The Bestenliste typically covers:

: For specific categories like speakers, you can find focused rankings such as the 2023 Loudspeaker Bestenliste which provides point-based scores for sound quality. How to Read the Rankings

The most reliable way to get the latest list is through a digital subscription or single-issue purchase. stereoplay (now often merged or associated with Audio ) publishes the section at the back of every issue.

. To the elite guild of audiophiles, this was no mere PDF; it was a sacred map to the "Golden Ear"—the pinnacle of sound reproduction. The Quest for the Perfect Decibel

Recent editions of the Bestenliste (updated through 2024 and 2025) feature some of the world's most prestigious audio brands: Model Example Score (Klang/Punkte) Price (Approx.) Gauder Akustik Berlina RC 11 €160,000 Bowers & Wilkins 800 D3 Compact Speakers KEF Reference 1 Meta Amplifiers T+A PA 1530 53 (Points) How to Access the Bestenliste PDF

For the price of a single magazine issue (approx. €7-10), you get a masterclass in audio component selection that can save you thousands of euros in poor purchasing decisions. Whether you are building your first bookshelf setup or your 100,000 € reference system, finding that official PDF is the first and most important step on your audio journey.