All items tagged with wireless earbuds and TWS (94)

Getting to True (and Non-Captive) Wireless Stereo

November 8, 2018 by Franz Dugand

Getting to True (and Non-Captive) Wireless Stereo

Wireless stereo earbuds are super-convenient but are locked into proprietary solutions. Consumer-friendly solutions need to be interoperable. In the world of wireless earbuds we fairly quickly recognized, after Apple introduced AirPods, that earbuds connected by a strap were truly unconvincing in their claim to be truly wireless. Why did those other products even start with a strap? Mostly to keep power consumption down and to synchronize between left and right speakers, both of which become trickier if the speakers are really unconnected.

Headphones to Generate Nearly $21 Billion in 2018, According to Futuresource Consulting's Latest Headphone Report

October 22, 2018 by Futuresource Consulting

Headphones to Generate Nearly $21 Billion in 2018, According to Futuresource Consulting's Latest Headphone Report

The headphones market continues its recent trend of solid growth in volumes and substantial growth in revenue. Units are projected to grow 4.1% this year to 377 million, to generate retail revenues worth $19.9bn, a sizable increase of 27% y-o-y. Headphones continue to be a dynamic market, as average price growth is accelerated by demand from consumers for new premium features and form factors such as true wireless and noise cancellation, which provide further strong growth opportunities for the future.

RHA Introduces Bluetooth 5 TrueConnect True Wireless Earbuds

October 4, 2018 by Joao Martins

RHA Introduces Bluetooth 5 TrueConnect True Wireless Earbuds

Scottish headphone brand RHA has confirmed the launch of its first true wireless earbuds, the TrueConnect. Engineered for high quality sound and call quality with 25-hour battery life (5+20) and IPX5 rating, the new RHA TrueConnect earbuds are designed to deliver wireless audio all day, whatever the weather. With an ergonomic stem design, the RHA earbuds are truly unique, leveraging the combination of the latest Bluetooth 5 technology, a dynamic driver and USB-C charging.

JLab Audio Launches JBuds Air $50 True Wireless Earbud

October 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

JLab Audio Launches JBuds Air $50 True Wireless Earbud

What can you do when the market gets crowded in a category were sales didn't even take off that much? For a mass-market consumer-oriented brand like JLab Audio there's only one solution: stick to the essential and pack the best possible design and features in the cheapest product possible with decent specifications. The San Diego-based brand launched their JBuds Air True Wireless Signature Earbuds, which feature 14-hour battery life and custom EQ settings and will retail at an M.S.R.P. of only $49.99.

Master & Dynamic Introduces MW07 True Wireless Earphones with Elevated Design and Materials

September 26, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Master & Dynamic Introduces MW07 True Wireless Earphones with Elevated Design and Materials

Master & Dynamic has entered the true wireless earbuds category, demonstrating how the segment is maturing and how product differentiation is getting harder. The New York-based lifestyle brand approached the challenge with an aesthetically refined product, combining handcrafted acetate and stainless steel in a well-designed package with average features. Betting on the combination of sound quality and design, the new Master & Dynamic MW07 True Wireless Earphones cost $299.

Crazybaby Launches Crazybaby Air 1S True Wireless Earbuds

September 25, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Crazybaby Launches Crazybaby Air 1S True Wireless Earbuds

Following the introduction of Air, its popular flagship wireless earbuds, Crazybaby now wants to offer supreme acoustics, connectivity and 3D surround sound, and a reliable Bluetooth connection to music on-the-go with its new Air 1S true wireless model. Coming with a streamlined and ergonomic design, Crazybaby Air 1S aims to offer a comfortable fit, and a robust solution for sport athletes and users with active lifestyles.

Mavin Introduces Air-X True Wireless Earbuds with 10 Hour Battery Life and 100ft Connection Based on Qualcomm QCC3026 Platform

September 24, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Mavin Introduces Air-X True Wireless Earbuds with 10 Hour Battery Life and 100ft Connection Based on Qualcomm QCC3026 Platform

Mavin, a Californian brand of wireless and digital audio solutions, announced the Air-X true wireless earbuds, , which claims to be the first to last 10-hours with one standalone charge, and up to 50 hours with its included charging case. The brand, winners of the German iF Design Award, the Red Dot Design Award and the CES Innovation Product Design Award, implemented Qualcomm’s latest chipset for premium wireless headphones. Air-X is available on Indiegogo with Super Early Bird specials starting at $99 (44% off regular price of $179).

Dialog Semiconductor Demonstrates Bluetooth Low Energy True Wireless Stereo Solution at Bluetooth World 2018

September 19, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Dialog Semiconductor Demonstrates Bluetooth Low Energy True Wireless Stereo Solution at Bluetooth World 2018

Claiming an industry-first technology to address the challenges associated with power consumption in true wireless stereo systems, Dialog Semiconductor introduced an audio over Bluetooth low energy proof of concept running on its widely adopted SmartBond SoC’s, the first implementation to solely make use of Bluetooth low energy. This technology, which Dialog is unveiling at Bluetooth World 2018 (September 18-19) in Santa Clara, allows for best-in-class audio synchronization between left and right channels, and addresses the challenges associated with power consumption.

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.

Earin Re-introduces Earin M-2 True Wireless Earphones with Google Assistant

September 4, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Earin Re-introduces Earin M-2 True Wireless Earphones with Google Assistant

Available in black and white versions, the new Earin M-2 true wireless stereo earphones introduced at IFA 2018 coincide also with a reimagined vision for the Swedish lifestyle brand, harkening back to its entrepreneurial roots. The relaunched M-2's feature improved patented technology and all-new color variances to mark a reset of the iconic earphones that launched the company and, to this day, remain among the smallest and lightest on the market. The Earin M-2 are now available in black and white versions in territories around the globe.

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