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Sonarworks Redefines Music Experience for Mobile Devices with Updated Mobile App
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Sonarworks Redefines Music Experience for Mobile Devices with Updated Mobile App

Pioneering audio calibration software company Sonarworks has announced the launch of its new Sonarworks True-Fi mobile app at CES 2019. The updated mobile app, which provides audio calibration references on both iOS and Android for nearly 300 headphone models, has already launched in ‘early access’ and will be available for purchase later this year in the App Store and Google Play at a price of $3.99 USD per month, or as a lifetime license for $99 USD. Existing Sonarworks users who already own the desktop version will be provided a free upgrade option to a lifetime license for the mobile app.
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SEAS Expands In-House Production and Announces Extreme Subwoofer Series
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SEAS Expands In-House Production and Announces Extreme Subwoofer Series

SEAS Fabrikker, celebrating its 70th anniversary in the audio industry, is investing to revitalize and improve all its production and has moved part of its manufacturing from Taiwan to Norway. SEAS highly acclaimed subwoofers series has now moved to its new production line in Moss, Norway. With this transition, SEAS launched its new Extreme subwoofer series, starting with the XM001-04 model already announced in July 2018, and now complemented with the XM004-04 L26ROY, all now exclusively manufactured at their new in-house facilities.
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Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Available from May 2019
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Sennheiser AMBEO Soundbar Available from May 2019

Immersive 5.1.4 sound and deep bass that has to be heard to be believed: Sennheiser’s new AMBEO Soundbar will be available from May 2019. Created by Sennheiser in collaboration with the Fraunhofer IIS to be one of the world’s best soundbars, the AMBEO Soundbar places the listener inside the sound experience with incredible realism, delivering 3D sound that blurs the line between playback and reality from a single all-in-one device.
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Harman Introduces JBL 4312G Studio Monitor at CES 2019
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Harman Introduces JBL 4312G Studio Monitor at CES 2019

At CES 2019, Harman introduced the JBL 4312G studio monitor, another modern take on the classic JBL loudspeaker line - which seems to be the trend for the consumer side of the brand in the last two years. Crafted in the mold of the legendary 4310/4311 family, and the more recent 70th Anniversary 4312SE, the 4312G is said to deliver “thundering, clear bass, with crystalline and precise highs, even at the highest listening levels.” We are not sure those would be the arguments that would persuade us to invest in the vintage concept of this high-performance studio monitor.
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Jabra Announce Elite 85h Headphones with SmartSound Adaptive Technology and Hands-Free Wake Word Access to Amazon Alexa
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Jabra Announce Elite 85h Headphones with SmartSound Adaptive Technology and Hands-Free Wake Word Access to Amazon Alexa

At CES 2019, Jabra announced an expansion of its consumer lifestyle Elite headphone range with the launch of the Elite 85h, outfitted with custom-engineered 40mm drivers, Jabra SmartSound and exclusive AI technology, to provide intelligent adaptive audio, and totally hands-free Voice Assistant Control. The Elite 85h headphones set new standards with maximum battery life of 32-hours with Digital Hybrid Active Noise Cancellation activated, improved sound with advanced six-microphone call technology, and industry-leading durability.
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Audeze Expands Head Gestures Technology for Mobius Gaming Headphones
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Audeze Expands Head Gestures Technology for Mobius Gaming Headphones

Audeze announced the release of “Team Carbon,” an Amazon-exclusive color addition to its Audeze Mobius lineup, already one of the most acclaimed gaming headphones of 2018, so far available in Copper and Blue. For CES 2019, apart from the new color, Audeze will be introducing new customizable Head Gesture Keybinds, a very interesting implementation that makes use of the integrated WAVES Nx head tracking technology. With customizable head gestures, users will be able to significantly expand gaming abilities, including opening up new possibilities for users with disabilities.
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POW Audio Introduces Ultra-Compact Speaker with Patented WaveBloom Technology
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POW Audio Introduces Ultra-Compact Speaker with Patented WaveBloom Technology

POW Audio, a new brand specializing in portable audio, is trying to reimagine Bluetooth speaker construction and capabilities through its transformational, ultra-portable designs. At CES 2019, the company will be previewing Mo, the first release in its larger family of products. This new ultra-compact speaker uses the company’s patented WaveBloom technology, which expands to create an air-filled wave chamber resulting in demonstrably better resonance and increased volume.
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Creative Launches Super X-Fi AIR Series Headphones at CES 2019
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Creative Launches Super X-Fi AIR Series Headphones at CES 2019

Creative Technology announced the worldwide launch of the Super X-Fi headphone holography technology at CES 2019, hailed as "an industry game-changer that will change the way one listens to headphones forever." According to Creative, Super X-Fi recreates the soundstage of a multi-speaker surround system in a pair of headphones, and personalizes it by scanning the user's head and ears, so that the custom-fit audio experience becomes natural like never before. The technology was previewed in prototype at CES 2018 and will now be launched in two SXFI AIR headphone models, one wireless and one USB-powered.
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beyerdynamic Debuts Phonum Wireless Bluetooth and USB Speakerphone at CES 2019
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beyerdynamic Debuts Phonum Wireless Bluetooth and USB Speakerphone at CES 2019

Following an earlier presentation of the concept in 2018, beyerdynamic will use CES 2019 to officially launch Phonum, its wireless Bluetooth and USB speakerphone with high-quality sound transmission and integrated premium loudspeaker that radiates 360-degrees of sound. While Phonum was designed for corporate applications and meeting spaces, beyerdynamic’s clearly thinks the concept will be attractive and simply to use that it should also get attention in the generic consumer electronics space. It's time for the "smart speakerphone."
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beyerdynamic Pairs TYGR 300 R Headphone with FOX Studio Microphone for Gaming Bundle
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beyerdynamic Pairs TYGR 300 R Headphone with FOX Studio Microphone for Gaming Bundle

Scheduled for a CES 2019 debut, beyerdynamic has paired its TYGR 300 R Headphone with the FOX Studio Microphone for a gaming bundle that could also be a great setup for Skype communications and even podcasting. As a leading manufacturer of headphones, microphones and conferencing products, the new TEAM TYGR bundle creates a great combination of a high-quality headphone model with adjustable yokes and a spring steel headband to adapt to any head size, together with a professional-quality USB studio microphone.
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