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December 2, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Rotel Launches All-in-One Integrated Amplifier, DAC and Network Streamer

Sooner or later, even the most traditional hifi component manufacturers realize some users simply want a decent quality music source to connect to good quality speakers, and no fuss. Even Japanese brand Rotel acknowledges the need to offer an updated design that could serve this market, with room to grow. The result is the S14 Integrated Network Streamer, which is a nice integrated amplifier with a color display, offering discerning listeners a high-performance way to access and enjoy online music with ease.

November 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Grado GW100x Wireless Open-Back Headphones with Superior Bluetooth Performance Now Available

Grado's first wireless headphones become even better. Following the announcement of the renewed Wireless headphones featuring fourth generation X series drivers, earlier in 2022, Grado now launched the GW100x Bluetooth open-back headphones – the third model in its wireless series. The GW100 is an unusual open-back Bluetooth model, combining the new X series driver design with a Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.2 wireless module with aptX Adaptive, and improved 46-hour battery life.

November 2, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Debuts ATH-WB2022 High-End Wireless Headphones

In celebration of its 60th anniversary as one of the world's foremost manufacturers of high-fidelity audio products, Audio-Technica announced the introduction of its ATH-WB2022 wireless wooden headphones. The limited-edition ATH-WB2022, crafted from layered woods, is touted as the finest Bluetooth headphone ever created by Audio-Technica. The ATH-WB2022 supports up to 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution music listening, and features the world’s first completely balanced audio output system for wireless headphones.

October 25, 2022 by Joao Martins

Jabra Unveils Evolve2 Buds Professional ANC True Wireless Earbuds Engineered for Hybrid and Remote Working

Jabra launched the Jabra Evolve2 Buds, the newest product in Jabra's Evolve series. With lessons learned from the pandemic and remote work, the new Evolve2 Buds are truly designed as "earbuds for professionals" featuring Jabra MultiSensor Voice and Advanced Bluetooth multipoint connectivity. And once again, the solution was to bundle USB dongles to avoid Bluetooth unreliability, obtaining a longer range solution certified for virtual meeting applications including Microsoft Teams and Zoom.

October 13, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Beyerdynamic Introduces Second Generation Xelento Remote and Xelento Wireless Earphones

Beyerdynamic unveiled a new generation of its flagship Xelento remote and Xelento wireless in-ear headphones. Handcrafted at Beyerdynamic’s Heilbronn, Germany headquarters, the new designs are outmatched only by the attention to sound detail, spatiality, and depth, according to the company. Custom sound personalization, sweat and water resistance, and a range of output connections make Xelento a perfect partner for travel, leisure, and everything in between.

October 4, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Unveils Bathys High-End Bluetooth and ANC Headphones

Short after the introduction of its flagship Focal Utopia 2022 Edition, Focal presents Bathys, its first wireless headphones with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Benefiting from the brand’s savoir-faire in sound and high-end headphones prowess, Bathys delivers a pure hi-fi sound via Bluetooth 5.1 with multipoint or wired connection thanks to its USB-DAC mode. The headphones use premium Focal drivers made in France, featuring a sophisticated design with high-grade materials and over 30 hours of battery life.

September 27, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Expands Connect Line With True Wireless Earbuds  Engineered for Remote Work

Focused on the ultimate technology for personal sound and office solutions, Jabra announced the Jabra Connect 5t as the third product in Jabra’s Connect series. Based on the recent Elite 5 model, the new Jabra Connect 5t boasts 6-mic call technology, Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Bluetooth Multipoint connection, Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair, and wireless charging. Most importantly, the earbuds are designed for all-day comfort and to help users work from anywhere.

September 2, 2022 by Joao Martins

Jabra Introduces Mainstream Elite 5 True Wireless Earbuds

Among the many products introduced in the true wireless earbuds category at IFA 2022, GN stands out with the Jabra Elite 5 announcement. The newest addition to Jabra’s TWS earbuds lineup, the Elite 5 are engineered to provide advanced features for both phone calls and audio listening, at a consumer-friendly price of $149.99. Key features include hybrid Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) powered by a Qualcomm QCC3050 Bluetooth SoC, 6 microphones with wind noise suppression and powerful 6mm drivers with AAC and aptX Bluetooth support.

August 31, 2022 by Joao Martins

Bang & Olufsen Raises the Bar With Beosound Theatre

Crafted with the ambition to be the world’s most powerful and immersive soundbar, Danish audio brand Bang & Olufsen announced Beosound Theatre at IFA 2022. This meticulously crafted high-end soundbar delivers the power of a home cinema and an all in one sound system with the brand's traditional refinement. Also, as Bang & Olufsen reinforces, it is a soundbar designed to be updated instead of replaced, with software that can evolve over time to bring new features.

June 29, 2022 by Joao Martins

Bowers & Wilkins Introduces Px7 S2 Over-Ear Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins, the renowned British hifi audio brand, launched the new Px7 S2 active noise cancelling wireless headphones, an updated design that reflects advancements achieved over the past two years in the category. Leveraging the most advanced Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.0 platform with aptX Adaptive, the Px7 S2 adds all new drivers fine-tuned for high-resolution audio, in a refined design that is lower in weight and even more comfortable.

Rotel Launches All-in-One Integrated Amplifier, DAC and Network Streamer

Grado GW100x Wireless Open-Back Headphones with Superior Bluetooth Performance Now Available

Audio-Technica Debuts ATH-WB2022 High-End Wireless Headphones

Jabra Unveils Evolve2 Buds Professional ANC True Wireless Earbuds Engineered for Hybrid and Remote Working

Beyerdynamic Introduces Second Generation Xelento Remote and Xelento Wireless Earphones

Focal Unveils Bathys High-End Bluetooth and ANC Headphones

Jabra Expands Connect Line With True Wireless Earbuds Engineered for Remote Work

Jabra Introduces Mainstream Elite 5 True Wireless Earbuds

Bang & Olufsen Raises the Bar With Beosound Theatre

Bowers & Wilkins Introduces Px7 S2 Over-Ear Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Jabra Expands Connect Line With True Wireless Earbuds  Engineered for Remote Work