All items tagged with headphones (562)
New Materials for Earphones and Headphones
April 3, 2019 by Mike Klasco

New Materials for Earphones and Headphones

For the January 2019 edition of Voice Coil magazine, Mike Klasco and Nora Wong have compiled a special Focus article on New Materials for Earphones and Headphones. For those looking to differentiate their new products, the two Menlo Scientific consultants provide a unique and valuable perspective on multiple possibilities and designs for drivers, materials for assemblies and enclosures, choices for headbands and ear cushions, signal processing, and even cables.
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Made in Vienna. Again! Austrian Audio to Debut at Prolight+Sound 2019
March 22, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Made in Vienna. Again! Austrian Audio to Debut at Prolight+Sound 2019

Promising eight new products at a single event is reason enough not to miss what will be also the worldwide public debut of a completely new brand with a very respectable pedigree. Reborn from the ashes of the closing of AKG in Austria, Austrian Audio is the new company that promises to excite the market with high quality microphones and headphones, "Made in Vienna. Again!” Already teased for the Frankfurt event are new microphones, headphones and audio test and measurement and QC solutions.
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Eastman Tritan Copolyester Creates Ultradurable Headband for New Skullcandy Riff Wireless On-Ear Headphones
March 22, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Eastman Tritan Copolyester Creates Ultradurable Headband for New Skullcandy Riff Wireless On-Ear Headphones

Global specialty plastics provider Eastman collaborated with lifestyle audio brand Skullcandy to create a new wireless headphone that lives up to the brand's design pillar of "built for adventure" due to the inherent toughness and chemical resistance of Eastman Tritan copolyester. Used on the headphone's headband, Tritan offers chemical resistance to skin oils and hair products, making it ideal for this application.
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New Sounds and Experiences at 10th Annual AXPONA, April 12-14
March 15, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

New Sounds and Experiences at 10th Annual AXPONA, April 12-14

AXPONA (Audio Expo North America) will take place April 12-14 at The Renaissance Schaumburg Convention Center and Hotel with over 50 first-time exhibitors making their debut. AXPONA is known for featuring world-renowned companies and manufacturers, showcasing the most innovative products and services in the high-end audio industry. It is the place where manufacturers and dealers unveil their latest offerings, in a wide variety of price points and mediums.
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Thumpware Media Controller Allows Using Earphone Buttons to Control Sound and Video on a PC
March 12, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Thumpware Media Controller Allows Using Earphone Buttons to Control Sound and Video on a PC

Do you use your mobile phone's earphones with your PC? There is a campaign on Kickstarter from someone who identified a problem and is looking for support to create an audio adapter that supports control sound for audio and video software using the inline buttons on Android headphones. Thumpware is the name of the project, from a new company dedicated to solving a personal problem experienced by the founder, his friends and colleagues.
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Moshi Launches Avanti C On-Ear Headphones with USB-C Audio
March 11, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Moshi Launches Avanti C On-Ear Headphones with USB-C Audio

Moshi has announced a new addition to its expanding USB-C audio collection: the Avanti C on-ear headphones with ergonomic headband and premium vegan leather earcups. The company is already a leading manufacturer of USB Type-C converters and accessories for mobile devices and personal audio, and in 2018 launched the Mythro C USB Type-C in-ears with DR8 Neodymium drive. Now with on-ear headphones, Moshi establishes the San Francisco accessory design house as an industry leader in USB-C audio.
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True Wireless Headphones Demand Up 182% in Q4 2018
March 7, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

True Wireless Headphones Demand Up 182% in Q4 2018

Market research firm Futuresource Consulting released its latest Headphone Market Insights Report which highlights how consumer demand for 'true wireless' headphones was up 182% in Q4 2018. The global headphones market continued its meteoric rise in Q4 2018, with revenue growth outpacing unit shipments by a substantial margin. The firm’s latest headphones tracking quarterly report reveals worldwide Q4 headphones shipments grew by 5.5% in units and 54% in revenues year-on-year.
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Home Studio and Pro Studio Markets Exceed $1.2 Billion in Combined Revenue, On Track For Sustained Growth
March 5, 2019 by Futuresource Consulting

Home Studio and Pro Studio Markets Exceed $1.2 Billion in Combined Revenue, On Track For Sustained Growth

The market for pro audio products in professional and home studio applications posted global revenues of more than US$1.2 billion for 2018, an increase of over 6%, according to the industry report. Covering mixers, microphones, audio interfaces, studio monitors and professional headphones, the report is the first of its kind, and describes continued growth in volume and value out to 2023, at a CAGR of 9.7% and 6.5% respectively.
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Dirac Debuts Latest Version of Dirac 3D Audio at MWC19
February 25, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Debuts Latest Version of Dirac 3D Audio at MWC19

At MWC19, Dirac Research announced the debut of its latest version of Dirac 3D Audio for mobile devices, headphones and VR/AR headsets. Using patent-pending Dynamic HRTFs (head-related transfer functions), Dirac 3D Audio enables positional audio reproduction with one degree of resolution in all three dimensions, and offers an unparalleled level of 360-degree audio immersion on mobile devices, ideal for on-the-go gaming and videos.
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Focal Unveils Arche DAC & Amplifier and Stellia Closed-Back Headphones
February 13, 2019 by audioXpress Staff

Focal Unveils Arche DAC & Amplifier and Stellia Closed-Back Headphones

Focal is announcing its first foray into the DAC and amplifier market with the launch of Arche, an audiophile DAC and amplifier that is developed by Micromega for Focal. It combines a digital-analog converter, as well as two pure class-A amplification modes (voltage and hybrid) designed especially for headphones. At the same time, Focal announced a new headphone closed-back model. The Focal Stellia combines sound quality with a more sophisticated style "à la Française."
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