All items tagged with headphones (563)
How to Evaluate a 3D Audio Solution - Head Tracking Accuracy
April 14, 2022 by Charles Pao

How to Evaluate a 3D Audio Solution - Head Tracking Accuracy

Immersive 3D/spatial audio - combined with XR/360 video - can transport you away from your home and into the middle of a lush forest with the sound of twigs crunching below you, a deer running off in the East, and the flapping of wings as your eyes follow a cardinal flying away. Accurate head tracking helps deliver a true-to-life user experience (UX), and understanding which factors are key in evaluating a solution will help you navigate this growing industry.
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AXPONA 2022 Audio Expo Returns In-Person Stronger Than Ever
April 14, 2022 by Joao Martins

AXPONA 2022 Audio Expo Returns In-Person Stronger Than Ever

North America's largest high end audio expo, AXPONA returns in-person April 22-24, 2022 to the Chicago Area. The whole audio industry has been anticipating the return of this event, which in its 11th edition promises already 500+ exhibitors and brands, 130+ interactive listening rooms, an expanded Expo Hall, a dedicated headphone area, live concerts, seminars and much more. Once again at the Renaissance Schaumburg Hotel and Convention Center.
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Audio-Technica Releases Affordable ATH-M20xBT Wireless Headphones
April 12, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Releases Affordable ATH-M20xBT Wireless Headphones

Audio-Technica released the Bluetooth wireless version of its ATH-M20x headphones, the entry-level model in the M-Series, delivering the same over-ear experience with the same sonic signature as the professional wired studio model. Adding wireless convenience benefits to the acclaimed M-Series collection is both an opportunity and a big risk for Audio-Technica, requiring matching the same linear audio response and enhanced bass, while adding best-in-class battery life.
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USound Unveils Development Efforts of MEMS-Based MRI-Compatible Headphones
April 6, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

USound Unveils Development Efforts of MEMS-Based MRI-Compatible Headphones

USound announced its entrance into the health technology industry with the introduction of MEMS speakers that are fully compliant for MRI-compatible headphones and accessories. The Austrian developer of micro-electro-mechanical systems (MEMS) loudspeakers and drivers, announced a collaboration with NordicNeuroLab to develop headphones fitted with USound MEMS drivers, which are suitable to protect patients from loud noises and relax them while inside Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) machines, due to its non-magnetic properties.
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Røde Debuts Into Headphone Market with the NTH-100 Professional Over-Ear Headphones
March 29, 2022 by Joao Martins

Røde Debuts Into Headphone Market with the NTH-100 Professional Over-Ear Headphones

Røde has entered the headphone category with the NTH-100 professional over-ear headphones. The Australian company has invested a lot of time and R&D resources to enter this competitive market, and its first headphones are a refined attempt to hit the sweet spot in pro audio applications, particularly for home studio, podcasting or web streaming. A completely original design with very high quality details and superior comfort, the NTH-100 headphones are set to become a new industry favorite.
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L-Acoustics Updates Free L-ISA Studio 2.4 Software with Binaural Rendering of Immersive Audio for Headphones
March 23, 2022 by Joao Martins

L-Acoustics Updates Free L-ISA Studio 2.4 Software with Binaural Rendering of Immersive Audio for Headphones

Call it immersive audio (which is mostly the case in the live sound, broadcast and performance industry), or call it spatial audio, independently of the format used for mixing, users want to control how the result will sound on headphones. L-Acoustics updated its L-ISA Studio software, originally created to allow the creation of immersive audio mixes independently of the target reproduction system, now supporting object-based binaural rendering to headphones from a Mac laptop.
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New Monolith M1000ANC Headphones From Monoprice Powered by Dirac Virtuo
March 18, 2022 by Joao Martins

New Monolith M1000ANC Headphones From Monoprice Powered by Dirac Virtuo

Featuring premium 40mm drivers, Dirac Virtuo spatial audio, robust ANC technology, and up to 60 hours of playback per charge, the new Monolith M1000ANC premium wireless headphones are the ideal definition of Monoprice's philosophy. With a stylish modern design, premium build and sound quality, these Bluetooth ANC headphones offer great value for a low price of $129.99.
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Dolby Announces Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering beta for Immersive Mixing Using Headphones
March 17, 2022 by Joao Martins

Dolby Announces Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering beta for Immersive Mixing Using Headphones

Monitoring Dolby Atmos immersive content through headphones using binaural rendering of all the complex, object-based and multichannel information is both a challenge and an attractive option for audio engineers and content professionals. With strong momentum towards Dolby Atmos and spatial audio, Dolby decided to accelerate it's Personalized Head-Related Transfer Function (PHRTF) initiative, and announced beta availability of the new Dolby Atmos Personalized Rendering app and service.
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Ultrasone Introduces Wireless Bluetooth Headphones and TWS Earbuds
February 23, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Ultrasone Introduces Wireless Bluetooth Headphones and TWS Earbuds

German headphone brand Ultrasone unveiled three new wireless options to expand its product catalog. The new Ultrasone ISAR, LAPIS and METEOR ONE are effectively the first Bluetooth headphones in its long company history and also target new markets. Ultrasone says these are the result of more than two years of development, invested by the Bavarian headphone specialist to completely reposition itself within the important "wireless personal audio" segment.
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Fresh From the Bench: SPL Phonitor One d Headphone Amplifier System
February 17, 2022 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From the Bench: SPL Phonitor One d Headphone Amplifier System

Stuart Yaniger shares his impressions and measurements of the Phonitor One d Headphone Amplifier System, designed by SPL of Germany. This product uses the company’s unique 120V circuitry, and also features an acclaimed AKM premium USB DAC and balanced stereo line output, effectively enabling it to function as a combination DAC and preamp. An interesting design also because of its Phonitor Matrix, a unique feature designed to electronically create a crosstalk signal and generate something similar to the effect of acoustic crosstalk around our head when listening through headphones. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2021.
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