GN Introduces Jabra Enhance Plus True Wireless Earbuds for Discreet Hearing Enhancement
Building on years of research and engineering in sound and hearing, GN extended its Jabra Enhance line of discreet hearing enhancement solutions with a new design that draws directly from the experience of standard true wireless earbuds. The new Jabra Enhance Plus combine hearing enhancement, music streaming and calls in state-of-the-art miniaturized earbuds with a signature design, to help millions of users meet the challenges of daily life.
Q Acoustics Introduces M20 HD High-Resolution Wireless Audio System for Music, Movies and Gaming
British audio specialist Q Acoustics introduced the M20 HD wireless music system, featuring aptX HD Bluetooth connectivity for wireless streaming of high resolution-quality stereo audio from devices such as smartphones, tablets, laptops and network streamers. Designed to deliver superior audio, the M20 speakers feature advanced driver technology, reinforced P2P (Point to Point) cabinets, and an elegant, classic design to create an affordable but class-leading wireless stereo experience.
Xperi Announces New Effort to Promote DTS Play-Fi in Home Theater Market
DTS, now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Xperi Holding Corporation, announced the intention to revitalize its proprietary DTS Play-Fi wireless audio platform in order to promote wireless surround sound as an alternative to the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association (WiSA) technology being adopted in mainstream consumer electronics. While Qualcomm has long forgotten about its AllPlay wireless audio solution, DTS believes there is still an opportunity to compete with WiSA.
KRK Updates Headphone Range With New KNS 6402 and KNS 8402 Models
KRK has strengthened its tried-and-trusted studio-quality headphone offerings with the new KNS 6402 and KNS 8402 models. Building on its existing KNS 6400 and 8400 headphone designs targeting musicians and studio work, KRK enhanced the durability and comfort of its headphone offerings with these updated models. As part of Gibson Brands, these KRK closed-back headphones are intended as great value propositions delivering accurate sound reproduction.
Nixer Pro Audio Uses ZMAN OEM Solution from Merging Technologies for Ravenna AoIP Monitoring
The rapid adoption of Audio-over-IP (AoIP) unveiled the need for innovative monitoring tools to make sure that streams are arriving safely. UK company, Nixer Pro Audio, has been providing solutions since 2017, and already offers an impressive range of Dante monitoring tools. However, rather quickly the company received requests for high channel count solutions supporting Ravenna too. Nixer met the challenge by implementing Merging's ZMAN, which is pin compatible with the Audinate Brooklyn 2 board.
Mackie Announces Thump GO Battery-Powered Portable Loudspeaker
If cars, scooters and bicycles can be battery-powered, why not professional audio? Expanding on the latest trend to allow sound to go wireless and move freely without AC power restrictions, Mackie announced its new Thump GO Portable Battery-Powered Loudspeaker. This is a new 8” Bluetooth-equipped model, designed in the footprint of Mackie’s renowned Thump speaker series, but with enhanced portability. And it's just one of several new product announcements from the revitalized brand.
KEF Introduces Charcoal Grey Mu3 True Wireless Earbuds Designed by Ross Lovegrove
KEF introduced a new model of its Mu3 Noise Cancelling true wireless earbuds, designed by Ross Lovegrove. Expanding on the original Mu3 Noise Cancelling True Wireless Earbuds, launched in March 2021 and available in silver, KEF now announces a Charcoal Grey model. Engineered by KEF’s own acoustic team, the new Mu3 model with ANC delivers high-resolution sound on the move and appeals to music enthusiasts looking for superior audio quality.
NuCurrent Delivers Fast Wireless Charging Solutions for Klipsch T5 II Series True Wireless Earphones
NuCurrent is one of the technology companies involved in the successful launch of the Klipsch T5 II ANC True Wireless earphones, having its wireless charging technology licensed in five models of this advanced series and the 2X Charging Mat. For the Klipsch T5 II Wireless ANC McLaren Edition, NuCurrent was able to deliver inductive power transfer through a metallic case, the first product in the world to do so.
Orchard Audio Starkrimson Streamer Ultra Combines 500W Stereo GaN Audio Amplifier and PecanPi Streamer
Orchard Audio announced a new powerful integrated product that will contribute to expand even more the brand's market. The new Starkrimson Streamer Ultra combines a complete audio streaming and network player, and amplifier all inside a minimalist enclosure. In a single chassis, the New Jersey company offers the Starkrimson Stereo Ultra next-generation GaN amplifier integrated with the versatile PecanPi Streamer. Just add speakers.
Expert Imaging and Sound Association (EISA) Announces 2021-2022 Awards - All The Audio Highlights
Even under the very unusual circumstances of a full year without trade-shows and the global pandemic continuing to disrupt the industry and many manufacturers' plans, EISA, the Expert Imaging & Sound Association revealed the winners of its 2021-2022 Awards. Technical experts from 60 leading specialist magazines and websites in 29 countries across the world have recognized and awarded no fewer than 86 products as the best in their categories, awarding performance and innovation in Consumer Electronics.