All items tagged with high resolution audio and headphones (40)

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.

Lenbrook Acquires MQA, Patents, and Audio Codecs

September 19, 2023 by Joao Martins

Lenbrook Acquires MQA, Patents, and Audio Codecs

Lenbrook Corp., the privately-owned Canadian audio company that owns NAD Electronics, PSB Speakers, Bluesound, Bluesound Professional, and BluOS, has acquired the assets of UK-based company MQA. The deal adds significant audio patents and codecs to Lenbrook’s IP portfolio, including MQA's high-resolution audio encoding and the latest SCL6 Scalable Codec for wireless audio applications, which is implemented in the upcoming line of PSB headphones and earbuds.

40th Edition of High End Show Breaks All Records

May 25, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

40th Edition of High End Show Breaks All Records

According to the High End Society, the High End 2023 show in Munich was an outstanding success, with praise from participants and exhibitors. The promoters have now evaluated the results, and confirmed the outstanding impact of High End 2023, which ended on Sunday and attracted an international audience to the MOC Event Center in Munich from May 18 to 21. The International Parts Supply Show (IPS) B2B area of the show was confirmed as a model to expand in the future.

Unity Demonstrates Wi-Fi Wireless, Lossless Headphones at Munich High End 2023

May 11, 2023 by Joao Martins

Unity Demonstrates Wi-Fi Wireless, Lossless Headphones at Munich High End 2023

The world’s first wireless lossless headphones, Unity will be available to try out at Munich’s High End show. The Swiss-brand will offer demos of the headphones in Halle 3 booth M12/N05 from May 18 to 21, at the MOC in Munich. Unity first launched in April during the 2023 NAMM show, offering convention-goers a chance to hear the difference of Wi-Fi quality audio lossless streaming. While the headphones are also geared toward audio professionals, they are also for those willing to invest to never be restricted by Bluetooth. The Unity headphones are available now in Anthracite Gray for $2,199.00 USD.

Sony Electronics Launches MDR-MV1 Open Back Monitor Headphones for Spatial Sound Creation

April 12, 2023 by Joao Martins

Sony Electronics Launches MDR-MV1 Open Back Monitor Headphones for Spatial Sound Creation

Sony Electronics announced the MDR-MV1 Reference Monitor Headphones, designed for sound engineers and music creators looking for accurate spatial sound field reproduction. The new Sony headphones combine sound quality with long-lasting wear, comfort, and reliability. The open-back design enables a wide sound field, making the MDR-MV1 a suitable option for mixing and mastering immersive spatial sound, such as 360 Reality Audio, as well as high-resolution audio stereo material.

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.

KEF Launches Mu7 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

October 13, 2022 by Joao Martins

KEF Launches Mu7 Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

After being available exclusively to the brand members club, KEF opened up sales of its new active noise cancelling over-ear headphones with a stunning design by Ross Lovegrove. The new KEF Mu7 Smart Active Noise Cancellation Wireless Headphones are one of the best examples of a product that leverages Qualcomm's platforms, featuring aptX HD, combined with 40mm full range dynamic drivers in precision-engineered aluminum earcups and frame with replaceable leatherette memory foam ear cushions.

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Redefines Sound Quality and Premium Design in Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

September 28, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Bowers & Wilkins Px8 Redefines Sound Quality and Premium Design in Active Noise Cancelling Wireless Headphones

Bowers & Wilkins launched its new flagship wireless headphones, featuring all-new drivers with ultra-high-resolution carbon cones – angled within each earcup – that deliver lower distortion and better resolution for reference-quality audio. New luxurious materials include diecast aluminum arms, diamond-cut bright metal detailing and Nappa leather trim available in tan or black finishes. The Bowers & Wilkins Music App was also upgraded to include direct music streaming for headphones – a breakthrough in user experience.

1MORE Introduces SonoFlow Bluetooth ANC Headphones

September 19, 2022 by Joao Martins

1MORE Introduces SonoFlow Bluetooth ANC Headphones

The new 1MORE SonoFlow ANC headphones enter a competitive market segment with a product positioned at the top of the scale but at an entry-level price. Not only the SonoFlow headphones feature hybrid active noise cancellation, they also support LDAC for High-Resolution Wireless Audio over Bluetooth 5 to match the fast-response of the ultra-low mass carbon-coated 40mm diaphragms. Plus, the SonoFlow last for 70-hours and offer the ability to fast charge the headphones in 5-minutes to gain 5-hours of continuous playback via USB-C.

Bose to Launch New Wireless Earbuds Powered by Qualcomm S5 Audio SoC

September 2, 2022 by Joao Martins

Bose to Launch New Wireless Earbuds Powered by Qualcomm S5 Audio SoC

At IFA 2022 in Berlin, Qualcomm Technologies and Bose highlighted their continued collaboration during Cristiano Amon’s opening keynote. Bose is integrating Qualcomm wireless voice and music platforms across their portfolio of premium earbuds, headphones, speakers and soundbars. Qualcomm also confirmed that the new Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II, which are scheduled to be unveiled September 7, will be Powered by the new Qualcomm S5 Sound Platform.

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