All items tagged with headphones (566)
Headphone Company MrSpeakers Changes Name to Dan Clark Audio and Introduces New Aeon 2 Headphones
November 1, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Headphone Company MrSpeakers Changes Name to Dan Clark Audio and Introduces New Aeon 2 Headphones

In order to better reflect its focus on all things audio, the audio company known until today as MrSpeakers is now called Dan Clark Audio. According to the company's President and Founder, Dan Clark, the new name is a more accurate reflection of the company’s role as a designer and manufacturer of a wide range of products well beyond loudspeakers. The new brand is also a strategic move at a time when the company is launching their most affordable Aeon 2 planar magnetic portable headphones.
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DALI IO Headphones Combine Danish Design with ANC and Latest Wireless Technology
October 30, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

DALI IO Headphones Combine Danish Design with ANC and Latest Wireless Technology

Introduced at IFA 2019 in September and already available in Europe, Lenbrook Americas formally announced the launch of DALI IO headphones also to the U.S. market. The new headphones reflect the combination of the Danish brand transducer expertise and design and combine all the features that consumers can expect. Two “over ear” models to start, the IO-6 ($499 U.S. MSRP) is an Active Noise Canceling (ANC) wireless headphone, while the IO-4 ($399) offers similar features and performance without ANC.
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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.
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Microchip Introduces New Bluetooth 5.0-Qualified, Dual-Mode Audio IC and Certified Module with LDAC Codec Support
October 8, 2019 by Joao Martins

Microchip Introduces New Bluetooth 5.0-Qualified, Dual-Mode Audio IC and Certified Module with LDAC Codec Support

Microchip introduced the new BM83 SoC, a Bluetooth 5.0 certified dual-mode audio module that contains an on-board Bluetooth stack and audio profiles and supports 24-bit/96kHz high-resolution audio formats to enable high-fidelity wireless audio, including support for Sony’s high fidelity LDAC codec. The combined solution is intended for both new speaker and headphone designs, offering differentiated features.
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HIFIMAN Electronics Now Shipping ANANDA-BT High-Resolution Bluetooth Headphones
October 4, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

HIFIMAN Electronics Now Shipping ANANDA-BT High-Resolution Bluetooth Headphones

HIFIMAN is a brand revered for its high end planar magnetic and electrostatic headphone solutions. Recently, the company surprised us with the announcement of a TWS model, and now the company confirmed that is now shipping a new wireless version of its acclaimed Ananda open-back planar headphones, an attempt to create a high fidelity personal audio solution that translates the highest possible quality from high resolution audio sources, wired and wireless.
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Dirac and RHA Announce Commitment to Explore Next-Generation of Headphone Sound
September 26, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac and RHA Announce Commitment to Explore Next-Generation of Headphone Sound

Sound processing pioneer Dirac announced a commercial agreement with RHA to explore the integration of Dirac’s latest audio algorithms into the British manufacturer's headphones. According to the Swedish company, "the collaboration with RHA marks an important step for Dirac as it establishes itself as a global leader in digital sound optimization solutions for the headphone market – as it has for the luxury automotive, home theater, and mobile markets." RHA says this relationship with Dirac reinforces the company’s mission to deliver the best possible audio quality.
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Headphone Shipments to Reach Record 365 Million Units in 2019
September 24, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Headphone Shipments to Reach Record 365 Million Units in 2019

The retail headphone market continues to show strength, with 365 million units shipped in 2019, according to SAR Insight & Consulting’s Latest Headphone and Headset Forecast DATAbase. Wireless headphones and in particular true wireless stereo (TWS) models continue to be the fastest growing categories, with shipments of gaming headphones doubling from a year ago. Consequences for the electronics component industry are also visible, such as the growth in the sales of MEMS microphones.
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Fresh From The Bench: Examining the miniDSP EARS Headphone Test Fixture
September 18, 2019 by Stuart Yaniger

Fresh From The Bench: Examining the miniDSP EARS Headphone Test Fixture

In the March 2019 edition of audioXpress, focusing on Test and Measurement, Stuart Yaniger explored the new Earphone Audio Response System or EARS, which miniDSP introduced as an affordable test jig for headphone measurements. Basically, this is a plug & play USB audio streaming device, featuring dual low noise calibrated mics with interchangeable silicon ears. But is it really the answer to bring "headphone measurements to the masses," as the manufacturer intended?
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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.
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Global Headphone Market Revenue Growth Exceeds 40% in Q2 2019
September 10, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Global Headphone Market Revenue Growth Exceeds 40% in Q2 2019

Futuresource Consulting just released the latest market update on its dedicated global headphone market research. According to the latest quarterly tracker report from Futuresource, premium headphones continue to capture the imagination of consumers, with global revenues in Q2 2019 growing nearly four times faster than shipments, at 44% year-on-year.
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