All items tagged with IFA 2018 (21)

New MDR-Z7M2 Premium Headphones from Sony Arriving October 2018

September 7, 2018 by Joao Martins

New MDR-Z7M2 Premium Headphones from Sony Arriving October 2018

When Sony introduced its new flagship Signature Series MDR-Z1R headphones, it received mixed reviews from precisely the user communities that it targeted, considering its hefty price tag that placed it in direct competition with Audeze, MRSpeakers, HiFiMan or Stax. Already announced in Asia and more recently at IFA in Europe, the new Sony MDR-Z7M2 premium headphones inherited core technology from the MDR-Z1R, uses new 70mm drivers, keeps the comfortable design, and retails at a much more affordable price.

IFA 2018 Show Report: The Exciting World of Appliances and Voice Everywhere

September 6, 2018 by Joao Martins

IFA 2018 Show Report: The Exciting World of Appliances and Voice Everywhere

With IFA fully occupying two exhibition areas, Europe's giant trade show for Consumer and Home Electronics was indeed a busy time for all technology companies and certainly for many of the key development platform vendors. Appropriately, this year's Home Appliances@IFA celebrated its 10th anniversary, reinforcing somehow what is already recognized as the largest world show for Electric Appliances.

New Technics OTTAVA S SC-C50 Premium Wireless Speaker Launches at IFA 2018

September 6, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

New Technics OTTAVA S SC-C50 Premium Wireless Speaker Launches at IFA 2018

A major highlight of Panasonic's press conference at IFA 2018 was the new Technics OTTAVA S SC-C50 compact wireless speaker, a new premium design, with state-of-the-art connectivity and a powerful, refined sound, free from restrictive sweet spots. Apparently the OTTAVA was already unveiled earlier at the High-End Audio Show in Munich this year, but that only shows why IFA is an important trade show for some brands and categories of products. In Berlin, the new design had all the deserved spotlights.

Sony Expands Hi-Res Audio Options with New Products on its Signature Series

September 6, 2018 by Joao Martins

Sony Expands Hi-Res Audio Options with New Products on its Signature Series

During IFA 2018, Sony expanded its audio catalog with several new top of the range products in its Signature Series. Deserving all the possible attention are the new IER-Z1R in-ear headphones and DMP-Z1 digital music player. These products harness decades of audio expertise, proudly showcasing Sony’s relentless lifetime pursuit for excellence, which they often miss. These new Signature Series products are ambitious, expensive and will certainly please a very specific crowd devoted to Hi-Res Audio and DSD file collecting.

Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association Improves Sound Experiences in new Harman Kardon Citation Series

September 6, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless Speaker and Audio (WiSA) Association Improves Sound Experiences in new Harman Kardon Citation Series

Introduced at IFA 2018, the Harman Kardon Citation Series is a new line of highly sophisticated, wireless smart speakers featuring immersive audio powered by Summit’s WiSA-certified technology. As a WiSA-enabled series, the Harman Kardon Citation offers a wireless, low latency multi-channel surround sound audio experience with incredibly easy setup. This eliminates the wiring of traditional systems to create powerful and reliable audio systems that boast uninterrupted listening enjoyment.

Technics Launches Two New Direct Drive Turntables in its Reference Class Hi-Fi Lineup

September 4, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Technics Launches Two New Direct Drive Turntables in its Reference Class Hi-Fi Lineup

Since Panasonic decided to bring back the Technics brand, there's been no lack of new turntable models introduced. And it seems to be working, because at IFA 2018 Panasonic announced two new models in its Reference Class series using its legendary direct drive motor now redesigned with a coreless double stator and twin rotor. Building upon their impressive heritage, the new SP-10R and SL-1000R intend to provide a new reference point for modern high-fidelity turntable technology.

Earin Re-introduces Earin M-2 True Wireless Earphones with Google Assistant

September 4, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Earin Re-introduces Earin M-2 True Wireless Earphones with Google Assistant

Available in black and white versions, the new Earin M-2 true wireless stereo earphones introduced at IFA 2018 coincide also with a reimagined vision for the Swedish lifestyle brand, harkening back to its entrepreneurial roots. The relaunched M-2's feature improved patented technology and all-new color variances to mark a reset of the iconic earphones that launched the company and, to this day, remain among the smallest and lightest on the market. The Earin M-2 are now available in black and white versions in territories around the globe.

beyerdynamic Doubles Down on Active Noise Cancelling and Personalization at IFA 2018

September 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

beyerdynamic Doubles Down on Active Noise Cancelling and Personalization at IFA 2018

It was a natural choice for beyerdynamic to use the IFA 2018 show in Berlin to introduce its new corporate image (new redesigned logo and warm colors, orange and brown) but also to introduce its latest premium headphones, the first to combine cutting-edge active noise cancelling and innovative MOSAYC dynamic sound personalization. The new headphones Blue BYRD ANC and LAGOON ANC also bring a fresh take on wireless music pleasure with multiple design features that enhance the overall user experience.

Libre Wireless Technologies Powers New RIVA Wireless Speakers with Latest Amazon Alexa Built-In Features

September 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Libre Wireless Technologies Powers New RIVA Wireless Speakers with Latest Amazon Alexa Built-In Features

Libre Wireless Technologies, a leading embedded Wireless Voice/AI development provider, helped Audio Design Experts (ADX) launch the new RIVA Concert and RIVA Stadium speakers, the latest models from RIVA Audio, the company's lifestyle brand. Both speakers are essentially the "voice-enabled" versions of the RIVA Arena and Festival models, launched in 2017 and which already supported voice control with Google Assistant and Chromecast streaming, now with support for Amazon Alexa.

Blue Introduces Yeti Nano USB Mic for Recording and Streaming

September 3, 2018 by audioXpress Staff

Blue Introduces Yeti Nano USB Mic for Recording and Streaming

Fresh from the Logitech acquisition announcement, Blue announced a new model to its popular USB Microphone family, now expanded with a compact desktop version that helps today's broadcasters, podcasters and bloggers to easily record and stream with high-quality audio. The new Blue Yeti Nano features two condenser microphone capsules and a 24-bit/48kHz audio interface buil-in with direct output for monitoring without latency. The microphone features selectable cardioid and omnidirectional pickup patterns and is optimized for voice.

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