In the world of rock and metal music, Marshall’s logo is as iconic as the Metallica emblem, the AC/DC insignia, and the Def Leppard font. This is because Marshall’s distinctive branding has graced the biggest rock ‘n’ roll stages for many decades. While their renowned script is most familiar on the front of amplifiers, it’s […]
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This is the new Sonos Move
Since Sonos updated the software on the Sonos Move, it’s a gadget that I like. It looks good, it’s the right size, and it sounds pleasant. Before the update, it was constantly running out of battery if it wasn’t always on the charging dock, which wasn’t a very pleasant feature. Now, Sonos is releasing a […]
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Marantz is releasing a compact stereo receiver
This new AV receiver has a height of only 11 cm, which is lower than the usual 16.5 cm. Marantz claims that the 70s is designed to deliver the same quality as a full-sized amplifier, with Marantz’s characteristic warm and detailed sound. Stereo 70s features six HDMI inputs, three of which support 8K. One of […]
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Ultimate Ears releases Epicboom with 360-degree sound
Ultimate Ears, a brand under Logitech, has now released the new portable Bluetooth speaker called Epicboom. The speaker is made from 100 percent recycled polyester and at least 59 percent recycled plastic. It features a design that provides 360-degree sound. It is waterproof, dustproof, and portable with an IP67 rating, suitable for both indoor and […]
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Marshall Acton lll – Review
In a world filled with portable and rugged Bluetooth speakers, Marshall stands out by taking an entirely different approach. Marshall’s speakers are reminiscent of their iconic guitar amps and serve as captivating showpieces for your living space. The Marshall Acton III, priced at $279.99 and a successor to the Acton II, continues this tradition. It […]
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The Best Bang & Olufsen Speaker For You
Bang & Olufsen is renowned for producing speakers that combine exceptional aesthetics with top-notch audio quality, whether they operate via Bluetooth or other means. Within the Bang & Olufsen audio product lineup, there are two primary categories: Beolab, catering to the discerning hi-fi enthusiasts, and Beosound, encompassing the more consumer-oriented offerings. The Beosound category boasts […]
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Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay Portal Gaming Headset Takes The Gaming Experience to a New Level
In the world of gaming peripherals, where innovation meets immersion, Bang & Olufsen’s Beoplay Portal gaming headset has been a game-changer in their arsenal. This special gaming headset that they came out with has been specifically designed to cater to the discerning needs of Xbox players seeking a premium audio solution. The Beoplay Portal by […]
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Eve Play is official
Eve has now officially introduced its network streamer with Apple’s AirPlay 2. Eve can add AirPlay streaming to existing amplifiers, active speakers, and soundbars, which also allows them to be synchronized with other AirPlay 2 speakers. Eve Play features RCA connectors, optical digital output, as well as a coaxial digital output, along with an Ethernet […]
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JBL introduces new speakers in the Authentics series
JBL has unveiled three new multiroom speakers at the IFA trade show in Berlin. These speakers belong to their Authentics series and are touted by JBL as the first ‘smart’ speakers to support both Amazon’s Alexa and Google Assistant. The largest version is called Authentics 500, offering 3.1 sound with 270 watts of power. It’s […]
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Marshall Launches Motif II In-Ear Headphones
Marshall is now releasing the second generation of its Motif in-ear headphones. The new model includes the new Bluetooth standard, BT LE Audio, which is designed to provide better sound quality and range, as well as improved latency for activities like gaming and watching movies. The battery offers up to ten hours more playtime than […]
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Are the Beats Studio Pro worth it?
Earlier this summer, Beats released a new version of their over-ear headphones, the Studio Pro. But are they worth considering? Quinn Nelson from Snazzy Labs doesn’t think so. He criticizes aspects like the build quality, features, and comfort of the headphones, highlighting issues such as creaky plastic, cheap buttons, shallow ear cups, and overall discomfort. […]
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Bang & Olufsen launches collection with Ferrari
Collaborations between two distinct brands often tend to result in somewhat mixed outcomes. In my view, one should stick to what they do best. I remember quite well when Acer started churning out Ferrari-branded computers, and it felt like Ferrari had lost its touch. They still sell a record number of cars, but as soon […]
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Nocs releases a Mini version of its Monolith speaker
Last year, Nocs introduced its Monolith speaker. Now, for those with limited space, they’re launching a smaller variant simply called the Mini. It weighs 3.3 kilograms compared to the 12 kilograms of the original. The dimensions are 270 mm x 230 mm x 106 mm, and the unit houses two 3.5-inch speaker elements. It also […]
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Ruark unveils the all-in-one speaker R410
The British hi-fi manufacturer Ruark has now introduced its competitor to music systems like Sonus Faber’s Omnia and Naim’s Mu-so 2. The system is called R410 and features a distinct retro design inspired by the 1970s. Under the hood, there’s a Class D amplifier offering 120 W of power per channel. The R410 employs the […]
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PlayStation acquires Audeze
Sony is acquiring the premium headphone manufacturer Audeze. The manufacturer will continue to operate as an independent unit, developing products for various platforms while benefiting from being part of the PlayStation ecosystem, Sony stated. Audeze’s headphones are among the relatively few in the market that use planar magnetic drivers, which is why it was quite […]
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Denon PerL: Tailored for Your Hearing
With Denon’s acquisition of Nura, they can now provide us with some of the most advanced earbuds on the market, namely PerL and PerL Pro. Let’s start from the beginning: Nura has created some of the most impressive products we’ve heard, including NuraPhone and the wireless earbuds NuraTrue and NuraTrue Pro. But earlier this year, […]
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Teenage Engineering Releases OB-4 in More Colors
Teenage Engineering‘s “magical radio” OB-4 is a quite fun but also expensive product, and now it’s available in multiple colors. There are a total of four new colors: orange, navy blue, gray, and beige. Previously, the OB-4 was available in black and red. The new colors can be purchased now from Teenage Engineering for $649. […]
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New compact speaker from Sony
You can never have enough of small, compact wireless speakers, or at least we hope that’s the case, as Sony now releases its latest speaker, the SRS-XB100. According to Sony, the speaker should provide clear sound even at slightly higher volumes thanks to DSP (digital signal processing) and an “off-center membrane.” The battery life is […]
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Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series S3 Speakers
The Bowers & Wilkins 600 Series has been a long-standing introduction to the Bowers & Wilkins universe for many, extending all the way up to the high-end 801 D4, which sits in the extreme half-million-class range. This doesn’t include Nautilus, which is a separate project from Bowers & Wilkins. Whenever Bowers & Wilkins introduces new […]
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Startup company takes over Sleepbuds
A few years ago, Bose developed “sleep headphones” called Sleepbuds that aimed to help users sleep better by blocking unwanted background noise and playing calming sounds. In 2020, Bose released its final version of Sleepbuds before discontinuing production. However, some Bose employees seemed to like the idea of Sleepbuds, so they left Bose, licensed the […]
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Beats releases headphones in new colors
Beats has now launched their latest headphones, the Beats Studio Buds Plus, in two new colors in collaboration with Olive & June, who will be selling nail polish in the same two colors. In addition to the intriguing color collaboration, these relatively new headphones feature support for Google’s Fast Pair and Apple’s iCloud pairing, as […]
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Røde launches a new wireless microphone system
The Australian audio company Røde is now releasing its latest wireless microphone system called Wireless Pro. The system is said to be “the most powerful ever created by Røde.” Wireless Pro is a compact dual-channel wireless microphone that utilizes Røde’s 2.4 GHz digital transmission with 128-bit encryption. This enables audio transmission of up to 260 […]
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Pro-Ject introduces turntable with Wi-Fi
Turntable manufacturer Pro-Ject is now releasing its first turntable with built-in Wi-Fi – Pro-Ject T2 W. Lately, it has become more and more popular to equip turntables with Bluetooth support for streaming to various speakers; the problem then is that the quality can suffer. With Wi-Fi, however, this turntable can transmit audio up to 24-bit […]
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Kef and Lotus collaborate on a special edition of LS60 speakers
Kef has previously lent its expertise to Lotus in their cars, but now the two companies are collaborating in a different way, releasing a special edition of the LS60 Wireless speaker. The LS60 Wireless Lotus Edition has the same specifications as the original LS60 launched in 2022. The only changes are visual, with differences such […]
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Beoplay EX and Beosound Level receive new colors
Both the in-ear headphones Beoplay EX and the wireless speaker Beosound Level have been on the market for a while now, but that doesn’t stop Bang & Olufsen from introducing the products in new colors. This time, we get to see the Lilac Purple and Lilac Twilight colors. Ultra-rare, and we mean it. Carefully curated, […]
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Several record labels are suing the Internet Archive
A group of record labels, including Sony Music and Universal Music, are now suing the archiving service Internet Archive for copyright infringement. The reason behind this is that the Internet Archive has ripped 78 RPM records, an older format used for records before the introduction of vinyl, in order to preserve them for posterity. This […]
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Bose’s upcoming headphones seem to be getting spatial sound
We wrote last Friday about Bose’s upcoming headphones in the QuietComfort series, in both over-ear and in-ear models. Now, we have also received some more details about the upcoming headphones, which both appear to be named QuietComfort Ultra. The headphones will, not surprisingly, feature improved sound quality and active noise cancellation. According to The Verge, […]
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New Bose Headphones Leak
Bose seems to be gearing up with new contenders against Sony’s WH-1000XM5 and WF-1000XM5. In the leaked images, we see the upcoming headphones Bose QuietComfort Ultra and QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, both of which appear to be released in both black and a lighter color. As seen in the images, QuietComfort Ultra seems to feature physical […]
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Musical Fidelity re-launches the A1 amplifier
Musical Fidelity is now re-launching its classic A1 amplifier with original specifications, along with modern upgrades. This marks the first time since its initial release in 1985 that the company is bringing back the A1 with its original specifications and appearance. The new model of the amplifier, however, features an updated transformer, power supply, and […]
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Thorens TD124 DD in a super-exclusive anniversary edition
No other hi-fi manufacturer can boast such a long history as Thorens. The German (originally Swiss) turntable experts are celebrating their 140th anniversary this year! The company originally manufactured music boxes, and the first gramophone with an electric motor left the factory in 1928. Thorens truly made its mark on the hi-fi world map in […]