REDI Acoustics Designs High-End Listening Room for Hifi Reviewer Tom Martin
audioXpress doesn't normally report on installations and application stories of products. In this case we are opening an exception because of the example it promotes. REDI Acoustics, the acoustic research and software development firm founded by Peter D’Antonio, the founder of RPG Diffusor Systems, together with John Storyk and PK Pandey of WSD, did a listening room project for Absolute Sound editor and CEO, Tom Martin. Naturally the project uses REDI's design software tools for room optimization.
Waves Audio Is Giving Away a Full Plugin Pack
Waves Audio, one of the world's leading developers of professional audio signal processing technologies and certainly the most recognized name in studio and live processing plugins, has announced a Free Plugin Pack, including free ongoing updates. Normally, no one gives anything for free, but in this case, Waves just wants to know if there's anyone out there that still doesn't use its plugins. They want to know you. The Waves Free Plugin Pack is the way to get you registered.
2025 AES International Conference on Headphone Technology, Finland
The Audio Engineering Society promotes two major conventions every year, one in Europe and another in the US. And yet, its themed conferences, some happening only every two years, are by far the most insightful and successful events, as seen particularly with the recent Automotive Audio events and, of course, the Headphone technology conferences. The next one is scheduled to take place in Finland, in the same Aalto University where the 2023 AES Europe conference was so successfully held.
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Test Bench: SB Acoustics Satori MR16TX-8 TPCD 6.5" Midrange
The 6.5" MR16TX-8 TPCD Midrange from SB Acoustics' prestige Satori line targets hifi and high-end audio applications, and expands the company's already significant investment in TPCD Textreme diaphragms. The cone assembly consists of a curvilinear inverted single piece, "bowl" shaped TPCD cone, glued to an inverted NBR surround, with the remaining compliance coming from a flat BIMAX spider. The motor is an FEA-optimized neodymium magnet and a 1.4" voice coil with a nonconducting fiberglass former.
Modern Op-Amp Distortion Tests: Part 2 — A Few More BJT Types and JFET Devices
Many new op-amp types have appeared in the last decade, and Douglas Self thought it was time to evaluate those for distortion performance. In Part 1 of his article, he measured BJT-input devices using a similar protocol for five different loads and testing for basic op-amp distortion in favorable circumstances. In this second article, the measurement of BJT types is concluded, and he moves the JFET types to the test bench.
Skullcandy Unveils New Method 360 ANC Earbuds Powered by Bose
The result of Bose’s licensing efforts in partnership with Bragi, simplifying the process of building high-quality audio products for brands worldwide is starting to yield results. Already an earlier adopter of Bragi’s platform, Skullcandy now announced the new Method 360 ANC earbuds. Combining industry-leading sound by Bose with Skullcandy’s signature boldness, the affordable true wireless earbuds are a fresh take on the crowded product category with a clear competitive edge.
Nagaoka Unveils MP-700 Moving Permalloy Cartridge
Unveiled ahead of its official launch at High End Munich 2025, the new Nagaoka MP-700 is now the top-of-the-line model in the brand’s MP Series. A renowned audio equipment manufacturer from Japan, with 85 years of history, Nagakoa’s phonograph cartridges are used by many renowned companies as original installed equipment and under private label. The new MP-700 Moving Permalloy (MP) cartridge will be available in the standard MP-700 and a MP-700H premium version.
Goer Dynamics Acquires Minority Stake in Gryphon Audio Designs
Goerdyna Group, the Danish arm of Goertek, combining Dynaudio, Libratone, and the recently acquired Auro-3D, continues to expand its strategic presence in the audio industry in Europe. Its subsidiary Goer Dynamics has now acquired a minority stake in Gryphon Audio Designs, a Danish ultra-high-end manufacturer. According to the announcement, this strategic partnership will expand the brand’s distribution in Asia and allow Goer Dynamics to explore new automotive opportunities.
Revox Announces B77 MK III Stereo Tape Recorder Alice Cooper Limited Edition
As the Revox Group continues to expand its operations and Revox Klangwerk successfully ramps up manufacturing of the Revox B77 reel-to-reel analog recorder, now manufactured in the company's operations in Villingen, in the south of Germany, the company also anticipated an interesting collaboration during AXPONA 2025. Rock star Alice Cooper and Revox have worked together to develop an exclusive, worldwide limited and signed special edition of the new Revox B77 MK III Stereo Tape Recorder and turntables, which were presented at the Schaumburg, IL audio show.
Écoute Audio Tube-Driven TH1 Wireless Headphones Work Great
Following a presentation at CES and NAMM 2025, écoute audio showcased the final production samples of its premium TH1 headphones at AXPONA 2025. These highly innovative wireless headphones combine a built-in tube-driven preamp stage featuring a Korg Nutube device, and all the features to be expected from a mainstream product, such as Active Hybrid Noise Cancellation, analog and USB connectivity with support for high-resolution up to 32-bit/384kHz, and wireless Bluetooth with LDAC or AAC. The successful design delivers up to 20 hours of playtime in wireless, tube-driven mode.