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Harman Raises the Game on Wireless Headphones with new JBL Everest Featuring NXTGen Active Noise Cancelling Technology
November 16, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Harman Raises the Game on Wireless Headphones with new JBL Everest Featuring NXTGen Active Noise Cancelling Technology

Even though Harman International holds AKG, one of the most prestigious global names in headphones, and Harman-Kardon, among its brands, the company expanded its consumer audio portfolio with JBL-branded products, targeted at the more affordable segment of the market. The new JBL Everest Bluetooth-enabled headphones feature NXTGen Active Noise Cancelling technology.
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Yamaha Surprises with HPH-MT7 Studio Monitor Headphones
November 13, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Surprises with HPH-MT7 Studio Monitor Headphones

Exceptional precision and fidelity for audio engineers, that’s how Yamaha introduces its new HPH-MT7 Studio Monitor Headphones, a pleasant surprise just unveiled by the Japanese brand. The HPH-MT7 combines custom drivers equipped with CCAW voice coils and powerful neodymium magnets to deliver flat, high-resolution sound, for long working- (or enjoyment) sessions.
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Worldwide Headphone Shipments Projected to Grow by 6.2% to 328.7 Million Units in 2015
November 12, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Worldwide Headphone Shipments Projected to Grow by 6.2% to 328.7 Million Units in 2015

According to the latest Futuresource Headphones Market Report, which provides a snapshot of the current trends in headphone technology, serving also as a guide for Christmas tech gadget shopping, aftermarket shipments of headphones are projected to grow by 6.2% this year to 328.7 million units. Wireless headphones is a major growth category, expected to grow by 63% in 2015 to reach 38 million units.
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Sennheiser Reveals New HE 1 Orpheus Electrostatic Headphones
November 4, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Reveals New HE 1 Orpheus Electrostatic Headphones

Following the intriguing teaser web campaign “Reshaping Excellence”, launched September 1st during an event in London to celebrate its 70th anniversary year, Sennheiser finally revealed the successor to the legendary Orpheus, originally introduced in 1990. The 2015 Orpheus reintroduces the concept of the world’s best headphones.
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Audio Precision Enhances Electro-Acoustic and PDM Testing with v4.2 Software and Advanced PDM Module
October 15, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Enhances Electro-Acoustic and PDM Testing with v4.2 Software and Advanced PDM Module

Audio Precision announced the availability of version 4.2 of their APx500 audio test software, as well as a new PDM module with advanced capabilities. AP’s latest software release delivers a series of new features focused on electro-acoustic and production test environments. The new software and Advanced PDM Module will be shown at the 139th AES Convention in New York.
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CanJam Europe 2015 Visitors Vote for Best of Show
October 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

CanJam Europe 2015 Visitors Vote for Best of Show

The 2015 edition of CanJam Europe, in Germany, strengthened the show’s position as Europe’s largest dedicated headphones and personal audio event. Record visitor and exhibitor numbers as well as additional exhibition floor attest the ongoing interest in the market segment. This year, for the first time, CanJam Europe 2015 had visitors vote for their favorite products of the show.
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Audeze Introduces New Planar Magnetic Reference Headphone
October 5, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Introduces New Planar Magnetic Reference Headphone

The all new Audeze LCD-4 planar magnetic technology reference headphones were introduced at RMAF CanJam 2015. The LCD-4 features Audeze’s nano-grade diaphragms and unique Double Fluxor magnet arrays for the most powerful magnetic flux density in existence, an incredible 1.5 Tesla! At RMAF 2015, Audeze also unveiled its new The King Headphone Amplifier designed by Bascom King.
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Kidz Gear Announces Bluetooth Wireless Headphones Designed For Kids
September 24, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Kidz Gear Announces Bluetooth Wireless Headphones Designed For Kids

Kidz Gear Bluetooth Stereo Headphones are for kids to use in school, at home or anywhere, providing the freedom from tangled and broken wires. Featuring Bluetooth 4.0 set-up with KidzSync Auto-Syncing Technology, the headphones can also be fitted with an omnidirectional boom microphone and work with smartphones, tablets, Kindles, Nooks and any computer.
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New Bose SoundLink II Around-Ear Wireless Headphones
September 9, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

New Bose SoundLink II Around-Ear Wireless Headphones

Bose launched its SoundLink Wireless Headphones II and claims they are different than any other wireless headphones on the market, for only $279.95. Extended battery life, connection for up two devices, improved NFC pairing are among the main improvements of the updated headphones.
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Sennheiser Introduces new HD 400 Series Headphones at IFA 2015
September 4, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces new HD 400 Series Headphones at IFA 2015

Sennheiser has launched the next generation of its HD 400 series of over-ear headphones at IFA 2015, in Berlin. The lightweight and affordable range includes the closed-back HD 451, HD 461 and HD 471 models. Powered by Sennheiser’s proprietary neodymium magnets, the HD 451 and HD 461 models feature powerful bass, whereas the HD 471 offers a more balanced sound experience.
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