All items tagged with earphones (73)

Sennheiser Introduces IE 900 Flagship Earphones With Improved X3R Transducer

May 12, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces IE 900 Flagship Earphones With Improved X3R Transducer

Technical innovation, meticulous attention to detail, and an uncompromising demand for perfection to deliver a listening experience without compromise. These are the premises for another ambitious product development from Sennheiser, the new IE 900 around-the-ear earphones. The high-end concept required designing a completely new 7mm driver, the X3R, to match the product’s flagship status.

Deezer Bundled with Samsung Galaxy Powered Mobee-K USB-C Earphones

April 27, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Deezer Bundled with Samsung Galaxy Powered Mobee-K USB-C Earphones

Deezer announced it will now come pre-installed on the new Smart Earphones (USB-C) from Mobee-K, a Kaon media subsidiary. This new type of bundle is appropriate since the in-earphones are designed to support high resolution audio and are a great match for Deezer’s high-fidelity (HiFi) subscription tier. And Samsung Galaxy users can also unlock exclusive features, including a customized Deezer theme for their mobile device.

SAR Insight & Consulting Forecasts Technology and Market Potential for MEMS Speakers

March 11, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

SAR Insight & Consulting Forecasts Technology and Market Potential for MEMS Speakers

MEMS microspeakers and earphone drivers could threaten incumbent audio technologies by 2025 as consumers desire smaller and less power-hungry devices. Four billion devices with seven billion speakers were shipped during 2020, it has been estimated, across multiple sectors, including automotive, mobile phones, home AV, and many others. MEMS speakers could revolutionize the audio industry, thanks to their small form factor and low power capabilities, according to market analyst SAR Insight & Consulting.

Better Microspeakers Utilizing Hiperco Alloys

February 17, 2021 by Aminul Md Mehedi

Better Microspeakers Utilizing Hiperco Alloys

This Voice Coil Spotlight article by Aminul Md Mehedi (Senior Application Development Engineer at Carpenter Technology Corp.) explains how the Carpenter-developed high-performance Hiperco 50 and Hiperco 27 soft magnetic alloys can contribute to better performing microspeakers and earphone drivers, improving "decibel (dB) density" in miniaturized consumer electronic devices. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, November 2020.

Dirac and Klipsch Collaborate to Enhance the Next Generation of Headphone Audio Performance

June 30, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac and Klipsch Collaborate to Enhance the Next Generation of Headphone Audio Performance

Swedish sound pioneer Dirac and Klipsch, the famous consumer audio brand and a VOXX International company, are partnering to integrate Dirac’s sound optimization software and latest digital audio solutions into Klipsch’s upcoming generation of earphones. The partnership highlights the growing market trend for headphone manufacturers to increasingly leverage premium digital audio software to level-up their hardware performance.

New Earphone True Wireless Design With ANC Explores a Different Approach to End Ear Discomfort

June 29, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

New Earphone True Wireless Design With ANC Explores a Different Approach to End Ear Discomfort

Korean technology startup NeoPon is bringing to market a new earphone that promises to eliminate the discomfort experienced from wearing earbuds for prolonged periods. This is the company's second design with a bendable earphone, which is now being promoted on Kickstarter. The design is intended to prevent all the unintended consequences of current inside-the-ear or loose fit designs, by not applying pressure on ear canals and featuring an adjustable structure that stays in place. The NeoPon 2 earphones also feature active noise cancelling and a flexible hook with adjustable microphone.

Lucid Audio Acquires Westone Audio, the Music Division of Westone Laboratories

June 23, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Lucid Audio Acquires Westone Audio, the Music Division of Westone Laboratories

A familiar name in in-ear monitors for athletes, musicians, music producers or music enthusiasts, Westone Audio built a strong business with innovative products that have been praised for many years in its market segment. That division is a part of a larger enhance hearing health and communications business. For Texas-based Lucid Audio, the Westone acquisition perfectly complements its strategy in the pro and consumer in-ear monitor business, following the acquisition of Etymotic in 2018.

Black Shark Selects Knowles Balanced Armature Drivers for New, High Performance Wireless Gaming Earphones

May 18, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Black Shark Selects Knowles Balanced Armature Drivers for New, High Performance Wireless Gaming Earphones

Knowles Corporation, the global supplier of advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device solutions, announced that Black Shark, a premium mobile gaming brand, has selected its balanced armature drivers for a new, dual driver wireless gaming headphone. The new Black Shark Ophidian combines a Knowles balanced armature driver for exceptionally clear vocals and treble with a dynamic speaker for powerful bass.

Shelter-At-Home to Generate New Consumer Patterns in Headphones and Home Audio

April 9, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Shelter-At-Home to Generate New Consumer Patterns in Headphones and Home Audio

Parks Associates is predicting that headphones and earphones are likely to experience sales spikes with the world changing to Work at Home, Home Schooling, and Entertainment-In-Place. The company's research highlights the need for enhanced user experience to aid with device integration as audio market shifts from whole-room home theater systems to standalone connected devices. Podcast, music, and news consumption habits are also changing as a result of the current public health crisis with COVID-19.

Alango ListenThrough Fosters Auditory Alertness While Using Headphones

April 6, 2020 by Alexander Goldin

Alango ListenThrough Fosters Auditory Alertness While Using Headphones

Audio transparency is not as simple as it sounds. Slip on a pair of headphones or earbuds and you’ll shut yourself off from critical sounds. With its vast experience in DSP processing software, Alango Technologies developed ListenThrough, a “smart algorithm” for headphones/earphones that allows enjoyment of the music while staying alert to important environmental sounds. Instead of simply filtering selected frequencies, ListenThrough mixes environmental ambient sounds into the A2DP music stream, thus allowing the user to be aware of their surroundings even when using closed headphones and/or listening to loud music.

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