Beyerdynamic Introduces Second Generation Xelento Remote and Xelento Wireless Earphones

Beyerdynamic unveiled a new generation of its flagship Xelento remote and Xelento wireless in-ear headphones. Handcrafted at Beyerdynamic’s Heilbronn, Germany headquarters, the new designs are outmatched only by the attention to sound detail, spatiality, and depth, according to the company. Custom sound personalization, sweat and water resistance, and a range of output connections make Xelento a perfect partner for travel, leisure, and everything in between.

Expanding the perspective on the evolution toward hearables, this article explores the current trends as well as the acoustical challenges and solutions for designing true wireless earphones. The article explains the enabling technologies currently converging as the TWS market continues to grow and use cases multiply, with more consumers using wireless earbuds for a diverse and varied set of applications, from listening to podcasts and audiobooks to Internet meetings and interacting with voice assistants. This article was originally published in audioXpress, April 2022.

A new Preferred Listening Response Curve that could define the next standard in high-resolution earphones, was the result from a new research by Knowles Corporation. The research is intended to guide product designers, and reflects the findings of an internal effort by the balanced armature manufacturer to determine the best and most satisfying music listening experience for consumers. In the research report, Knowles proposes an evolution of the Harman response curve specific to in-ears that takes into consideration frequencies above 10kHz

Soundcore, Anker Innovations' premium audio brand, announced the Liberty 3 Pro, the latest true wireless model in its flagship Liberty lineup. The Liberty 3 Pro features HearID ANC that automatically monitors outside ambient noise levels in real time as well as in-ear pressure to tailor noise cancellation to match the situation. The earbuds also combine improved coaxial drivers with personalized sound profiles.

Virtually everything has been tried in the world of personal audio! Everything? Not yet... Streamz is promoting a crowdfunding campaign for headphones with an integrated player and SD card for internal storage, that are also able to stream music directly from Pandora or Spotify thanks to built-in Wi-Fi, all without needing a smartphone. After 4 years of development and promoting the concept, Streamz launched on Kickstarter.