Western Electric from 1935 at High End Munich 2025: 90 years of history delivering an extraordinary sound

An unforgettable listening experience with a 1935 Western Electric horn system. Originally designed to sound the grand cinema halls, this historic masterpiece of audio engineering delivers an absolutely breathtaking realism.
From the very first notes, the illusion is complete: a full symphony orchestra or choir seems to materialize right in front of the listener. Every voice, every instrument takes shape with a physical presence, precision, and emotion that defy both time and modern technology.
It’s an extraordinary sonic journey, made possible by the intact magic of this legendary system.

Munich’s High End is one of the few places in the world where you can witness such a demonstration, where living history comes close to acoustic perfection.

Here is the album reference featuring the choirs, which you can use to test your system’s ability to distinguish as many different voices as possible : Cantate Domino (ref ATR 002), LP Promo used for the demo.

I’ll be reviewing this album in the near future, including digital versions (SACD, Hi-res…), with a focus on the track containing the choir heard on the HighEnd Munich Show.