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Sennheiser Introduces New HD 620S Closed Back Headphones
May 8, 2024 by Joao Martins

Sennheiser Introduces New HD 620S Closed Back Headphones

The newest member of the acclaimed Sennheiser HD 600 headphone series offers a compelling take on closed headphones for private, reference listening without compromise. While Sennheiser offers a complete range of close-back headphones for professional use, this model is part of the Sennheiser consumer range, operated by Sonova under license. And the HD 620S headphones are targeted specifically to home listeners and that group of enthusiast users that actually care about frequency response targets - aka “audiophiles”.
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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.
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Remora UWB Wireless Audio Solution Unveiled Ahead of 2024 High End Munich Show
May 1, 2024 by Joao Martins

Remora UWB Wireless Audio Solution Unveiled Ahead of 2024 High End Munich Show

Remora is the name of a new business venture and a new wireless audio hardware solution that will be officially launched at the 2024 High End show in Munich. Jumping ahead of technology availability in wireless headphones and earbuds, Remora PRO creates a Ultra-Wideband (UWB) transmitter and receiver solution for the highest wireless audio quality available. The USB-C dongle form factor also introduces the world's first Headphone 3.0 platform from Sonical.
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USound and Minami Sign Partnership to Facilitate Collaboration with Top-Tier Brands
April 30, 2024 by Joao Martins

USound and Minami Sign Partnership to Facilitate Collaboration with Top-Tier Brands

USound, the MEMS speakers pioneer from Austria, announced a partnership with Minami Acoustics Limited, the renowned Original Design Manufacturer (ODM) that helps support some of the most recognizable global brands in headphones, earphones, headsets, and hearing aids. Together, the two companies will further facilitate the adoption of USound’s patented MEMS speaker technology by leading brands.
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Fortemedia Unveils ForteSound Coil-Based MEMS Speaker Product Family
April 22, 2024 by Joao Martins

Fortemedia Unveils ForteSound Coil-Based MEMS Speaker Product Family

Fortemedia, a Taiwan based supplier of MEMS microphones to some of the world's leading smartphone and laptop manufacturers, has now announced the launch of its latest innovation, a coil-based MEMS speaker range. Its first product is the ForteSound FS01, which the company says extends the audio frequency response to 80kHz, with extended SPL Response and Low THD, delivering a new type of high-reliability, low-power audio transducer.
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AXPONA 2024 Reports Record Attendance And Exhibitors
April 18, 2024 by Joao Martins

AXPONA 2024 Reports Record Attendance And Exhibitors

AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) welcomed 10,391 attendees, coming from 42 states and 31 countries, to the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel & Convention Center, April 12-14, 2024. This was a 14% increase over 2023 and marked its biggest show yet. Over 600 audio brands from 50+ countries offered a vibrant showcase filling the largest number of rooms. AXPONA offered music lovers three jam-packed days of spectacular sound, technology, seminars, live music, and the very latest products in the industry.
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GAIT and NEG Sign Strategic Partnership To Deliver Ultra-Thin Glass Diaphragm Technology Solutions
April 4, 2024 by Joao Martins

GAIT and NEG Sign Strategic Partnership To Deliver Ultra-Thin Glass Diaphragm Technology Solutions

Glass Acoustic Innovations Ltd. (GAIT) announced a strategic partnership with leading glass manufacturer Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (NEG), to deliver ultra-thin glass diaphragm technology solutions intended for high-performance acoustic diaphragms in headphones and earphones. This collaboration marks a significant evolutionary milestone for GAIT, uniting two industry leaders in the glass and acoustic industries.
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Audio-Technica Expands Operations in the Americas
March 21, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Expands Operations in the Americas

Audio-Technica has expanded it logistics operations with the launch of a new company in the Americas and a Western US distribution and fulfillment facility for its range of microphones, wireless microphones, headphones, mixers, and turntables for personal and professional use. Audio-Technica also launched its new Broadcast Audio Rental Program, offering easier access to the premium microphone models that professionals require for production.
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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.
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Audio-Technica Introduces Narukami Ultra-High-End Tube Headphone Amplifier and Headphones
March 7, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Introduces Narukami Ultra-High-End Tube Headphone Amplifier and Headphones

Audio-Technica is introducing its Narukami ultra-high-end audio products, which are meant to take the pursuit of analog and tube sound reproduction to a new level of excellence. Making their US premiere at CanJam NYC 2024 (March 9 – 10 at the Marriott Marquis, New York), the Narukami HPA-KG NARU Tube Headphone Amplifier and ATH-AWKG Closed-Back Dynamic Wooden Headphones are ultimate-quality works of audio art. With a price that could buy a house not a long time ago, this is in the above-luxury category.
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