All items tagged with headphones (608)
Grado Introduces New GS1000x and GS3000x Statement X Series Headphones
August 24, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Grado Introduces New GS1000x and GS3000x Statement X Series Headphones

Grado introduced the new Statement Series, which brings fourth-generation X Drivers to the wooden GS3000x and GS1000x models. The GS1000x combines mahogany and ipê wood, while the GS3000x houses the brand's most powerful driver yet inside a metal chamber surrounded by a single body of cocobolo wood. Along with the superior sound these new drivers produce, the GS3000x and GS1000x also feature Grado's improved 12-conductor braided cable and new headbands. Both are hand assembled in Brooklyn, New York.
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Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones Add Adaptive ANC to Refined Design
August 9, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser MOMENTUM 4 Wireless Headphones Add Adaptive ANC to Refined Design

Sennheiser has just refreshed its MOMENTUM range with the introduction of the new MOMENTUM 4 Wireless headphones, raising the bar even higher, with best-in-class sound, advanced Adaptive Noise Cancellation and exceptional comfort. An important product announcement for the new Sennheiser consumer division now part of Sonova, the new MOMENTUM 4 Wireless headphones are a refined design, intended to compete with all the leading references in the market.
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KeepEars and AVAtronics Launch the Quietest Earbuds on Earth
July 21, 2022 by Joao Martins

KeepEars and AVAtronics Launch the Quietest Earbuds on Earth

Aviation pilots and professionals working in extremely noisy environments now have access to hearing protection and communication solutions that are able to reduce noise levels by up to 55 decibels. Two Swiss startups, KeepEars and AVAtronics have announced the successful prototype test and launch of the quietest earbuds on earth, able to be used as hearing protection and communications systems in extreme noisy environments, effectively canceling signals in a wide range of frequencies.
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Practical Test & Measurement: ANC Headset Testing
July 20, 2022 by Hans W. Gierlich

Practical Test & Measurement: ANC Headset Testing

Exploring some pressing topics in headphone technology, in this article Hans W. Gierlich addresses the requirements for effective performance testing of communication headsets that use active noise cancellation (ANC) technologies, test setups, testing equipment, and setup conditions needed to correctly assess ANC performance. From the right choice of artificial ears and the latest ITU-T recommendations in that domain, to ANC performance measurements and talk-though performance. This article was originally published in audioXpress, June 2022.
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David Nauber Joins T+A North America as Chief Executive Officer
July 7, 2022 by Joao Martins

David Nauber Joins T+A North America as Chief Executive Officer

German high end manufacturer T+A elektroakustik announced that industry veteran David Nauber has joined T+A's extended executive team as Chief Executive Officer of T+A North America, its independent North American distribution arm. T+A North America’s owner Conradin Amft will continue leading the Board of Directors while also focusing increased energy on his expanding role as COO at T+A Germany.
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Bowers & Wilkins Introduces Px7 S2 Over-Ear Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones
June 29, 2022 by Joao Martins

Bowers & Wilkins Introduces Px7 S2 Over-Ear Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins, the renowned British hifi audio brand, launched the new Px7 S2 active noise cancelling wireless headphones, an updated design that reflects advancements achieved over the past two years in the category. Leveraging the most advanced Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.0 platform with aptX Adaptive, the Px7 S2 adds all new drivers fine-tuned for high-resolution audio, in a refined design that is lower in weight and even more comfortable.
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Putting the Smart in Smart Devices - The Future of Hearables Is Voice Controlled
June 22, 2022 by Probal Lala

Putting the Smart in Smart Devices - The Future of Hearables Is Voice Controlled

To expand our readers' perspective on the topic of true wireless earbuds and hearables, defined as ear-worn electronic devices, this article discusses how hearable technology is at the intersection of wearables and headphones, and was designed for multi-purpose use, including voice transmission, sound amplification, and wireless communications. The CEO of Fluent.ai details how consumers' expectations for using earbuds everywhere, including for work communications in noisy public environments, is pushing technology to face the challenges at the source, on-device. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2022.
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CEVA Bluetooth 5.3 Platform IP Supports New Auracast Broadcast Audio
June 8, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

CEVA Bluetooth 5.3 Platform IP Supports New Auracast Broadcast Audio

CEVA announced that its latest RivieraWaves Bluetooth 5.3 IP family now supports Auracast broadcast audio, the new audio sharing standard, based on the Bluetooth LE Audio broadcasting specification, unveiled by the Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG). According to CEVA, Auracast broadcast audio is set to transform the shared audio experience, enabling an unlimited number of Auracast receiver-compliant devices such as TWS earbuds, headphones, hearing aids and wireless speakers to simultaneously receive audio broadcast from one or several Auracast transmitter devices.
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Audeze Unveils Manny Marroquin Professional Headphones at NAMM 2022
June 6, 2022 by Joao Martins

Audeze Unveils Manny Marroquin Professional Headphones at NAMM 2022

Audeze, the planar magnetic headphone manufacturer based in California, unveiled the new MM-500 headphones purpose-built for professional monitoring, allowing audio engineers and music producers to have the same reference anywhere they need. Unveiled at NAMM 2022, the new MM-500 headphones are part of a planned Manny Marroquin Signature Series, carrying the name of the Grammy-winning engineer/producer, which Audeze appointed as Head of Professional Products, focusing on creating innovative new audio tools for creators and professionals.
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Edifier Revives Legendary Audio Brand STAX Using Latest Audeze Technology
June 3, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Edifier Revives Legendary Audio Brand STAX Using Latest Audeze Technology

Edifier released the STAX Spirit S3, the brand's first wireless premium over-ear headphones and the first product in their new STAX Spirit product line. To create a product suitable for today's competitive market, designed with audio professionals and enthusiasts in mind, Edifier is using patented planar magnetic technologies licensed from Audeze, combined with a Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound Bluetooth 5.2 platform with aptX HD, allowing for superior performance in wireless, portable headphones, with multi-connectivity.
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