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Roland Acquires Majority Stake in Headphone Lifestyle Brand V-MODA
August 10, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Roland Acquires Majority Stake in Headphone Lifestyle Brand V-MODA

In 2015, Roland announced a collaboration with lifestyle and DJ brand V-MODA, targeting fashion-conscious DJs and musicians with the M-100 AIRA headphones, combining the DJ-acclaimed V-MODA Crossfade M-100 over-ear headphones with the brand’s own AIRA range of retro-inspired electronic musical instruments. The alliance was apparently a success because Roland has decided to acquire a majority stake in V-MODA.
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New beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO Reference Class Headphones
July 28, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New beyerdynamic DT 1990 PRO Reference Class Headphones

beyerdynamic anticipated it’s newest professional headphone, the DT 1990 PRO, to be launched officially during the IFA 2016 show, in Berlin. The newest chapter in the acclaimed DT PRO studio series (DT 770 PRO, DT 880 PRO, DT 990 PRO, and DT 1770 PRO), the DT 1990 PRO is said to deliver absolute precision with reproducible results, whether in the studio or for personal use. Once again, this new beyerdynamic open back model uses new-generation Tesla transducers, creating a reference system for both studio work and audio enthusiasts.
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Show Report: The Exciting Sounds of Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) 2016
July 15, 2016 by Oliver A.Masciarotte

Show Report: The Exciting Sounds of Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) 2016

In this show report for audioXpress, Oliver Masciarotte highlights some of new and notable products, from headphones and DACs to amplifiers and (some) speakers that caught his attention. “Held April 15–17, AXPONA 2016 was hopping, with attendance up 16% this year. The count settled at 5,934 attendees through the doors to see 400 exhibitors in Rosemont’s Westin O’Hare,” he starts. Read the full report now available online.
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New Report From Technavio on Global Smart Headphones Market Through 2020
June 30, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New Report From Technavio on Global Smart Headphones Market Through 2020

Technavio analysts forecast the global smart headphones market to grow at a CAGR of over 19% during the forecast period, according to their latest report. Multiple applications of headphones are creating opportunities for the global smart headphones market through 2020, according to the new research study now published, which lists current wired and wireless headsets market segments and estimates the wireless segment accounting for over 71% of the total market share in 2015.
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Waves Audio Launches Nx Head Tracker via Kickstarter Campaign
June 23, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Waves Audio Launches Nx Head Tracker via Kickstarter Campaign

Earlier in 2016, Waves Audio announced its Nx software technology that applies panoramic audio imaging to stereo headphones, opening the door to applications in virtual reality, augmented reality, 3D mixing and much more. Waves Nx lets users hear the same natural depth, natural reflections, and panoramic imaging heard from speakers in a physical room, but on headphones. Now Waves decided to launch a new Kickstarter campaign, allowing the audio community to get a stake in this innovative technology.
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Focal Introduces Three New High-End Headphones Including Utopia Reference Beryllium Driver Model
June 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Introduces Three New High-End Headphones Including Utopia Reference Beryllium Driver Model

Leading French speaker and headphone manufacturer Focal unveiled it’s newest line of three premium headphones; Utopia, Elear and Listen. The result of over 35 years of development and manufacturing of loudspeakers, Focal’s new high-end headphones include the Utopia Reference Open-back headphones, using the first Beryllium driver especially designed for such applications. Other models include the Elear open-back headphones and Listen over-the-ear for the on-the-go user.
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New 3D Sound One Module Provides Immersive Audio for Headphones
June 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

New 3D Sound One Module Provides Immersive Audio for Headphones

French company 3D Sound Labs announced that its 3D smart audio technology is now available for all headphones thanks to the new 3D Sound One Module. 3D Sound Labs is a pioneer startup in 3D sound and its new 3D Sound One Module is the first accessory that can be simply fixed to any headphone to allow immersive 3D audio experiences. The connected module connects via Bluetooth to a smartphone running the iOPS 3D Sound Labs app or a PC with the Windows 3D Sound Labs driver.
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Timber Audio Releases Premium Wireless Headphones Using Solid Wood
June 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Timber Audio Releases Premium Wireless Headphones Using Solid Wood

The Prelude by Timber Audio is a beautiful Bluetooth headphone design made from solid wood and lightweight aluminum, set to release on Kickstarter on June 6. The headphones will be available in choices of Maple, Red Cedar or Walnut, have a built-in micro SD card reader, and FM radio connectivity, apart from an old fashioned 3.5 mm auxiliary cable. Each headphone comes with a hard shell carrying case, a braided AUX cable with a 3-button remote, braided USB cable, and USB wall charger.
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Innovations in Headphones and Speaker Drivers in Voice Coil June 2016, Now Available!
May 23, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Innovations in Headphones and Speaker Drivers in Voice Coil June 2016, Now Available!

Learn how to design really innovative earphones and headphones using the latest technologies with the June 2016 issue of Voice Coil. Also included is a complete directory of key Earphone and Headphone suppliers, our regular column on Acoustic Patents and characterization of the recently released 6.5” midrange Scan-Speak 18M/4631T00 Revelator. Now Available!
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Testing Headphones and Earphones
May 18, 2016 by Mike Klasco

Testing Headphones and Earphones

audioXpress March 2016 issue focused on Test and Measurement and featured an exclusive review of a new very important device for the audio industry. In this article, Mike Klasco discusses the new G.R.A.S. 43BB Low-Noise Ear Simulator, which enables to test headphones, earphones, and hearing aid devices with an extended bandwidth, up to 20 kHz. This is an industry first and the new G.R.A.S. 43BB solution will be of great interest globally.
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