All items tagged with planar magnetic (73)
You Can DIY! Swans Speakers DIY Kits. Everything You Need Is Inside the Box!
September 25, 2019 by Ken Bird

You Can DIY! Swans Speakers DIY Kits. Everything You Need Is Inside the Box!

For this review, Ken Bird details his experience in building a set of speakers from Swans Speakers Kits, part of a new catalog created by HiVi Acoustics and Swan Speakers (HiVi's consumer brand), and that so far includes two kits: a two-way bookshelf design, the DIY 2.2A, and the slightly larger three-way design, the DIY 3.1A, the model sent to audioXpress. Both models incorporate HiVi drivers. This article was originally published in audioXpress, August 2019.
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New Look MartinLogan Motion Series for Home Audio and Home Cinema
August 22, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

New Look MartinLogan Motion Series for Home Audio and Home Cinema

MartinLogan announced seven new Motion Series loudspeakers for music or home cinemas. Praised for performance and value since its introduction, when it came time to introduce a new generation of the Motion Series, MartinLogan decided not to mess with a good thing. The new line of modern, multi-application speakers utilizes the same benchmark-performance technology as previous generations of the Motion Series, updated with a modern and stylish new design. Available October 2019, the Motion Series features seven new models, including two floorstanding, two bookshelf, and two center channel speakers.
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Audeze Announces LCD-i3 Planar Magnetic In-Ear Headphone with Bluetooth, Lightning, and 3.5mm Connectivity
August 21, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Announces LCD-i3 Planar Magnetic In-Ear Headphone with Bluetooth, Lightning, and 3.5mm Connectivity

Audeze announced the new LCD-i3, successor to the extremely popular iSINE 20 and “little brother” to the LCD-i4. The LCD-i3 features sonic improvements over the iSINE 20, with Bluetooth, Lightning, and standard 3.5mm connectivity included. By using the Magnesium housing and grill design of the LCD-i4, the LCD-i3 reduces unwanted resonance and offers improved resolution over the iSINE 20.
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HyperX Reveals Cloud Orbit Gaming Headsets with Audeze Planar Drivers and Waves 3D Nx Audio Technology
January 17, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

HyperX Reveals Cloud Orbit Gaming Headsets with Audeze Planar Drivers and Waves 3D Nx Audio Technology

During CES 2019, HyperX, the gaming division of Kingston Technology Company, revealed their new Cloud Orbit and Cloud Orbit S gaming headsets, which might look familiar to many. Basically, HyperX, working in cooperation with Audeze and Waves Technology is launching gaming headsets powered by Audeze’s patented 100mm Planar Magnetic Drivers and using the same Waves Nx 3D audio technology implemented in the original Audeze Mobius headphones.
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Audeze Expands Head Gestures Technology for Mobius Gaming Headphones
January 7, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Expands Head Gestures Technology for Mobius Gaming Headphones

Audeze announced the release of “Team Carbon,” an Amazon-exclusive color addition to its Audeze Mobius lineup, already one of the most acclaimed gaming headphones of 2018, so far available in Copper and Blue. For CES 2019, apart from the new color, Audeze will be introducing new customizable Head Gesture Keybinds, a very interesting implementation that makes use of the integrated WAVES Nx head tracking technology. With customizable head gestures, users will be able to significantly expand gaming abilities, including opening up new possibilities for users with disabilities.
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Audeze Mobius Gaming Headphones Now Available On Amazon
December 14, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Mobius Gaming Headphones Now Available On Amazon

Audeze announced that their Mobius Cinematic 3D Audio headphones will now be available for purchase on Amazon.com, available in “Team Copper” and “Team Blue” colors. The Mobius has been building up momentum since its original Indiegogo campaign, which amassed an impressive $1,1 Million USD raised by 4075 backers, which had the chance to grab the innovative planar magnetic headphones, the first in the market with Waves Nx Head Tracking technology, for a discounted price. Since then, Audeze perfected the product with the latest components and entered volume production.
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HELM Audio Announces Studio Planar Headphones, True Wireless Headphones, and Boost In-Line Cable Amplifier Powered by THX AAA Technology
November 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

HELM Audio Announces Studio Planar Headphones, True Wireless Headphones, and Boost In-Line Cable Amplifier Powered by THX AAA Technology

Hong-Kong-based consumer electronics company HELM Audio announced their North American launch, debuting three premium audio products - the HELM Studio Planar Headphones ($349.99), the HELM True Wireless Headphones ($99.99), and the HELM Boost Cable, powered by THX Achromatic Audio Amplifier (THX AAA) technology ($99.99). The HELM Studio Planar and Boost Cable bundle is now available as an early bird offer on Indiegogo, and their True Wireless is now available for pre-order at helmaudio.com and Amazon at the end of November 2018.
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RHA Introduces CL2 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphones
August 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

RHA Introduces CL2 Planar Magnetic Bluetooth Headphones

RHA has released the world’s first planar magnetic wireless headphones, the CL2 Planar, which also come with premium wired cable options in a precision engineered package with luxury materials, remarkable sound quality and beautiful finish. The new RHA CL2 Planar are now available for pre-sale online for €799.95/$899.95/(ROW $995.95), with deliveries expected from September 12. Full charging of the Bluetooth neckband is done via USB-C in just 1.5 hours.
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Wisdom Audio to Showcase Sage Cinema Series in Luxury Private Theater at CEDIA 2018
August 7, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Wisdom Audio to Showcase Sage Cinema Series in Luxury Private Theater at CEDIA 2018

Wisdom Audio will demonstrate the benefits of Line Source loudspeaker design and the superior clarity and dynamics of its Sage Cinema series at CEDIA 2018. For the San Diego presentations, the designer and manufacturer of loudspeaker systems will partner with Home Theater Environment (HTE), Trinnov, Kaleidescape, Sony, and Seymour Screen, in what promises to be the ultimate home-theater experience at the show.
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Audeze Announces New LCD2 Closed-Back Headphones
July 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Announces New LCD2 Closed-Back Headphones

These are probably the headphones all recording pro’s were anxiously waiting for from Audeze. The Californian brand newest addition to the acclaimed LCD series, the LCD2 closed-backed headphones offer the classic sound of the LCD-2, with the pure listening experience of a planar magnetic headphone but with increased isolation and greatly reduced ambient noise. Plus, they look great and the $899.00 price is affordable for the intended target market.
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