Items tagged with Audio
Audio for the home and your PC setup can produce some complex and large speaker systems that can quickly become overwhelming. Creative Labs has a solution with its Pebble Nova, a small but high-end speaker system. Featuring a 2.0 speaker design with the now industry standard USB-C, it also packs coaxial drivers for...
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Noble Audio has released its most advanced true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones yet in the form of the Fokus Rex5. Packed to the gills not just with active noise canceling, app control, and some of the better audio codecs, the Rex5 boasts five drivers per side and integrated sound personalization in collaboration with...
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Apple gave a behind-the-scenes look into how the company went about adding a hearing aid feature to its AirPods Pro 2 earbuds recently. The science behind the feature was fine-tuned at Apple’s state-of-the-art Audio Lab in Cupertino, California, where acoustic engineers conducted user studies in various listening...
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For gamers who prize graphical fidelity, immersive audio is often a close second on the list of must-haves. With technology improving in the latest headsets, Microsoft is once again joining the fray with an upgraded offering. With its new/refreshed Xbox Wireless Headset, more robust battery life and immersive Dolby...
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It's taken a minute, but there are finally a handful of earbud options specifically for gamers, and I couldn't be happier about this. While there are a million and one earbud designs to choose from overall, ones that specifically take aim at the gaming crowd are far less plentiful (unlike gaming headsets). One more...
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It seems like Apple's new iPhone 16 and Apple Watch launch attracted every soul on Earth. Somewhat hidden away among all that fanfare were the quieter launch of the new AirPods 4 and the updated AirPods Max—Cupertino's latest effort in the consumer audio space. However, some are criticizing the lack of innovation...
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After releasing a 6-disc CD changer earlier this year, if anything, can we at least give Bang & Olufsen props for daring to do what few other brands hesitate to do: sell a pair of consumer headphones that cost as much as what the average person pays for rent in the U.S.? B&O's new Beoplay H100 not only costs $500 more...
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Razer’s iconic Kraken gaming headset is evolving once again with two new versions, the Kraken V4 and V4 X. Razer touts the new Krakens as building on a legacy spanning over 12 years since the first Razer Kraken headset, and celebrating over 20 million units shipped worldwide.
Razer’s new Kraken V4 gaming headset is...
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Sonos has laid off approximately 100 of its employees, which is a mere 14 months after the beleaguered smart home audio company dropped roughly 150 of its 1,800 workforce. The timing of this comes after product delays plus the well-documented (and disastrous) rollout of the Sonos app, not to mention the company's...
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Fans of the popular multi-room audio system that makes up Sonos have been disappointed on the whole during the last few months. It all started with an errant app update, which broke systems and functionality for users. As a result, Sonos is now delaying two major product launches in order to focus on fixing its...
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As a fan of Sonos products and its ecosystem, I have witnessed the growing discontent amongst similar owners grow across social media during the last few months. It all started with an errant software update, that seemed to break everything it could for users on May 7, 2024.
In response to this fiasco, the CEO has...
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Dyson is branching out from vacuum cleaners and air purifiers, in an attempt to rival Apple’s AirPods Max and Sonos Ace headphones with its own premium headset. The company is billing its OnTrac headphones as having “best-in-class noise cancellation” and an enhanced sound range of 6Hz to 21kHz.
This is not Dyson’s...
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Quietly hinted for the past few months, the MIAD01 5G smartphone from portable audio specialist Moondrop has finally broken cover. Available globally for under $400, the Moondrop phone doesn't just target the budget-conscious, but (as you might expect) also audiophiles with powerful Hi-Fi audio features.
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Get ready for all the hard-hitting action of the Super Bowl with a new sound bar that can deliver every moment of the action in bold, thunderous tones. Great deals can be had right now from big names like Roku, Polk Audio, Bose, Vizio, and more. Check 'em out...
Roku Streambar
While Roku may not be the first name...
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AI is showing up in tech all over the place, including Dell’s recently announced AI-driven Pro Wireless ANC 5000 series headsets, which promise long battery life to get you through the work week. Along with the 3000 series, Dell says its headsets aim to deliver “audio, on another level.”
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Celebrating a hundred years in existence this year, German audio specialist Beyerdynamic is releasing a limited edition DT 770 Pro X circumaural studio headphone, based on its classic DT 770 Pro. We think the upgrades are worth the extra $30 asking as long as you can get a hold of one before the limited run sells...
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Bose just announced its collaboration with Kith, a leading fashion and lifestyle brand, in the all-new Ultra Open Earbuds. The earbuds will be made available in limited quantities beginning on January 22, 2024.
When it comes to audio, Bose has become well-known for its commitment to delivering on quality and sound...
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Though Black Friday and Cyber Monday are long gone, there are still some stellar deals available as we approach the holidays at a terrifyingly blistering pace. Chief among these are audio peripherals from soundbars to earbuds and that which is in between, any of which could make for a great gift that will last a long...
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With Cyber Monday nearly upon us, tech deals abound. Right now, for example, there are some outstanding deals on sound bars available that can crank your home theater to eleven this holiday season.
Leading off, we have the Polk Audio Signa S2 Soundbar and Subwoofer combo for $149 flat, which is a 40% saving off the regular price. The S2
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Black Friday is fast approaching, and with it comes a plethora of hot deals. On tap for you today, we have a handful of audio solutions to up your home theater or television setup.
Leading off, we have the Sony HT-A3000 3.1ch Dolby Atmos Soundbar coming in at $498, or 29% off. This soundbar features Dolby Atmos and...
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Qualcomm has just announced its new S7 and S7 Pro Gen 1 Snapdragon Sound platforms at its Snapdragon Summit in Hawaii today. The company's most advanced audio platforms are designed for earbuds, headphones, and speakers, as well as various smart audio devices.
On-Device AI Processing And New Connectivity...
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HyperX has broadened its streaming peripheral lineup with a new webcam, audio mixer, and spring-loaded mic arm. The Vision S webcam is the company's first webcam and is designed to enhance the streaming and content creation experience.
HyperX is a well-known brand within the gaming and streaming world. Its Cloud...
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