All items tagged with high resolution audio (387)
How Many Bits Would You Like with Your Music? The Case of the SCL6 Scalable Codec
March 16, 2023 by Joao Martins

How Many Bits Would You Like with Your Music? The Case of the SCL6 Scalable Codec

The Case of the SCL6 Scalable Codec. How Much Do You Want Hi-Res Audio? The candidates to become high-quality optional codecs for Bluetooth LE Audio are starting to line up. And SCL6 is leading the charge. This new scalable codec created by MQA was one of the best demonstrations at CES 2023, and is one of the most promising solutions for high-quality wireless audio. Yes, I said MQA.
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OPPO Unveils 12Mbps Data Rate Bluetooth Wireless Audio SoC at MWC 2023
March 2, 2023 by Joao Martins

OPPO Unveils 12Mbps Data Rate Bluetooth Wireless Audio SoC at MWC 2023

On the opening day of Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 in Barcelona, OPPO announced a selection of flagship devices, new core connectivity products and technologies, as well as its latest R&D breakthroughs in chip technology. On the audio domain, OPPO promised to revolutionize the industry and leave Bluetooth limitations behind with its MariSilicon Y flagship audio SoC. A world first for Bluetooth wireless audio, the new SoC promises a 12Mbps data rate.
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Linkplay Technology Launches WiiM Pro Music Streamer
March 1, 2023 by Joao Martins

Linkplay Technology Launches WiiM Pro Music Streamer

Linkplay Technology is the technology company recognized by delivering the most widely adopted wireless audio streaming modules to the industry, and a recognized source for premium smart home and affordable connected AI products. Once in a while, Linkplay makes available its own reference designs directly on the market. The new WiiM Pro is a versatile music streamer that combines all the latest technologies and protocols, making it the ultimate (and most affordable) home audio hub available.
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PSB Speakers, Sonical and MQA Announce Partnership to Create Next-Generation Headphones
February 28, 2023 by Joao Martins

PSB Speakers, Sonical and MQA Announce Partnership to Create Next-Generation Headphones

PSB Speakers, together with hearables start-up Sonical and audio codecs specialists MQA, announced a partnership that intends to define a new category of high-resolution audio headphones. The collaboration is aimed at creating true hifi headphones and smart earbuds, combining MQA's SCL6 high resolution wireless audio transmission and Sonical’s CosmOS platform. Planned for release under the PSB Speakers brand by Q1 2024, the resulting products will be the first headphones to feature Sonical’s ear computing platform, enabling a variety of apps and software upgrades.
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Primare Prisma Integrated Amplifiers Are Roon Ready
February 23, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Primare Prisma Integrated Amplifiers Are Roon Ready

Primare, the Swedish designer and manufacturer of hi-fi components, announced that three of its best-selling Prisma integrated amplifiers - i15, i25 and i35 - received Roon Ready certification from Roon Labs. Being Roon Ready means that the systems transparently discover and connect to Roon with bit-perfect audio delivered from Roon to the network player. The owners of these models will find the update automatically downloaded and installed on their electronics.
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xMEMS and Bujeon Launch 2-Way Hybrid MEMS Driver Solution for Hi-Res TWS Earbuds
February 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

xMEMS and Bujeon Launch 2-Way Hybrid MEMS Driver Solution for Hi-Res TWS Earbuds

xMEMS Labs and Bujeon Electronics have partnered to create a family of 2-way speaker modules to accelerate design of next generation high-resolution and lossless audio-capable TWS earbuds. The solution integrates a high-performance 9mm dynamic driver custom-designed by Bujeon with an xMEMS' Cowell tweeter, the world’s smallest monolithic MEMS microspeaker at just 22mm. The reference design combines an xMEMS Aptos MEMS speaker amplifier to create a "drop-in" solution compatible with today’s leading TWS system-on-chips.
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Atlantic Technology Unveils First True Wireless Earbuds
February 13, 2023 by Joao Martins

Atlantic Technology Unveils First True Wireless Earbuds

Atlantic Technology's first foray into the competitive true wireless stereo market is an interesting case study. The Massachusetts-based audio company known for its stereo and home theater speakers, and custom audio installation systems, has brought to market the TWS-1 Total Wireless Earbuds, an interesting premium product with ANC, advanced performance and convenience features, including an app to optimize the sound profile to the user’s hearing.
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Mesanovic CDM65 Studio Monitor Speaker Earns WiSA HT Interoperability Certification
February 8, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Mesanovic CDM65 Studio Monitor Speaker Earns WiSA HT Interoperability Certification

WiSA Association announced that its member company Mesanovic has earned the WiSA HT Interoperability Certification with its new CDM65 Controlled Directivity Monitor speaker. The CDM65 is an active three-way state-of-the-art speaker design, with built-in digital signal processing and the ability to receive wireless audio from any WiSA transmitter, like the WiSA SoundSend. This allows the CDM65 to be paired up to a 7.1 setup. The system will ship in May 2023 and is available for pre-order.
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WiSA Technologies Begins Shipping WiSA E Multichannel Audio Development Kits to Initial Beta Customers
February 6, 2023 by Joao Martins

WiSA Technologies Begins Shipping WiSA E Multichannel Audio Development Kits to Initial Beta Customers

WiSA Technologies, a leading provider of wireless audio technologies for home theater already adopted by Bang & Olufsen, Harman, Klipsch, Savant, LG Electronics and many others, announced its first shipments of WiSA E development kits to leading audio brands developing multichannel audio systems. Using the 5GHz portion of the Wi-Fi band, WiSA E offers high-performance, high-quality wireless audio transmission and reception at an affordable price.
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Creative Introduces High Performance Sound Blaster X5 USB DAC and Amplifier
February 2, 2023 by Alfred Moody

Creative Introduces High Performance Sound Blaster X5 USB DAC and Amplifier

With the launch of the new Sound Blaster X5, a desktop USB DAC and amplifier design, Creative targets the more demanding requirements of music enthusiasts looking for a companion interface to their music streaming sources, with enough power to match the most demanding headphones. Using class-leading components, latest audio technologies, and comprehensive connectivity options, the Creative Sound Blaster X5 is a compelling audio solution that sets a new standard in the range.
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