All items tagged with apt-X (112)

The Story of aptX - An Epic Journey

December 14, 2022 by Jonny McClintock

The Story of aptX - An Epic Journey

Widely recognized as a high-quality audio compression algorithm, used in film sound to radio broadcast, studios and finally in Bluetooth, where its incorporated into billions of devices, the successful story of aptX technology is inextricably linked to the history of digital audio and a remarkable corporate journey, from APT to CSR and Qualcomm. This article offers an insider's overview of the aptX audio codec adoption and evolution, and how the technology was interlinked with the author's professional career for the past 28 years. This article was originally published in audioXpress, October 2022.

Worldcast Launches Powerful New Versions of APTmpX Algorithm for Radio Broadcasts

February 2, 2022 by Joao Martins

Worldcast Launches Powerful New Versions of APTmpX Algorithm for Radio Broadcasts

WorldCast Systems announced an important evolution of its powerful APTmpX solution for radio stations broadcasting over FM and the Internet. The world’s first and only non destructive MPX/composite algorithm that saves network bandwidth, now offers the perfect balance between maintaining high quality and cost-effective transmission in IP connections. In conjunction with APT's SureStream technology, APTmpX allows using the Internet for radio broadcast with confidence, with full compatibility with digital and analog MPX.

ams Helps Differentiate New PaMu Quiet True Wireless Earbuds with Best-In-Class ANC and Augmented Hearing

November 4, 2020 by Joao Martins

ams Helps Differentiate New PaMu Quiet True Wireless Earbuds with Best-In-Class ANC and Augmented Hearing

Austrian high performance sensor manufacturer ams announced it provided an optimized digital Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) solution as a differentiating component to Padmate’s PaMu Quiet earbuds. The new cutting-edge TWS earbuds from the Chinese brand feature the latest ams AS3460 Digital Augmented Hearing combined with a Qualcomm Bluetooth SoC to deliver advanced ANC in a competitively priced, comfortable design with a design similar to the AirPods Pro.

Rotel Introduces Home Theater Products Supporting Dirac Room Correction

September 9, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Rotel Introduces Home Theater Products Supporting Dirac Room Correction

Rotel launched the new RSP-1576MKII and RAP-1580MKII surround processors, joining the brand's family of home theater components of exceptional value. The two new models include a license for best-in-class Dirac room correction technology to ensure accurate room calibration and system configuration for installations of any size. The RSP-1576MKII model will be available September 2020 and retail for $3,499 USD, while the RAP-1580MKII starts shipping October 2020 as retails for $4,999 USD.

Audio-Technica Introduces AT-LP120XBT-USB Turntable Featuring Bluetooth 5 and aptX Streaming

August 18, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Introduces AT-LP120XBT-USB Turntable Featuring Bluetooth 5 and aptX Streaming

Play vinyl straight to your wireless speakers or headphones! That seems to be the concept behind Audio-Technica's latest affordable turntable announcement. The company announced its AT-LP120XBT-USB direct-drive manual turntable, which adds wireless Bluetooth 5 with aptX streaming capability to its popular AT-LP120XUSB model with USB connectivity. The new AT-LP120XBT-USB comes with an included AT phono cartridge, a built-in phono preamplifier and more.

Fresh From the Bench: Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Powered Speakers

April 8, 2020 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: Vanatoo Transparent One Encore Powered Speakers

Stuart Yaniger reviews the Vanatoo Transparent One Encore speakers, the company’s second successful design since the Vanatoo’s Transparent Zero, which our author discovered and reviewed a few years ago. The new Transparent One Encore speakers clearly benefited from this Transparent Zero development effort to create a much improved model, retailing for just $599 per pair. This article was originally published in audioXpress, February 2020.

Kanto Audio Introduces New High-Value Compact Bluetooth Speakers

March 13, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Kanto Audio Introduces New High-Value Compact Bluetooth Speakers

Kanto announced its new YU powered speaker, a high-value stereo speaker system that is designed to be simple to use and maximum sound quality for its compact size. Featuring Bluetooth connectivity with aptX for high-quality music streaming, along with remote control operation, the Kanto YU also offers an output for an external subwoofer, and an RCA input to accommodate any line-level source, including from a turntable with a built-in phono stage.

1MORE Now Shipping True Wireless ANC Hybrid Earbuds

January 30, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

1MORE Now Shipping True Wireless ANC Hybrid Earbuds

1MORE, the Chinese premium consumer audio company, announced that its new True Wireless ANC In-Ear earbuds are now officially available in the US. Featuring a dynamic driver combined with a balanced armature, two levels of active noise cancelation, pass-through mode, and a wireless charging option, the 1MORE True Wireless ANC is also the first TWS product pending THX Certification, and are available now on the company's own website and Amazon.com for $199.99 MSRP.

Audio-Technica Debuts QuietPoint ATH-ANC300TW Truly Wireless Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones

January 9, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Debuts QuietPoint ATH-ANC300TW Truly Wireless Noise-Cancelling In-Ear Headphones

At CES 2020 Audio-Technica introduced its ATH-ANC300TW next-generation truly wireless in-ear headphones, using newly-designed digital hybrid active noise-cancelling (ANC) electronics. The result combines improved high-fidelity sound delivered by new 5.8 mm drivers with carbon-coated diaphragms, with a design that delivers superior noise cancelling performance, with the ANC feedback mic positioned perpendicular to the driver to optimize sound delivery.

Klippel Supports MegaSig U980 Bluetooth Interface for R&D and QC Line Testing

December 16, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Klippel Supports MegaSig U980 Bluetooth Interface for R&D and QC Line Testing

Klippel now officially distributes and supports the MegaSig U980 professional Bluetooth interface. Together with the Klippel Analyzer System, this USB-controlled, analog signal converter supports reliable testing of any audio device enabled with Bluetooth wireless technology such as portable speakers, wireless headsets, and true wireless earbuds with a fully integrated solution for both lab and end-of-line context.

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