportunities to engage directly with customers and even competitors. This shift from traditional audio shows to headphone-focused events reflects a rejuvenation of the HiFi sector, where younger demographics have become the driving force, and headphone systems are increasingly favored due to their suitability for urban living spaces. Through independent technological innovation, Chinese acoustic brands have successfully transitioned from followers to global leaders in defining audio technology, demonstrating the worldwide influence of “Chinese Sound.”