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Jabra Introduces Mainstream Elite 5 True Wireless Earbuds
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.
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Sennheiser Unveils AMBEO Soundbar Plus and AMBEO Sub
by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Unveils AMBEO Soundbar Plus and AMBEO Sub

Sennheiser's AMBEO soundbar established the benchmark in the form-factor when it comes to bringing immersive audio into living rooms in an unforgettable quality – be it for TV sound or music streaming. The new AMBEO Soundbar Plus expands the concept in more compact soundbar and separate subwoofer, still driven by the same groundbreaking 3D sound developed in collaboration with the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Circuits (IIS), incorporating upHear Processing and MPEG-H Audio.
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USB Promoter Group Announces USB4 Version 2.0 Specification Delivering up to 80 Gbps over USB Type-C
by audioXpress Staff

USB Promoter Group Announces USB4 Version 2.0 Specification Delivering up to 80 Gbps over USB Type-C

The USB Promoter Group announced the pending release of the USB4 Version 2.0 specification, a major update to enable up to 80 Gbps of data performance over the USB Type-C cable and connector. The USB Type-C and USB Power Delivery (USB PD) specifications will also be updated to enable this higher level of data performance. All of these specification updates are expected to be published in advance of this year’s series of USB DevDays developer events planned for November.
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Angry Miao Launches Futuristic Ultra-Low Latency Cyberblade True Wireless Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Angry Miao Launches Futuristic Ultra-Low Latency Cyberblade True Wireless Earbuds

Angry Miao is a community-driven technology brand that is determined to shake up the audio industry with bold designs inspired on gaming culture and aesthetics. The Chinese company just announced the new Cyberblade true wireless earbuds, which are being promoted with a crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter and promise to deliver 36ms ultra-low latency audio while ensuring a high-quality sound quality experience thanks to a new exclusive three-chip design.
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IK Multimedia Unveils New Extended Range of iLoud Precision Studio Monitors
by Alfred Moody

IK Multimedia Unveils New Extended Range of iLoud Precision Studio Monitors

IK Multimedia announced the global launch of its iLoud Precision series, another breakthrough in nearfield monitoring from the Italian company that revolutionized compact monitors with its iLoud Micro Monitor and iLoud MTM designs. The new range represent a completely new level in nearfield studio monitors for the brand, with three models that combine class-defying audio performance with the company's expertise in advanced digital signal processing and acoustic calibration.
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StreamUnlimited and GrAI Matter Labs Demonstrate Real-Time Sound Source Separation AI Platform at IFA-2022
by Joao Martins

StreamUnlimited and GrAI Matter Labs Demonstrate Real-Time Sound Source Separation AI Platform at IFA-2022

GrAI Matter Labs (GML) and StreamUnlimited announced a partnership to demonstrate multiple novel applications using Artificial Intelligence (AI) in music and consumer audio. The companies will promote their expertise in product development for consumer devices in connected audio and AI, creating new reference platforms to deliver new experiences in speech, music and multimedia for portable speakers, soundbars, TVs and more.
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Bluesound Announces the Powernode Edge "Just-Add-Speakers" Streaming Amplifier
by audioXpress Staff

Bluesound Announces the Powernode Edge "Just-Add-Speakers" Streaming Amplifier

Bluesound announced the Powernode Edge to expand its hi-res wireless multiroom line of audio products. The new single-zone, wireless music streaming amplifier is a perfect entry point into “just add speakers” hifi systems for the modern age, combining streaming sources, control, and amplification all in one affordable device. Shipping starts in early October 2022 with suggested pricing for each unit at USD $649.
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Harman Targets Market Lead with New JBL Tour PRO 2 True Wireless and Tour ONE M2 Headphones
by Joao Martins

Harman Targets Market Lead with New JBL Tour PRO 2 True Wireless and Tour ONE M2 Headphones

It's never a small claim to announce "world’s first," but that was precisely one of the highlights from Harman's press conference at IFA 2022. JBL launched its most powerful and feature-rich headphones yet, the JBL Tour ONE M2 headphones, at the same time as it unveiled the JBL Tour PRO 2 True Wireless Earbuds. The new JBL Tour models combine improved audio, immersive sound, personalization, and improved ANC. The JBL Tour PRO 2 are the first true wireless earbuds to be encased in JBL’s innovative smart case.
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Bang & Olufsen Raises the Bar With Beosound Theatre
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.
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Sony Electronics Introduces HT-A3000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar
by audioXpress Staff

Sony Electronics Introduces HT-A3000 Dolby Atmos Soundbar

There's a large momentum for premium soundbars that are capable of supporting wireless home theater and immersive sound experiences, with support for detachable rear and upfiring speakers. At IFA 2022, Sony Electronics announced the new HT-A3000 soundbar, designed to support enhanced movies and music audio experiences. The Sony HT-3000 Soundbar supports all immersive formats and its own 360 Spatial Sound Mapping technology for an ultra-wide listening area.
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