All items tagged with gaming (131)
Creative Launches Super X-Fi AIR Series Headphones at CES 2019
January 3, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Creative Launches Super X-Fi AIR Series Headphones at CES 2019

Creative Technology announced the worldwide launch of the Super X-Fi headphone holography technology at CES 2019, hailed as "an industry game-changer that will change the way one listens to headphones forever." According to Creative, Super X-Fi recreates the soundstage of a multi-speaker surround system in a pair of headphones, and personalizes it by scanning the user's head and ears, so that the custom-fit audio experience becomes natural like never before. The technology was previewed in prototype at CES 2018 and will now be launched in two SXFI AIR headphone models, one wireless and one USB-powered.
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beyerdynamic Pairs TYGR 300 R Headphone with FOX Studio Microphone for Gaming Bundle
January 2, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

beyerdynamic Pairs TYGR 300 R Headphone with FOX Studio Microphone for Gaming Bundle

Scheduled for a CES 2019 debut, beyerdynamic has paired its TYGR 300 R Headphone with the FOX Studio Microphone for a gaming bundle that could also be a great setup for Skype communications and even podcasting. As a leading manufacturer of headphones, microphones and conferencing products, the new TEAM TYGR bundle creates a great combination of a high-quality headphone model with adjustable yokes and a spring steel headband to adapt to any head size, together with a professional-quality USB studio microphone.
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Audio Collaborative 2018: Music Market Outlook - Changes and Opportunities
December 20, 2018 by Joao Martins

Audio Collaborative 2018: Music Market Outlook - Changes and Opportunities

For this edition of The Audio Voice I am wrapping up the summaries I have been writing following the Audio Collaborative 2018 conference. The event dedicated to the latest audio trends was successfully promoted in London, UK, for the fifth consecutive year by market research firm Futuresource Consulting . I'll try to summarize some key content and add some context and perspective, this time focusing on the panels on trends and opportunities in the music market and the gaming sector.
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Stronger Bass with New Dayton Audio BSA-200 Bridgeable Stereo Amplifier
December 18, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Stronger Bass with New Dayton Audio BSA-200 Bridgeable Stereo Amplifier

Dayton Audio continues to expand its ready-to-use and affordable range of audio electronics now introducing the BSA-200 bridgeable stereo amplifier. This new compact and powerful design is an ideal solution for bass shaker or subwoofer installs and makes for a versatile amplifier in home theater or gaming applications, featuring an adjustable 50-200 Hz low pass crossover and built-in USB port for powering 5V devices or use with wireless. The sleek design not only saves space but offers a robust 110 watts RMS per channel with 2 ohm minimum impedance.
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Audeze Mobius Gaming Headphones Now Available On Amazon
December 14, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Mobius Gaming Headphones Now Available On Amazon

Audeze announced that their Mobius Cinematic 3D Audio headphones will now be available for purchase on Amazon.com, available in “Team Copper” and “Team Blue” colors. The Mobius has been building up momentum since its original Indiegogo campaign, which amassed an impressive $1,1 Million USD raised by 4075 backers, which had the chance to grab the innovative planar magnetic headphones, the first in the market with Waves Nx Head Tracking technology, for a discounted price. Since then, Audeze perfected the product with the latest components and entered volume production.
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Intel Announces New 9th Gen Intel Core and Intel Core X-series Desktop Processors for Content Creation
October 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Intel Announces New 9th Gen Intel Core and Intel Core X-series Desktop Processors for Content Creation

Finally! After two years making it seem as there wouldn't be another breakthrough in PC processing power - and consequently causing the workstation and desktop PC to be in suspense for nearly two years - Intel finally unveiled its newest family of 9th Gen Intel Core processors optimized for gaming, content creation and productivity. The new 9th Gen Intel Core desktop processors include affordable models for gaming, while the new Intel Core X-series processors were designed for premium content creation platforms, with availability in November 2018.
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Dirac Research Enters the Gaming Headset Market
June 15, 2018 by Joao Martins

Dirac Research Enters the Gaming Headset Market

Sweden’s Dirac Research has developed a breakthrough 3D audio solution for gaming headsets that creates for an intensely immersive and lifelike aural experience. Now the company confirmed that the Dirac audio surround sound technology has already been licensed by a leading Chinese consumer technology manufacturer – with more to come. The Chinese manufacturer has licensed Dirac’s technology for a gaming headset that will debut in the second half of 2018.
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HyperX Ships 5 Million Gaming Headsets - Fortnite and Esports Popularity Drives Gaming Headset Growth
June 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

HyperX Ships 5 Million Gaming Headsets - Fortnite and Esports Popularity Drives Gaming Headset Growth

HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, announced it has shipped 5 million gaming headsets. The milestone was reached thanks to the growing popularity of recent video games like Fortnite and PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) and an expansion of eSports, a multiplayer form of organized competitions. While the gaming headset market continues to grow at a rapid pace, HyperX continues to gain market share. HyperX gaming headsets are worn by gamers globally, including first-time players and "professional" gamers.
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Audeze Mobius Promotional Indiegogo Campaign Hits $1 Million
April 30, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Mobius Promotional Indiegogo Campaign Hits $1 Million

Audeze announced that the Mobius Indiegogo campaign has surpassed $1 Million, with more than 3,600 backers from around the world supporting the crowdfunding promotional campaign. The Audeze Mobius Indiegogo campaign will run until May 5th, where Mobius is available for $269 (33% off the MSRP of $399). This is the last chance to grab the innovative planar magnetic headphones, the first in the market with Waves Nx Head Tracking technology.
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Audeze Announces Audeze Mobius Headphones with Waves Nx 3D Audio Technology
March 16, 2018 by Joao Martins

Audeze Announces Audeze Mobius Headphones with Waves Nx 3D Audio Technology

The word was out for some time that Audeze was working on something big and now it's official. The high end headphone brand has expanded its market scope with the launch of the Mobius headphones, targeting gamers and content creators working with 3D audio platforms. Mobius implementation delivers a premium high-end, fully immersive 3D cinematic audio and head tracking-enabled headphone design, powered by Audeze’s planar magnetic technologies.
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