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CANVAS HiFi is exhibited at the Red Dot Design Museum.
Displayed at the Red Dot Design Museum, CANVAS HiFi is showcased among the world’s finest contemporary design—set within the iconic industrial architecture of the Zollverein UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Selected as a Red Dot Award winner by an international jury of design experts, CANVAS HiFi stands out for its excellence in product design and innovation.
Statement by the Jury:
"With its focus on clarity, minimalism and natural materials, the CANVAS soundbar creates a harmonious sense of space without compromising on sound."
CANVAS The HiFi Frame wins a Best in Show CES 2026 Award.
CES 2026 in Las Vegas is one of the world’s largest technology events, bringing together thousands of products from over 4,000 exhibitors, making it a truly global showcase for innovation and the future of consumer technology.
"The HiFi Frame combines the elegant Canvas HiFi Speaker with Samsung’s The Frame TV, transforming it into a seamless all-in-one display and sound system"
"In terms of both industrial design and audio performance, the system stands apart from every integrated TV-speaker solution we’ve encountered, regardless of price."
Top-Tier Performance: CANVAS Excels in Detailed Review
"An architectural element that unites picture, sound, and spatial design."
"It creates a calm, flat presence that blends harmoniously into both modern and classic living spaces."
"Defines luxury not through visibility, but through quality and integration."
"The most elegant and compelling solutions currently available for modern home entertainment."
Integrated TV Audio System Aiming for True HiFi Performance
"Fundamentally different concept, combining an integrated TV mounting system with a fully active HiFi loudspeaker design"
"Merging television and a fully fledged HiFi system into a functional and aesthetic unit."
"CANVAS plays to its strengths and clearly outperforms conventional soundbars."
"Impresses with high dynamics, clear spatial imaging, and remarkable volume capability – for movies, series, music, and concert "
Germany’s Leading Test Magazine Awards CANVAS “Product of the Year 2026”
"Canvas HiFi outclasses all competing products."
"Visually, the result is almost as impressive as the sound."
"This one really delivers. Simply by virtue of its size and configuration"
"Quite possibly the best soundbar in the world."
CANVAS HiFi is honored with the Sound News Editors’ Choice Award
"CANVAS HiFi is by far the best soundbar we have had the chance to listen to this year."
"Somehow the Danes managed to fuse an extremely good, clean, and minimalistic design with powerful, clean, and large sound."
"The totally unexpected good imaging, scale, and depth of the sound will overwhelm even the most prepared viewer."
"It delivers impact, nuance, and atmosphere beyond expectations, given its size and form."
"It is not cheap, but it is on par with other premium soundbars that offer a lot less."
CANVAS awarded Editor’s Choice in three categories in the U.S.
"No product in 2025 has impressed us more. Full stop. The Canvas HiFi is the only Editors’ Choice winner this year to take top honors across three categories—soundbars, wireless speakers, and architectural speakers"
"it routinely produces spatial cues in places where no speaker exists, something traditional soundbars simply can’t replicate."
"Bottom line: if you’re shopping for a soundbar—or even a high-performance wireless speaker—Canvas HiFi isn’t just the best option we heard this year. It’s the one to beat."
Samsung and CANVAS HiFi Launch The HiFi Frame
“Danish minimalism at its finest, wrapped around Samsung’s tech muscle”
“it looks better than anything we’ve seen from any TV manufacturer”
“push to redefine what a premium AV system should look and sound like.”
“fuse TV design, sound engineering, and art into one seamless object”
“making something that looks simple while quietly out-engineering the competition”
Leading Global Audio Development & Design Magazine:
CANVAS HiFi Dominates at IFA 2025
"CANVAS HiFi is a unique success story in the audio and consumer electronics industry"
"a fully integrated, high-quality audio system that fits all TV’s and enhances home design"
"even run the famous BACCH 3D crosstalk cancellation and Spatial Audio filter. "
"those who attend a demonstration immediately feel compelled to have a CANVAS HiFi system at home"
TV, Soundbar, And Art Piece In One
“for living rooms that want fewer boxes and more beauty — without giving up performance.”
“looks like a sleek, minimalist piece of furniture”
“while it looks like a frame, it sounds more like a high-end stereo system”
“Instead of making the tech invisible, The HiFi Frame turns it into part of the decor.”
“simplify your setup, cut down on clutter, and still get great sound and picture quality”
Reinventing Home Audio with CANVAS
"a team of lifelong audio obsessives finally crack the code."
"even the best soundbars still sound like soundbars, which is why CANVAS, feels like such a massive leap forward."
"consistently rich, natural audio, even in rooms that typically challenge speaker performance"
"blending visually into your space with a refined minimalist aesthetic."
German HiFiTest has tested CANVAS HiFi again.
"CANVAS HiFi, the mother of all soundbars."
"Benno Baun Meldgaard (known through product development at Gamut, Raidho, Scansonic and Gryphon) now raises the CANVAS to a new level."
"The CANVAS is now more versatile, more flexible."
"Probably the best soundbar in the world has become even better."
CANVAS HiFi wins a Best in show award T.H.E. Show SoCal Californien 2025
"Calling the CANVAS a soundbar doesn’t do it justice"
"Not only does it outperform every soundbar we’ve heard, it looks better, acts as a TV stand, and features a sleek, interchangeable custom grille that aligns seamlessly with TVs from 55 to 85 inches."
"creates the uncanny illusion of sound coming from places where there are no speakers. It’s not just immersive—it’s mind-bending."
"vocals floated four feet above the unit, locked dead center, exactly where a singer would be standing. Meanwhile, instruments extended out to the sides in a wide, holographic soundstage."
Audioholics, the largest home theater audio review publication, experienced CANVAS HiFi at T.H.E. Show SoCal 2025.
"The biggest surprise of the show for me was the Canvas HiFi Soundbar"
"The Canvas is simply in a league of its own."
"An insanely-wide soundstage that absolutely can’t be coming from a soundbar"
"I really couldn’t believe what I was hearing. There was zero sense of the sound being tied to the Canvas"
In-depth CANVAS HiFi review by the well-respected EISA member, Audio.
"an exceptional cubic capacity that can successfully accommodate a high-class speaker system."
"it provides excellent clarity across the entire frequency range."
"the low tones - they are both mature and impressive, more often than with the competitors powerful, better extended, a bit softened and for this reason exclusively... pleasant."
"CANVAS is a source of dynamic, coherent, and clear sound, with excellent bass, natural vocals (or dialogue), and a wealth of detail. "
What Hi-Fi has tested the most unusual soundbar ever.
"teaches us an important lesson: you don’t need a shedload of processing to create a cinematic sound experience."
"we’re immediately floored by how crisp and natural it sounds. Detail levels are exceptional"
"Bass is presented with a level of weight that you could liken to an external subwoofer; it’s deep, rich and nicely controlled."
"a prime example of niche, audiophile gear straying away from the exclusive world of hi-fi and into the realm of home cinema."
CANVAS HiFi Unleashes Organic Master Tuning Upgrade at High End Munich 2025
"The CANVAS HiFi Soundbar has already gotten good reviews, but it may get even better with the implementation of Organic Master Tuning"
"At CES it earned one of our Best in Show Awards without breaking a sweat."
"CANVAS is taking its soundbar to High End Munich 2025 with some serious upgrades under the hood."
"The end result is a more open, transparent, and natural presentation—shockingly lifelike for a soundbar."
"And here’s the best part: if you already own a CANVAS soundbar, you don’t need to lift a finger. The upgrade rolls out via an automatic over-the-air update, no charge, no hassle."
CANVAS HiFi wins the Red Dot Design Award 2025
The Red Dot Design Award is among the most prestigious design competitions worldwide, receiving over 20,000 entries from across the globe. An international jury of design experts carefully evaluates each submission, selecting only the most outstanding creations. This year, CANVAS HiFi proudly received a Red Dot Design Award — a testament to our pursuit of timeless design, superior sound, and forward-thinking innovation.
”The “Red Dot” is the award for high design quality. The international jury only awards this sought-after seal of quality to products that feature an outstanding design.”
Canvas HiFi offers innovative new crossover technology and organic master tuning
"ultimately a flexible all-in-one system, which, in addition to the finest TV sound, can also be used as a versatile audio system"
"Canvas HiFI not only implements a new crossover through an update, but also expands the product with a new high-end tuning system."
"focuses on how sound is actually perceived, not just how it is measured."
"One speaks of a sound quality that one does not believe in a soundbar, but actually expects from speaker systems of the reference class"
Easy-to-use system that forms an extremely elegant unit with a modern TV
"Tailor-made for any interior"
"even those who value very special quality will find what they are looking for"
"their solution represents an extremely flexible, easy-to-use system that forms an extremely elegant unit with a modern TV."
"hi-fi has been reinvented in the form of an all-in-one system for modern TV"
CANVAS HiFi winner of a iF DESIGN AWARD 2025
With almost 11,000 entries from 66 countries, the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025 once again proves to be one of the most prestigious design competitions in the world. In three intense and successful days in Hamburg with the who-is-who of the international design scene, 131 jurors from 23 countries selected the best and most outstanding designs. They decided to honor CANVAS HiFi design achievements with the iF DESIGN AWARD 2025.
”CANVAS is the world’s first HiFi sound system, which integrates with your TV, mechanically and visually, creating one seamless unit.”
CANVAS HiFi wins a Best in show award CES 2025
CANVAS HiFi has been at the world's largest electronics fair CES in the USA and TECH journalists from Ecoustics had no doubts.
"Canvas Soundbar Destroys the Competition at CES 2025 - Best in Show"
"The widest and most spacious sound of any single speaker bar on the market"
"You are guaranteed to hear sounds where no speaker exists. Simply amazing!"
"The Canvas may look like a soundbar, but it's actually all-in-one integrated hi-fi system for music and movies"
CANVAS HiFi on CES 2025
”Nothing could beat the two ultra-sophisticated soundbars I auditioned from Danish makers Dynaudio and Canvas”
“These all-in-one rigs were so refined—and in Canvas’ case, revolutionary—that you might seriously consider downsizing your residence (and trashing a multi-speaker setup) just to have an excuse to buy one.”
“Canvas dares to challenge Hi-Fi music systems in head-to-head comparisons”
“Its ability to deliver a lifelike, three-dimensional listening experience had me returning home from CES with serious Canvas envy.”
One of Europe's leading test magazines FWD has done an in-depth test of CANVAS HiFi
“No other audio set for TV sound that we have ever tested elicited so many compliments from visitors.”
”It transforms any TV of 55-inches or larger into a handsome modern design piece”
“Canvas has many more power reserves than a soundbar”
“Star Trek where a Starfleet ship is attacked out of nowhere, cries and dialogue are not lost in the din of explosions and sirens. It's a great result, which is also more cinematic than expected. Those special effects come in very intensely”
“If you compare it to regular soundbars, the Canvas is clearly a luxury product”
Tech interview CES 2025 about CANVAS HiFi
“CANVAS HiFi's Sustainable and Stylish New Era of Home Audio Systems”
“integration of sound systems with television sets has emerged as a revolutionary concept”
“CANVAS HiFi has combined the innovative design and functionality of integrated sound systems for TVs, highlighting their aesthetic appeal, sustainability, and adaptability to various home environments.”
“flexibility ensures that consumers can enjoy high-quality audio for decades, as the sound system remains relevant even as they upgrade their television.”
“combining high-quality audio with sleek design, these systems offer consumers an aesthetically pleasing and functional solution that enhances their viewing experience”
Digital trends proclaims CANVAS HiFi as one of the best audio products of CES 2025
Digital Trends, the largest independent premium technology publisher in the world and award-winning media publication that guides consumers to the best technology products experienced CANVAS HiFi at CES 2025.
“Most impressive aspect is the Canvas’ sound. We heard this speaker demonstrated on a busy show floor, and when company CEO Laust Nielsen cranked up the volume, it brought every conversation to a stop. The bass was so powerful, it felt like I was standing next to a subwoofer.”
Recognized German HiFi Test has made a detailed test of CANVAS HiFi
“The term soundbar only describes the Canvas to a limited extent. It is much more of a soundbar, hi-fi system and elegant TV mount in one.”
“The Canvas reveals every instrument and every voice wonderfully and at the same time conveys the respective work of art with the right mood to the listener”
“The engineering with the latest DSP technology, a lot of hi-fi know-how and solid mechanical workmanship deserves respect, and last but not least, the Canvas simply sounds great”
Team CANVAS HiFi announced as best newcomer 2024/2025
The editors at the Nordics' largest electronics magazine have announced CANVAS HiFi as the best newcomer 2024/2025
“CANVAS has partnered with L&B, demonstrating unwavering dedication and excellence throughout the entire process. Their commitment to maintaining open communication has played a crucial role in successfully delivering outstanding projects and activities.“
Scandinavia's largest music media GAFFA has tested CANVAS HiFi
“The best sound from my TV I have ever experienced. The sound was big, beautiful and enveloping.“
“The effect was like having speakers placed all around me, and I really felt like I was in the middle of the soundstage, both when watching films and when listening to music.“
“A full high-fi system, hidden under the TV, and at the same time it turns the TV into a beautiful piece of furniture.“
“Delivers a great bottom end to the soundstage, above the clear and very nice trebles and mids that spread out the soundstage beautifully.“
“I love the design, it really looked great in my living room.“
“For a system of this quality, its a very reasonable price.“
The German trendsetter in consumer electronics HEIMKINO has tested CANVAS HiFi and has no doubts
“The Canvas sound system impresses right from the start. At no point do you get the impression that you are sitting in front of a soundbar that is limited in its capabilities”
“A grandiose idea that you can only experience with full-sized HiFi floor standing speakers of the better kind”
“Canvas HiFi does pretty much everything right.”
CANVAS HiFi gets 5 out of 5 stars from HiFi Choice
“When is a soundbar so much more than a soundbar? When it’s from Canvas HiFi”
“It delivers music with an authority and scale that’s far beyond rivals”
“its bass performance is class leading”
“it will happily take on all duties, thanks to a focused, full-range, largescale sound that works brilliantly with both music and movies.”
“To paraphrase Crocodile Dundee: That’s not a soundbar… this is a soundbar”
CANVAS HiFi is voted best soundbar of the year.
The Nordic region's largest consumer electronics magazine Lyd og Billede has, after thorough testing, voted CANVAS HiFi the best soundbar of the year 2024-2025, Ultra High-end.
“Canvas HiFi challenges traditional categories with its combination of speaker, soundbar and furniture - all in one product. And the sound is impressive.“
“The Canvas HiFi 65’ is a truly impressive product that delivers high sound quality in a stylish and functional package. It's perfect for those who want powerful hi-fi quality in their TV room without having to fill it with large speakers.“
CANVAS HiFi wins an AV Forums Editor's Choice Awards for the best Hi-Fi products.
“The Editor’s Choice Awards celebrate the best products of the year. They are the items we think stand head and shoulders above the rest.”
“For people looking for a solution that delivers excellent performance without dominating the space it's in the CANVAS is a well engineered and beautifully realised solution that adds to the idea that great audio is now available in a way that works around your needs rather than making you work for it.”
CANVAS HiFi is specially recommended by the Nordic region's largest consumer electronics magazine after extensive testing.
“The Canvas HiFi 65’ is a fascinating product that challenges the way we think about hi-fi and home cinema. Is it a soundbar, a speaker or a piece of furniture? The answer is that it is all of these things at once.“
“Almost enough to bring a little tear to the corner of your eye. It's so beautiful! Every TV suddenly looks like a piece of high-end furniture!“
“It's when the music starts playing that the Canvas HiFi 65’ really shows what it's made of. Even before the room correction is done, everything sounds rich and big. Dialogue in particular seems much bigger and more dynamic than on any other TV I've heard. It's more resolved and more ‘hi-fi’ than from a regular soundbar, whether it's Sonos, Samsung or Sony. Everything is in place here.“
“The speaker masterfully separates between instruments and vocals in music, and dialogue in movies and TV shows is clear as day. Even the smallest nuances come through.“
“Particularly impressive is the low volume performance, where many competitors lose character and detail. That doesn't happen with Canvas.“
“The effect is especially impressive with film sound, where BACCH 3D technology helps create a convincing surround effect without the need for separate rear speakers.“
Watch the video to hear what one of the world's most recognized tech journalists, Andrew Robinson, says about the CANVAS in his in-depth critical review
“This is one of the most stylish and simply comprehensive plug-and-play lifestyle home theaters that I think I have ever seen.”
– Andrew Robinson
Andrew Robinson and Kristi Wright discuss the transition of the hi-fi industry from traditional to more innovative, design-friendly solutions in their Unplugged episode on the CANVAS HiFi.
“People are finally ready to admit that they want something that not only sounds good but looks good.” – Kristi Wright
“I love this product! CANVAS you did good, can't wait to see what you do next.” – Andrew Robinson
One of France's largest YouTube channels for HiFi and home cinema testing, Benji TV, tested CANVAS HiFi for a month.
“Really, I've never seen this on a soundbar, we've never seen anything that reaches this level. It's a wierd trick for the brain.“
“It's more natural, it's more real, you actually feel the acoustic power, the pressure of it, and the scene comes alive.“
“Yes, it really works. It's almost like a 360 degree effect. You can hear the guy talking to you all the way around.“
“The strong point of CANVAS is that you gain closeness with the sound, it touches us more.“
“It's beautiful, good integration system, everything is quality, good finish, very high-level sound quality with good sound pressure.“
CANVAS HiFi wins best product EISA Award 2024-2025
The Expert Imaging and Sound Association is a collaboration between 58 of the most respected international specialist CE magazines, websites and journalists, all delivering regular and independent technical reviews on new products while embracing the full sphere of consumer electronics.
Contributing members now extend beyond Europe to over 30 countries, including the USA, Canada, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong and India, pooling their experience as part of one or more of EISA’s Expert Groups where both the "Home Theater Audio" expert group and the "HiFi" expert group have voted CANVAS HiFi as the best Premium Soundbar.
What HiFi? - Our favourite products from this year’s IFA
“ a surprisingly suave solution to an all-in-one screen and sound system.”
“ clear, punchy sound with bone-rattling bass in both the stereo and 3D surround”
“ If the Sennheiser Ambeo Max is the notion of a soundbar turned up to eleven, then consider this turning it up to 100.
”Embraces design as an important and co-equal priority to a quality home”
“Creates an almost literal art canvas that adds beauty to any space it’s in.”
“a stunning HiFi sound system that puts audio in its proper place”
“a beautiful HiFi sound system that perfectly matches your beautiful TV”
Canvas HiFi Speaker System Review - AWARD
“It looks amazing and sounds even better"
“Exceptional audio performance"
“An impressively wide and immersive soundstage reproduced with stunning clarity and detail"
“Excellent build quality"
“It comes highly recommended"
CANVAS evaluated by The Art of Living, a premium Dutch and Belgian magazine dedicated to luxury living.
“The Perfect Fusion of Design and Sound.”
“The ideal way to integrate high-quality sound into your interior without compromising on style.”
“Visually appealing, making them a stunning addition to your interior without sacrificing audio quality.”
“It adapts effortlessly to any space, whether your style is minimalist, industrial, or classic.”
“CANVAS HiFi not only offers top-tier technology but also serves as an aesthetic addition to your home.”
Home Cinema Choice Highly Recommended
“Canvas has brought its talents to movies, regular TV watching and music”
“Dialogue handling is excellent; voices sound lifelike and distinct, and are well projected.”
“easy emotional involvement with whatever you're watching”
“Canvas actually bought a lump to my throat, such was the energy and musicality given to the film's”
“This is a soundbar made for jump scares.”
Detailed review after testing from HiFi Video Test
“CANVAS is a wolf in sheep’s Clothing”
“360 Reality Audio or Dolby Atmos on stereoids”
“Everything is correclty situated in a threedimensional space”
“Not only a very special soundbar, also a full-fledged hi-fi system!”
“Quality and convenience in optimal balance”
Denmark's largest IT news and technology site has tested CANVAS HiFi
“A very large soundbar, which is both beautifully processed and made according to all the rules of sound art, sets the bar for what you can expect from a soundbar in the high-end class.“
“There is a juice and power, as well as upper bass and midrange, the likes of which you have rarely heard - other than from large surround systems.“
“Voices have fullness, weight and clarity, and when there is surround sound, it comes out in the room to that extent.“
“I am mildly impressed by the bass, which is both powerful and airy. You don't need to consider an external subwoofer.“
“The price is on the high end, but in my view it is fully justified when you include the high quality in everything from materials to sound quality.“
Home Theater Review's first impressions
“As tech enthusiasts, audiophiles, and lovers of elegant design, we couldn't be more excited”
“The bass response, despite the system's compact size, was simply unbelievable.”
“It was an impressive auditory experience, with sound coming from all directions, creating a truly immersive sensation.”
“A level of sound quality that was once reserved for dedicated HiFi sound systems”
“CANVAS HiFi is a game-changer that deserves a spot in your home.”
AVForums with first impressions
“It actually does what they say it's going to do”
“A really wide detailed soundstage”
“Really nice prominent bass performance, no distortion”
“It gives you the full sound quality for watching movies”
“It certainly really impressed me”
“We’ve heard it.”
“Bass reproduction is deep.”
“The soundstage is surprisingly large.”
“Balanced and clear reproduction that you don’t find in a normal soundbar.”
"CANVAS Unveils Second-Gen Designer External TV Sound Systems - And This Time They’re Not Just For LG OLEDs"
A soundbar compatible with all brands
”CANVAS HiFi redefines the audio experience with a unique soundbar.”
“It transforms every living room into a true high-end audiovisual center.”
“BACCH-3D system deliver immersive surround sound.”
“equipped with the latest streaming and acoustic correction technologies.”
“Developed for lovers of high-quality sound.”
“Eliminates the need for additional subwoofers or satellites.”
"It's a highly advanced music system"
"Massive soundstage with outstanding musicality and tight bass response"
"Excellent clarity and separation with BACCH 3D processing"
"Outstanding flexibility in terms of sources"
"Looks fantastic, sounds even better"
"CANVAS, a powerful HiFi speaker for TV and music, launches today worldwide. It’s compatible with all TV brands and models and features both fabric and wood fronts."
"Genuine and high-quality alternative to those existing home cinema or Hi-Fi audio solutions"
"This unusual HiFi-oriented soundbar can connect to our Smart TV and promises cinema sound without an external subwoofer."
”My god it works, it’s fantastic!”
AVForums Podcast: About CANVAS HiFi
Presented by Phil Hinton with Julian Scott, Ian Collen and Andy Bassett.
Phil from AVForums was at CES 2024 in Las Vegas. He got to see and experience CANVAS HiFi.
"CANVAS HiFi packs style and sound in a high-end all-in-one speaker. Don't call it a soundbar."
"CANVAS 2nd generation stylish HiFi TV speaker delivers premium sound, room correction, and much more."
"BACCH 3D standard, a rare and much more expensive room-calibrated virtual surround standard that most HiFi journalists find extremely convincing."
“We’ve heard it.”
“Highly impressive.”
“The acoustic scene extends far beyond the width of the system and stands three-dimensionally in the room.”
“CANVAS HiFi has revolutionized the quality of sound”
"This unusual HiFi-oriented soundbar can connect to our Smart TV and promises cinema sound without an external subwoofer."
"A unique alternative to traditional soundbars, combining high-quality sound with beautiful design."
"This system combines high-quality sound with Danish design as an alternative to conventional soundbars."
First Impressions:
“Digital wizardry at work, in the form of an algorithm called BACCH 3D”
“The effect looked quite convincing, both on music and film material”
”CANVAS HiFi pushes the boundaries of home theater and audio streaming with an innovative soundbar. It adapts to all televisions, regardless of their brand. With its sleek, Scandinavian-inspired design, customizable faceplates, and BACCH-3D system deliver immersive surround sound.”
"HiFi sound in the living room: Laust Nielsen will disrupt the market worldwide from today"
"Fills a gap in the market with very high-quality hi-fi sound that can handle everything you need in the living room."
"Sold out after only one week."
"Will steal many of the customers who would normally buy the biggest and most expensive soundbar"
"Ever since CANVAS arrived, the home has become a theater."
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