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Neumann Expands KH Studio Monitor Line with Five New Subwoofers
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
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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xMEMS Announces Mass Production of Cypress Full-Range PiezoMEMS Ultrasonic Transducer
by Joao Martins

xMEMS Announces Mass Production of Cypress Full-Range PiezoMEMS Ultrasonic Transducer

xMEMS Labs announced that its Cypress full-range MEMS “sound-from-ultrasound” microspeaker, together with the Alta-S companion drive ASIC, is now ready for mass production. This represents the industry’s first commercially viable full-range solid-state audio solution capable of meeting the demanding Sound Pressure Level (SPL) requirements for noise-cancelling true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds. It also indicates that xMEMS is fully convinced that the device will be deemed safe to humans and for extended usage inside the ears.
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Spotify Finally Launches 24-bit Lossless Streaming
by Joao Martins

Spotify Finally Launches 24-bit Lossless Streaming

Spotify, the streaming music service that continues to dump AI-generated fake music into its own paying subscribers’ playlists, while increasing its prices, just announced a long-overdue higher-quality lossless streaming option. Subscribers on Spotify Premium will now have the option to choose 24-bit/44.1kHz FLAC instead of the standard Ogg Vorbis compressed formats it previously offered. The Swedish company doesn’t seem very convinced that this will be recognized by its users who don’t even mind listening to automatic AI-generated fake music.
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Apple Introduces AirPods Pro 3, Improving the World’s Best-Selling True Wireless Earbuds
by Joao Martins

Apple Introduces AirPods Pro 3, Improving the World’s Best-Selling True Wireless Earbuds

Apple announced the new AirPods Pro 3 true wireless earbuds even before unveiling the expected new iPhone lineup for 2026. Considering the success of a product originally launched 6 years ago, which has been receiving continuous firmware updates, each one introducing groundbreaking new features, the AirPods Pro 3 are essentially a powerful hardware update of the platform. Apple says the design was further refined, the Active Noise Cancellation is now the world’s best for in-ears, introducing new heart rate sensing capabilities and extended battery life.
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IK Multimedia Releases iLoud Precision MKII Studio Monitors with New ARC X System
by Alfred Moody

IK Multimedia Releases iLoud Precision MKII Studio Monitors with New ARC X System

IK Multimedia just released updated iLoud Precision MKII studio monitors, building on the legacy of the brand’s acclaimed predecessors, now offering superior acoustic correction with the updated ARC X software, along with enhanced performance and more mounting options. All three updated models in the iLoud Precision MKII offer improved drivers and cabinets, advanced DSP control, and seamless integration with the new ARC X room correction and calibration software.
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SMPTE, EBU, and VSF Awarded Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology
by Joao Martins

SMPTE, EBU, and VSF Awarded Emmy for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology

The Television Academy will present an Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Engineering, Science & Technology to the Society of Motion Picture and Television Engineers (SMPTE), the European Broadcasting Union (EBU), and the Video Services Forum (VSF) in recognition of their work on the development of the SMPTE ST 2110 suite of standards. SMPTE 2110 defines how to send digital media over IP networks and is intended to be used in broadcast production and distribution facilities.
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JS Link Announces Investment in Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Facility in Columbus, Georgia
by Joao Martins

JS Link Announces Investment in Rare Earth Permanent Magnet Facility in Columbus, Georgia

JS Link America, a subsidiary of South Korean company JS Link, announced it is investing about $223M to establish a new rare earth permanent magnet manufacturing facility in Columbus, Georgia, which will create approximately 520 new jobs in Muscogee County. JS Link is currently wrapping up a similar facility in Yesan, Korea, perfecting processing of rare-earth materials and magnet manufacturing. In the announcement, the company mentions hopes of hiring its labor force from Georgia’s universities.
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Audio Pro Launches W-Generation Speakers Powered By Linkplay
by Joao Martins

Audio Pro Launches W-Generation Speakers Powered By Linkplay

Proving how powerful a wireless ecosystem that just works can be, new brands are fully embracing WiiM’s technology and app, recognizing the success of the company’s transformation. Audio Pro, the Scandinavian audio brand known for its compact speakers with decent performance, unveiled its new W-generation at IFA 2025 in Berlin, with an extensive range of speaker designs, all “Powered by Linkplay”. More than just an upgrade, this new range covers every part of the Audio Pro portfolio, from the app to sound to design.
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CANVAS HiFi Dominates at IFA 2025 and Announces Collaborative Project with Samsung
by Joao Martins

CANVAS HiFi Dominates at IFA 2025 and Announces Collaborative Project with Samsung

Once again, Danish brand sensation CANVAS HiFi absolutely dominated IFA 2025, repeating its outstanding location at the Berlin Messe and showcasing continuously its products to industry professionals, distributors, retailers, press, and the general attendance during the weekend. For this year, Laust Nielsen, the company’s co-founder and CEO, introduced a new project in collaboration with Samsung, the world’s largest TV manufacturer, and launched a signature project with Danish artist Carsten Beck.
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