Former Apple product designer aims to envelop listeners in spatial audio

A premium audio startup from an ex-Apple design veteran has launched a striking streaming speaker called the Cell Alpha, which uses three drivers and two woofers to immerse listeners in room-filling spatial sound.Continue ReadingCategory: Home Entertai… Continue reading Former Apple product designer aims to envelop listeners in spatial audio

Sennheiser’s flagship IE 900 earphones come with a four-figure price tag

Though many mobile music lovers are going true wireless, audiophiles on the move are more likely to opt for the higher fidelity afforded by cabled ear candy. And it’s these listeners that German audio brand Sennheiser is aiming for with the $1,300 IE 9… Continue reading Sennheiser’s flagship IE 900 earphones come with a four-figure price tag

B&O pulls back the curtain on Beolab 28 adaptive wireless speakers

Danish luxury audiovisual brand Bang & Olufsen has launched its most advanced connected speakers to date. The Beolab 28 towers can serve as floor standers, or be mounted on a wall, and feature covers that draw open like curtains at power on.Continue Re… Continue reading B&O pulls back the curtain on Beolab 28 adaptive wireless speakers

A&K’s latest digital audio player debuts interchangeable sound modules

High-end audio brand Astell&Kern (A&K) has added a new music player to its A&futura line, which slots in just below last year’s SE200 model. The stand-out feature on the SE180 is the ability to pop out the existing sound module and swap it for another…. Continue reading A&K’s latest digital audio player debuts interchangeable sound modules

B&W aims to set a new standard with true wireless earphones debut

British high-end audio brand Bowers & Wilkins has announced its late entry into the true wireless earphones space with the PI7 and PI5 models, but is suggesting that mobile music lovers will find the wait worthwhile.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables,… Continue reading B&W aims to set a new standard with true wireless earphones debut

Master & Dynamic launches its first ANC true wireless earphones

Luxury audio brand Master & Dynamic has announced a follow up to its MW07 true wireless earphones. The MW08 model brings a number of firsts for the company, including active noise cancellation.Continue ReadingCategory: Wearables, TechnologyTags: Earpho… Continue reading Master & Dynamic launches its first ANC true wireless earphones

Astell&Kern offers an analog-to-digital bridge for legacy headphones

Many smartphone makers have recently turned their backs on the humble audio jack, meaning that your favorite earphones and headphones will likely need some help to get you plugged in. Luxury audio brand Astell&Kern has responded with a portable USB-C D… Continue reading Astell&Kern offers an analog-to-digital bridge for legacy headphones

Spotify to launch lossless audio streaming tier this year

Looking to offer a little something extra for the audiophiles in the crowd, Spotify has announced a new streaming tier for high-quality lossless audio. Called Spotify HiFi, the service was announced at the company’s Stream On online event today, and wi… Continue reading Spotify to launch lossless audio streaming tier this year

McIntosh turns on the retro charm with stunning CD player

Much of today’s music consumption is digital, and most of that is streamed. And though vinyl sales recently surpassed CDs for the first time since 1986, the format is not quite dead yet. Boutique hi-fi brand McIntosh Labs has today launched a retro-coo… Continue reading McIntosh turns on the retro charm with stunning CD player