Yamaha Introduces Eight Wireless Headphones with Adaptive Technologies to Optimize Sound
Yamaha unveiled an extensive new line of wireless headphones and earbuds that intelligently adapt and respond to listeners and their environment. In total, Yamaha released 8 new designs across its portfolio, relying on Qualcomm's audio platforms and technologies to create an impressive lineup with advanced audio features and multiple form factors, with options at many price points. The lineup includes truly wireless earbuds with ANC, two models based on the advanced Qualcomm QCC5124 SoC with aptX Adaptive technology.
Sennheiser Celebrates 75 years With Momentum True Wireless 2 Anniversary Edition
A special occasion deserves a special edition, and Sennheiser is celebrating its 75th anniversary with a limited edition of its updated Momentum True Wireless 2 earbuds, launched in March 2019. The new Anniversary Edition comes in an exclusive all-black design featuring the original Sennheiser logo on the earbuds and case. Created as a thank you to Sennheiser’s customers, it pays tribute to the company’s heritage and reflects the audio specialist’s longstanding commitment to creating unique listening experiences.
Rotel Launches A11 and CD11 Ken Ishiwata Tribute Special Editions
Rotel Electronics revealed two special editions of the company’s popular A11 integrated amplifier and CD11 CD player, each model named as tribute versions in celebration of the company’s partnership with the late audio legend Ken Ishiwata. The A11 and CD11 were chosen as two of Ishiwata's favorite products and the Rotel team felt that the Class AB 2 x 50W A11 integrated amplifier & CD11 CD player represented the perfect base for elevating products that were already excellent and updating them into something even more special.
Bang & Olufsen Launches Beoplay H95 Adaptive ANC Headphones
Celebrating 95 years of heritage in sound, design and craft excellence, the high end luxury Danish consumer electronics brand announced Beoplay H95, a new upscale take on the most sought-after technology ever in headphones: Active Noise Cancellation. But Bang & Olufsen went one step further and crafted the ultimate listening experience with two customized titanium drivers, a proprietary DSP engine, and long lasting comfort and effective Adaptive ANC.
SPL of Germany Releases New Phonitor se Headphone Amp with Optional AKM DAC
Sound Performance Lab, or SPL, the mysterious audio designer and manufacturer from Germany, has announced a new Phonitor se headphone amp, now shipping in two models, with and without an AKM DAC768xs D/A converter. The new model is an entry into the SPL Professional Fidelity Phonitor range and has the same audio signal amplification as its bigger brothers Phonitor x and Phonitor xe. The SPL line of products is distributed by Focal-Naim America in the US and Canada.
WiSA Member Skyworth Launches Metz Sculpture 1 TV and Speakers Featuring Integrated Wireless Audio Connectivity
WiSA, the Wireless Speaker and Audio Association, founded by Summit Wireless Technologies, announced that Association member Skyworth Group, one of the largest TV manufacturers in China, has launched the Metz Sculpture 1 TV and speakers complete with wireless connectivity technology. As part of the Black Label Sculpture Series, this launch serves as Metz’s world premier product from the century-old luxury TV manufacturer now owned by Skyworth.
Celestion’s Innovative Axi2050 Axiperiodic Driver Now Available at Parts Express
Celestion announced that their highly-anticipated Axi2050 Axiperiodic driver is now available for purchase at Parts Express. Performing the role of two speakers in one, the Axi2050 is a high power, high-output driver which reproduces a frequency range of 300Hz-20,000Hz without the need for a midband crossover. This Celestion innovation with a 2-inch exit throat and standard mounting delivers superior intelligibility and perceived audio performance.
McIntosh Group Sells Audio Research to Former Employees
For the past six years, Audio Research has been owned by the McIntosh Group. Now, TWS Enterprises, LLC, a privately held company owned wholly by Trent Suggs, has agreed to purchase Audio Research from the McIntosh Group, Inc. subject to completion of due diligence which is expected to be finalized by the end of August 2020. As Audio Research celebrates its 50th Anniversary this year, the Minneapolis company will embark on the next chapter of its journey in high performance music reproduction.
Meridian Audio Partners With Human Horizons for a Premium In-Car Listening Experience
Meridian Audio is collaborating with Human Horizons, a premium smart all-electric vehicle brand from China, to deliver an immersive in-car audio experience for its HiPhi vehicle range. The strategic partnership sees Meridian supporting the HiPhi vehicle system design with a suite of proprietary technologies, which combine to deliver a state-of-the-art listening experience. Loudspeakers are strategically positioned and seamlessly integrated into the automotive interior, allowing each passenger to enjoy a quality audio experience, no matter where they are in the vehicle.
Philips Fidelio X3 Headphones Are Now Shipping
Unveiled officially at the CES 2020 show, the all-new Philips Fidelio X3 headphones will be finally shipping, with most online retailers announcing availability for end of August 2020. The Fidelio X3 headphones are a high-end, Hi-Res Audio certified design that is intended to please the most demanding music enthusiasts, while still keeping within an affordable price range. The Philips Fidelio X3 headphones will certainly impress with a combination of comfortable materials and build quality.