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Cirrus Logic Introduces Cost-Effective CS47L15 SmartHIFI Audio IC with Advanced Audio Features
December 1, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Cirrus Logic Introduces Cost-Effective CS47L15 SmartHIFI Audio IC with Advanced Audio Features

Cirrus Logic's newest smart codec - CS47L15 SmartHIFI Audio IC - expands advanced audio features to a wider range of smartphones, including “always on” voice activation and virtual stereo for high-fidelity music playback experiences. The new low-power smart codec allows delivering better audio quality and many of the same advanced audio features found in its premium audio and voice ICs to smartphones beyond flagship models.
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Koss Launches Porta Pro Limited Edition in Two New Colorways
November 22, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Koss Launches Porta Pro Limited Edition in Two New Colorways

Koss Corporation, the U.S. based high-fidelity Stereophone manufacturer and inventor of the world’s first SP3 Stereophone in 1958, announced the release of its Porta Pro Limited Edition headphones in two colorways, which were both chosen by Koss fans worldwide. Two Porta Pro Limited Edition designs are now available exclusively on the company’s website. The new Koss models maintain the essential of the popular over-ear design, with some additional features.
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AudioQuest Announces New NightHawk Carbon and NightOwl Carbon Headphones
November 16, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

AudioQuest Announces New NightHawk Carbon and NightOwl Carbon Headphones

Highly praised for its innovative approach to headphone design and combination of materials, AudioQuest’s first headphone, the NightHawk, offers a unique combination of comfort and sound quality. The Californian company says the NightHawk’s success was evidence of the intensifying convergence between the high-fidelity and high-technology worlds. But different users demand options, and now AudioQuest decided to expand the range with two new around-the-ear models: NightHawk Carbon and NightOwl Carbon.
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More than One Billion Wireless Headphones to Ship from 2016 to 2020
November 15, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

More than One Billion Wireless Headphones to Ship from 2016 to 2020

According to the latest report from SAR Insight & Consulting (Global Consumer Wired and Wireless Headphones), the overall consumer headphone market has risen steadily over recent years to reach almost $15.5 billion in 2016, and is forecast to see continued strong growth to be more than $20 billion in 2020. Sales will be driven by the increasing popularity of wireless headphone technology, SAR Insight forecasts.
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Massdrop Massively Successful Collaboration with Sennheiser on HD6XX Headphones
November 9, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Massdrop Massively Successful Collaboration with Sennheiser on HD6XX Headphones

Massdrop is fast becoming the new market sensation for the audio industry, much in the same way crowdfunding websites have revolutionized the marketing mix, especially for startups. The difference here is how powerful this one million strong audio enthusiast community can be for established brands. In a recent example, collaborating directly with Sennheiser, Massdrop made history with its recent HD6XX headphones campaign.
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Ultrasone Introduces Edition 8 EX Mid-Size Headphones with S-Logic EX
November 4, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Ultrasone Introduces Edition 8 EX Mid-Size Headphones with S-Logic EX

With the Edition 8, Ultrasone has created a piece of headphone history and the brand’s best-seller. Now, in 2016, some 8 years after the launch of the Edition 8, Ultrasone introduced the Edition 8 EX - a successor that the company hopes will once again inspire the segment it has created for itself. The new model now combines S-Logic EX spatial listening with a portable design using prime materials for excellent wear comfort, hand-crafted in Bavaria.
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Master & Dynamic Announces MW50 Wireless On-Ear Headphones with Custom Beryllium Drivers
November 2, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Master & Dynamic Announces MW50 Wireless On-Ear Headphones with Custom Beryllium Drivers

Lifestyle headphone brand, Master & Dynamic announced its latest wireless headphones, featuring custom beryllium drivers. According to the New York City-based company, the new MW50 Wireless On-Ear Headphones were designed as a portable alternative made to last, combining the finest materials and rich, warm sound, with comfortable ear cups that fold flat. The “form-meets-function” exposed all-aluminum antenna provides best-in-class Bluetooth signal range, while the new design is one-third lighter than the company’s previous MW60 model.
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Under Armour and JBL Target Motivation with New Sport Headphones
October 21, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Under Armour and JBL Target Motivation with New Sport Headphones

Harman International and athletic performance gear lifestyle brand Under Armour have combined forces to bring two new sport headphones to the market combining the latest wireless technology and sensors. The UA Sport Wireless Heart Rate Headphones and UA Sport Wireless Headphones, both engineered by JBL, will hit shelves in November 2016, and are now available for pre-order at JBL.com and UA.com. These Bluetooth 4.2 headphones are directly targeted at users looking for some extra motivation.
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Beyerdynamic Introduces Amiron Home Open-Back Headphones at Tokyo Headphone Festival 2016
October 19, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Beyerdynamic Introduces Amiron Home Open-Back Headphones at Tokyo Headphone Festival 2016

New at the Tokyo Headphone Festival this October, beyerdynamic unveils the Amiron Home open headphones. The successor to the legendary T 90 features the brand’s coveted Tesla technology, with improved tonal precision. The German brand describes the sound of its new Amiron as “warm” and “with a live atmosphere”. Apparent in the new design and choice of quality materials is an effort to improve wearing comfort and provide an overall sense of workmanship “Handmade in Germany”.
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Sennheiser Announces Design Enhancement for HD 280 PRO Monitoring Classic Headphones
October 7, 2016 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Announces Design Enhancement for HD 280 PRO Monitoring Classic Headphones

Sennheiser has enhanced its classic HD 280 PRO monitoring headphones with a new design and improved comfort for the wearer. The HD 280 PRO received an improved headband padding, allows better adjustment of the headband and earcups, and now conveniently folds away for transport. Visitors to the 141st AES Convention in Los Angeles were the first to try out the upgraded model.
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