All items tagged with consumer audio (28)

Sennheiser Consumer Audio Releases Updates to Enable Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast

September 4, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Consumer Audio Releases Updates to Enable Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast

Sennheiser announced an update to its Smart Control App that will enable Auracast functionalities and will activate a future firmware update for its MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 and ACCENTUM True Wireless earbuds, both released in 2024. The Smart Control App enables both Auracast Assistant and transmitter modes from the smartphone. The two Sennheiser products are already LE Audio and Auracast ready and the companion app update will pave the way for the exciting new features associated with these technologies.

August 28, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Consumer Technology Association and CES Have a New Brand Mark and Refreshed Website

For the first time, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA) and CES have launched a shared brand identity. In conjunction with the refreshed marks, also the CES.tech website was transformed with a completely new design, offering an enhanced user experience. The new CTA and CES logos are intended to embody the connection between technology and humanity. The new CES website was rebuilt as a hub for tech innovation, a place to showcase the people and technology that are making the world a better place.

Inspire the Possibilities with Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast

February 16, 2024 by Joao Martins

Inspire the Possibilities with Bluetooth LE Audio and Auracast

An Interview with Chuck Sabin, Senior Director, Market Development, Bluetooth SIG. The Auracast Experience at CES 2024 enabled much more awareness about the possibilities of the technology and certainly caused a lot of press coverage. But it also generated several questions from many manufacturers who are eager to get to market. Anticipating that scenario, I scheduled an interview with Chuck Sabin to discuss the Bluetooth SIG's perspective of the roadmap for LE Audio and Auracast.

Total Listening to Audio on a Phone Surpassed Traditional Radio Listening in 2022

July 14, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Total Listening to Audio on a Phone Surpassed Traditional Radio Listening in 2022

According to a recent study by Edison Research, Americans already spend more time listening to audio sources on mobile devices than they do from radio receivers. This is the first time that phones surpass the time spent listening to traditional radio, revealing that mobile phones continue "chomping" audio shares. And more worryingly for traditional broadcast radio, this is happening even in the car.

40th Edition of High End Show Breaks All Records

May 25, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

40th Edition of High End Show Breaks All Records

According to the High End Society, the High End 2023 show in Munich was an outstanding success, with praise from participants and exhibitors. The promoters have now evaluated the results, and confirmed the outstanding impact of High End 2023, which ended on Sunday and attracted an international audience to the MOC Event Center in Munich from May 18 to 21. The International Parts Supply Show (IPS) B2B area of the show was confirmed as a model to expand in the future.

Sennheiser Introduces Upgraded HD 660S2 High-Performance Headphones

February 8, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces Upgraded HD 660S2 High-Performance Headphones

The Sennheiser consumer division now managed by Sonova Consumer Hearing announced a new updated HD 660S2 model, expanding the capabilities of the popular 600-series family, the longstanding affordable benchmark for high-performance headphones from the brand. The company responded to the hi-fi community's feedback and the lessons learned from the Drop communities, crafting a headphone that improves the drivers, while skillfully balancing reference-level detail and frequency response.

Sennheiser Expands Wired Earphones Range With More Affordable IE 200 Model

January 30, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Expands Wired Earphones Range With More Affordable IE 200 Model

Sennheiser continues to expand its IE range of wired earphones, or IEMs, and now introduced the all-new IE 200. This new model shares considerable DNA with the more expensive models in the family, keeping a similar design and seeking to expand the "pure listening pleasure" to a broader audience. As Sennheiser Sonova describes it, the new IE 200 is "an ideal choice for audiophiles looking for clarity, detail, and impact at home or on the go."

High End 2023 Munich Audio Show to Break Past Records

January 16, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

High End 2023 Munich Audio Show to Break Past Records

The Munich High End audio show plays an essential role as one the most important marketplaces for the audio industry. The 40th edition of the show, May 18-21, promises to break all records. Following the registration deadline for exhibitors, the High End Society reported increasing demand for the international audio show. The 2023 edition will see the second edition of the IPS – International Parts + Supply B2B section now taking place on all four days of the High End show, and supported by the ALTI Association.

Home Audio Industry Reconvenes at 2022 High End Show in Munich

May 5, 2022 by Joao Martins

Home Audio Industry Reconvenes at 2022 High End Show in Munich

The prestigious High End Munich show finally returns to the MOC exhibition center - and pretty much the whole city of Munich, as the consumer, hifi, and high-end audio companies return to in-person events. Promoted by the local High End Society and reputed as the best trade-show in the world for consumer high-quality audio products, the 2022 High End Show (May 19-22) is now expanded with the new International Parts & Supply (IPS) B2B segment and more valuable initiatives.

March 2, 2022 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Group Invests in Professional Audio as Sonova Completes Acquisition of the Sennheiser Consumer Division

Sonova Holding AG, the Swiss hearing care solutions company, has successfully closed the previously announced acquisition of the Consumer Division from Sennheiser electronic GmbH & Co. KG, creating a new Consumer Hearing business unit. Sennheiser will now focus exclusively on professional audio solutions, keeping Neumann.Berlin as the only separate brand, while the Sennheiser Group aims to achieve sustainable growth.

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