All items tagged with headphones (563)
California Audio Show Promises More Memorable Experiences for 2018
May 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

California Audio Show Promises More Memorable Experiences for 2018

The California Audio Show (CAS), produced by DAGOGO, is entering its eighth year in 2018 and will take place once again at the Hilton Oakland, July 27-29, 2018. Response of the 2017 CAS from exhibitors and attendees have been overwhelmingly positive. Exhibitors reported unprecedented attendance in each room and Attendees reported extended listening time in Exhibits. It is now apparent what small shows like the CAS can contribute to the health of the audio industry.
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Bose Introduces BOSEbuild Build-It-Yourself Bluetooth Headphones for Kids
May 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Bose Introduces BOSEbuild Build-It-Yourself Bluetooth Headphones for Kids

Following the introduction in 2016 of the BOSEbuild Speaker Cube, a complete kit that lets kids explore the science of sound, Bose announced its second BOSEbuild product. The BOSEbuild collection is now expanded with a set of “build-it-yourself” Bluetooth headphones. It’s a complete kit that provides kids - and anyone else - with a fun and interactive way to explore putting together a pair of high-quality headphones.
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Bowers & Wilkins to Launch New R&D Center in U.K. with Expanded Capabilities and Staff
May 14, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Bowers & Wilkins to Launch New R&D Center in U.K. with Expanded Capabilities and Staff

Bowers & Wilkins, the storied British audio brand, is announcing the relocation of its research and development center to a new and larger facility with cutting-edge equipment and tools. As the company details, the move represents a significant investment to expand the team and accelerate the company's ability to develop new capabilities that will drive innovation across its suite of luxury home speakers, headphones and performance car audio.
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Audeze Announces New Easy-to-Drive LCD-4z Headphones
May 10, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Announces New Easy-to-Drive LCD-4z Headphones

Audeze grabbed the opportunity of an expanding attendance in Munich for the annual High End show, this year reinforced with the first concurrent edition of the CanJam Europe 2018 partner event to announce the release of the new LCD-4z headphones. This is an improved version of the popular LCD-4 open model, featuring a new look and greater efficiency - 15 ohms, 98 dB/1mW sensitivity - being basically easier to drive.
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Sennheiser To Present HD 820 Headphones at High End 2018
April 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser To Present HD 820 Headphones at High End 2018

At High End 2018, which takes place at Munich’s MOC from May 10 to 13, Sennheiser will present its new HD 820 circumaural dynamic stereo headphones. Following several previews since CES 2018, High End 2018 will signal the European premiere for the HD 820, which the German brand says set a new benchmark in sound quality for closed-back headphones. Also available for the demanding headphone enthusiasts visiting the show are the HD 660 S open design, and the HE 1, the pinnacle of Sennheiser’s portfolio.
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Synaptics Announces Design Wins at Multiple OEMs with Second-Generation USB Type-C Headset SoCs
April 27, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Synaptics Announces Design Wins at Multiple OEMs with Second-Generation USB Type-C Headset SoCs

Synaptics announced its second-generation AudioSmart digital headset SoC solution for USB Type-C headphones is now shipping in mass production with a major OEM and designed-in with multiple other smartphone makers. Leading the trend of eliminating the legacy analog 3.5mm headphone jack is Huawei, who selected Synaptics’ latest CX2198x family for its flagship P20 and P20 Pro smartphones.
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PreSonus HD9 Closed-Back Headphones Combine Comfort and Wide Frequency Response
April 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

PreSonus HD9 Closed-Back Headphones Combine Comfort and Wide Frequency Response

PreSonus is shipping its new HD9 headphones, designed for studio use, as powerful and articulate studio monitors. The new headphones feature a closed-back acoustic design that provides superior listening isolation and reduces headphone bleed, so users hear nothing but music. The HD9’s 45 mm dynamic, neodymium drivers and high power handling (900 mW per channel into 40Ω) deliver loud, clean audio, minimizing listening fatigue. Its tailored frequency response extends all the way from 10 Hz to 26 kHz (±3 dB), with accurate bass response.
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Focal Expands Wireless Headphone Range with New Listen Wireless Chic Models
March 29, 2018 by Joao Martins

Focal Expands Wireless Headphone Range with New Listen Wireless Chic Models

Focal has invested heavily in the research and development of its headphone products, leading to the release of high end models such as the Utopia, Clear and Elear, followed with the introduction of the new Listen and Clear Professional models early this year. The French company entered the wireless segment in 2017 with its Listen Wireless Line, a closed-back Bluetooth 4.1 model with aptX. Now Focal announced three Blue, Olive and Purple designs with the lifestyle-oriented Listen Wireless Chic range.
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Audeze Announces Audeze Mobius Headphones with Waves Nx 3D Audio Technology
March 16, 2018 by Joao Martins

Audeze Announces Audeze Mobius Headphones with Waves Nx 3D Audio Technology

The word was out for some time that Audeze was working on something big and now it's official. The high end headphone brand has expanded its market scope with the launch of the Mobius headphones, targeting gamers and content creators working with 3D audio platforms. Mobius implementation delivers a premium high-end, fully immersive 3D cinematic audio and head tracking-enabled headphone design, powered by Audeze’s planar magnetic technologies.
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Headphone Focus audioXpress April 2018 Edition, Now Available!
March 9, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Headphone Focus audioXpress April 2018 Edition, Now Available!

Following our March Test and Measurement Focus edition, audioXpress April 2018 expands that focus to specifically include a comprehensive roundup of the latest earphone and headphone test solutions. Read the review of Audio Precision's AECM206 Binaural Headphone Test Fixture, learn about HEAD acoustics' latest modular measurement platform, and discover how Warwick Audio Technologies designed a completely new type of electrostatic transducer. Download audioXpress April 2018 now.
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