All items tagged with circumaural (53)

Drop Launches OAE1 Headphones as Non-Signature Edition

November 14, 2024 by Joao Martins

Drop Launches OAE1 Headphones as Non-Signature Edition

Drop, the vibrant community-driven e-commerce brand that is now owned by Corsair, announced a reset on its latest Grell headphone collaboration, with the announcement of the Drop + Grell OAE1 Non-Signature Edition. Following the extremely negative reviews that the original Drop + Grell OAE1 headphones received when they launched earlier in 2024 (fortunately, only 1,000 units had been made anyway), the new “non-signature”edition takes the original engineering concept and resets the design at a more accessible price.

beyerdynamic Unveils DT 1770 and DT 1990 PRO MKII Studio Headphones with New TESLA.45 Driver

October 30, 2024 by Joao Martins

beyerdynamic Unveils DT 1770 and DT 1990 PRO MKII Studio Headphones with New TESLA.45 Driver

beyerdynamic announced the new closed-back DT 1770 PRO MKII and open-back DT 1990 PRO MKII headphones. The second generation of the company's studio reference headphones feature enhanced comfort, improved sound quality, plus a newly developed dynamic TESLA.45 driver. According to the German company, these refreshed flagship models have lower impedance to offer added flexibility for today's music professionals.

DALI Announces New IO-8 Luxury Headphones with ANC

October 9, 2024 by Joao Martins

DALI Announces New IO-8 Luxury Headphones with ANC

Thanks to Lenbrook Americas, the distributor of revered Danish loudspeaker brand DALI, we learn about the launch of the DALI IO-8 headphones. This is the fourth model in the luxury headphones category from DALI, and like the previous IO-4, IO-6, and IO-12, all are entirely designed in-house according to the highest possible standards in terms of engineering, durability, comfort and functionality. The new IO-8 wireless headphones are based on the same platform of the IO-12, and they cost just a bit less.

Focal Unveils Two New Sets of Open- and Closed-back Headphones Hadenys and Azurys

May 7, 2024 by Joao Martins

Focal Unveils Two New Sets of Open- and Closed-back Headphones Hadenys and Azurys

Focal introduced Hadenys (ah den ees) and Azurys (ah zur ees), two new open- and closed-back, high-fidelity circumaural headphones. Born from Focal’s distinctive expertise in sound and made in France, these passive, wired headphones combine the patented M'-shaped aluminum/magnesium dome drivers, comfort and sophisticated aesthetics, while being the French brand's most accessible models.

Meze Audio Introduces Liric 2nd Generation Closed-Back Headphones

March 7, 2024 by Joao Martins

Meze Audio Introduces Liric 2nd Generation Closed-Back Headphones

Meze Audio introduced its latest Liric 2nd Generation headphones, an evolution of its acclaimed Liric closed-back design with performance enhancements that derived mostly from community feedback. For this second-generation, the Romanian company selected a stunning new striped ebony wood finish and added more modularity for easier upgrades and longer life. The Liric 2nd Generation's sound profile has also been tuned to deliver an even better listening experience.

beyerdynamic Unveils New DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition Headphones

January 26, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

beyerdynamic Unveils New DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition Headphones

Celebrating its centennial, beyerdynamic announced a limited-edition version of the classic DT 770 PRO headphones featuring the company's latest driver technology, plus detachable cables and components. The all-new DT 770 PRO X Limited Edition blends the most popular design features of the DT 770 PRO with the dynamic STELLAR.45 driver system's flexibility. The DT 770 PRO X headphones are now available in limited quantities for pre-order for $199, with wider availability to come later in 2024.

Sennheiser Announces HD 490 PRO Reference Studio Headphones

January 23, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Announces HD 490 PRO Reference Studio Headphones

Built to handle the complexities of today’s music production, the new Sennheiser open-back HD 490 PRO headphones are a surprising launch for the German brand, attempting to recover the prestige gained in the high-end circles, in a professional studio design. The new circumaural, dynamic headphones target highly precise sound reproduction and a very wide and realistic sound stage as required for mixing and mastering music. It will likely be highly sought after also by musicians and music enthusiasts in general.

DALI Introduces IO-12 Refined Headphones Design for a Superior Listening Experience

October 25, 2023 by Joao Martins

DALI Introduces IO-12 Refined Headphones Design for a Superior Listening Experience

At the Munich High End Show in May 2023, Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries (DALI) celebrated its 40th anniversary and unveiled two ground-breaking additions to its product portfolio: the EPIKORE 11 loudspeaker and the IO-12 headphones. Both products incorporate DALI's patented Soft Magnetic Compound (SMC) technology. Five months later, the IO-12 wireless headphones with its 50mm custom dynamic drivers are available to consumers offering Active Noise Cancellation, 35-hour battery, aptX Adaptive Bluetooth and USB-C/3.5mm wired connections.

Fresh From the Bench: Røde NTH-100 Headphones

January 12, 2023 by Brent Butterworth

Fresh From the Bench: Røde NTH-100 Headphones

The Røde NTH-100 headphones are a late but refined entrance from the Australian company into the product segment. The headphones are engineered to be durable as pro audio products need to be. All the important components are also user-replaceable and can be removed and swapped out in seconds. The fully adjustable headband with a unique FitLok locking system is a very distinctive feature that will be appreciated over time. Find out how the NTH-100 stacks up to the competition. This article was originally published in audioXpress, June 2022.

Focal New Edition Utopia Are The Ultimate Hi-Fi Headphones

September 16, 2022 by Joao Martins

Focal New Edition Utopia Are The Ultimate Hi-Fi Headphones

In 2016, Focal introduced the Utopia headphones as the world’s first beryllium headphones, reflecting the company's experience in its range of ultra-premium speakers. It also signaled the opening of a brand new headphone manufacturing facility, which allowed Focal to create this new reference product. In 2020, Focal refreshed the headphones' packaging and accessories. Now, Focal is introducing the Focal Utopia 2022 Edition, an evolution in terms of acoustics, design and aesthetics.

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