All items tagged with personalization (131)
B&O PLAY Unveils Beoplay E8 True Wireless Earbuds using NFMI Technology
August 31, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

B&O PLAY Unveils Beoplay E8 True Wireless Earbuds using NFMI Technology

B&O PLAY has expanded its earphone portfolio, with the launch of the brand’s first truly wireless earphones, Beoplay E8. The new Bang & Olufsen Beoplay E8 true wireless earbuds exude simplicity and style, using premium materials that remain at the heart of the brand's heritage. The development focuses on sound quality and a seamless listening experience on the move, leveraging Near Field Magnetic Induction (NFMI) and Bluetooth 4.2.
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Phonak Releases Bluetooth Hearing Aid That Connects Directly to Any Cell Phone and TV
August 24, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Phonak Releases Bluetooth Hearing Aid That Connects Directly to Any Cell Phone and TV

Phonak Audéo B-Direct is the world's first Bluetooth hearing aid that directly connects to any to any Bluetooth-enabled cell phone. The new hearing aid is the first product to make use of Sonova’s revolutionary SWORD chip and wireless radio technology. Truly hands-free, the new Phonak Audéo B-Direct allows hearing aid wearers to have phone conversations or stream TV through their hearing aids and delivers excellent sound quality thanks to the proven Belong platform and AutoSense OS.
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R&D Stories: Even’s EarPrint Technology - Precision Listening for Earphones and Headphones
August 24, 2017 by Mike Klasco

R&D Stories: Even’s EarPrint Technology - Precision Listening for Earphones and Headphones

Even is reinventing personal audio with technology that tunes sound to each listener’s unique hearing with its patent-pending Even EarPrint process. A veteran group of sound designers, acoustic engineers, mastering technicians, and audiologists have perfected a personalization process for headphones and earphones that measures the user’s reactions to a series of eight different frequencies in each ear in only 90 seconds. This article was originally published in audioXpress, June 2017.
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Jabra Upgrades Elite Sport Truly Wireless Earbuds with 50% More Battery and Personalized Sound
July 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Jabra Upgrades Elite Sport Truly Wireless Earbuds with 50% More Battery and Personalized Sound

Audio and communications specialist Jabra announced an upgrade to its best-selling Jabra Elite Sport true wireless earbuds. The new version provides users with 50% more battery life, enhanced capabilities for personalizing sound and new color options. With this update, Jabra Elite Sport continues to be one of the most technically advanced, true wireless sports earbuds currently available.
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Streamz Promotes Voice Controlled Headphones with Wi-Fi and Integrated Hi-Res Audio Player
July 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Streamz Promotes Voice Controlled Headphones with Wi-Fi and Integrated Hi-Res Audio Player

Virtually everything has been tried in the world of personal audio! Everything? Not yet... Streamz is promoting a crowdfunding campaign for headphones with an integrated player and SD card for internal storage, that are also able to stream music directly from Pandora or Spotify thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, all without needing a smartphone. After 4 years of development and promoting the concept, Streamz launched on Kickstarter.
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Gracenote Unveils New Much-Improved Connected Music Metadata Databases
February 24, 2017 by Joao Martins

Gracenote Unveils New Much-Improved Connected Music Metadata Databases

As previewed at CES 2017, Gracenote, now a Nielsen company, announced its new generation of advanced connected metadata databases to enable new possibilities in search and discovery of digital entertainment across platforms and services. Spanning Video, Music and Sports, the all-new connected databases enable services like Apple Music, Tidal and Deezer with a whole new range of possibilities, including advanced audio personalization.
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Libratone Unveils Q Adapt On-Ear Wireless Headphones Featuring CityMix Adjustable Noise Cancellation
November 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Libratone Unveils Q Adapt On-Ear Wireless Headphones Featuring CityMix Adjustable Noise Cancellation

Libratone introduced the newest addition to its family of lifestyle products: The Q Adapt On-Ear wireless headphones. Featuring the new CityMix technology, with four adjustable noise cancellation levels, the Q Adapt gives users complete control over how much external noise they choose to let in, delivered in a lightweight, ergonomic design. The lightweight Q Adapt On-Ear Bluetooth headphones feature four built-in microphones, and 20-plus hours of wireless power.
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Libratone Introduces Q Adapt Lightning Powered In-Ear and Wireless On-Ear Headphones
September 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Libratone Introduces Q Adapt Lightning Powered In-Ear and Wireless On-Ear Headphones

Danish audio design brand Libratone presented another great example of how audio companies are responding to the opportunities created by the iPhone 7 launch and the replacement of the traditional 3.5mm headphone jack. Libratone launched its new Q Adapt series of In-Ear earbuds using Apple’s Lightning connector in combination with active noise-cancellation, powered directly by the phone. The company also introduced the new Q Adapt Bluetooth headphone series featuring adjustable active noise cancellation.
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Sennheiser Introduces PXC 550 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with up to 30 Hours Battery
July 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces PXC 550 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones with up to 30 Hours Battery

Sennheiser just turned up the ante on the wireless headphone market with its new PXC 550 wireless noise cancelling model with Bluetooth 4.2. Designed for travelers seeking the ultimate way to travel, the new Sennheiser PXC 550 Wireless combine Sennheiser’s renowned high-quality sound and up to 30 hours of battery performance in a sleek wireless design. The German company also combined personalized listening experiences on the move using Sennheiser’s companion app, CapTune.
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Aumeo Audio Introduces Audio Personalization Solution at CES 2016
January 15, 2016 by Joao Martins

Aumeo Audio Introduces Audio Personalization Solution at CES 2016

Aumeo Audio announced the debut of the world’s first tailored audio device, Aumeo, at CES2016. This groundbreaking audio product takes audio personalization to a whole new level by customizing sound to a user’s hearing sensitivity. With Aumeo, users can enjoy audio experiences like never before for music, film and even voice calls.
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