All items tagged with personal audio (59)

Qualcomm Audio Consumer Insights Report Shows Rising Popularity of Wireless Headphones and Wireless Speakers

August 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Qualcomm Audio Consumer Insights Report Shows Rising Popularity of Wireless Headphones and Wireless Speakers

Qualcomm has released its annual The State of Play 2018 report, with valuable insights on the fast-moving world of personal and home audio technology - including expectations and product purchase drivers for American, British and Chinese consumers. The new report shows, for the second year in a row, that sound quality is by far the highest ranked buying consideration when choosing wireless headphones or speakers. More than half of participants surveyed (53%) said they are planning to purchase completely wire-free earbuds.

The GSMA Mobile World Congress 2018 Returns to Discuss the Future of Personal Technologies and Wearables

February 3, 2018 by Joao Martins

The GSMA Mobile World Congress 2018 Returns to Discuss the Future of Personal Technologies and Wearables

The Mobile World Congress returns in 2018, held 26 February – 1 March at Fira Gran Via in Barcelona, Spain. The event brings more than 100,000 attendees from over 200 countries and 2,300 exhibitors together in one place, creating a dynamic environment of collaboration, innovation and education that will advance the mobile industry. Front and center in this year's edition will be once again the future of personal mobile technologies, wearables, and many innovations that will affect the audio industry.

Around-the-Neck Wearable Sound

September 28, 2017 by Joao Martins

Around-the-Neck Wearable Sound

audioXpress closely follows innovations in the truly wireless earbud space, because it simply is one of the most exciting categories in the audio industry right now. Within the headphones category, wireless earbuds are a fast-growing segment. But truly wireless earbuds can be much more. They are truly wearables, which can do a lot more when equipped with the latest connectivity and sensors. But let's forget for a moment the earbuds and focus more on the neckband and those around-the-neck designs.

CanJam Global Returns to London this Summer with CanJam London 2017

May 8, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

CanJam Global Returns to London this Summer with CanJam London 2017

Are high end headphones the gateway drug to high end audio? Have headphones become the preferred way to achieve high fidelity for the new generation of audiophiles? How far has digital audio technology progressed over the past few years? To find out, be sure to visit CanJam London 2017, July 15-16, the next edition for CanJam Global, the world's premier headphone audio expo.

Take the Pulse of Personal Audio at CanJam SoCal 2017

March 3, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Take the Pulse of Personal Audio at CanJam SoCal 2017

CanJam, the world’s premier headphone and personal audio expo is moving to the heart of Los Angeles, April 8-9! CanJam SoCal 2017 will be held at the fabulous JW Marriott Los Angeles L.A. LIVE in Downtown Los Angeles. A unique event to experience the latest products from the industry’s leading brands, including a reinforced presence from many of the US and California-based companies, some planning interesting product introductions.

CanJam NYC 2017 Headphone Audio Expo Report

February 23, 2017 by Nora Wong

CanJam NYC 2017 Headphone Audio Expo Report

CanJam NYC 2017 took place on February 4-5, 2017, in the fabulous Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis, right in the heart of Times Square. Over 2000 earphone and headphone fanatics swarmed over the 55 table-top booths (showing about 100 brands). In this brief report we have chosen to highlight some of the products, companies and technologies that caught our attention.

CanJam NYC 2017 Headphone Audio Expo

January 26, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

CanJam NYC 2017 Headphone Audio Expo

CanJam Global kicks off it's 2017 schedule in New York City next week! The first of the annual CanJam events - which also promotes similar headphone and personal audio exhibitions in Singapore, Los Angeles and London - CanJam NYC 2017, will take place on February 4-5, 2017, in the fabulous Broadway Ballroom at the New York Marriott Marquis, right in the heart of Times Square.

Capital Audiofest 2016 Returns to Hilton Hotel Rockville

May 13, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Capital Audiofest 2016 Returns to Hilton Hotel Rockville

After last year’s successful show at the Hilton Washington/Rockville, Capital Audiofest confirmed it will remain in the same location and has set the show dates as July 8–10, 2016. The Capital Audiofest is the Washington DC Metropolitan Area and Mid Atlantic Region’s only comprehensive quality audio event. This year CanMania will be completely taking over the Plaza Ballroom on the ground floor, with an expanded selection of the best in personal audio and headgear.

Expanded Exhibits and Exciting Seminars at AXPONA 2015, April 24-26 at The Westin O Hare, Chicago

March 4, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Expanded Exhibits and Exciting Seminars at AXPONA 2015, April 24-26 at The Westin O Hare, Chicago

Established as a leading event for audiophiles, manufacturers of high-end audio equipment, musicians, and music lovers alike, Audio Expo North America (AXPONA) returns to Chicago April 24-26 for its third straight year. The show will feature Audio Con seminars and live music performances, the Ear Gear Expo (EGX) showcase for headphones and associated equipment, and the AXPONA Marketplace.

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