All items tagged with headphones (640)
Build a Low-Voltage Tube Hybrid Headphone/Line Amp
May 21, 2015 by Pete Millett

Build a Low-Voltage Tube Hybrid Headphone/Line Amp

Here’s a simple, safe, inexpensive project for beginners and those who wish to “try tubes.” Meanwhile the project has been tried, tested, approved and improved, become one of the classic DIY audio projects from the author. This article was originally published in audioXpress magazine, November 2002.
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High End 2015 in Munich Was Another High-Quality Show
May 21, 2015 by Joao Martins

High End 2015 in Munich Was Another High-Quality Show

Once again, the High End 2015 Show in Munich, Germany, made a splash as the world’s largest trade fair for the audio industry. With 506 exhibitors from 42 countries (+11%), increased attendance with a total of 20,637 visitors (+16%) and 6,588 trade visitors from 71 countries (+22%), the show has an ever-increasing international profile.
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Sennheiser Launches HD 630VB Closed-Back Headphones
May 15, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Launches HD 630VB Closed-Back Headphones

Sennheiser introduced its first closed audiophile headphone model at the High End 2015 show in Munich. The new Sennheiser HD 630VB are circumaural headphones, designed to deliver well balanced sound and offer a distraction-free listening experience. A unique feature is a rotary bass dial, which allows increasing the bass response according to personal preferences.
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High Resolution Technologies Starts Improving Sound for Headphones
May 15, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

High Resolution Technologies Starts Improving Sound for Headphones

High Resolution Technologies (HRT) is now shipping its new nano series dSp and i-dSp digital Sound processors, two accessories that provide improved headphone sound quality for smartphones, tablets and portable devices. Following a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, HRT was able to start production runs of the nano dSp and i-dSp.
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Lyrus Audio Designs Launches Two New High-End Planar Magnetic Headphones
May 14, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Lyrus Audio Designs Launches Two New High-End Planar Magnetic Headphones

Lyrus Audio Designs announced that it will launch two new high-end planar magnetic headphones at the 2015 Munich High End Show, May 14-17. The introduction will signal an entry in full force into the high-end headphone market from this newly formed company from Boulder, CO.
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Studio Meets Lifestyle with the beyerdynamic Custom Studio Headphones
May 6, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Studio Meets Lifestyle with the beyerdynamic Custom Studio Headphones

beyerdynamic added a new headphone model to its Custom headphone series, but this one was designed especially for use in professional recording studio environments. The 80 ohm Custom Studio headphones have a closed design with dynamic 45 mm transducers with a frequency range that extends from 5 hertz to 35 kilohertz.
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Audio-Technica Shipping New SonicPro ATH-MSR7 Headphones
April 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

Audio-Technica Shipping New SonicPro ATH-MSR7 Headphones

“Designed for High-Resolution Audio” seems to be the key marketing label for consumer electronic audio manufacturers these days. And that was certainly the head-turning slogan at the CES 2015 show when Audio-Technica announced its SonicPro ATH-MSR7 Over-Ear Hi-Res Audio Headphones which are now shipping.
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All-New Ether Planar Headphones from MrSpeakers
April 22, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

All-New Ether Planar Headphones from MrSpeakers

San Diego, CA, headphone maker MrSpeakers just released Ether, an all-new open-backed headphone featuring a single-ended planar magnetic driver. When describing the new project, the company says Ether should sound excellent, be more comfortable than previous headphones from the brand, and have a timeless design.
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Questions & Answers: Forte Makes a Name for Itself
April 13, 2015 by Shannon Becker

Questions & Answers: Forte Makes a Name for Itself

Based on the breakthrough research that created Forte’s Harmonic Interference Free (HIF) technology, the company’s founders saw the potential to create the audio product of their dreams —headphones that deliver amazing sound quality without the hefty price tag. An Interview with Forte Founders Scott Chen and Travis Blane.
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The Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2015 - Act Now!
April 12, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

The Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook 2015 - Act Now!

This is the time to update your listing on the Annual Loudspeaker Industry Sourcebook! The indispensable resource for industry OEMs, specifiers, and buyers. With updated sections for 2015, more online exposure than ever, this is the time to secure your entry and promote your business! Click for more details.
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