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Apple Updates Third-Generation AirPods with Focus on Spatial Audio and Personalization
October 19, 2021 by Joao Martins

Apple Updates Third-Generation AirPods with Focus on Spatial Audio and Personalization

As predicted, Apple announced the next generation of AirPods during a streamed event (October 18). The new model ($179) was improved in every front and promised to be available in just a few days, which was probably the biggest surprise. Apple also announced new colors for its HomePod Mini smart speakers, while it waits for the Matter home standard to be released. And announced a strange Voice Only Apple Music subscription plan, including countries that don’t speak English.
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Audio-Technica Introduces High-Value ATH-SQ1TW Truly Wireless Earbuds with a Fun Square Design
October 14, 2021 by Joao Martins

Audio-Technica Introduces High-Value ATH-SQ1TW Truly Wireless Earbuds with a Fun Square Design

There’s a lot yet to be explored in true wireless and consumers’ preference for earbud designs. Audio-Technica introduced its ATH-SQ1TW truly wireless earbuds, featuring an all-new square design that combines bold styling with easy operation and great sound quality. Available in a choice of six appealing colors, the ATH-SQ1TW headphones are refreshing because they don’t attempt to copy anyone.
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Grell Audio Releases Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds with SoundID
October 7, 2021 by Joao Martins

Grell Audio Releases Active Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds with SoundID

Grell Audio, the company founded by German headphone engineer Axel Grell, announced its first product. The Grell TWS/1 (199.99 USD/EUR) is an understated design using dynamic drivers, implemented over a Qualcomm Bluetooth 5.2 platform. In terms of unique features, the TWS/1 offers a frequency-selective ANC function, filtered by a patent-pending Noise Annoyance Reduction (NAR) psycho-acoustic model, bundled with Sonarworks' SoundID for calibration and personalization.
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Genelec Introduces New Signature Series With Re-Imagined 6040R Smart Active Loudspeaker
October 6, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Genelec Introduces New Signature Series With Re-Imagined 6040R Smart Active Loudspeaker

Genelec has unveiled the first model in its new Signature Series with the introduction of the two-way 6040R Smart Active Loudspeaker. Created in conjunction with celebrated Finnish industrial designer Harri Koskinen, the floor-standing 6040R is intended to fuse Finnish technology and design, performance and aesthetics, appealing to high quality home audio enthusiasts.
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Upgrade Sensing for Your True Wireless Stereo Designs. Why Buy Four Chips if You Only Need One?
October 1, 2021 by Special Content

Upgrade Sensing for Your True Wireless Stereo Designs. Why Buy Four Chips if You Only Need One?

Azoteq recently released its second-generation four-in-one chip for earbuds. The IQS7222A IC is a multifunctional capacitive, inductive, and Hall-effect sensor with additional temperature sensing for reference tracking. The 1.62 x 1.62 mm chip allows you to add a touch-and-swipe interface, wear detection, docking detection and your choice of an inductive waterproof button or the inductive force-sensing features.
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IKEA and Sonos Introduce Redesigned SYMFONISK Table Lamp Speaker
September 30, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

IKEA and Sonos Introduce Redesigned SYMFONISK Table Lamp Speaker

In 2019, IKEA and Sonos announced the joint development of the SYMFONISK wireless speaker range, with two inaugural products. While the SYMFONISK bookshelf speaker offered a great connected multi-functional design at an affordable price, the original SYMFONISK table lamp speaker was not so successful. Two years later, IKEA and Sonos are launching a new version of the SYMFONISK table lamp speaker, offering a better sound experience and updated, customizable designs.
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Outline Introduces New Loudspeaker Designs in Architectural Series
September 27, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Outline Introduces New Loudspeaker Designs in Architectural Series

Italian pro audio manufacturer Outline announced its all-new Architectural Series, a range of loudspeakers designed specifically to enable integrators to meet the aesthetic and performance demands of architects, interior designers and clients who want powerful but discreet audio systems. With multiple form-factors Outline's Architectural Series draws inspiration from modern consumer speaker trends, and loudspeaker form-factors with pro audio performance.
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AIAIAI Introduces Updated TMA-2 Move Bluetooth Headphones
September 21, 2021 by Joao Martins

AIAIAI Introduces Updated TMA-2 Move Bluetooth Headphones

Imagine having headphones that could be wired or wireless and that you could update with the latest wireless technology simply by replacing the headband. The modular concept designed by Danish manufacturer AIAIAI for the TMA-2 headphones allows exactly that. And also allows offering new standard configurations to the market any time there is a technology update as they do regularly. The new TMA-2 Move Wireless and Move XE Wireless headphones with Bluetooth 5.0 are the two latest examples.
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Audeze Reveals New LCD-5 Flagship Reference Headphones
September 20, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Reveals New LCD-5 Flagship Reference Headphones

Audeze announced a new reference over-ear, open-back headphone design to expand its premium LCD range, the Audeze LCD-5 ($4,500). Audeze says the LCD-5 sets a new standard for accuracy using a new planar magnetic driver design with the company's own patent-pending Parallel Uniforce voice coils and new magnet assembly. A solution that the company hopes will appeal equally to high-end enthusiasts and audio engineers looking for a reference listening solution.
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Logitech G435 Affordable and Sustainable Wireless Gaming Headset Sends a Message to The Industry
September 17, 2021 by Joao Martins

Logitech G435 Affordable and Sustainable Wireless Gaming Headset Sends a Message to The Industry

Logitech G, the gaming brand of Logitech announced a new ultra lightweight wireless headset with an affordable design that uses recycled plastics and sustainable materials, and also combines the latest technology for multi-platform games. The Logitech G435 is remarkable in the design simplicity and detail and the color options are vibrant but tasteful. It combines Bluetooth with a dedicated Lightspeed 2.4GHz audio link that requires a USB dongle, but offers lower latency for gaming.
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