All items tagged with headphones (567)
Fresh From the Bench: Focal’s Spirit Professional
June 9, 2015 by Miguel Marques

Fresh From the Bench: Focal’s Spirit Professional

In 2013, French speaker manufacturer Focal released its first headphones. Among the models intended for the hi-fi and consumer markets, Focal also introduced the Focal Spirit Professional, a closed-back headphone design built for the professional musician or recording studio engineer. This is the review.
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Wireworld Nano Series for Headphones and Portable Audio Devices
May 29, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Wireworld Nano Series for Headphones and Portable Audio Devices

Wireworld Cable Technology is now shipping a brand-new series of ultra-light and flexible audio cables for use with headphones and other portable audio devices. The new Nano series includes four variants, each leveraging Wireworld’s best technology, such as the DNA Helix flat design and proprietary Composilex 2 insulation.
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Ambitious Hi-Res Audio Players and DACs from Astell&Kern
May 28, 2015 by Joao Martins

Ambitious Hi-Res Audio Players and DACs from Astell&Kern

Korean company Astell&Kern (iRiver) has managed to forge an interesting niche market by developing and manufacturing portable high-resolution audio players. The company announced their latest-generation flagship portable HRA Player, the AK380, with 32-bit/384kHz PCM and DSD support. At the same time, Astell&Kern launched the much more affordable AK Jr.
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RCF Enters Headphone Market with Iconica Series
May 26, 2015 by Joao Martins

RCF Enters Headphone Market with Iconica Series

New companies are entering the headphone market everyday but not all the companies are established driver manufacturers with the expertise and resources of the Reggio Emilia company. The new ‘Iconica by RCF’ headphones elegantly combine a distinctive life-style design with the specifications required by recording engineers and DJs.
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Audio-Technica Flagship AT-HA5050H Headphone Amplifier and High-Res Headphone Range in Munich
May 25, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Flagship AT-HA5050H Headphone Amplifier and High-Res Headphone Range in Munich

During the 2015 High-End Show in Munich, Audio-Technica displayed a complete range of solutions for high-resolution audio enthusiasts, including its MSR7 and CKR High-Res headphone range, the AT-PHA100 portable headphone amplifier and the amazing Audio-Technica AT-HA5050H hybrid headphone amp, among other products.
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Don’t Miss Voice Coil June 2015. Now online!
May 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Don’t Miss Voice Coil June 2015. Now online!

On our June 2015 edition Mike Klasco takes the Spotlight with an article on “Trends And Innovations In Headphones,” which provides an excellent introduction to our annual Directory on Earphones And Headphones. Dickason’s June 2015 Test Bench focuses on the DE550-8, a new 1” polymer diaphragm compression driver from B&C Speakers.
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Headphones in the Spotlight
May 21, 2015 by Joao Martins

Headphones in the Spotlight

Worldwide shipments of headphones keep on growing year after year and are already one of the top consumer electronics categories. The problem is, with all the excitement, it seems that many companies are not actually doing proper marketing research. Both in mass-market oriented designs and those models targeting high-end users the market is also being flooded with “me too” products.
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Build a Low-Voltage Tube Hybrid Headphone/Line Amp
May 21, 2015 by Pete Millett

Build a Low-Voltage Tube Hybrid Headphone/Line Amp

Here’s a simple, safe, inexpensive project for beginners and those who wish to “try tubes.” Meanwhile the project has been tried, tested, approved and improved, become one of the classic DIY audio projects from the author. This article was originally published in audioXpress magazine, November 2002.
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High End 2015 in Munich Was Another High-Quality Show
May 21, 2015 by Joao Martins

High End 2015 in Munich Was Another High-Quality Show

Once again, the High End 2015 Show in Munich, Germany, made a splash as the world’s largest trade fair for the audio industry. With 506 exhibitors from 42 countries (+11%), increased attendance with a total of 20,637 visitors (+16%) and 6,588 trade visitors from 71 countries (+22%), the show has an ever-increasing international profile.
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Sennheiser Launches HD 630VB Closed-Back Headphones
May 15, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Launches HD 630VB Closed-Back Headphones

Sennheiser introduced its first closed audiophile headphone model at the High End 2015 show in Munich. The new Sennheiser HD 630VB are circumaural headphones, designed to deliver well balanced sound and offer a distraction-free listening experience. A unique feature is a rotary bass dial, which allows increasing the bass response according to personal preferences.
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