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Audio-Technica Launches ATH-M50xRD Red-and-Gold Version of its Professional Monitor Headphones
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Audio-Technica Launches ATH-M50xRD Red-and-Gold Version of its Professional Monitor Headphones

Audio-Technica unveiled the ATH-M50xRD Professional Monitor Headphones, a limited-edition red-and-gold version of A-T’s popular ATH-M50x and part of A-T’s M-Series line of headphones at the 143rd International AES convention in New York. The limited-edition ATH-M50xRD is now shipping and it must be said that this is indeed an appealing product, combining the quality features of one of the most popular reference headphones in the market with a unique finish that makes it stand-out.
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HK Audio Expands Lucas Nano Family of Portable PA Systems
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HK Audio Expands Lucas Nano Family of Portable PA Systems

German brand HK Audio has introduced the new generation of its bestselling Lucas Nano family of portable, high-performance stereo PA systems: new for November 2017 are the Lucas Nano 302, Lucas Nano 305 FX and Lucas Nano 605 FX, joining the already available 608i and 602 models. These are small and compact sound reinforcement solutions that sound really good and are incredible versatile, and the new models just expand the more affordable options.
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Urbanears Introduces Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphone with 30+ Hours of Wireless Playtime
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Urbanears Introduces Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphone with 30+ Hours of Wireless Playtime

For users looking for a simple to use and stylish solution to cut the cord, Swedish brand Urbanears just announced its Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphones, combining the minimalist but elegant design of the original Plattan model, with 30+ hours of wireless playtime. For just $99 USD and available in 5 colors, the Plattan 2 Bluetooth on-ear headphone offers enhanced sound, built-in mic, and ergonomic fit, in a collapsible design, with a simple control knob for navigation.
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McIntosh Launches its Most Powerful Single-Chassis Monoblock Amplifier
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McIntosh Launches its Most Powerful Single-Chassis Monoblock Amplifier

1,200 watts, 71kg, and $12,500 USD. The new MC1.25KW Quad Balanced Power Amplifier is one of McIntosh’s most advanced amplifiers to date, and the brand’s most powerful single-chassis monoblock amplifier, redesigned from top to bottom. It directly replaces its predecessor, the MC1.2KW and offers 1,200 watts of pure power into a single channel with a nearly imperceptible distortion (0.005%).
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B&O PLAY Announces Beoplay M3, the Most Compact Member of its Wireless Home Speaker Family
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B&O PLAY Announces Beoplay M3, the Most Compact Member of its Wireless Home Speaker Family

Powerful on its own, and even more impressive in combination with the range of multiroom speakers from B&O PLAY and Bang & Olufsen, Beoplay M3 is designed by award-winning Cecilie Manz and finely tuned by Bang & Olufsen acoustic engineers to deliver a flexible and immersive listening experience in the modern home. The M3 features custom designed drivers, advanced digital signal processing, Chromecast Built-in and is ready for Apple AirPlay 2.
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Introducing Exponential Audio Advanced Surround Reverbs With 3D Option
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Introducing Exponential Audio Advanced Surround Reverbs With 3D Option

Exponential Audio from Salt Lake City, UT, the company behind software plug-ins such as NIMBUS, R4 and PhoenixVerb, announced two brand new surround reverb plug-ins called Stratus and Symphony. The new reverbs address both an opportunity and a challenge - the ability to be more creative than ever before with post sound now offering new surround formats and yet the ongoing debate about intelligibility.
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GRAS Sound & Vibration Announces High Resolution Ear Simulator for Reliable Measurements of Headphones and Earphones up to 20 kHz
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GRAS Sound & Vibration Announces High Resolution Ear Simulator for Reliable Measurements of Headphones and Earphones up to 20 kHz

GRAS Sound & Vibration, the world-renowned manufacturer of high quality measurement microphones and related acoustic equipment, announced the availability of a new, High Resolution Ear Simulator designed specifically to meet the need for reliable and repeatable measurements of personal audio devices at high frequencies. An ideal solution for development of in-ear as well as supra- and circumaural headphones.
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Ultrasone Presents Edition 15 Open Reference Headphones with new GTC Drivers
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Ultrasone Presents Edition 15 Open Reference Headphones with new GTC Drivers

The Edition 15 sees Ultrasone expanding its product range with a set of top-class open reference headphones. GTC driver technology is a completely new development from the Bavarian company, and these are also the first open headphones to feature S-LogicEX technology. With high-quality materials such as American cherry wood for the ear cups, Merino leather for the headband and ear cushions with microvelour, the Edition 15 headphones also have a premium look and feel to match their high-end sound.
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Allen & Heath Launches New 96kHz SQ Digital Mixer Series
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Allen & Heath Launches New 96kHz SQ Digital Mixer Series

Allen & Heath has unveiled its new 96kHz SQ series of digital mixers for live sound, AV and installation. With sound reinforcement systems from major brands now targeting very high fidelity levels, felt in particular in some of the most prestigious auditoriums and installations, live sound is shifting to 96kHz sampling rates, allowing for a new level of precision in dynamics processing. Allen & Heath responds to this market evolution with two new live sound digital mixers in its SQ Series.
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miniDSP Announces "EARS" Earphone Audio Response System Calibrated Test Jig for Headphone Measurements
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miniDSP Announces "EARS" Earphone Audio Response System Calibrated Test Jig for Headphone Measurements

Those amazing minds at miniDSP never cease to surprise us. Now miniDSP has turned its attention to the headphone market and introduced "EARS", an Earphone Audio Response System calibrated test jig for headphone measurements. Basically, a plug&play USB audio streaming device, featuring dual low noise calibrated mics with interchangeable silicon ears. Add the new miniDSP HA-DSP DSP headphone amplifier, and users have an accurate way to tune headphones to perfection.
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