All items tagged with carbon fiber (42)

Dan Clark Audio Introduces Special Edition AEON 2 Noir Planar Magnetic Headphones

December 21, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Dan Clark Audio Introduces Special Edition AEON 2 Noir Planar Magnetic Headphones

Dan Clark Audio introduced a special edition of its AEON 2 planar magnetic headphones, the AEON 2 Noir. As the San Diego-based company explains, since the launch of AEON 2 headphones back in 2019, when the company also changed its name from MrSpeakers to Dan Clark Audio, the market has been frequently requesting an all-black version, complemented with perforated pads. The company responded and the AEON 2 Noir, available in closed and open back versions, are now available.

Leading-Edge Knowledge Available with Voice Coil December 2020

November 25, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Leading-Edge Knowledge Available with Voice Coil December 2020

Voice Coil December 2020 offers a diverse set of articles for loudspeaker professionals and anyone in the audio industry. Mike Klasco writes about MEMS Drivers and related hot technologies for 2021. Next up, James Croft discusses a new patent granted in October 2020 to inventor Eric Jay Alexander, and in Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the recent BWX-6501 Midbass driver and the BDT-2901 Silk Dome Tweeter, both from MISCO’s Bold North Audio Line. Now Available in Print and Download!

Bowers & Wilkins Launches Special PX7 Carbon Edition Wireless Headphones to Celebrate a Decade of Headphone Success

September 16, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Bowers & Wilkins Launches Special PX7 Carbon Edition Wireless Headphones to Celebrate a Decade of Headphone Success

Over the past 12 months, Bowers & Wilkins has enjoyed outstanding success with its flagship PX7 over-ear wireless ANC headphones. 2020 also marks the 10th anniversary of the launch of Bowers & Wilkins first-ever headphone design, the iconic P5 — a breakthrough model that redefined the premium performance headphone category. Naturally the company decided it was time to celebrate that success, with the launch of the PX7 Carbon Edition featuring a new premium black finish and added support for aptX Adaptive.

PSB Launches Performance Wall Mount Speaker Series

September 4, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

PSB Launches Performance Wall Mount Speaker Series

PSB Speakers announced availability of their PWM Series, a new range of high-performance wall mount speaker solutions. Three models comprise the series: PWM3 (USD $2,499 ea MSRP) PWM2 (USD $1,499 ea) and PWM1 (USD $799 ea). All can be utilized in horizontal or vertical positions for left, right, center or surround performance applications. Additionally, all three PWM models are offered in a choice of Satin White or Satin Black finish, to satisfy the most demanding design requirements.

Pro-Ject Carbon EVO Turntable Now Available

August 17, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Pro-Ject Carbon EVO Turntable Now Available

Pro-Ject Audio Systems' new Debut Carbon EVO turntable, an updated and refined version of the brand's most beloved turntable design, and further expanding its critically-acclaimed Debut Collection is now available for purchase. The new Debut Carbon EVO (for Evolution) features the brand’s famous one-piece carbon fiber tonearm technology, electronic speed selection, suspension elements from the EISA award winning X1 turntable, and a factory mounted Sumiko Rainier phono cartridge.

Comparative Studies on the Behavior of Beryllium, Titanium, and CN Fiber Hybrid Dome in the Last Octave

July 15, 2020 by Peyu Vlaevski

Comparative Studies on the Behavior of Beryllium, Titanium, and CN Fiber Hybrid Dome in the Last Octave

For some years, Oberton has been conducting efforts in the development of a new composite fiber diaphragm, combining a low relative weight and a high damping factor as in beryllium, with mechanical characteristics similar to titanium. The article details the comparative study that took place directly within the research conducted by the famous loudspeaker manufacturer from Bulgaria. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, May 2020.

Here for You: Voice Coil May 2020 is Now Available

April 27, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Here for You: Voice Coil May 2020 is Now Available

In this very strong edition of Voice Coil, focused on up-to-date topics for loudspeaker professionals, we discuss the industry's Asian supply chain, how a new carbon composite dome compares with Beryllium and Titanium products, and James Croft reviews a recent electrostatic loudspeaker (ESL) patent. Vance Dickason focuses his attention on two innovations coming from Eminence, in two extreme product categories. The new Eminence NSW4018-8 18" Tour Grade Woofer, and the new N314X 1.4" compression driver, which is the first to use TeXtreme composite material for the diaphragm. Download your copy now!

Test Bench: Morel SCW 636 Woofer from The Fat Lady Speaker

December 12, 2019 by Vance Dickason

Test Bench: Morel SCW 636 Woofer from The Fat Lady Speaker

This month’s Test Bench includes a very high-end 6″ home audio driver, coming from Morel. This is a hybrid neodymium/ferrite motor, the 6.0″ carbon fiber/Nextel sandwich cone SCW 636, a by-product of the Fat Lady project, Morel’s flagship loudspeaker. Similar to the cabinet utilized in the Fat Lady, the Morel SCW 636 uses a three-layer composite cone and dust cap that combines carbon fiber/Rohacell/carbon fiber that is both lightweight and very stiff. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, May 2010.

Headphone Company MrSpeakers Changes Name to Dan Clark Audio and Introduces New Aeon 2 Headphones

November 1, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Headphone Company MrSpeakers Changes Name to Dan Clark Audio and Introduces New Aeon 2 Headphones

In order to better reflect its focus on all things audio, the audio company known until today as MrSpeakers is now called Dan Clark Audio. According to the company's President and Founder, Dan Clark, the new name is a more accurate reflection of the company’s role as a designer and manufacturer of a wide range of products well beyond loudspeakers. The new brand is also a strategic move at a time when the company is launching their most affordable Aeon 2 planar magnetic portable headphones.

Theory Audio Design Launches at CEDIA Expo 2019

September 4, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Theory Audio Design Launches at CEDIA Expo 2019

Theory Audio Design is a new loudspeaker and electronics manufacturer from Lake Forest, California, dedicated to combine acoustic performance and aesthetics in new audio products for the modern home. Founded by Paul Hales, 30-year loudspeaker engineer, AV industry veteran, and owner of highly-regarded audio manufacturer Pro Audio Technology (PRO), Theory products marry PRO’s acoustic performance and professional features with sophisticated contemporary design at a much lower cost.

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