A look back at the 2026 PAVS Awards

The 2026 Paris Audio Video Show launched the PAVS Awards this year. Design, technological innovations, French manufacturing, and audio and visual experiences: nine awards were presented during the trade fair. From Philips to FiiO, including Jamo, TCL, and Klipsch, here’s a look back at the winners of this first edition.

The very first edition at the Paris Audio Video Show

Held on Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, 2026, at the Palais des Congrès in Paris, the Paris Audio Video Show hosted a new awards ceremony this year. The PAVS Awards recognise the best equipment showcased at the show as well as visitors’ favourite booth, with categories dedicated to both audio and video.

A jury composed of four journalists from the audiovisual industry selected the winners in eight categories. The ninth award, for best booth, was determined by public vote throughout the show. The awards were presented on Sunday evening during the exhibitors’ reception.

Philips OLED911 and Jamo Concert Element honoured for their design

Philips OLED911 Series

The “Design: Image” award goes to the Philips OLED911 TV series. Models in this series combine a 4K Tandem WOLED panel with the P5 AI processor to deliver deep blacks, nuanced colours, and a detailed picture, with support for Dolby Vision and HDR10+. The metal frame and stand of these TVs add an elegant touch to the design, while the four-sided Ambilight system extends the colours from the screen onto the wall for a more immersive experience.

Jamo Concert Element range

In the audio category, the jury selected the Jamo Concert Element series. Designed in collaboration with the Danish design studio HarritSørensen, this series emphasises discreet integration into contemporary interiors. The brand sees this as the purest expression of its approach to Danish functional design. This new range includes the Concert Element 50 bookshelf speaker, the Concert Element 70 and Concert Element 90 floorstanding speakers, and the Concert Element SW10 subwoofer.

Awol and FiiO recognised for technological innovation

Awol LuxVision projector

The Awol Luxvision projector received the “Technological Innovation: Image” award. With 6,000 ISO lumens, 120 Hz 4K UHD projection, and an ultra-short-throw lens, this model delivers a very large image of up to 200 inches from a short distance. Compatible with Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and IMAX Enhanced, it features a dynamic iris to enhance contrast and colour gradations. The integration of Google TV and VRR and ALLM gaming features round out this projector, designed for movies, sports, and video games on a big screen.

FiiO DM15 R2R portable CD player

In the audio world, the award for technological innovation went to the FiiO DM15 R2R portable CD player. With this model, the Chinese brand offers a player that is equally at home on the go or in a home audio setup. It combines a high-precision playback mechanism with a 24-bit passive R2R DAC and a headphone amplifier featuring a high power reserve. Versatile and equipped with a full range of connectivity options, it can be connected to a hi-fi system, and its two power modes support both portable and desktop use. Furthermore, support for high-resolution files expands its capabilities beyond just CD playback.

Blam Tenor Tower: the “Made in France” award

The Blam Tenor Tower floorstanding speaker received the “Made in France” award, which honours French manufacturing. Founded in 2013 in Saint-Étienne by Guy Bonneville, BLAM was born out of a passion for music and high-quality sound. The Tenor Tower speakers are equipped with soft-dome tweeters that combine a 30 mm voice coil, ferrofluid, and a neodymium motor. They are housed in 165 mm horns that allow for precise control of the high frequencies’ directivity. The basalt composite cones of the midbass driver and the bass-reflex design with a laminar port contribute to the depth of the bass. The system delivers a wide soundstage, ideal for large spaces.

Genelec 8380A: the best immersive experience

The “Best Immersive Experience” award was given to the Genelec 8380A speaker. The latter is a three-way active model designed for professional studios and demanding listening environments. It combines a 15″ woofer with a coaxial driver designed to stabilise the soundstage across a wide area. Smart Active Monitoring technology and GLM calibration allow its sound reproduction to be adapted to the room’s acoustics. Manufactured in Finland, this speaker combines power, spatial precision, and flexible integration.

The jury’s favourites

Atoll IN800 Evolution and Diptyque DP170: an award-winning pairing

The jury’s favourite in the audio category went to the Atoll IN800 Evolution and Diptyque DP170 duo. Atoll’s ultimate integrated amplifier, the IN800 Evolution, features differential-structured electronic stages designed to deliver substantial power reserves. Its construction combines an elegant 2 mm-thick steel chassis with a 12 mm-thick aluminium front panel that is brushed, micro-beaded, and anodised. The lateral heat sinks, machined from solid aluminium, absorb vibrations and ensure optimal heat dissipation.

The Diptyque DP170 speakers, meanwhile, combine two 3,510 cm² PPBM midbass cartridges with a 90 cm isodynamic ribbon midrange and tweeter assembly equipped with neodymium magnets. Their sandwich construction aims to stiffen the panels and reduce resonance, thereby minimising sound colouration. Furthermore, they are handcrafted in the brand’s French workshops.

TCL 115RM9L: the jury’s favourite TV

In the display category, the jury selected the TCL 115RM9L TV. This extraordinary model features a 115-inch (292 cm) 4K screen. Its WHVA 2.0 Ultra panel is paired with an RGB Mini LED backlight featuring 16,848 control zones, with a claimed HDR brightness of up to 9,000 nits, while the TSR AiPQ processor ensures a consistent picture across the entire screen. This exceptionally feature-rich large-format TV also includes a Bang & Olufsen audio system, Google TV, and FreeSync Premium Pro technology for video games.

Klipsch: voted best booth by visitors

The public also had a say during this first edition of the PAVS Awards. Invited to vote throughout the show, visitors awarded the prize for best booth to Klipsch.

Shared with Onkyo, this booth celebrated the 80th anniversary of both brands. For the occasion, the demonstration area was designed in the style of an audiophile bar, with a festive atmosphere and a focus on music and sharing. The design drew inspiration in particular from Japanese kissaten and 1970s New York loft parties. Among the models on display were the Klipschorn 80th Anniversary speakers, Klipsch OJAS kO-R2 speakers, and Klipsch Rebellion speakers.

In summary

With this first edition of the PAVS Awards, the Paris Audio Video Show celebrates the diversity of the hi-fi and home theatre worlds. From portable CD players to XXL TVs, speakers, and projectors, this list of winners offers a final look at the discoveries made by visitors to the show’s highlights. Finally, the award presented to the Klipsch booth serves as a reminder that the joy of listening and sharing music with others remains at the heart of this event.