All items tagged with product design (360)
New MDR-Z7M2 Premium Headphones from Sony Arriving October 2018
September 7, 2018 by Joao Martins

New MDR-Z7M2 Premium Headphones from Sony Arriving October 2018

When Sony introduced its new flagship Signature Series MDR-Z1R headphones, it received mixed reviews from precisely the user communities that it targeted, considering its hefty price tag that placed it in direct competition with Audeze, MRSpeakers, HiFiMan or Stax. Already announced in Asia and more recently at IFA in Europe, the new Sony MDR-Z7M2 premium headphones inherited core technology from the MDR-Z1R, uses new 70mm drivers, keeps the comfortable design, and retails at a much more affordable price.
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KEF Announces New Completely Revamped R Series Loudspeakers
September 6, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

KEF Announces New Completely Revamped R Series Loudspeakers

Renowned audio pioneer, KEF announced the launch of their brand-new R Series loudspeakers, a complete, top-to-bottom transformation of their existing R Series speakers. The current R Series is one of the world's most acclaimed loudspeaker ranges and the new series involves no fewer than 1,043 design changes, technological innovations and design improvements. This comprises completely redesigned drivers, including the latest generation of the iconic Uni-Q Driver.
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Innovative Two-Wire Interface Technology from ams Significantly Reduces Mechanical Design Constraints of True Wireless Earbuds
September 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Innovative Two-Wire Interface Technology from ams Significantly Reduces Mechanical Design Constraints of True Wireless Earbuds

Austrian sensor specialist ams introduced POW:COM, an innovative interface technology which enables Power and Communication between a true wireless earbud and a charging cradle over a two-wire connection. A true wireless earbud previously required as many as six pins to provide both power transfer and communication between the charging cradle and the earbud, compromising the mechanical design of a small form factor that fits comfortably in the user’s ear.
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New Arc-1 Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones by Aiwa Feature Biocellulose-Diaphragm Drivers
August 22, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New Arc-1 Over-Ear Bluetooth Headphones by Aiwa Feature Biocellulose-Diaphragm Drivers

Aiwa, the consumer audio brand that has been recently resurrected as an American, Chicago-based audio company is now mainly focusing in wireless audio products, including speakers and headphones. The company now announced the official launch of its new Arc-1 Bluetooth headphone the brand's first over-ear model, focusing on "under the hood" technology, such as the use of a 40mm biocellulose diaphragm dynamic driver, unique in this class of device.
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Hands-On Experiences for DIY Audio Professionals and Enthusiasts at AES New York 2018 Convention
August 16, 2018 by Audio Engineering_Society

Hands-On Experiences for DIY Audio Professionals and Enthusiasts at AES New York 2018 Convention

New series of DIY events will offer insight and instruction on planning, design and construction of audio hardware and DSP during the 145th Audio Engineering Society New York 2018 Convention. Hands-on demonstrations will offer attendees the chance to learn more about DIY audio device design and construction at the AES New York Convention, October 17 – 20 at the Jacob Javits Center.
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Echobox Audio Announces Bluetooth Earphones Crafted from Titanium
July 17, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Echobox Audio Announces Bluetooth Earphones Crafted from Titanium

Echobox Audio continues to re-define HiFi personal audio with its announcement of the world’s first ever Bluetooth earphones crafted from Titanium housings. The “Ti-22BT” (Titanium Bluetooth) wireless earphones represent a significant step forward for the Denver, Colorado brand, delivering new industry standards in durability, comfort and sound performance. The Ti22BT are Bluetooth 4.1 with aptX support.
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Audience Appoints Eliott Nommensen as Lead Product Designer
July 12, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Audience Appoints Eliott Nommensen as Lead Product Designer

Audience, the company from San Marcos, CA, dedicated to designing and manufacturing ultimate-performance audio/video equipment, announced it has appointed Eliott Nommensen as Lead Product Designer. Nommensen will be a key contributor in creating new products for Audience and exploring opportunities to expand into new product categories for the company.
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Jensen's Mic Input Transformer Specified for ART Trans X Two Channel Solid State Preamp
March 21, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Jensen's Mic Input Transformer Specified for ART Trans X Two Channel Solid State Preamp

Jensen mic input transformers from Jensen Transformers Inc. were specified for the newly released ART Trans X two channel solid state preamp by Ontario, Canada based Applied Research and Technology (ART), a division of Yorkville Sound. The release of the new ART Trans X, signals the company's third-generation discrete preamp which provides clean quiet gain while maintaining incredible transparency.
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A Power Supply Spreadsheet
February 7, 2018 by Paul J. Stamler

A Power Supply Spreadsheet

This article describes a spreadsheet program for designing low-voltage power supplies using common IC three-terminal regulators. The spreadsheets are in standard Excel format, and should work in just about any spreadsheet program. Each file has two main pages: one for use with common variable-output regulator chips, the other for fixed-output devices. This article was published in audioXpress, March 2010.
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COMSOL Releases Multiphysics 5.3a with Expanded Range of Innovative Acoustics Modeling Tools
December 18, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

COMSOL Releases Multiphysics 5.3a with Expanded Range of Innovative Acoustics Modeling Tools

As previewed back in October 2017, COMSOL now made available the latest release of its COMSOL Multiphysics and COMSOL Server software products. Version 5.3a provides simulation specialists with cutting-edge modeling tools and increased solver performance. Featuring new methods, material models and simulations, the new software includes a hybrid boundary element-finite element (BEM-FEM) method for acoustics and acoustic-structure interaction, among many valuable new tools.
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