All items tagged with luxury (12)

Focal Bathys MG Headphones: Testing Wireless Luxury

March 26, 2025 by Joao Martins

Focal Bathys MG Headphones: Testing Wireless Luxury

In October 2022, Focal made its entry into the competitive wireless headphones segment with its first “Bluetooth hi-fi” Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) design, named Bathys. Short after, it relaunched the design with new finishes and added support for Mimi personalization. More importantly, Focal understood that it needed to sell it as a “luxury” product considering the asking price of US $799 USD. It didn’t work very well. Now, Focal is introducing the Bathys MG, doubling down on the strategy, with an updated model priced at $1,299 USD.

Kaleidescape Expands into Commercial Cinema with Alternative Content Delivery Platform

April 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

Kaleidescape Expands into Commercial Cinema with Alternative Content Delivery Platform

For over 20 years, Kaleidescape has designed and manufactured state-of-the-art movie players and servers for the luxury residential and marine markets. Now, Kaleidescape announced its expansion into commercial Cinema. The company will leverage its platform experience to provides an alternative method to securely deliver library releases to the big screen, enabling playback of content on demand.

Breggz Introduces Luxury Hearables Customized to Individual Ears

December 27, 2023 by Joao Martins

Breggz Introduces Luxury Hearables Customized to Individual Ears

Breggz Hearables will unveil the world's first truly wireless, custom-made "in-ear" computer — a made-to-measure luxury hearable with an A+ audio experience — at CES 2024. Each pair of Breggz is tailor-made to the user, to provide the best possible sound for a truly wireless in-ear experience — "a dramatic change in sound and luxury", according to the new Dutch technology company. The Breggz design uses four Knowles balanced armature drivers per side.

2024 Kia EV9 Receives Sound System Designed by Meridian for the Unique Characteristics of Electric Vehicles

November 23, 2023 by Joao Martins

2024 Kia EV9 Receives Sound System Designed by Meridian for the Unique Characteristics of Electric Vehicles

The new top-of-the-range Kia EV9 luxury SUV will be one of the first vehicles to be specified with a sound system designed and tuned specifically for the unique audio characteristics of a pure electric vehicle. The 2024 Kia EV9 moves the brand further into the luxury segment, benefiting from Meridian's DSP expertise to manage the unique cabin noise profiles and deliver a superior surround sound experience.

Sonus faber Sound System Enhances New Full Electric Maserati Granturismo

February 21, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Sonus faber Sound System Enhances New Full Electric Maserati Granturismo

The Maserati Luxury Experience is now fully electric and that poses completely new challenges in terms of sound. Expanding the partnership between the two iconic Italian brands, Sonus faber unveiled the integration of its sound system in Maserati’s new GranTurismo vehicle, a groundbreaking new product that is 100% electric, and required a new immersive soundtrack.

Sonus faber and Maserati Boast Luxury and Innovation in New MC20 Spyder

June 2, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sonus faber and Maserati Boast Luxury and Innovation in New MC20 Spyder

Italian loudspeaker company Sonus faber continues its celebrated partnership with Italian luxury vehicle manufacturer Maserati, and recently showcased the brand new audio system integration implemented within the new Spyder MC20 Cielo. The audio system technology has been specifically optimized from the MC20 Coupé vehicle to fit the unique acoustic and positioning needs of the RHT cabin, adjusting the sound based on the car’s roof positioning to ensure the rider experiences the highest quality sound in any condition.

Mercedes-Benz AG and Dolby Working Together to Bring Dolby Atmos Music Experience to Cars

October 28, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Mercedes-Benz AG and Dolby Working Together to Bring Dolby Atmos Music Experience to Cars

Mercedes-Benz announced that it will be offering Dolby Atmos Music experiences in a range of its top car models, allowing drivers and passengers to connect with music to its fullest creative potential. Mercedes-Benz AG is partnering with Dolby Laboratories to "bring the studio right to the car," exploring the full potential of audio systems designed by Burmester Audiosysteme GmbH for immersive audio.

HIFIMAN Electronics Launches New R10P Planar Magnetic and R10D Dynamic Closed-Back Headphones

November 30, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

HIFIMAN Electronics Launches New R10P Planar Magnetic and R10D Dynamic Closed-Back Headphones

HIFIMAN unveiled its first closed-back planar magnetic headphone design since basically the company was founded in 2007 by Dr. Fang Bian. Using a wood-carved earcup design, HIFIMAN launched the R10P Planar Magnetic model, featuring carved cherry wood earcups with a natural lambskin exterior, aiming to please the most demanding headphone enthusiasts with a luxury design. As a more affordable but interesting option, HIFIMAN launched the similar R10D, using an improved dynamic driver design and solid pinewood earcups.

Devialet Unveils Devialet Gemini True Wireless Earbuds with ANC

October 12, 2020 by Joao Martins

Devialet Unveils Devialet Gemini True Wireless Earbuds with ANC

It's official! After the Devialet ADH amplifiers and connected Phantom speakers, the French company operating at the intersection of luxury and cutting edge technology, now unveiled its first true wireless earbuds. The Devialet Gemini mark also the company's entry in the portable product category, with a top IPX4 design, built to last, and offering superior sound. And working in direct cooperation with Qualcomm, Devialet was able to build upon a Bluetooth 5.0 solution with Active Noise Cancelling, by adding unique proprietary technologies.

Sonus Faber Launches New Lumina Line of High-End Speakers

September 9, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Sonus Faber Launches New Lumina Line of High-End Speakers

Sonus faber announced the new Lumina collection, a new home speaker line conceived on the notion that now, more than ever, it is important to savor time for ourselves and celebrate life’s precious moments. Available with three models for stereo or home theater 5.1 configurations, the new Lumina series speakers are available in three luxury finishes using refined materials and careful craftsmanship. All models offer the natural sound reproduction and voicing of Sonus faber in one of the most affordable speaker series ever from the brand.

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