All items tagged with Adaptive ANC (51)
Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Cancellation Headphones Revealed. What Changed Three Years Later?
May 16, 2025 by Joao Martins

Sony WH-1000XM6 Noise Cancellation Headphones Revealed. What Changed Three Years Later?

In May 2022, Sony launched the WH-1000XM5 wireless headphones, which immediately reclaimed the position as a market reference in active noise cancelling headphones and personal audio. Three years later, the new WH-1000XM6 model, powered by next-gen processors, 12 microphones, and intelligent algorithms, combines the best noise canceling into a new seamless, foldable design. This time, guided by world-renowned mastering audio engineers, Sony expects the WH-1000XM6 headphones to set a new standard for music lovers, travelers, and music professionals.
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New JBL Tour ONE M3 Headphones with Smart Transmitter Herald the Dawn of Consumer Awareness for Auracast
April 25, 2025 by Joao Martins

New JBL Tour ONE M3 Headphones with Smart Transmitter Herald the Dawn of Consumer Awareness for Auracast

Unveiled at CES 2025 and discreetly launched into the market in April 2025, the new JBL Tour ONE M3 headphones are touted as the most feature-rich, high-performance noise-cancelling model from the brand. But what truly sets it apart is the inclusion of the Smart Audio Transmitter, which effectively becomes a smart way for Harman to generate consumer awareness for the possibilities of Auracast wireless audio sharing.
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Intelligent Audio is Changing Everything!
April 23, 2025 by Ivan Knez

Intelligent Audio is Changing Everything!

In both enterprise and consumer audio, a profound transformation is underway. Devices that once passively transmitted sound are now becoming intelligent, adaptive, and context-aware. Apple’s latest AirPods 4, with their AI-enhanced features, have elevated mainstream awareness of what premium audio can feel like — personalized, immersive, and effortless.
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Edifier Announces LolliClip Open-Ear True Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds
February 21, 2025 by Joao Martins

Edifier Announces LolliClip Open-Ear True Wireless Noise-Cancelling Earbuds

Edifier announced LolliClip, a bold new open-ear design that the company claims is able to offer effective adaptive active noise cancellation to block out unwanted noise. The interchangeable true wireless earbuds feature an innovative ear-clip design that enhances compatibility, providing a comfortable and secure fit. Edifier also added other premium features to the LolliClip, including spatial audio with head-tracking, and Hi-Res Wireless Audio.
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R&D Stories: Pushing the Boundaries of Active Noise Cancellation
January 29, 2025 by Stefan Liebich and Johannes Fabry

R&D Stories: Pushing the Boundaries of Active Noise Cancellation

Detailing a different perspective on signal processing, Stefan Liebich and Johannes Fabry bring us the story of how Elevear is exploring what is possible with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Offering a great overview about how signal processing works for ANC and transparency in true wireless earbuds, the two Elevear technical minds share their perspective on how the technology roadmap is taking us in exciting directions.
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Cleer Audio Announces Hideaki Yamaguchi (Yama) as CEO
December 18, 2024 by Joao Martins

Cleer Audio Announces Hideaki Yamaguchi (Yama) as CEO

Cleer Audio, the US-based headphones and smart speaker brand, announced the appointment of Hideaki Yamaguchi (Yama) as its new CEO effective immediately. A product management, marketing and supply chain specialist who previously worked in Sony's consumer division and Logitech, Yamaguchi brings Cleer Audio a wealth of experience with his extensive background in consumer electronics. He replaces Patrick Huang who left the company earlier in the year.
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Bang & Olufsen Announces Beoplay Eleven Premium True Wireless Earbuds
November 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

Bang & Olufsen Announces Beoplay Eleven Premium True Wireless Earbuds

Bang & Olufsen announced the new Beoplay Eleven earbuds, which the Danish company says use its best ANC implementation to date. An evolution of the brand's Beoplay EX earbuds, the new Beoplay Eleven updates the ANC and Transparency Mode with the latest technology and six upgraded microphones. Retailing for $499 USD and introducing replaceable batteries that last up to eight hours in a single charge, the Beoplay Eleven earbuds are a bold new lifestyle option from Bang & Olufsen.
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Exploring AirPods 4 ANC: This Changes Everything
September 26, 2024 by Joao Martins

Exploring AirPods 4 ANC: This Changes Everything

With the launch of the latest AirPods 4 with ANC, Apple just proved that Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency, and Adaptive Audio can be done effectively in an open design. Thanks to the H2 chip, now both the AirPods 4 ANC and the existing AirPods Pro 2 in-ears support the same level features. This is a big deal and it changes everything in this competitive product segment, about to enter the age of hearables.
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JBL Tour PRO 3 with Advanced Smart Charging Case Lead the Next Generation of TWS Earbuds
August 21, 2024 by Joao Martins

JBL Tour PRO 3 with Advanced Smart Charging Case Lead the Next Generation of TWS Earbuds

Harman unveiled its new flagship true wireless earbuds, JBL Tour PRO 3. The most advanced design from the brand, the JBL Tour PRO 3 combine dual drivers per earbud with JBL Spatial 360 with Head Tracking, True Adaptive Noise Cancellation 2.0, AI-based voice call processing, and a Smart Charging Case packing truly unique features and already supporting Auracast. A product that is set to redefine the user experience in this extremely competitive category.
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EarFun Introduces Air Pro 4 Adaptive ANC Wireless Earbuds with LE Audio and Auracast
August 5, 2024 by Joao Martins

EarFun Introduces Air Pro 4 Adaptive ANC Wireless Earbuds with LE Audio and Auracast

Factories in China are starting to bring out the new generation of Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast-enabled true wireless earbuds, now that the chips are becoming available. Some more aggressive brands are using this opportunity to jump ahead of the crowd. EarFun managed a number of firsts in the new Air Pro 4 earbuds, the first Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Bluetooth 5.4 model with support for both LDAC and aptX Adaptive codecs, ready for LE Audio and Auracast.
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