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Sony Announces MDR-1000X Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones and Ultimate 'Signature Series' Audio Range at IFA 2016

September 3, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Announces MDR-1000X Wireless Noise-Cancelling Headphones and Ultimate 'Signature Series' Audio Range at IFA 2016

Sony continued the High-Res Audio focus at IFA 2016, as shown at CES 2016 earlier this year. At the Berlin show, Sony introduced the new MDR-1000X Wireless Headphones with improved noise cancellation performance, while at the same time releasing its Ultimate 'Signature Series' Audio Range, combining reference MDR-Z1R headphones, NW-WM1Z and NW-WM1A Walkman players, and the TA-ZH1ES headphone amplifier. Unveiled for later release was Sony’s first hearable, the Xperia Ear.

MAGIX Acquires Sony Creative Software Products and Gets Hold of Sound Forge and ACID

May 25, 2016 by Joao Martins

MAGIX Acquires Sony Creative Software Products and Gets Hold of Sound Forge and ACID

German software house MAGIX Software GmbH announced it is acquiring a majority of the Sony Creative Software (SCS) products, including the popular audio editing and music production applications Sound Forge Pro and ACID Pro. Sony Creative Software was created from the acquisition of Sonic Foundry, in 2003, and has remained a separate division within Sony Professional.

Sony Redefines the Turntable Category by Introducing Hi-Res Audio Capability

January 6, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Redefines the Turntable Category by Introducing Hi-Res Audio Capability

In common with all new audio product announcements made at CES 2016 is the migration towards Hi-Res Audio and the apparent realization from major CE companies that the return of vinyl actually matters. Sony even decided to combine both concepts with the introduction of its HX500 turntable, a new reference model intended to combine the emotional connection of vinyl with the quality and convenience of high resolution digital music.

Wireless Surround Sound Made Simple From Sony

July 27, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless Surround Sound Made Simple From Sony

With the trend towards multi-room audio at home evolving towards wireless solutions, Sony continues to expand its range with complete systems to address also multichannel entertainment for the living room with its slim, compact HT-RT5 Sound Bar with wireless rear speakers and subwoofer. The new Sony HT-RT5 system combines also support for streaming audio and direct connection of high-resolution audio via HDMI.

Dolby Promotes Dolby AC-4 Solution for Broadcast and Streaming Services

July 21, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Dolby Promotes Dolby AC-4 Solution for Broadcast and Streaming Services

With the transition to immersive audio formats which are object-based, Dolby is promoting its new AC-4 audio coding system to bridge both conventional channel-based audio and new immersive formats on next-generation broadcast and streaming services. The solution is available now for product development and is targeted for consumer availability starting in 2017.

Bluetooth Headset Sales to Grow 12% Over Next Five Years

July 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Bluetooth Headset Sales to Grow 12% Over Next Five Years

Strategy Analytics reports that global Bluetooth headset revenue growth will improve modestly in 2016, even as mono headset sales volumes continue steady declines. Still, global Bluetooth headset sales will grow 12% during the next five years with the stereo category rising steadily.

Wireless is Redefining the Home Audio Market, IHS Says

March 19, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless is Redefining the Home Audio Market, IHS Says

Consumers are flocking to connected wireless speakers. The popularity of mobile devices and changing consumer habits in media consumption are not only increasing demand for wirelessly connected audio devices, but also rapidly altering the home audio landscape, according to new research from market analytics firm IHS Technology.

2015 International CES: Home Audio Market Movements

January 15, 2015 by Futuresource Consulting

2015 International CES: Home Audio Market Movements

Futuresource Consulting, a specialist research and knowledge-based consulting company, delivers its analysis on the home audio market trends and technological developments at the 2015 International CES. Futuresource notes the growth of wireless multi-room audio (MRA) solutions, estimated to reach 43% this year, and comments on high-resolution audio developments.

Sony introduces Walkman NW-ZX2 with High-Resolution Audio and many other HRA products at CES 2015

January 8, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sony introduces Walkman NW-ZX2 with High-Resolution Audio and many other HRA products at CES 2015

Sony unveiled its new audio product lineup scheduled for release in 2015 at the 2015 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) held in Las Vegas with a total of ten new devices, including a Hi-Res compatible top-of-the-line Walkman, headphones, wireless speakers, home theater systems, and multi-channel integrated amplifiers.

T.H.E. Show Newport will be held at The Hotel Irvine in Irvine, CA

December 9, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

T.H.E. Show Newport will be held at The Hotel Irvine in Irvine, CA

THE Home Entertainment Show has announced sweeping changes for T.H.E. Show Newport. T.H.E. Show Newport will now be held at The Hotel Irvine in Irvine, California, Friday-Sunday, May 29-31, 2015. T.H.E. Show Las Vegas, usually scheduled for January will be put on hiatus after 16 years. The promoters explain “all of T.H.E. Show’s resources and time will be spent making 2015 a game-changer and spectacular event.”

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