Beautifully retro DAC puts an audio-boosting “tape player” in your pocket

Though many of us carry our digital music library or streaming player around with us in the shape of our smartphones, enjoying high quality audio can be problematic. Fiio’s KA15 DAC not only levels up the sound but also looks retro cool while doing so…. Continue reading Beautifully retro DAC puts an audio-boosting “tape player” in your pocket

‘Selective hearing’ headphones: Hear clearly in a crowd with one look

It’s difficult to hear what one person is saying in a crowded, noisy space where lots of other people are speaking. This is especially true for people who are hard of hearing. While modern hearing aids use noise-cancelling technology, they can’t elimin… Continue reading ‘Selective hearing’ headphones: Hear clearly in a crowd with one look

Sonos puts personal home theater sound on your head with Ace debut

After years of bubbling online rumors, Sonos has finally revealed its first attempt to break into the overcrowded headphone market with the Ace wireless over-ears – which are clearly looking to dethrone the likes of Sony, Bose and Apple.Continue Readin… Continue reading Sonos puts personal home theater sound on your head with Ace debut

The world’s only streaming headset for swimming just got better

We’ve tested 50 different waterproof headset designs over the 22-year history of New Atlas, and a clear favorite emerged in 2021 when Zygo launched its initial headphones focussed on the audio needs of swimmers. This week a 2nd-generation Zygo was anno… Continue reading The world’s only streaming headset for swimming just got better

Fiio combines desktop streaming with powerful headphone amp

China’s Fiio – which recently announced a mechanical keyboard with a built-in DAC – has launched a new flagship desktop media streamer and headphone amp/DAC combo that’s dominated by a slick smartphone-like user interface.Continue ReadingCategory: Home… Continue reading Fiio combines desktop streaming with powerful headphone amp