All items tagged with circumaural (49)

Austrian Audio Launches HI-X Professional Headphones at NAMM 2020

January 16, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Austrian Audio Launches HI-X Professional Headphones at NAMM 2020

As promised when the company did its first public appearance in 2019, Austrian Audio is now launching the HI-X (High Excursion) professional headphones. Known until now for the OC818 and OC18 microphones for studio and live use, Austrian Audio introduced its new headphone range, designed and constructed in Vienna and made in Austria. At NAMM 2020, Austrian Audio debuted the on-ear HI-X50 and the over-ear HI-X55 headphones.

V-MODA Enters the Studio Market with M-200 Professional Studio Headphones

November 29, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

V-MODA Enters the Studio Market with M-200 Professional Studio Headphones

V-MODA, the lifestyle headphone brand that is now part of Roland Corporation, announced the availability of the M-200, described as a reference studio headphone. Already the result of a collaboration work with Roland, the M-200 combines Japanese engineering and classic V-MODA shapes and materials, reimagined for the studio to produce a frequency response that the company says will be appreciated by producers, musicians and audio professionals alike. The M-200 is now available for $350 retail.

Audeze Launches LCD-1 Compact Reference Planar Magnetic Headphones

October 21, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Audeze Launches LCD-1 Compact Reference Planar Magnetic Headphones

Californian high-end audio headphone manufacturer, Audeze announced a new reference audio headphone, the Audeze LCD-1. Available now for $399, this headphone combines Audeze’s renowned planar magnetic technology with a new lightweight foldable design. The LCD-1 has been engineered to provide a response that is matched with the brand's LCD series, within a compact, travel friendly package that is both perfect for industry professionals and audio enthusiasts.

Electroacoustic Measurements of Headphones

September 11, 2019 by Christopher J. Struck

Electroacoustic Measurements of Headphones

Christopher J. Struck (CJS Labs) discusses all options available for headphone testing and calibration. The article discusses what should be included in a complete headphone test system, considerations on electrical impedance, considerations on repeatability of the results, free and diffuse field corrected responses, left-right tracking, and the use of two-tone distortion measurements. Reference reading material. This article was originally published in Voice Coil, July 2019.

beyerdynamic Doubles Down on Active Noise Cancelling and Personalization at IFA 2018

September 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

beyerdynamic Doubles Down on Active Noise Cancelling and Personalization at IFA 2018

It was a natural choice for beyerdynamic to use the IFA 2018 show in Berlin to introduce its new corporate image (new redesigned logo and warm colors, orange and brown) but also to introduce its latest premium headphones, the first to combine cutting-edge active noise cancelling and innovative MOSAYC dynamic sound personalization. The new headphones Blue BYRD ANC and LAGOON ANC also bring a fresh take on wireless music pleasure with multiple design features that enhance the overall user experience.

beyerdynamic Launches New DT 240 PRO Professional Monitor Headphones

February 5, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

beyerdynamic Launches New DT 240 PRO Professional Monitor Headphones

Initially announced by beyerdynamic in September 2017, the new DT 240 PRO compact monitor headphones are now available. The new model was designed for musicians, podcasters and filmmakers, offering a no-frills reference solution with detachable cables. As the German company explains, since music is not only created in a studio, videos are now often cut on a notebook, and podcasters report via smartphone from anywhere in the world, the DT 240 PRO monitor headphones are optimized for mobile workflows.

Sennheiser Teases Music Enthusiasts with New HD 820 Closed-Back Dynamic Stereo Headphones

January 23, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Teases Music Enthusiasts with New HD 820 Closed-Back Dynamic Stereo Headphones

Sennheiser is again redefining the limits of what is able to offer in headphone reproduction with its new HD 820 closed-back dynamic stereo headphones. The new model, previewed at CES 2018, delivers astonishingly transparent sound, thanks to a unique glass transducer cover that minimizes resonances – an innovation that ensures an incredibly realistic and natural sound field.

New Generation of Brüel & Kjær’s High-frequency Head and Torso Simulator

October 19, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

New Generation of Brüel & Kjær’s High-frequency Head and Torso Simulator

In response to the trend towards high-quality audio in mobile phones and the increasing popularity of headphones and headsets for communication and entertainment, Brüel & Kjær has developed the new High-frequency Head and Torso Simulator (HATS) Type 5128. The new HATS was shown for the first time in public at the 143rd AES convention in New York. The improved version of the “green man” will open a new world of opportunity for the audio industry.

Aiming for the Top: The New Focal Clear High-End Headphone

October 6, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Aiming for the Top: The New Focal Clear High-End Headphone

Leading French speaker and headphone manufacturer, Focal unveiled Clear, the company’s newest reference headphone. Clear is Focal’s new circumaural open-back headphone for audiophiles and represents a new evolution of Focal’s now famous open-back, full-range speaker headphone family. With this new introduction, the French brand consolidates its market position in the high-end headphone segment with a reference open-back model under $2,000.

Sennheiser Introduces HD 200 PRO Home Studio Headphones

January 27, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Introduces HD 200 PRO Home Studio Headphones

At the NAMM 2017 show in Anaheim, California, Sennheiser introduced the new HD 200 PRO studio headphones. Targeted at aspiring musicians, experienced content creators or ambitious producers, the new all-purpose closed-design circumaural headphones offer an ideal entry point into the world of home recording, and a perfect partner for enjoying music with excellent sound quality.

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