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Harman Embraces Air Conduction with New JBL Soundgear Sense
by Joao Martins

Harman Embraces Air Conduction with New JBL Soundgear Sense

The trend was already visible with Shokz, Oladance, and a bunch of other brands promoting the virtues of open ear designs using air conduction as the new panacea for personal audio. And at IFA 2023 we saw a deluge of "air conduction" product launches from every Chinese bulk exhibitor and even a few new brands. Although Harman was not at the show to be seen, it promoted an external event to showcase new affordable products and inevitably also its first-ever true wireless open-ear earbuds, the JBL Soundgear Sense.
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DALI EPIKORE 11 Celebrates 40 Years of Loudspeaker Innovation
by Joao Martins

DALI EPIKORE 11 Celebrates 40 Years of Loudspeaker Innovation

Following the launch of the flagship DALI KORE speakers in 2022, DALI continues to expand its legacy of loudspeaker research and development. Now that DALI is expanding globally, and being promoted in North America, it is appropriate that the company is scheduling another major unveil for CEDIA 2023 in Denver. Not necessarily an installation product (it's just big and heavy), the new EPIKORE 11 speaker is a 4.5-way tower of sound with ultra-low distortion SMC Gen-2 technology.
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JBL Authentics Wi-Fi Speaker Range - Retro Design Meets Voice Smarts
by Joao Martins

JBL Authentics Wi-Fi Speaker Range - Retro Design Meets Voice Smarts

Using the opportunity of IFA week, JBL introduced the new JBL Authentics speaker series, expanding on the retro design of the classic JBL L100 speaker and foam grills. Following previous "retro" models introduced by Harman's luxury division, the JBL Authentics bring the concept to the affordable level of home audio with three compact active speakers, integrated Wi-Fi and Bluetooth streaming, and simultaneous support for Alexa and Google voice assistants.
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New JLab JBuds Mini Are the Smallest True Wireless Earbuds Available
by Joao Martins

New JLab JBuds Mini Are the Smallest True Wireless Earbuds Available

Designed for the best fit for smaller-sized ears, the new JLab JBuds Mini are small and affordable earbuds, incorporating maximum technology into a small charging case. JLab Audio is a company that always tries to surprise and differentiate all its products in extremely competitive markets such as true wireless earbuds. The new JBuds Mini decrease the size of what is possible with the the smallest, Bluetooth 5.3 earbuds on the market.
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Second Generation Shure AONIC 50 Wireless Headphones Powered by Snapdragon Sound Feature Powerful Sound Features and Advanced Hybrid ANC
by Joao Martins

Second Generation Shure AONIC 50 Wireless Headphones Powered by Snapdragon Sound Feature Powerful Sound Features and Advanced Hybrid ANC

Shure introduced its second generation AONIC 50 Wireless Noise Cancelling Headphones, which is also the company's first product to be based on the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon Sound platform. This allowed Shure to take the new AONIC 50 Gen 2 headphones to a whole new level, with a new spatialized audio experience, premium high-fidelity audio, advanced hybrid active noise cancellation, sound personalization, and 50 percent more battery life than the first generation, with up to 45 hours of runtime.
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TAD Labs Introduces TAD-GE1 3-Way High End Speakers
by Alfred Moody

TAD Labs Introduces TAD-GE1 3-Way High End Speakers

Technical Audio Devices Laboratories (TAD Labs) announced the TAD-GE1 (Grand Evolution One) speaker system as the newest addition to its Evolution Series of hifi audio components. Borrowing internal technology and design language from TAD’s top-of-the-line Reference TX Series as well as the distinguished wood-grain finish of the standmount CE1TX speakers, the new GE1 floorstanding speakers feature a coaxial driver with a magnesium diaphragm midrange and beryllium tweeter, and second generation multi-layered aramid composite woofers.
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Celestion Debuts Two Next-Generation 1.4" Compression Drivers
by Alfred Moody

Celestion Debuts Two Next-Generation 1.4" Compression Drivers

Celestion, one of the world’s leading suppliers of professional loudspeakers and compression drivers for sound reinforcement applications, announced availability of two new 1.4" exit, neodymium magnet, high frequency compression drivers to their range, the CDX14-3055 and CDX14-3045. These next-generation drivers both offer improved power handling and sensitivity, with a lower crossover point and overall reduction in size, making them compact and extremely effective HF solutions for use in high-quality fixed installation, or touring sound systems.
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Focusrite Introduces 4th-Generation Scarlett Solo, 2i2, and 4i4 USB-C Audio Interfaces
by audioXpress Staff

Focusrite Introduces 4th-Generation Scarlett Solo, 2i2, and 4i4 USB-C Audio Interfaces

Building on the remarkable success of the Scarlett range resulting from a combination of affordability, global distribution, great marketing, and persistence in updating the same exact products and design, Focusrite now launched its Scarlett 4th Generation range of audio interfaces. The new Scarlett family features the Solo, 2i2, 4i4, Solo Studio, and 2i2 Studio, all with USB-C already, offering greater audio specifications, enhanced creative capabilities, and the same recognized ease of use.
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Martin Audio Announces THS Triaxial Point Source Loudspeaker
by Alfred Moody

Martin Audio Announces THS Triaxial Point Source Loudspeaker

Capable of 135dB peak SPL, Martin Audio’s latest announcement, THS, is an extremely powerful point source loudspeaker which combines very high output with extended frequency response. This new design using a custom version of the DCX464 Coaxial HF dual-diaphragm compression driver and a 15" woofer, joins the wider TH series from the British manufacturer, and is ideally suited to medium-scale DJ club applications and installations which call for exceptionally high sound levels from a compact, standalone loudspeaker system.
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Marshall Unveils Motif II ANC Bluetooth LE Audio Ready True Wireless Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Marshall Unveils Motif II ANC Bluetooth LE Audio Ready True Wireless Earbuds

And it's on! Starting with the IFA show in Berlin and until the next CES 2024 in January, the consumer electronics industry is getting ready for a new wave of update announcements, including the first Bluetooth LE Audio "ready" wireless audio transmitters and receiver products. Fresh from its reconversion from Zound Industries into Marshall Group, the legendary brand announced their new flagship TWS earbuds, Motif II ANC. Affordable, up to date with the latest technologies, and with a very familiar form factor.
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