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JVC EXOFIELD Personal Home Theater System Delivers Multichannel Sound Via Headphones
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JVC EXOFIELD Personal Home Theater System Delivers Multichannel Sound Via Headphones

JVC announced a personal wireless home theater system that delivers a full, multichannel soundfield when using headphones. The JVC XP-EXT1 uses JVC's proprietary EXOFIELD out-of-head localization sound field processing technology to allow headphone users to experience the full effect of multichannel sound sources, including immersive 7.1.4 channel sound, Dolby Atmos and DTS:X. What's more, the soundfield is optimized for each listener and listening environment to ensure the most realistic and immersive experience possible.
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Dirac Unveils Digital Audio Solution and Mobile App for Headphones at CES 2020
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Dirac Unveils Digital Audio Solution and Mobile App for Headphones at CES 2020

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac announced the debut of a new digital audio solution for smartphones and other mobile devices. What can be described for now as a powerful audio enhancer implemented on a mobile app, applies headphone specific profiles, intended to “set a new standard in sound across all headphones.” For now, Dirac is tying the promotion of this new processing solution with feedback received directly from acclaimed DJs and music producers, which praise the solution as “the best way to experience the richness and energy of studio sound through any headphones.”
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Jabra Unveils Improved Elite Active 75t True Wireless Earbuds Made-for-Active Lifestyles
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Jabra Unveils Improved Elite Active 75t True Wireless Earbuds Made-for-Active Lifestyles

At CES 2020, Jabra unveiled the Elite Active 75t true wireless earbuds, the active lifestyle edition of the recently announced Elite 75t true wireless earbuds. Taking advantage of the ultra-low-power Qualcomm QCC5126 Bluetooth audio SoC from Qualcomm Technologies, the Jabra Elite Active 75t is 22 percent smaller and boasts an 89 percent increase in battery life from its predecessor, the Elite Active 65t. The earbuds are built with a durable coating for dust and sweat resistance and are IP57 rated, making them waterproof.
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JBL Introduces L82 Classic Bookshelf Loudspeakers at CES 2020
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JBL Introduces L82 Classic Bookshelf Loudspeakers at CES 2020

Harman International, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, introduced the JBL L82 Classic, a modern bookshelf version of the all-time best-selling JBL L100 loudspeaker. As with the legendary L100 3-way bookshelf loudspeaker released in 1970, itself a consumer version of the popular JBL 4310 Pro Studio Monitor, the new L82 Classic follows on the heels of a long line of industry-leading success.
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NAD Unveils Masters M33 BluOS Streaming DAC Amplifier Featuring Purifi’s Ultra-Quiet Amplification Technology
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NAD Unveils Masters M33 BluOS Streaming DAC Amplifier Featuring Purifi’s Ultra-Quiet Amplification Technology

NAD Electronics is previewing another exciting Masters Series release at CES 2020! The M33 is a BluOS enabled DAC/amplifier that will also be the brand's first product to feature Purifi Audio's new amplification technology. In its simplest form, the NAD M33 is an ultra-high-performance 200W amplifier that can serve as the heart of a reference whole-home system. For the brand, this will be its new flagship model, featuring BluOS multiroom streaming, Gorilla Glass touchscreen controls, 32-bit ESS Sabre DAC, full MQA decoding, and Dirac Room Correction.
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Klipsch to Debut Series of Smart and Active Noise Cancelling TWS Earbuds and Headphones at CES 2020
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Klipsch to Debut Series of Smart and Active Noise Cancelling TWS Earbuds and Headphones at CES 2020

Klipsch announced that it will showcase a new lineup of true wireless and over-ear headphones with active noise cancelling (ANC) technology at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2020. All five highly anticipated Klipsch headphones deliver quality sound, seamless connectivity and advanced functionality for people on the go. At CES 2020, Klipsch will also debut a new headphone series created in association with automotive sports brand McLaren Racing.
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PreSonus Announces New StudioLive ARc USB-C Audio Interfaces and Mixers Range
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PreSonus Announces New StudioLive ARc USB-C Audio Interfaces and Mixers Range

PreSonus announced its new StudioLive ARc mixer series, combining a multi-channel 24-bit, 96 kHz, USB-C compatible, USB 2.0 audio interface with an analog mixer front-end, to create a hybrid design that simplifies recording and mixing using a single intuitive console. Featuring newly designed high-headroom analog circuits, along with the company’s high-gain XMAX Class A mic preamps, the new StudioLive ARc audio interface mixers fulfill the needs of both modern musicians and content creators.
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Mighty Announces Launch of Amazon Music for Mighty Vibe Streaming Music Players
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Mighty Announces Launch of Amazon Music for Mighty Vibe Streaming Music Players

The latest trend on digital audio players (DAPs) is now called SMP's, for streaming music players, or compact devices directly connected to specific streaming services, allowing users to listen to their music without having to tie up a smartphone, and not depend upon an Internet connection. After successfully launching its Mighty range of streaming music players with Spotify support, California-based Mighty Audio now announced the launch of Amazon Music as an additional option.
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Sound As Bad As a Cassette with this New Plug-in from Wavesfactory
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Sound As Bad As a Cassette with this New Plug-in from Wavesfactory

Wavesfactory, a creative Spanish developer of software audio tools, has announced Cassette, an audio plug-in that faithfully emulates the sound of vintage cassette tapes and decks in excruciating detail. According to the company, the plug-in has been carefully modeled after exhaustive analysis of audio examples recorded into real tapes, allowing anyone to obtain the same awful sound and unpredictable behavior of the original media. For whatever that might be worth.
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Audio-Technica to Feature Its Truly Wireless ATH-CKS5TW and ATH-CK3TW Headphones at CES 2020
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Audio-Technica to Feature Its Truly Wireless ATH-CKS5TW and ATH-CK3TW Headphones at CES 2020

At CES 2020 Audio-Technica will be exhibiting its latest ATH-CKS5TW and its ATH-CK3TW truly wireless in-ear headphones, which combine compact, lightweight designs, long-lasting battery life, Bluetooth 5 wireless technology and outstanding audio quality. The ATH-CKS5TW and ATH-CK3TW both feature an Auto Power On/Off feature that automatically turns the headphones on and connects to a paired smartphone, portable digital audio player or other compatible device when they’re removed from their case.
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