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Sonova Acquires Sennheiser Consumer Division to Expand and Enter New Growth Markets
May 7, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sonova Acquires Sennheiser Consumer Division to Expand and Enter New Growth Markets

Hearing solutions provider Sonova Holding AG, has signed an agreement to acquire the Consumer Division from Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG (Sennheiser). The announcement from the Switzerland-based company follows on the statement, made earlier in 2021, that Sennheiser was planning to focus on its Professional business, and aiming to secure a partnership to strengthen its market position in Consumer Electronics.
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R&D Stories: The Evolution of True Wireless Stereo
May 6, 2021 by Jean-Marc Luneau

R&D Stories: The Evolution of True Wireless Stereo

Adding a valuable perspective to the topic of True Wireless Stereo (TWS) earbuds and hearables development, Jean-Marc Luneau (7 Sensing Software) details meaningful new features and improvements for brands to differentiate their products and make them stand out in today’s crowded market. This article was originally published in audioXpress April 2021.
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Sonarworks Announces SoundID Integration on Drop + THX Panda Wireless Headphones
April 26, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sonarworks Announces SoundID Integration on Drop + THX Panda Wireless Headphones

Sonarworks announced a new partnership with Drop, the community-driven commerce platform recently turned into an original product design company with the launch of the very successful Drop + THX Panda wireless headphones. In view of that popularity, Sonarworks is integrating its SoundID personalized audio technology directly into the planar ribbon headphones, increasing the options for target response calibration, personal hearing profiles and sound preferences.
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Urbanista Introduces Los Angeles Solar Powered ANC Headphones Using Exeger Powerfoyle Technology
April 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Urbanista Introduces Los Angeles Solar Powered ANC Headphones Using Exeger Powerfoyle Technology

Urbanista, the Swedish lifestyle audio brand and STRAX subsidiary, announced Urbanista Los Angeles, the world's first self-charging, wireless active noise cancelling headphones, powered by Powerfoyle solar cell material. This advanced green technology developed by Exeger was first implemented in headphones in a partnership with Harman (JBL). The new Los Angeles ANC headphones are the first ANC design that will use a Powerfoyle headband surface to convert all forms of light, outdoor and indoor, into energy to deliver virtually infinite playtime.
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Ams Adaptive Noise Cancellation Technology Powers JBL Over-Ear Headphones
April 15, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Ams Adaptive Noise Cancellation Technology Powers JBL Over-Ear Headphones

Announced earlier in January and scheduled to be available May 2021, the new JBL Tour ONE headphones will feature Harman's first adoption of Adaptive Leakage Compensation (ALC) technology from ams AG. ALC technology has already been deployed in various types of earbuds, including loose-fit earbuds, to provide consistently high noise attenuation as the earbud shifts position in the ear. Now Harman has deployed ams ALC technology in the JBL Tour One to provide the same consistency and high noise attenuation in over-ear headphones.
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Audeze and Embody Update Reveal+ Virtual Studio Plugin
April 12, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze and Embody Update Reveal+ Virtual Studio Plugin

Audeze, the California-based premium headphone manufacturer, announced a significant update to their Reveal+ virtual studio plugin in partnership with Embody, the personalized spatial audio pioneer that focuses on enhancing the listening experience. The new version of the software includes an additional control parameter, two new virtual studios designed by Grammy award-winning artists, and an enhanced control room. Reveal+ is available for download now on Audeze’s website.
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Meters Headphones By Ashdown Engineering Now Available in The US
April 6, 2021 by Joao Martins

Meters Headphones By Ashdown Engineering Now Available in The US

The synergy between musical instrument brands and consumer electronics is able to generate extremely powerful lifestyle marketing strategies. The Meters range of headphones by Ashdown Engineering, combines the legacy of design and engineering of the bass amplifier brand in a unique range of consumer audio products, launched originally at CES 2017, in Las Vegas. Following the introduction of new updated models, the Meters headphone range is now being launched in the US market.
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Focal Introduces Clear Mg Open-Back Luxury Headphones
March 17, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Introduces Clear Mg Open-Back Luxury Headphones

Always pushing further in technology and materials, Focal unveiled Clear Mg, a new reference headphone design for the French brand. In addition to the sophisticated finishes, the sound reproduction of these open-back headphones is even sharper than that of their Clear predecessor. The luxury of Focal products lies in their performance and the experience they offer, as well as in every detail that enhances the object to make it more than a set of headphones.
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HIFIMAN Electronics Announces HE400se Affordable Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones
March 5, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

HIFIMAN Electronics Announces HE400se Affordable Open-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones

HIFIMAN, a company normally associated with price-no-object premium electrostatic and planar magnetic designs, confirmed that will launch a powerful new planar magnetic headphone that offers all the appreciated qualities of ultra-wide soundstage and detailed audio imaging, at a mass market price. The new HE400se ($149) is an open-back planar magnetic headphone that employs single-ended drivers with increased efficiency to 91dB, performing well with smartphones and tablets as it does with a full-size amplifier.
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Focal Unveils Clear MG Professional Open-Back Headphones
February 17, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Unveils Clear MG Professional Open-Back Headphones

Focal announced another new headphone model, this time in its Focal Professional range. The new Focal Clear MG Pro is a flagship professional mixing solution that evolves the design and aesthetic of their original Clear Pro model. The Clear MG Pro circumaural open-back headphones use Focal's unique 40mm full-range drivers with M-shaped magnesium inverted domes to deliver a precise and detailed sound. The physical design ensures maximum comfort and introduces a new honeycomb grille design which opens the cup enclosure to allow improved soundstage.
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