All items tagged with headphones (640)
Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System
December 20, 2017 by Stuart Yaniger

Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System

In this review, Stuart Yaniger measures the new Ultimate Ears Pro Sound Tap Personal Monitoring System, a new device created by the leading in-ear monitor (IEM) brand that enables musicians to plug in their custom or universal IEMs and turn the existing stage monitor mix into an in-ear mix. See how this easy-to-use and extremely useful in-ear DI box behaves when relaying sound. This article was originally published in audioXpress, November 2017.
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Home Audio Speaker Market Continues to See Significant Growth
December 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Home Audio Speaker Market Continues to See Significant Growth

2.2 billion digital assistant-enabled devices will ship in 2017, growing to 3.6 billion in 2022, says SAR Insight & Consulting in its latest research, "Digital Assistant Platforms; Use Cases, Technologies, Market Sectors & Competitive Analysis." According to the market research firm, home audio speakers will continue to lead the way, as voice recognition improves, with significant growth opportunities in smartphones, headphones, appliances, automotive, and the enterprise.
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Hefio Joins Forces with Genelec and IDA Audio to Advance Individual Calibration for Demanding Headphone Applications
November 28, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Hefio Joins Forces with Genelec and IDA Audio to Advance Individual Calibration for Demanding Headphone Applications

Following the recent joint-venture announcement between Finnish HRTF modeling specialists IDA Audio and Genelec, another company from Finland now joins the effort to provide personal calibration on headphones. Finnish startup Hefio Oy, announced a strategic partnership with Genelec and IDA Audio to develop personal optimization for headphones, contributing with its automatic individualized calibration solution.
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Shinola Introduces Canfield Headphone Collection
November 20, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Shinola Introduces Canfield Headphone Collection

The Detroit-based design and manufacturing brand Shinola announced the introduction of a new range of headphones adding to the company's Shinola Audio range of products, which already includes the gorgeous Runwell Turntable, and Bookshelf Speakers. The new Shinola Canfield Headphone Collection includes four new models that are distinctive in every detail, including two in-ear models tuned in partnership with Campfire Audio.
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Audio-Technica Launches ATH-M50xRD Red-and-Gold Version of its Professional Monitor Headphones
November 13, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Launches ATH-M50xRD Red-and-Gold Version of its Professional Monitor Headphones

Audio-Technica unveiled the ATH-M50xRD Professional Monitor Headphones, a limited-edition red-and-gold version of A-T’s popular ATH-M50x and part of A-T’s M-Series line of headphones at the 143rd International AES convention in New York. The limited-edition ATH-M50xRD is now shipping and it must be said that this is indeed an appealing product, combining the quality features of one of the most popular reference headphones in the market with a unique finish that makes it stand-out.
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Change and Opportunities in the Audio Landscape
November 10, 2017 by Joao Martins

Change and Opportunities in the Audio Landscape

On November 9, 2017, I attended the Futuresource Audio Collaborative 2017 conference, at the Ham Yard Hotel in London. With the topic "A Change is Gonna Come," the conference was a valuable and insightful event. To entice our readers to actually spend the hours listening to those interventions (and for those that don't have the time to do it), I will share some of the key highlights, adding some personal takes on the topics addressed.
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Urbanears Introduces Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphone with 30+ Hours of Wireless Playtime
November 10, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Urbanears Introduces Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphone with 30+ Hours of Wireless Playtime

For users looking for a simple to use and stylish solution to cut the cord, Swedish brand Urbanears just announced its Plattan 2 Bluetooth Headphones, combining the minimalist but elegant design of the original Plattan model, with 30+ hours of wireless playtime. For just $99 USD and available in 5 colors, the Plattan 2 Bluetooth on-ear headphone offers enhanced sound, built-in mic, and ergonomic fit, in a collapsible design, with a simple control knob for navigation.
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GRAS Sound & Vibration Announces High Resolution Ear Simulator for Reliable Measurements of Headphones and Earphones up to 20 kHz
November 8, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

GRAS Sound & Vibration Announces High Resolution Ear Simulator for Reliable Measurements of Headphones and Earphones up to 20 kHz

GRAS Sound & Vibration, the world-renowned manufacturer of high quality measurement microphones and related acoustic equipment, announced the availability of a new, High Resolution Ear Simulator designed specifically to meet the need for reliable and repeatable measurements of personal audio devices at high frequencies. An ideal solution for development of in-ear as well as supra- and circumaural headphones.
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Ultrasone Presents Edition 15 Open Reference Headphones with new GTC Drivers
November 8, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

Ultrasone Presents Edition 15 Open Reference Headphones with new GTC Drivers

The Edition 15 sees Ultrasone expanding its product range with a set of top-class open reference headphones. GTC driver technology is a completely new development from the Bavarian company, and these are also the first open headphones to feature S-LogicEX technology. With high-quality materials such as American cherry wood for the ear cups, Merino leather for the headband and ear cushions with microvelour, the Edition 15 headphones also have a premium look and feel to match their high-end sound.
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miniDSP Announces "EARS" Earphone Audio Response System Calibrated Test Jig for Headphone Measurements
November 7, 2017 by audioXpress Staff

miniDSP Announces "EARS" Earphone Audio Response System Calibrated Test Jig for Headphone Measurements

Those amazing minds at miniDSP never cease to surprise us. Now miniDSP has turned its attention to the headphone market and introduced "EARS", an Earphone Audio Response System calibrated test jig for headphone measurements. Basically, a plug&play USB audio streaming device, featuring dual low noise calibrated mics with interchangeable silicon ears. Add the new miniDSP HA-DSP DSP headphone amplifier, and users have an accurate way to tune headphones to perfection.
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