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d&b Group Announces Leadership Transition
September 23, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

d&b Group Announces Leadership Transition

The d&b group, the professional audio technology company that combines d&b audiotechnik, the manufacturing side of the firm, and d&b solutions, the service-focused business entity, announced a reorganization of its leadership. Effective January 1, 2026, Amnon Harman will step down as Chief Executive Officer after more than 11 years, handing over the role to Jaakko Kaivonen, the current Chief Revenue Officer. The move is described as a "carefully prepared transition."
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Niron Magnetics Licenses New Design Patents for Variable Flux Motors
September 19, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Niron Magnetics Licenses New Design Patents for Variable Flux Motors

Niron Magnetics announced it has licensed a comprehensive portfolio of foundational Variable Flux Motor (VFM) patents. This strategic licensing agreement unlocks decades of cutting-edge motor research for commercial application and positions Niron Magnetics to enable next-generation electric motor performance across multiple industries.
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TEAC Announces PD-507T Reference 500 Series CD Player
September 18, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

TEAC Announces PD-507T Reference 500 Series CD Player

TEAC announced the PD-507T, a next-generation CD transport that expands the capabilities of its acclaimed Reference 500 Series, meticulously enhanced to deliver even greater sound quality. Featuring TEAC's proprietary high-quality CD mechanism, the PD-507T is the perfect companion to external DACs and a wide range of digital audio systems that require uncompromising reference-grade CD playback.
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Mike Case Joins PK Sound to Strengthen and Expand Global Network
September 17, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Mike Case Joins PK Sound to Strengthen and Expand Global Network

PK Sound, the robotic line array company from Calgary, Alberta, Canada, continues its global expansion, which necessarily means recruiting talent from the industry. PK Sound confirmed that pro audio industry veteran Mike Case is joining its team in the role of Director of Global Network & Partnerships. Based in the UK, Case brings a strong history of establishing disruptive new technologies and advancing industry-leading brands to the Canadian company.
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Fresh ‘n Rebel Clam Ace 2 Over-Ear Headphones with Audiodo Personal Sound
September 17, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Fresh ‘n Rebel Clam Ace 2 Over-Ear Headphones with Audiodo Personal Sound

In the highly competitive space of entry-level consumer headphones, brands are now starting to add premium features to differentiate their products. Dutch lifestyle audio brand Fresh ‘n Rebel launched their new Clam Ace 2 wireless over-ear headphones, featuring Adaptive Hybrid ANC, and priced at just €99.99. The Clam Ace 2 headphones also deliver an experience that goes far beyond standard wireless headphones, thanks to Audiodo Personal Sound technology, creating a sound profile unique to every listener.
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Speakers, Microspeakers, and Audio Quality in audioXpress October 2025
September 12, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Speakers, Microspeakers, and Audio Quality in audioXpress October 2025

Read the report of the 2025 Ohio Speaker Design Competition, immediately followed by a comprehensive Market Update on MEMS Microspeakers. Next up, Steve Hutt and Roger Shively write about Audio System Variance in vehicles, and Thomas Huber and Christoph Apel explain how StreamUnlimited’s StreamAmp Platform can make Speaker Designs Active, Networked, and Connected. Magnus Schäfer (HEAD acoustics) discusses a new MDAQS approach for Cars and Headphones, and Estefanía Cano reviews the Nugen Audio DialogCheck. And much more.
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Neumann Expands KH Studio Monitor Line with Five New Subwoofers
September 11, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Neumann Expands KH Studio Monitor Line with Five New Subwoofers

Aiming to offer precise bass reproduction for stereo, surround, and immersive monitoring systems, German pro audio specialist Neumann announced the launch of five new DSP-powered subwoofers in its KH series: KH 805 II, KH 810 II, and KH 870 II, as well as specific models KH 810 II AES67 and KH 870 II AES67 for audio-over-IP (AoIP) configurations. With high SPL capabilities, these new subwoofers deliver unmatched precision, power, and flexibility, with multichannel bass management, more DSP power, and integration with the MA 1 software.
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Yamaha Launches New High-End YH-4000 and YH-C3000 Headphones
September 11, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Yamaha Launches New High-End YH-4000 and YH-C3000 Headphones

Yamaha has expanded its premium headphone line with the new YH-4000 and YH-C3000 headphones. The YH-4000 is an open-back model featuring orthodynamic drivers, drawing direct engineering and design from the flagship Yamaha YH-5000SE. It offers a more intimate and energetic sound profile, along with a streamlined accessories package. The YH-C3000 is a closed-back model featuring newly developed orthodynamic drivers and real wood housings. Both models combine comfort with premium features to level up the listening experience.
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REDI Acoustics Introduces Acoustic Optimization and Treatment Design Tools Available via Subscription
September 3, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

REDI Acoustics Introduces Acoustic Optimization and Treatment Design Tools Available via Subscription

REDI Acoustics officially announced that its ROCS (Room Optimization of Cuboid Spaces) and ATC (Acoustic Treatment Calculator) tools are now available as web apps through the REDI Acoustics website. Combining decades of real-world experience in acoustics research and design of critical listening spaces with an iterative AI-powered algorithm, ROCS and ATC provide a set of easy-to-use tools to optimize the acoustic performance of any rectangular room.
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Fasten Your Seatbelts. Knowledge for Speaker Designers Now Available in Voice Coil September 2025
August 29, 2025 by audioXpress Staff

Fasten Your Seatbelts. Knowledge for Speaker Designers Now Available in Voice Coil September 2025

In this issue of Voice Coil, you can’t miss Mike Klasco’s history lessons and situation report on speaker magnets and rare earth materials, his updated Directory of Materials Manufacturers for Consumer Audio Products, and subdirectory on Transducers for Soundbars and Bluetooth Speakers. Vance Dickason’s Test Bench characterizes the new BGW-D182-86-4-001 glass cone woofer from Glass Acoustic Innovations Technology (GAIT), followed by the W 174.38 Fibonacci woofer from RS Speakers, both being 6.5” drivers with innovative approaches.
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