All items tagged with headphones (561)
Scaeva Technologies and Slate Audio Team Up on VSX Headphone and Modeling System
December 10, 2020 by Joao Martins

Scaeva Technologies and Slate Audio Team Up on VSX Headphone and Modeling System

Imagine being instantly transported to some of the best studio mixing rooms, choosing to listen to Yamaha NS10s or PMC monitors, switching to the frequency response of Sennheiser or Audio-Technica headphones, or even checking how a mix sounds on a luxury SUV or Apple AirPods Pro. Always using the same, single pair of headphones. That's the promise of the Slate Audio VSX headphones and modeling software, designed in partnership with Scaeva Technology.
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Audio Product Education Institute Promotes Webinar with Key Audio Industry Suppliers
December 10, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Product Education Institute Promotes Webinar with Key Audio Industry Suppliers

The third online event promoted by the Audio Product Education Institute on its Supply Chain & Sourcing pillar will take place December 15 at 9am Pacific (12pm Eastern). The webinar will welcome industry experts from two major audio industry suppliers - Fujikon Industrial and Tonly Electronics - detailing their organizations operations and valuable perspective. In conversation with Dave Lindberg (DB Enterprises), and Mike Klasco (Menlo Scientific), the two companies will address key questions for the audio industry.
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Apple Introduces AirPods Max Over-Ear Headphones with Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation, and Spatial Audio
December 8, 2020 by Joao Martins

Apple Introduces AirPods Max Over-Ear Headphones with Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation, and Spatial Audio

Everyone knew it was coming because the rumors about the new over-ear headphone design abounded for some time, but no one knew exactly what the focus for the new product would be, except that everyone was anticipating an "augmented" edition of the popular AirPods Pro in-ears. Now, we know it is a radically new approach to wireless headphones, leveraging all of Apple's technologies and experience in design and user interfaces. Most importantly, the AirPods Max headphones combine high-fidelity audio with Adaptive EQ, Active Noise Cancellation, and spatial audio.
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Alango Technologies Introduces VoiceDefender Advanced 4-Mic Voice Processing Technology
December 2, 2020 by Joao Martins

Alango Technologies Introduces VoiceDefender Advanced 4-Mic Voice Processing Technology

Alango VoiceDefender is a new advanced voice enhancement signal processing solution, ready to be used by developers and manufacturers in new on-ear and over-ear headphone designs without the need of an ugly boom mic. VoiceDefender enables noise-free voice communication for on-ear/over ear headphones virtually eliminating dominant noise sources and highlighting voice and speech signals, effectively taking augmented audio to a whole new level.
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HIFIMAN Electronics Launches New R10P Planar Magnetic and R10D Dynamic Closed-Back Headphones
November 30, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

HIFIMAN Electronics Launches New R10P Planar Magnetic and R10D Dynamic Closed-Back Headphones

HIFIMAN unveiled its first closed-back planar magnetic headphone design since basically the company was founded in 2007 by Dr. Fang Bian. Using a wood-carved earcup design, HIFIMAN launched the R10P Planar Magnetic model, featuring carved cherry wood earcups with a natural lambskin exterior, aiming to please the most demanding headphone enthusiasts with a luxury design. As a more affordable but interesting option, HIFIMAN launched the similar R10D, using an improved dynamic driver design and solid pinewood earcups.
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Leading-Edge Knowledge Available with Voice Coil December 2020
November 25, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Leading-Edge Knowledge Available with Voice Coil December 2020

Voice Coil December 2020 offers a diverse set of articles for loudspeaker professionals and anyone in the audio industry. Mike Klasco writes about MEMS Drivers and related hot technologies for 2021. Next up, James Croft discusses a new patent granted in October 2020 to inventor Eric Jay Alexander, and in Test Bench, Vance Dickason characterizes the recent BWX-6501 Midbass driver and the BDT-2901 Silk Dome Tweeter, both from MISCO’s Bold North Audio Line. Now Available in Print and Download!
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Audio Precision Announces New APx517B Acoustic Analyzer Fulfilling the Requirements of Production Test
November 19, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

Audio Precision Announces New APx517B Acoustic Analyzer Fulfilling the Requirements of Production Test

Audio Precision announced the APx517B acoustic analyzer, specifically designed, configured and built for the production-line testing of speakers, microphones, headphones, headsets and the wide range of consumer electronics incorporating speakers and microphones. With the introduction of the APx517B acoustic analyzer, manufacturers can deploy an integrated acoustic test system that brings the renowned quality, reliability and robustness of Audio Precision’s lab-oriented analyzers to their production lines.
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New Look and Custom Shop Unveiled by Official Grado Store 4OurEars.com
November 6, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

New Look and Custom Shop Unveiled by Official Grado Store 4OurEars.com

4OurEars.com, an authorized seller of Grado products based in Staten Island, New York, launched a new look online store following a surge in demand for key Grado headphones and turntable cartridges in 2020. Following the launch of the brand's first true wireless headphone GT220 in October 2020, and The Hemp Headphone, back in June, this new official Grado online store will make products more easily available to everyone during challenging times.
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What Does the Future Hold for the Hearables Market?
November 3, 2020 by audioXpress Staff

What Does the Future Hold for the Hearables Market?

A new market report from IDTechEx Research, the research and consultancy focused on emerging technologies from Cambridge, UK, offers a in-depth perspective on the market for Hearables. The new IDTechEx research covers ear-worn electronic products, including headphones, hearing aids and related product areas. The new report offers an overview of trends, technology, players and expanded forecasts from 2020 to 2030.
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Sound United Finalizes Acquisition of Bowers and Wilkins
October 12, 2020 by Joao Martins

Sound United Finalizes Acquisition of Bowers and Wilkins

Sound United, the parent company to Denon, Polk Audio, Marantz, Definitive Technology, Classé, and Boston Acoustics, announced that it has finalized the acquisition of Bowers & Wilkins, the famous British brand and manufacturer of luxury home audio speakers, headphones, custom installation products, wireless speakers, and branded audio systems in the automotive and television markets. Following an intricate corporate dispute within former owner EVA Automation, the company initiated negotiations with Sound United in May 2020, with Geoff Edwards leading the operations as CEO.
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