All items tagged with product design (408)
Shure and Jacob Collier Partner To Launch AONIC Free True Wireless Sound Isolating Earphones
November 18, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Shure and Jacob Collier Partner To Launch AONIC Free True Wireless Sound Isolating Earphones

Shure has joined forces with Grammy Award-winning artist Jacob Collier to launch the all-new AONIC Free True Wireless Sound Isolating Earphones, available in Crimson Chrome Red and Graphite Gray finishes. This new endorsed product signals a new more aggressive effort by Shure to stand-out in the consumer segment, capitalizing on its nearly 100 years of history as a leading global audio electronics company.
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Trulli Audio Enters the Portable Speaker Market with Innovative ThinDriver Technology
November 16, 2021 by Joao Martins

Trulli Audio Enters the Portable Speaker Market with Innovative ThinDriver Technology

Trulli Audio confirmed the official availability of its JAM5, the first in a line of portable speakers powered by Trulli's patented, ThinDriver technology. Initially unveiled as a proof-of concept, the JAM5 was recently offered direct-to-consumer on the company's website, receiving great reviews. Using an interesting configuration with two TD38S ThinDriver units combined with two opposite passive radiators and a center tweeter, this speaker impresses for its low bass extension. It can be also paired for stereo, for even more impressive results.
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Meze Audio Launches LIRIC Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones
November 15, 2021 by Joao Martins

Meze Audio Launches LIRIC Closed-Back Planar Magnetic Headphones

Meze Audio, the creative headphone company based in Baia Mare, Romania, announced the release of LIRIC – its first closed-back planar magnetic headphones powered once again by Rinaro’s Isodynamic Hybrid Array Driver. The new model features a much-streamlined and definitely more elegant design, re-engineered for portable use - which implies that users will not be embarrassed by being seen in public using these. And obviously, the benefit for users remains the possibility to enjoy a super product from Meze Audio.
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APEI Modeling and Measurement Session Details Development Using Poroacoustic Simulation
November 12, 2021 by Audio Engineering_Society

APEI Modeling and Measurement Session Details Development Using Poroacoustic Simulation

The AES Audio Product Education Institute (APEI) presents the third webinar on a series detailing the practice and benefits of simulation-driven audio developments. These APEI Modeling and Measurement sessions discuss the role of Digital Twins and how to influence fundamental design considerations, even before the first prototype is built to proof a concept. November 17, Ulrik Skov (Reality Labs at Meta) shares an actual project using a High Fidelity Poroacoustic Digital Twin.
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Sound Solutions Introduces Latest High Performance Microspeakers with Unique Coil-Anchor System
November 8, 2021 by audioXpress Staff

Sound Solutions Introduces Latest High Performance Microspeakers with Unique Coil-Anchor System

Sound Solutions International (SSI) introduced its latest family of high-performance microspeakers featuring improvements on loudness, linearity, and distortion levels by featuring the company's Coil-Anchor System (CAS) rocking suppression technology. The new microspeakers can easily scale for multiple applications and requirements in highly constrained mobile and portable designs. The patent-pending high-excursion Manticore speaker family already includes three models for smartphones and laptop/tablet applications.
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Apple Introduces Beats Fit Pro Advanced Earbuds for Active Lifestyles
November 2, 2021 by Joao Martins

Apple Introduces Beats Fit Pro Advanced Earbuds for Active Lifestyles

Apple shuffled the cards again with the introduction of the latest Beats Fit Pro advanced true wireless earbuds. The new product leverages all the technologies Apple developed for the AirPods Pro, including the H1 chip, and features an all-new flexible wingtip and a custom-developed acoustic platform, retailing for just $199.99. ANC, Transparency, Adaptive EQ, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, and four different color schemes make these the new flagship.
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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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