All items tagged with product design (410)
New JLab Flex Open Clip and JBuds Open Sport Earbuds Reinforce Open-Ear Designs
October 7, 2024 by Joao Martins

New JLab Flex Open Clip and JBuds Open Sport Earbuds Reinforce Open-Ear Designs

Unveiled at IFA 2024 and now available, the latest JLab earbuds are affordable open-ear and air conduction designs, with extended playtime, stylish comfort and audio quality. The Flex Open Clip Wireless Earbuds feature an ear-clip cuff design, that delivers powerful sound while keeping users aware of their surroundings. The JBuds Open Sport True Wireless Earbuds take open-ear to the next level for workouts with a sport ear hook for optimal comfort and performance.
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ADAM Audio Announces H200 Closed-Back Studio Headphones
October 4, 2024 by Joao Martins

ADAM Audio Announces H200 Closed-Back Studio Headphones

ADAM Audio announced the launch of its H200 closed-back studio headphones, bringing ADAM Audio's engineering heritage to a new monitoring format. A distinct advantage of the H200 is the purpose-built ADAM Audio Headphone Utility DAW plug-in, which was built in collaboration with Sonnox. The included software offers a range of optimization tools for the H200, as well as an Externalization feature that uses advanced crossfeed techniques to better translate loudspeaker mixes to headphones.
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Perception, Stigma, and Ergonomics in Hearing
October 3, 2024 by Joao Martins

Perception, Stigma, and Ergonomics in Hearing

Let’s address the stigma "thing." Is it "awkward" to wear standard consumer earbuds (e.g., AirPods) to compensate for hearing loss? Are standard hearing aids a visible sign to informs others that a person has a disability? Are we supposed to have to explain that "these things are actually hearing aids"? This article discusses product design, hearing aids, the stigma associated with its use, and how that could complicate the ongoing convergence with consumer-oriented hearing assistance and enhancement.
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Sony Announces Innovative LinkBuds Wireless Lifestyle Earbuds and Speaker Range
October 2, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Sony Announces Innovative LinkBuds Wireless Lifestyle Earbuds and Speaker Range

Sony announced two new wireless earbuds with innovative designs and features. The LinkBuds Fit are ANC earbuds with advanced processing, while the LinkBuds Open update the open ring driver design launched in 2022. Available with interesting new colors and with innovative lifestyle accessories, the LinkBuds Fit and LinkBuds Open earbuds combine premium features in more affordable designs. The LinkBuds range is also expanded with the new LinkBuds Speaker, an innovative concept of a Bluetooth wireless speaker to pair with earbuds.
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A Legend Streamlined: Sennheiser Unveils MD 421 Kompakt
October 1, 2024 by Joao Martins

A Legend Streamlined: Sennheiser Unveils MD 421 Kompakt

Sennheiser is looking to the future with advanced wireless microphone technologies. But the German microphone manufacturer is also looking to its past for inspiration and to maintain its products competitive in today's market. The new MD 421 Kompakt is an appropriately named, compact version of one of its most legendary microphones, the Sennheiser MD 421. This redesign doesn't compromise on the performance of its large-diaphragm capsule, making the MD 421 Kompakt an even more versatile dynamic microphone.
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Bose Introduces SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker
October 1, 2024 by Joao Martins

Bose Introduces SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker

Bose is rethinking the portable speaker category and redesigning its own iconic SoundLink Bluetooth speaker family. The new addition to Bose's consumer portfolio is the SoundLink Home Bluetooth Speaker, an innovative design that fills any room and offers great aesthetics. Compact yet powerful, the SoundLink Home Speaker is a sleek wireless design that alludes to early Japanese transistor radios, but offers all the features associated with smart speakers.
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Audeze Announces CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphones Featuring Improved Technology and Enhanced Bass Response
September 27, 2024 by Joao Martins

Audeze Announces CRBN2 Electrostatic Headphones Featuring Improved Technology and Enhanced Bass Response

Audeze announced the release of the CRBN2 electrostatic headphones, advancing the technology used in the original model launched in 2021. According to the company, the new CRBN2 headphones build on the cutting-edge CRBN (pronounced “carbon”) transducers originally developed for magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) applications, and now introduce Audeze's patent pending Symmetric Linear Acoustic Modulator (SLAM) technology, which expands the bass response normally missing in electrostatics.
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Schurter Launches Upgraded TA35 and TA36 Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breakers
September 25, 2024 by Cristina Costa

Schurter Launches Upgraded TA35 and TA36 Thermal-Magnetic Circuit Breakers

Schurter has a long tradition with circuit breakers. In addition to their thermal release (bimetal), the classic TA35 and TA36 are now optionally equipped with an additional magnetic module, which promises reliable protection within milliseconds in the event of very high overcurrent (short circuit). The new TA35 / TA36 circuit breakers now offer thermal and magnetic tripping for protection against overcurrent in accordance with IEC 60934 standard, with a wide range of design options and finely graduated rated currents.
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ESS Technology Introduces High Performance 8-Channel ESS Sabre SMART DACs
September 23, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

ESS Technology Introduces High Performance 8-Channel ESS Sabre SMART DACs

ESS Technology announced two new 8-channel DACs with integrated line drivers, which the California company says will deliver exceptional performance for professional audio designs, soundbars and powered speakers, as well as Class-D pre-amplifier controllers. The incorporated latest generation ESS patented Hyperstream IV architecture provides the recognized SABRE sound quality with improved audio performance.
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Koss Reinvents Iconic Koss Porta Pro Next-Generation Wireless Headphones
September 16, 2024 by Joao Martins

Koss Reinvents Iconic Koss Porta Pro Next-Generation Wireless Headphones

Koss Corporation, the US headphones manufacturer and the creator of the world's first SP3 Stereophone in 1958, is celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the Koss Porta Pro with the introduction of the next-generation Koss Porta Pro Wireless headphones. The iconic Koss Porta Pro headphones now combine the legendary sound and the design of the Koss Porta Pro Classic, with the convenience and freedom of Bluetooth 5.2 wireless, also supporting wired USB-C connectivity.
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