Goldmund Eidos SACD promises extravagant sound quality – but you probably have to be filthy rich to afford one. Swiss brand Goldmund specializes in products for “hi-fi oligarchs” and other super-rich audiophiles who aren’t bothered by extra zeros on the price tag. The manufacturer from Geneva exclusively produces ultra high-end audio products, and now they […]
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Bang & Olufsen, Atelier Edition in Forest Green
The latest special edition from B&O includes both the Beoplay EX earbuds and the Beosound 2 speaker. If you’re a B&O collector and like to own all versions of Bang & Olufsen audio products, it has been an expensive half-year. The folks from Struer have now unveiled the fourth exclusive and highly limited special edition […]
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Steelseries Arctis Nova 7 Wireless
Danish company Steelseries has long been delivering decent headphones that offer both sound quality and comfort. During the spring, they launched their new Arctis Nova 7 series, including versions P (optimized for PlayStation), X (optimized for Xbox), and the standard variant. The Arctis Nova 7 utilizes a robust plastic construction and features the same design […]
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The Blue brand is disappearing
Logitech has announced that they will retire the Blue brand, which has been used for the company’s microphones since they acquired Blue for $177 million a few years ago. However, the Yeti brand, which is also displayed on the microphones, will remain. The Astro brand, too, will become a product line under Logitech G. The […]
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Sony is preparing to launch new in-ear headphones
According to the anonymous blog Thewalkmanblog, Sony is reportedly close to launching their next in-ear headphones, the WF-1000XM5. According to the blog post, this is expected to happen between June 7th and June 9th, which means that the new headphones could be released any day now. The post doesn’t mention detailed specifications, but a table […]
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AirPods get smarter
Apple announced some updates to its headphones yesterday, mainly focusing on the AirPods Pro. One of the new features is called “Adaptive Audio,” which is coming to AirPods Pro. With adaptive sound, the audio for AirPods Pro’s active noise cancellation (ANC) will adjust based on the background noise. Apple states that this is “a new […]
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Audio-Technica is releasing the Sound Burger in more colors
Audio-Technica is back with a range of new colors for the unique portable record player, the Sound Burger. When it was relaunched a few months ago, it was only available in red, but now we have three new colors: black, white, and yellow. The new limited edition is almost identical to the original model released […]
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JBL updates its Classic speakers
During the Hi-Fi show in Munich, Harman showcased upgraded versions of its retro speakers, L82 Classic and L100 Classic. Both the L82 Classic MkII and L100 Classic MkII feature improved woofer design: L100 now has a 30 cm bass driver, and L82 has a 20 cm mid/bass driver. According to Harman, these upgrades result in […]
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Sony releases another soundbar
Yesterday, Sony released another soundbar, the HT-S2000, with a 3.1-channel Dolby Atmos or DTS:X. According to Sony, the soundbar is capable of transforming stereo content into a “three-dimensional surround experience.” Instead of upward-facing speakers, it features a center speaker and “dual built-in subwoofers.” However, the Vertical Surround Engine helps in placing sound above the listener’s […]
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Sony is set to release headphones for PlayStation 5
In conjunction with yesterday’s unveiling of the handheld gaming console Project Q, Sony also showcased a pair of headphones that will be compatible with Project Q or a stationary PlayStation 5. These are Bluetooth-enabled headphones that are said to feature Sony’s proprietary technology for low-latency lossless audio. Apart from this, Sony has not revealed much […]
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Logitech presents Pro X 2 Lightspeed
Today, Logitech G unveiled its new gaming headphones, the Pro X 2 Lightspeed. What’s particularly special about these headphones is that they have speaker elements made entirely of graphene. This helps reduce sound distortion, making it easier for gamers to distinguish different sounds in games. The sound simply enters the ear more directly, making it […]
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This is a music machine
Honestly, I don’t really understand what this machine does, at least not in a way that I could explain it to you. But it’s called Nopia, it’s a prototype, and it was created by Martin Grieco with the help of Rocío Gal. Oh, and it creates music. It looks sleek. And it seems super cool. […]
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Here are the Beats Studio Buds+
Beats has now introduced the new Beats Studio Buds+, which are available in a transparent color option. These in-ear headphones are designed to work well with both iOS and Android devices, thanks to support for Google’s Fast Pair and Apple’s iCloud pairing. They also feature improved microphones and a more powerful processor, resulting in 60 […]
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Why Dyson’s weird headphones are bad
Marques has bought a pair of Dyson’s headphones, Dyson Zone, with built-in air purification, costing $1000. They sound okay but not great, they have good noise cancellation, and the transparency mode is fantastic. However, they are ridiculously heavy, so as headphones, they are not worth $1000. But what about their air purification function? Well, it […]
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Carl Pei tests Apple’s AirPods Pro 2
Nothing founder Carl Pei continues his trend of directly addressing his users on YouTube. In his latest video, he takes a look at Apple’s latest offering, the AirPods Pro 2, which competes with Nothing’s own Ear (2). An interesting detail revealed just before the two-minute mark in the clip is that Nothing has a full […]
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Sonos discontinues support for local files on Android
On May 23rd, Sonos will remove its support for playing local files through its Android app. The company states: When newer versions of mobile operating systems are released, it can sometimes change the way information is shared between devices, and this feature will no longer be compatible with newer versions of the Android operating system. […]
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Bang & Olufsen to create speakers with Ferrari logos
Bang & Olufsen has long collaborated with the automotive industry, mainly focusing on in-car audio. Currently, if you buy a Ferrari, you can get it with Burmester audio instead of B&O. However, the two companies have been working together in Formula 1, where the B&O logo is visible on Scuderia Ferrari’s cars. Now they are […]
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Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus celebrates its 30th anniversary
In conjunction with the 30th anniversary of the Bowers & Wilkins Nautilus speaker, the British hi-fi manufacturer is releasing a special edition of the speakers that have embodied the ethos of the manufacturer’s quest to “create the best speaker.” The special edition of the speaker features a shimmering Abalone Pearl color, inspired by the creature […]
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Bang & Olufsen releases a 97-inch Beovision Harmony
Bang & Olufsen is now launching a new 97-inch version of its Beovision Harmony TV. The new 97-inch model features the largest LG OLED screen on the market, with speaker covers made of wood and aluminum that perfectly match the 2.15-meter-wide screen. Of course, the speaker covers also unfold to reveal the entire screen. This […]
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Teenage Engineering launches the TP-7 audio recorder
Swedish company Teenage Engineering continues to release small gadgets one after another, and the latest of these is the TP-7 audio recorder, which actually features a rolling reel. The audio recorder has both an internal microphone and speaker, but it’s also possible to use any of the three ports for external microphones, headsets, or other […]
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Here are Fairphone’s over-ear headphones, Fairbuds XL
Fairphone released its first headphones in 2021 and is now back with another pair of headphones – Fairbuds XL. As expected, there is a strong focus on sustainability, fair working conditions, and making it easy for users to repair the headphones themselves. According to Fairphone, Fairbuds XL are “the most sustainably designed headphones on the […]
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Fairphone seems to have new headphones in the works
Dutch company Fairphone appears to be releasing a pair of over-ear headphones soon, which according to reports may be called Fairbuds XL. Fairphone is probably best known for its mobile phones, which are manufactured with a focus on sustainability, upgradability, and repairability. The images seen here come from the German tech site WinFuture, which received […]
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Sony wants to liven up the party
Sony already offers a couple of portable party speakers, but the new model SRS-XV800 may be one of the coolest yet. The speaker has five tweeters on both the front and back, and two bass elements with an almost rectangular diaphragm, which increases sound pressure for deeper and more powerful bass with less distortion. The […]
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Focal Bathys – A new pair of headphones even audio nerds will enjoy
Those people who are into headphones are truly a hard crowd to please as there are so many awesome studio headphones out there that new headphones coming out will have to be compared against. Especially when these new headphones don’t have their precious cables. For an extremely long time, many people have decided that noise […]
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JBL releases Charge 5 and Boombox 3 with wifi
Charge and Boombox from JBL are starting to become classics now and versions 5 and 3 were released last year. Now they both come with wifi which of course gives the classic Bluetooth speakers some new functionality. If you connect them to your network, they will support Airplay 2 and ChromeCast, but not Spotify Connect, […]
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Teenage Engineering showcases the microphone CM-15
Swedish company Teenage Engineering is back with another new product in the same design language as the OP-1 Field synthesizer and the TX-6 mixer, namely the small studio microphone CM-15. Just like the other two products, the CM-15 is part of the Field series and is portable and battery-powered with a battery life of ten […]
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Bang & Olufsen introduces Beosound A5
Bang & Olufsen is back with the new portable high-end speaker Beosound A5, designed in collaboration with the Danish-Italian design duo GamFratesi. The speaker is available in two colors, natural aluminum with a woven paper fiber front and a light oak handle, and a black aluminum version in anthracite with a speaker cover and handle […]
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Half of those who buy vinyl records don’t have a record player
It’s becoming increasingly popular to buy vinyl records, but is it equally popular to actually listen to them? It doesn’t seem like it. Last year was the first time that vinyl outsold CDs in the US since 1987, with 41.3 million sales compared to 33.4 million for CDs. However, research firm Luminate has looked into […]
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Apple is working on transparent Beats earbuds
There isn’t much left for Apple to present of the Beats Studio Buds Plus, after the upcoming headphones leaked on Amazon. According to the product page, the headphones will have more powerful active noise cancellation than the original Studio Buds, better ventilation, and improved transparency mode. The price will be $170 when they are released […]
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Sony TA-AN1000: Sony surprises with new AV amplifier
Today, Sony presents its latest addition to its range of AV amplifiers in the form of the new TA-AN1000. It is a 7.2-channel 8K AV amplifier with 360 Spatial Sound Mapping that supports both 8K and 4K120. The amplifier’s HDMI ports should support HDR10, HLG, Dolby Vision and have support for 8K and IMAX Enhanced. […]