Items tagged with Audio
Skullcandy is once again aiming to shake your brain (and other parts of your body) with hard-hitting bass, this time by way of its new Crusher PLYR 720 wireless gaming headset. What makes this headset unique is that it is Skullcandy's first product to employ the company's patented multi-sensory bass technology. It's...
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We're already a day into the summer season and you know what that means, right? Sunshine and good vibes, of course! And if you're looking to put take advantage of the good weather by getting fit without outside workouts—long walks, jogging, and so forth—then you're in luck, as we found a handful of deals on sporty...
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For the 260-plus million Spotify subscribers we've got some news that will be quite pleasing to your ears. After being very wishy-washy with its commitment to launch a lossless streaming option, the latest version of the desktop app finally includes this functionality, albeit not visible to users by default.
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The trilogy of PC gaming necessities includes your keyboard, mouse, and audio setup. Razer is a brand that focuses on all three (including its recently-unveiled Blackwidow V4 Pro Barebones plank), and now it's announced a new V3 version of its Hammerhead wired earbuds. With dynamic 11mm drivers and an included USB-C...
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Fractal Design Scape: MSRP $199 Fractal Design's first foray into audio is a winning combination of comfort, multi-platform versatiliy, and elegant design, marred only by a somewhat tame maxiumum output level and lack of ANC. Mature Styling Plush & Breathable For A Comfy Fit No Software Utility Needed (Web...
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Father's Day is only a week away at this point, and if you're struggling for a gift idea to show your pops how much he's appreciated, we have a suggestion—how about a fancy new set of AirPods? Yes, premium earbuds costs more than a tie and/or a 'World's Greatest Dad' mug, but with some models discounted to all-time...
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This year for Father's Day, may we suggest shaking things up a bit? Skip the tie or the dress shirt (button-up or polo), and ditch the customized coffee mug—he already knows he's the 'World's Best Dad'. Instead, consider making a splash with a soundbar so he can ditch your TV's built-in speakers for fuller audio that...
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Logitech is expanding its lineup of gaming peripherals with the launch of the G522, a gaming headset that comes with the promise of extended comfort (and no paid DLC shenanigans). According to Logitech, the G522 builds upon the popular G733. While they may look similar, Logitech says the G522 "delivers a significant...
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Consumer audio maker Skullcandy has dropped the $130 Method 360 ANC earphone (available at a discount at launch, more on that in a moment). It's a higher-end version of the $60 Dime Evo developed in collaboration with an unlikely partner: Bose. The latter contributed to the tuning (via its Sound by Bose program) and...
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A new invention has proven that audio can successfully be transmitted directly to a listener's ears without being audible to others around. Using ultrasonic waves beamed through a 3D-printed "metasurface" an audio bubble is formed at the intersection of those waves, potentially providing listeners personalized audio...
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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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